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Banyan Tree announced the opening of its first resort in Dubai to coincide with the country’s 52nd Union Day celebrations on December 2, 2023 . Banyan Tree Dubai, which offers a full range of dining and leisure facilities, is located on the waterfront of the beaches of Bluewaters Island Dubai, Dubai Holding’s long-standing luxury and vibrant living destination. Known for offering a complete blend of ideal destinations for residential, retail, hospitality and leisure. The resort has a sleek contemporary design and a deep sense of belonging, seamlessly harmonizing with the unique architectural features of the surrounding Dubai Marina. Stretching 500 metres along the pristine and clean private beach, this charming landmark offers a mesmerizing view of the blue waters of the Arabian Gulf and the iconic Ain Dubai wheel. The resort also features three swimming pools equipped with climate control. Peter Hechler, Senior Vice President and Head of Regional Operations for Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, Banyan Tree Group, said: “We are delighted to open Banyan’s first resort in Dubai, which coincides with the UAE’s Union Day celebrations, noting that the project was implemented in partnership with a group of prestigious partners such as Inismor and Dubai Holding. “We are confident that Banyan Tree Dubai will attract visitors and travellers looking for both leisure and business destinations thanks to its central strategic location, and will be an ideal attraction for couples looking for wedding and honeymoon venues. We look forward to welcoming our visitors to Banyan Tree Dubai, which offers the highest standards of Arabian hospitality and luxury.” Banyan Tree Resort in Dubai consists of 178 rooms, all featuring unique designs designed by leading company Blink Design, offering an …

Ennismore and Banyan Tree Group and part of the Accor Group, have inked a landmark deal with Dubai Holding, to open Banyan Tree Dubai in November 2023. Sébastien Bazin, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Accor, signed the agreement with Amit Kaushal, Group Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Holding. Banyan Tree Dubai will replace the existing Caesars Palace Dubai and following a phased stage of brand related upscaling improvements, the repositioned resort will feature 179 rooms, including 30 suites and a brand-new four-bedroom villa with its own private entrance, pool and beach. A key focal point of the resort will be its wellness offering with the signature Banyan Tree Spa featuring its own reception, relaxation area, gym, indoor and outdoor yoga spaces, dedicated F&B space, private mini rainforests, hydrotherapy pools and treatment rooms. The resort will have five restaurants and bars, each carefully curated through a collaboration between Ennismore’s in-house F&B concept studio, Carte Blanched, and Banyan Tree Group, to offer guests a diverse culinary experience. Banyan Tree Dubai will also include 96 private residences comprising one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom units with a dedicated lobby, outdoor swimming pool and access to the hotel’s facilities. As part of a long-term strategic partnership agreement between Accor and Banyan Tree Group signed in 2016, Banyan Tree Dubai will be co-operated by Banyan Tree Group and Ennismore, following a similar operational model applied in Banyan Tree La Cigale Doha, Qatar and Banyan Tree AlUla, Saudi Arabia. Sébastien Bazin, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Accor, said: “We are thrilled to be at the beginning of a promising development partnership between Accor and Dubai Holding, and the announcement of the opening of a stunning Banyan Tree …

dnata Representation Services, part of the dnata Travel Group, is growing its partnership with the Banyan Tree Group across Thailand as the country emerges as one of the most popular international travel destinations from the GCC countries this year. dnata Representation Services has acted as exclusive sales representative in the Middle East for the Banyan Tree Group’s Maldivian properties since 2016. dnata will now provide support for a range of its popular hotels and resorts across Thailand, offering regional travellers exclusive holiday packages and dedicated local support. Its representation will cover ever-popular Banyan Tree Bangkok in the capital, and multiple properties across the country’s largest island, Phuket. This includes Banyan Tree Phuket, which recently launched a new wellbeing resort – Banyan Tree Veya Phuket – as part of its cluster; Angsana Laguna Phuket, opening this year a highly-anticipated new restaurant, ATOLL, set amidst a lagoon; alongside the Homm Bliss South Beach Patong and Cassia Phuket. dnata Travel, based across the GCC, recently announced that Thailand is the most popular holiday destination for UAE travellers for summer 2022, while the brand records a surge in popularity for travel to the country across its wider regional operations including in KSA. Sébastien Doussin, DVP – Global Ground Services & Destination Management at dnata Travel Group, commented: “As one of the Middle East’s longest-standing travel providers, we remain at the forefront of latest traveller trends across the region. Our enhanced partnership with the Banyan Tree Group, owner of some of the world’s most renowned luxury resorts, enables us to support our travellers with excellent hotel packages in some of the most sought-after travel destinations from this part of the world including Thailand and the …