TravTalk Middle East Online Magazine
Developed in partnership with Enshaa Group—one of UAE’s premier developers—Palazzo Versace will be the most luxurious hotel the Middle East has ever seen. Artistic director Donatella Versace has exclusively designed the interiors and furniture for each of the 215 rooms, bringing the universe of Versace to life.
Situated in the heart of the city, Palazzo Versace Dubai is at the centre of the new Culture Village, located on a prime waterfront plot with unobstructed views of the Dubai Creek.
Every detail is exquisite—from the ceilings with gold hand-detailing to the finest marbles and mosaics. The opulent interiors reflect the Versace lifestyle through the contemporary eye of Artistic Director Donatella Versace. Throughout the interiors run the iconic motifs of Versace, such as the Medusa head, the Greek Key and the house’s legendary prints, with many designs created exclusively for the Palazzo Versace Dubai. The grand lobby features an extraordinary 1000sq m marble mosaic floor, with bespoke furniture and textiles decorated with peacocks, falcons and horses.
The all day dining restaurant Giardino has marble flooring and columns, with the walls decorated in a special edition of the iconic Jungle print from Versace Wallpaper collection. Meanwhile the Vanitas restaurant is like a classical Italian palace, with handmade wall decorations featuring the GrottescheItaliane.
Palazzo Versace Dubai will also be home to 169 residences, ranging from one to six bedrooms, each decorated and furnished in true Versace style.
“Versace is a renowned fashion, luxury and lifestyle Company. Since the very beginning we’ve encompassed many product categories—from clothing to accessories, luxury goods to home collection—to convey the uniqueness and iconic style of the brand” said GianGiacomo Ferraris, Chief Executive Officer of Versace, “In 2000, we pioneered the luxury fashion branded hotels by opening the first Palazzo Versace Gold Coast, Australia and today we are proud to bring the ultimate Versace lifestyle in Dubai with the new hotel. The fine and luxurious designs by Versace will be present in every detail of the living environment, and luxury will become a lifestyle.” Speaking at the hotel’s opening, Raza Jafar, Master Developer ENSHAA PSC CEO, , said, “This is a very exciting time for the Palazzo Versace chain, and we are thrilled to bring this iconic hotel to the exquisite, cosmopolitan city of Dubai. As always, we are especially thankful to our team that has been working hard to create a beautiful end product for our valued guests and to help provide them with an unforgettable experience during their visit.”
This is the second Palazzo Versace Hotel. The first, on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia, is the world’s first fashion branded hotel concept. Following the opening of Palazzo Versace Dubai, the next hotel under the brand will be built in Macau.
