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Armani looks to Morocco and Egypt resort projects

Armani looks to Morocco and Egypt resort projects

Armani is focusing on its plans to open resorts in Egypt and Morocco before expanding its joint venture with Emaar further. Upheaval has forced developers to reassess plans throughout the region, while many projects have been shelved until there are signs of stability.

Photo courtesy of Giorgio Armani  A look at the Armani Hotel Milano's chic exterior

Armani Hotel Milano Opening Draws Jessica Alba, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and More

The hotel features 95 rooms and suites (from Armani Deluxe Rooms to Armani Signature and Armani Presidential Suites) and super-luxe details like showers with one-way glass (to see out, but not in), Amrani/Casa furniture, and “lifestyle managers” to cater to guests’ every need.

Armani Hotel Dubai: The missing link in hotel evolution

Armani Hotel Dubai: The missing link in hotel evolution

Nothing exemplifies the marriage of both modernity and hospitality more than the Armani Hotel Dubai — the first Armani Hotel designed and developed by legendary designer, Giorgio Armani and located in the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa. Based on the philosophy that travel is as much an emotional journey as a physical one, Stay with Armani is the manifestation of this credence.

Armani Hotel Dubai wins top honours

Armani Hotel Dubai wins top honours

The world’s first Armani hotel, located in Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, won the ‘Best Business Hotel,’ award at the Gulf Connoisseur Awards 2010. Armani/Amal, the hotel’s in-house Indian restaurant, also won the ‘Best Fine Dining Restaurant’ award at the event. The Armani Hotel Dubai was unveiled in April this year and was designed by Giorgio Armani.

EXCLUSIVE: Emaar planning third Armani Hotel

EXCLUSIVE: Emaar planning third Armani Hotel

The second hotel, located in Milan, is still on schedule to open in mid-2011. The first Giorgio Armani-designed hotel opened in the Burj Khalifa tower in Dubai last April and Dardenne said he was pleased with the reception it had received. “These hotels you build them up over the years. I think, eventually, some people will come to Dubai just to stay at the hotel. It is bringing something new to Dubai and that has been very positive,” he added.

Giorgio Armani beats Bill Gates in the race to buy Greek Island of Scorpios

Giorgio Armani beats Bill Gates in the race to buy Greek Island of Scorpios

Legendary Italian designer Giorgio Armani has become the proud owner of one of the most beautiful Greek islands – Scorpios. Several months ago, Armani opened his first hotel. It is in the highest building in the world – skyscraper Burj Khalifa in Dubai.

Brits enjoying cheap flights to Dubai could splash out on a stay in the new luxurious Armani hotel.

Brits enjoying cheap flights to Dubai could splash out on a stay in the new luxurious Armani hotel.

The world’s first hotel under the Armani branding has been opened in Dubai and offers 160 luxury rooms and suites. It is located on the first eight floors as well as the 38th and 39th of the Burj Khalifa – currently the world’s tallest building.

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Armani Hotel Burj Khalifa, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Armani Hotel Burj is part of the Burj Khalifa development, the tallest commercial and residential building in the world. Previously known as Burj Dubai, it was renamed Burj Khalifa during its inauguration on 4 January 2010.

Emaar Properties records 122 per cent growth in half-year net operating profits to AED 1,656 million (US$ 451 million)

Emaar Properties records 122 per cent growth in half-year net operating profits to AED 1,656 million (US$ 451 million)

Marking significant gains in the company’s comparative financial performance over year 2009, Emaar Properties PJSC recorded half-year 2010 net operating profits of AED 1,656 million (US$ 451 million). The highlight of second quarter 2010 was the opening of the world’s first Armani Hotel in Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. In addition, the handover of units in Burj Khalifa started during the quarter with approximately 24 per cent handed over until June end.

Top Interior Designs: Hotels

Top Interior Designs: Hotels

This relentless reiteration of the brand starts in the lobby of the Armani Hotel Dubai, where a series of bronze columns arch overhead, meeting at a point to create a towering collection of artful As. Beneath the arches, mirroring their shape, lie two oversized sofas. The combined result is a consciously contemporary, highly fashionable take on the traditional majlis. Armani Hotel Dubai occupies floors concourse to eight, as well as levels 38 and 39 of Burj Khalifa.