Fairmont The Palm
| Fairmont The Palm | |
|---|---|
  Location within United Arab Emirates | |
| General information | |
| Location | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Coordinates | 25°11′01″N 55°14′10″E / 25.18361°N 55.23611°E |
| Opening | December, 2012[1] |
| Owner | Fairmont Hotels and Resorts |
| Management | IFA Hotels and Resorts (Subsidiary of Kuwait's International Financial Advisors) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 14 |
| Other information | |
| Number of rooms | 381/[2] |
| Number of restaurants | 7 |
| Website | |
| [1] | |
Fairmont The Palm is a five-star hotel[3] located on the trunk of Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The hotel is located on world’s largest man-made island shaped in the form of a palm tree. Fairmont The Palm, has views of the Persian Gulf and provide access to the Dubai Marina and business hubs such as Dubai Media City, Dubai Internet City and Dubai Knowledge Village. The hotel has 381 rooms and suites, including two presidential suites and a Fairmont Gold Lounge.
History
[edit]Fairmont The Palm opened in December 2012 as a joint venture between IFA Hotels & Resorts (IFA HR) and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. IFA Hotels & Resorts spent $330 million on the development and performance of the hotel.[4]
Clive Ford from DSA Architects International was the chief architect on the project. The hotel's interior was designed by HHCP Design International, which is based in Florida.
The hotel also has 3,000 m2 (32,000 sq ft) of meeting and function space including a ballroom, outdoor venues and a business center.[5] The hotel was built at a cost of 330 million USD,[5] and was opened on December 24, 2012.[1]
Location
[edit]Fairmont The Palm is located in the heart of the Palm Jumeirah, on the south side of the palm trunk.
Specifications
[edit]- A total of 381 rooms comprising Queen, King, King Suite Gold, VIP Suites, Presidential Suites, Fairmont Gold Lounge.[1]
- The hotel comprises one-bedroom units averaging 144 m2 (1,550 sq ft) and two-bedroom units averaging 220 m2 (2,400 sq ft).[1]
- The hotel has 460 m (1,510 ft) of beachfront.[5]
Awards
[edit]Fairmont The Palm has received a variety of hospitality awards including:
- 2014 Travelers' Choice Awards - Top 25 Luxury Hotels in the United Arab Emirates[6]
- 2014 Time Out Dubai Kids Awards - Best Family Beach Club[7]
- 2014 Time Out Dubai Awards - Best Afternoon Tea – Mashrabiya Lounge[8]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "IFA Hotels and Resorts | Fairmont the Palm". Archived from the original on 2012-11-22. Retrieved 2021-03-12.
- ^ ""Fairmont The Palm" - Luxury Hotel in "Dubai, UAE" - Fairmont, Hotels & Resorts". www.fairmont.com. Archived from the original on 2018-06-24. Retrieved 2021-03-12.
- ^ "Fairmont The Palm, Dubai $152 ($̶2̶1̶2̶) - UPDATED 2018 Prices & Hotel Reviews - United Arab Emirates - TripAdvisor". TripAdvisor. Archived from the original on 2013-04-30. Retrieved 2018-05-28.
- ^ MarketScreener (2013-01-07). "IFA Hotels and Resorts Limited : IFA Hotels & Resorts Opens USD$330million Fairmont The Palm Hotel - MarketScreener". in.marketscreener.com. Retrieved 2024-10-27.
- ^ a b c "Business Real Estate News | Technology | Travel Guide". www.ameinfo.com. Archived from the original on 2013-01-06. Retrieved 2021-03-12.
- ^ "Top 25 Luxury Hotels in the United Arab Emirates" Archived 2020-03-04 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 11.04.2014
- ^ "Fairmont The Palm Best Family Beach Club Winner" Archived 2014-11-10 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 11.04.2014
- ^ "Top 10 Afternoon Teas in Dubai" Archived 2016-06-11 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 11.04.2014