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Originally Posted by MarkEm

Source: https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2021/05/20/raffles-the-palm-dubai-to-open-in-q4-2021/

Well, this is only the Emerald Palace Kempinski, opened two years ago, rebranded.

Accor is set to open Raffles the Palm Dubai in the last quarter of 2021. This will be the first Raffles resort in the middle east, on the iconic Palm Jumeirah. Raffles the Palm Dubai will be located within 100,000 sqm landscape on the West Crescent of Palm Jumeirah, the world’s largest man-made island and archipelago.

The resort will feature 389 luxurious rooms, starting from 65sqm, suites, and villas, each of them featuring a balcony and terrace opening to sweeping vistas of the sea. Complementing this will be the signature Raffles butler service.

Mark Willis, CEO of Accor India, Middle East, Africa and Turkey said:

“We are confident that the new Raffles will compete with world-class luxury hotels across the globe. While being located in Dubai, one of the most sought-after cities in the world, Raffles will open its door to provide an unprecedented and exclusive level of luxury. From the private villas on the beach and array of dining offerings to the expansive outdoor areas ideal for weddings and events, Raffles the Palm Dubai is all set to become a destination in itself!”

Source: https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2021/05/20/raffles-the-palm-dubai-to-open-in-q4-2021/

Palm Jebel Ali

Visiting The World Islands for a tour around Dubai's iconic development made a great day trip. Located only about a 20 minute boat ride from Dubai, we've always been curious to visit the World Islands. We booked a day trip to visit one of the islands called, The Island. It is formerly known as Lebanon Island, and it was the first island open to the public. The World Islands consist of about 300 artificial islands in the Arabian Sea.

The Emaar Beachfront which sits on the bottom part of the palm is making great construction progress, lots of work ongoing in that area on new resorts and residences.

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This absolutely enormous tower is being built on the Palm Jumeirah. It's going to have great views but I wouldn't want to be on one of the fronds now facing that in the skyline!

It will house 432 apartments and a new St Regis hotel.

Riu Hotel has also opened yesterday on Deira Islands, the first resort of the new area.


https://www.constructionweekonline.com/projects-and-tenders/267883-nakheels-800-room-riu-dubai-hotel-at-deira-islands-to-open-in-dec-20

Upcoming hotel on Deira Islands





https://goo.gl/maps/awS91WZpgKQb7iCH7
https://goo.gl/maps/TNgTJsnS6qSoQgvD9

Until today I wonder what happened to all the Palm Jebel Ali property speculators who put down deposits with Nakheel back in 2006-2008. There's not even a road on the Palm Jebel Ali today.