The hotel, part of the IHG Vignette collection, introduces Spanish charm to Dubai and boasts coral reefs and a kilometer-long raining street
Kleindienst Group, a leading global business conglomerate and master developer behind The Heart of Europe, announced the launch of Marbella Resort Hotel, Vignette Collection by IHG Hotels and Resorts, on the World Islands, Dubai. The AED 1 billion five-star hotel draws inspiration from the architectural marvels of the Spanish resort town of Marbella and is poised to bring the complete Costa Del Sol experience to the UAE with its distinct Andalusian-inspired design.
Surrounded by half a million square metres of 9 different types of coral reefs that house over 30 types of fish, the Marbella Resort Hotel offers a truly unique setting. The kilometre-long raining street, winding around the hotel, brings a refreshing downpour on the streets every few minutes, adding a touch of novelty to your stay.
Guests can experience authentic European cuisines at one of its six restaurants: Descanso, it’s signature restaurant that offers Live cooking stations, Live entertainment and signature sangrias; Casa Bougainville, which offers small, somewhat delicate appearing tapas that burst with flavours and texture; The Citrus Gem with its unique café experience, offers its guests a selection of light bites, pastries, and authentic Spanish coffee; Arenda Dorada, meaning ‘beautiful sand’ is the hotel’s beach and pool restaurant that transports guests back to the idyllic beach clubs of Marbella; the Chalet Sierra, hotel’s Aprèsski bar is further enhanced by the Snow Plaza experience, adding an extra layer of excitement and authenticity to the après-ski ambiance.
The Carmen Amaya Bodega bar, named after the famous Spanish Flamenco dancer, is crowning the gastronomic possibilities. This venue is intended to be a hidden gem offering a unique experience as a destination for wine, cheese, and bites, in which the passion behind the Flamenco comes to life and immerses the guests into an authentic Spanish Bodega Bar experience. The hotel also brings an authentic hammam experience at The Arabian spa for its guests seeking wellness time out. There is solace in its cave-like architectural style and a menu of multiple massage treatments.
The Marbella Resort Hotel offers various pricing options, catering to diverse preferences and requirements. For investors, the property presents a highly rewarding opportunity, with assured and guaranteed returns on investment of 8.33% per annum for 12 years. With only limited units being released and the prices on The World Islands on a continuous upward trajectory, this opportunity is set to be a lucrative one for investors from the UAE and overseas markets.
Josef Kleindienst, Chairman of Kleindienst Group, expressed his enthusiasm about the launch: “We could not be prouder of this new project. The Marbella Resort Hotel Vignette Collection is a testament to our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences that are also true to our commitment to sustainability. We envisioned a destination that provides a unique cultural escape with authentic Spanish experiences in Dubai. We have been conscious of our commitment to making our projects environment-friendly, with the employment of solar power and the adoption of policies aimed at zero discharge of microplastics. This is the beginning of our journey to redefine regional hospitality standards.”
The 150-key luxury hotel will be IHG Hotels and Resorts’ first Vignette Collection on the World Islands and is set to bring Spanish living with its gardens that provide an oasis of calm for daily meditation, sunken courtyards, citrus and olive groves and the Après Ski bar that bring alive the magic of Andalusia. Guests at The Marbella Resort Hotel can choose from any suites, chalets or cabanas facing the sea, the snow plaza or the famous rainy street.
Guests can experience a distinctive boutique retreat, where beach parties, water sports, open-air sea-breeze restaurants, pristine beaches, mesmerising sunsets, vibrant coral reefs, exhilarating diving adventures, and authentic culinary delights converge seamlessly with signature spa offerings for a genuinely unforgettable Spanish escape.
Marbella Resort Hotel, Vignette Collection, will be the first hotel with private coral reefs for its guests, allowing them to explore the stunning underwater world in a truly immersive manner. Visitors will also experience snorkelling and diving. These reefs will attract diverse marine species, including angelfish, anemonefish, lionfish, and green turtles, as part of the broader coral reef master plan for The Heart of Europe.
Kleindienst Group is renowned for its commitment to creating ground-breaking and sustainable developments. The group continues its legacy of offering unparalleled experiences with Marbella Resort Hotel, Vignette Collection. The group has sustainability as a cornerstone of its values, integrating eco-friendly practices such as 100% solar power utilisation, zero microplastic discharge policies, sustainable landscaping with no pesticides or fungicides, and employment of techniques for coral breeding to aid in reef restoration and marine biodiversity conservation.
