It promises 1960’s New-York glamour, stunning Downtown skyline views and a chic rooftop bar…

Frequent visitor to Downtown? Well get excited, as a second serving of the swanky Waldorf Astoria hotel brand has opened its doors in DIFC.

Located in Burj Daman, the 275-room Waldorf Astoria DIFC is inspired by the glamour of 1960’s New York and spans from the 18th to the 55th floor of the DIFC skyscraper.

As well as offering 275 guest rooms including 46 suites and 28 residential suites with stunning skyline views, the hotel offers three dining options; a French Riviera-inspired rooftop bar, St Trop, a Waldorf Astoria signature restaurant, Bull & Bear, a twist on the New York original, and their signature lounge, Peacock Alley. All restaurants can be found on the 18th floor, offering panoramic views of the city. Sounds perfect to us…

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Elsewhere in the hotel, guests can pamper themselves at the Waldorf Astoria Spa complete with four treatment suites and a state-of-the-art fitness centre.

For business and events, the hotel boasts a number of unique spaces including a grand ballroom, library complete with open kitchen, boardroom and meeting rooms.

Online rates start from Dhs581 per room per night, excluding taxes.

Waldorf Astoria DIFC becomes the third Waldorf Astoria hotel to open its doors in the UAE, following successful openings on the Palm Jumeirah and in Ras Al Khaimah.

It’s the latest in a string of luxury hotel openings that Dubai has welcomed in 2019 which includes Vida The Hills, W Dubai – The Palm, Mandarin Oriental Jumeira Dubai and Grand Plaza Movenpick Media City.

Waldorf Astoria DIFC, Burj Damam, Happiness Street, DIFC, now open. Tel: (04) 5159999. waldorfastoria3.hilton.com

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