Sofitel has announced the largest Sofitel property in the Middle East with development partner MKM Commercial Holdings.
Expected to open in late 2019, Sofitel Dubai Wafi will join the luxury brand’s growing portfolio of 14 hotels and 4,400 rooms in operation and under development in the Middle East.
Sofitel Dubai Wafi will feature 501 luxury guestrooms, inclusive of 86 suites, ranging in size from 55m2 to 625m2, in addition to 97 studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom serviced residences to be operated on an extended-stay basis. Facilities include a 1,115m2 ballroom, 10 meeting rooms, a number of dining concepts, SoSpa, gym, outdoor pools with private cabanas and a kids club.
Corporate clients will appreciate the convenient access to primary business and exhibition centres including the Dubai International Financial Center, Dubai Healthcare City and the Dubai International Conference and Exhibition Centre.
Sami Nasser, COO, Luxury Brands, AccorHotels Middle East, said “this impressive project that will undoubtedly become a future flagship for Sofitel in the region”.
He added: “The development of this property is aligned with our strategy to operate one of our leading luxury brands across strategic locations in the Middle East.
“Within the UAE, we’ve established a strong presence with four operational hotels across landmark locations including Abu Dhabi Corniche, Downtown Dubai, the Palm Jumeirah, Jumeirah Beach Residences, and now Wafi – a major shopping destination set to undergo a comprehensive retail and leisure expansion.”
