World’s Tallest All-Hotel Tower Ciel Joins IHG’s Vignette Collection in Dubai

A landmark addition to the Dubai Marina Skyline, the 80-plus storey luxurious hotel with over 1000 keys is set to open its doors in 2025

(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has partnered with The First Group to bring Ciel, set to be the world’s tallest all-hotel tower, into its Vignette Collection. Scheduled to open in 2025 in Dubai Marina, this 80-plus story luxury hotel will feature over 1,000 rooms, three restaurants, Dubai’s highest infinity pool, a spa, and an observation bar offering panoramic views of Palm Jumeirah and the Arabian Gulf. The partnership aligns with IHG’s strategy to expand its luxury portfolio in the Middle East while offering unique, experiential stays under the Vignette Collection brand. The Ciel project has already garnered international recognition for its innovative design.

(PRESS RELEASE) Dubai, UAE, 2024-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Dubai-based The First Group to bring Ciel, the world’s tallest all-hotel tower, into its Vignette Collection. Slated to open in 2025 in Dubai Marina, this luxurious 80-plus story hotel will feature over 1,000 rooms and suites, along with a range of high-end amenities including Dubai’s highest infinity pool, three restaurants, a spa, fitness center, and observation bar with breathtaking views of Palm Jumeirah and the Dubai skyline. The Vignette Collection, known for offering unique and experiential stays, allows independent hotels like Ciel to maintain their individuality while benefiting from IHG’s global reach and luxury expertise.

Haitham Mattar, IHG’s Managing Director for India, the Middle East & Africa, highlighted the significance of this partnership, noting that it strengthens IHG’s luxury portfolio in the Middle East. Rob Burns, CEO of The First Group, emphasized that Ciel is a groundbreaking development, already recognized with seven prestigious architectural awards, including Best International Hotel Architecture. The hotel’s integration into IHG’s Vignette Collection will connect it with IHG’s global loyalty program, enhancing its appeal to international travelers.

IHG currently operates 117 hotels across nine brands in the Middle East, with 83 more properties in the pipeline. This partnership marks another milestone in IHG’s continued growth in the region.

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About The First Group
Over the past two decades, The First Group has forged a reputation as one of the hospitality industry’s leading innovators, providing groundbreaking investment opportunities to clients and partners, while delivering exceptional, memorable experiences to hotel and leisure guests. Bolstering our reputation as the region’s premier end-to-end hospitality solutions provider, we operate a diverse, high-value asset portfolio ranging from award-winning upscale hotels and residences to exciting F&B outlets and lifestyle venues. Our visionary, trailblazing approach to hotel and hospitality asset management has made us a trusted partner of some of the industry’s leading global brands. Discover more at www.thefirstgroup.com or www.cieldubai.com

Media Contacts:

Ankita Chopra
Senior Manager, Corporate Affairs, IMEA
IHG Hotels & Resorts
ankita.chopra@ihg.com
+971 4 213 6502

Reem Youssef
Executive, Corporate Affairs, IMEA
IHG Hotels & Resorts
reem.youssef2@ihg.com
+971 4 213 6079

Source: IHG

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