One&Only One Za’abeel announces opening date
One&Only One Za’abeel will begin welcoming guests from December 2023, bringing a new vertical urban resort to the heart of Dubai.
Rising above the city’s Za’abeel neighbourhood, the resort resides within the One Za’abeel development, led by architects from Nikken Sekkei. Architecturally striking, One Za’abeel’s dual skyscrapers are intersected by the world’s longest cantilever, The Link – a futuristic boulevard floating 100 metres above the street.
Designed by Jean-Michel Gathy, the resort’s rooms, suites and penthouse villa take their cue from the Za’abeel location. Meaning “white sand” in local Emirati dialect, Za’abeel’s design narrative brings together a soothing neutral colour palette with subtle sand motifs in textiles, artworks and sculptural lighting.
Various suite options bring the hotel’s luxury to new heights, with the Grand Panoramic Suite offering 180-degree views of the Dubai skyline, and the Sanctuary Suite including a massage table, meditation and stretching zone, exercise equipment and in-room spa treatments. The crowning jewel – the Royal Suite – comprises three distinct living areas, including a lounge, dining area and sitting room. The resort will also be home to a host of branded residences.
“Kerzner International has always challenged conventions – and our first One&Only Urban Resort is no exception. One&Only One Za’abeel redefines what it means to provide ultra-luxury hospitality in the heart of a city,” says Philippe Zuber, Chief Executive Officer, Kerzner International. “Our Urban Resorts have all the elements of One&Only’s DNA – life and energy, space and privacy, curated experiences and exceptional service – translated to a dynamic urban setting. Found in the most inspiring destinations on Earth, each One&Only resort is an exceptional one-off, celebrating the unique charisma of its location. Perpetually altering Dubai’s skyline, One Za’abeel is a landmark architectural development not just for the UAE, but for the world – and we’re thrilled to introduce our first Urban Resort in such a spectacular setting.”
Food and beverage at the resort is multi-faceted, centred around lifestyle destination The Link, inspired by the buzzing, restaurant-lined streets of New York and Hong Kong and offering a wide array of dining and drinking venues.
On level four of the new hotel, The Garden brings the relaxed al fresco lifestyle of a beach resort to an urban vertical setting, with lush tropical greenery, a lagoon-style family swimming pool and a swim-up bar.
The resort will also feature a Spa Clinic, fitness hub and retail offerings, as well as two gala ballrooms, six meeting rooms, a private club on the 53rd floor, and an events lawn at The Garden, overlooking the city.
