Marriott Bonvoy launches two vibrant properties in Dubai
Marriott Bonvoy opens Aloft Al Mina, Dubai and Element Al Mina, Dubai. Situated on Sheikh Rashid Road in the Al Raffa neighbourhood and close to the city’s famed attractions, the hotels offer choice and flexibility for today’s global traveller.
“Dubai is a thriving destination for leisure and business travellers who seek original experiences. Aloft Hotels and Element Hotels are two distinctive brands that deliver a fresh approach to design, streamlined and warm service, all at an attractive price point. Aloft Hotels’ eclectic spaces thrive off a bold design and live music programming, while Element’s ergonomic design and eco-conscious ethos speaks to today’s healthy, active traveller,” said Sandeep Walia, Area Vice President – UAE, Marriott International.
Aloft Al Mina, Dubai
Designed with the brand’s philosophy to create bold, open and vibrant environments, Aloft Al Mina, Dubai is artful and innovative featuring nine-foot-ceilings. Each room is complete with complimentary Wi-Fi, 55-inch flatscreen televisions, and Aloft’s ultra-comfortable beds. The modern bathrooms feature walk-in showers with rainfall showerheads and custom toiletries.
For guests looking to stay active while travelling, the hotel has a 24/7 Re:charge fitness centre with state-of-the-art equipment. The outdoor infinity pool overlooks the iconic Dubai skyline, for guests looking to cool off with a view. The hotel also features fully equipped meeting spaces, catering to guests looking to mix business and leisure travel.
Element Al Mina, Dubai
Element Al Mina, Dubai presents a longer stay concept inspired by nature, for guests seeking to maintain a balanced lifestyle while travelling. Filled with natural light and a bright aesthetic, Element Al Mina, Dubai offers a home-away-from-home experience with a relaxed and enriching atmosphere.
Element Al Mina, Dubai consists of a collection of 96 thoughtfully designed studios, one and two-bedroom apartments making the property an ideal proposition for holidaymakers, business travellers and longer staying guests. Each spacious apartment features a signature Heavenly bed, a spa-inspired bathroom, oversized closets and a fully equipped kitchen.
“We are delighted to open the doors of Aloft Al Mina, Dubai and Element Al Mina, Dubai and invite guests to experience each of the brand’s signature experiences,” said Tolga S Lacin, Area General Manager, Marriott International. “Whether seeking a flexible, longer stay with all the comforts of home or to enjoy Aloft’s vibrant programming, these two new properties offer the best of both worlds in one of the city’s most buzzing locations.”
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H2R Design brings Beirut’s vibrant street food to Dubai Marina Mall with Filful
H2R Design has completed the interiors and exteriors of Filful, a Lebanese street food kiosk in Dubai Marina Mall. With a menu based on the bites that are enjoyed across Beirut’s streets, the 70 square meter kiosk houses a shawarma zone, an Arabic bakery oven, a section for drinks and a kitchen area, all visible for passer-by’s to see, smell, hear and develop cravings for.
The brief for this project included packing a variety of operational functions into a relatively compact space and at the same time, creating a vibrant and loud design, highlighting authentic food, illustrating Beirut’s vibrant street food scene. An area adjacent to Filful’s side wall was also a canvas for creative ideas.
H2R Design took inspiration from Beirut’s famed Bliss Street, near universities where students flock to after a long day of classes or after a celebratory night out. Inspiration also came from the colourful boutiques lined one after another across the city, with different materials signs, pop-up graphics and graffiti.
Although Filful is located in a prime location, H2R Design knew that they had to create a design that drew attention to the F&B concept amidst the colourful cinema reels and a variety of illuminating stimulus near the escalators. Additionally, the aim was to create a design that captured the hungry shopper just as they ascend to the floor.
To achieve this, the overall design had to stand out with bright colours and pop art graphics positioning it as the only warm industrial structure in that zone. The design had to blend the existing brand’s colour palette with Beirut’s urban cityscape while showcasing delectable dishes and treats.
“This was a very special project for us because the design was implemented was per the original pitch. Very little was changed, which reflected how we hit the soul of the brand. Filful’s design is simple and honest with industrial connections keeping in with the charm of street shops. We were looking for elements that reflect an old city with a rich history, literature, and some eccentric pop culture. The design took on a lot of contrasts, such as being warm but industrial, new but timeless, and always evolving. The vibrancy of the lively city, despite its challenging past had to be translated into this funky concept. And we had to do all of that in a relatively small space,” Hasan and Husain Roomi, Founders of H2R Designs said.
The design features that have an immediate effect are the textured rough paints, dark wooden tones, glass blocks and acrylics, the neon lighting and signages. Other eye-catching features include the relief slogan side wall, the Arabic oven preparation area with flashy yellow tiles, the blue textured painted panels and the black shawarma enclosure section. There was also the use of contrasting materials reflecting the concept of merging the old and new such as black metal, terrazzo, and coloured acrylics versus the rough textured paints, dark wooden framing and smooth white marble.
The overall unit configuration is a play of volumes and translucency to ensure that the dining concept is not overlooked when walking in the area. The result of Filful’s design is a harmonious combination of styles and materials where the diversifications of art, slogans and signs coalesce into a total transition from a mall dining experience to a street food corner.
MCM Global’s first flagship store at The Dubai Mall is about vibrant earthy hues and gradient wall accents
Following the announcement of its joint venture with Al Tayer Insignia,Al Tayer Insignia, luxury lifestyle goods and fashion brand, MCM launches its new flagship store located at the Luxury Fashion Avenue, Dubai Mall.
With an awe-inspiring décor of vibrant earthy hues and gradient wall accents, the MCM store welcomes all residents and tourists for an ultimate shopping experience and an opportunity to explore its newest collections. The 219sqm MCM store is designed by the MCM global in-house architects to perfectly reflect the brand values of boldness and rebellious attributes – defined by the cultural Zeitgeist and its German heritage.
The aspiring design is both; modern and movement-inspired, tributing the brands DNA and its association with music, art, travel, and technology. With an imposing décor of vibrant earthy hues and gradient wall accents, using mosaic tiles by Italian manufactory SICIS, the newest store by the luxury lifestyle goods and fashion house MCM offers the ultimate shopping experience.