Meliá Dubai has opened as the brand’s first hotel in the UAE. Architect Marco Mangili has designed the hotel with distinct Spanish flair. The 164 guestrooms and suites boast warm colors, luxurious fabrics, and bathrooms with rain showers and separate tubs. Dining options include Titanic by Marco Pierre White and the Spanish-inspired all-day-dining restaurant Azalya.

The hotel’s second phase will see the debut of Yhi Spa; Signature By Sanjeev Kapoor, the Indian master chef’s first UAE restaurant; the Level, an exclusive selection of rooms and suites offering a private lounge; and Mansion nightclub.