Conrad Dubai Opens in United Arab Emirates
Dubai, UAE - January 6, 2014 - Glitterati from Dubai society celebrated the essential mix of modern elegance and rich local heritage of Conrad Dubai when Hilton Worldwide's luxury brand held its official hotel opening ceremony earlier.
More than 400 of Dubai's elite crowd were enthralled by a cavalcade of thoughtfully planned cultured events threading the arts, music and cuisine into a seamless blend designed to capture the quintessential stylish and intuitive spirit that is Conrad Hotels & Resorts.
On arrival, guests were greeted by a carnival of color, light and sound that included fire dancers, an authentic live Arabic art experience of Ayyalah dance and the famous celebratory, rhythmic, chanting dance drawn from Middle East history.
Drawing on his extensive culinary experience, Conrad Dubai's Michelin chef, Massimo Mantarro, produced an exclusive menu for the event, creating cuisine to reflect the contemporary lifestyle credentials of the hotel and the occasion.
John Vanderslice, global head, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Worldwide, said: “The official opening event perfectly captured the essential characteristics of the Conrad brand offering guests personalized experiences with sophisticated, locally inspired surroundings and connections to people and places around the corner, and half way around the world.”
Conrad Hotels and Resorts
Conrad Hotels & Resorts is the destination for the new generation of smart luxury travelers for whom life, business and pleasure seamlessly interact - people who know that the greatest luxury is the luxury of being yourself.
A global brand consisting of 23 properties across five continents, Conrad Hotels & Resorts offer guests personalized experiences with sophisticated, locally inspired surroundings and connections to people and places around the corner or halfway around the world.
Intuitive service is delivered with the Conrad Concierge App that puts Conrad's services and amenities at the guest's fingertips, whether accessing the luxury hospitality segment's first comprehensive pre check-in feature or ordering room service to customising the room's pillow options or arranging reservations at our locally inspired cuisine and spa offerings.
Conrad is a global luxury brand of Hilton Worldwide with plans to add 13 more properties to the brand's portfolio.
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