Hyatt Regency | Dubai
Located along the Deira Corniche on Al Khaleej Road, the Hyatt Regency Dubai is the first Hyatt hotel in the United Arab Emirates and one of the pioneers of luxury hospitality in the region. Inaugurated in May 1980 in the historic heart of Deira, the complex rises across 25 floors and approximately 65,000 m², offering 421 rooms and suites overlooking the Arabian Gulf and 388 residential apartments within the Galleria Residence. Its position in Dubai's heritage district, within walking distance of the Gold Souk and the Spice Souk, makes it a landmark where modernity meets the traditions of old Arabia
Conceived in 1976 and built from 1977 for Abdul Wahab Galadari with the backing of Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the complex stands as one of the first steel-framed buildings in Dubai, erected by British contractor Cementation International of the Trafalgar House Group. The architectural project is the work of Frank Kelly (Design Architect) and Emad Khaja (Project Architect), with interiors by Garry Whitney and Ben Worley of 3D International of Houston, Texas; the structural design was led by Joe Colaco. In 2006 the hotel underwent a comprehensive interior update that enhanced the warm palette of natural tones, timber finishes, marble and glass mosaic accents that continue to define its rooms and suites today.
The complex offers a range of facilities that set it apart within the Deira landscape: Al Dawaar, Dubai’s only revolving restaurant, positioned on the 25th floor with 360-degree panoramic views over the Arabian Gulf and the Burj Khalifa; the Japanese restaurant Miyako; and The Kitchen for international cuisine. Bars and lounges include the Hibiki Karaoke Lounge, Carpenter’s Sports Bar and The Bar. For leisure, the hotel features Club Olympus Spa & Fitness with a temperature-controlled outdoor pool, three floodlit tennis courts, a private ice skating rink, a nine-hole pitch and putt course and the on-site Galleria shopping complex. Event facilities include the Crystal Ballroom and 17 meeting rooms totalling approximately 3,000 m² of congress space.
Year
1980 (opening) / 2006 (refurbishment)
Architecture studio
Frank Kelly, Emad Khaja / 3D International, Houston (original design)
Interior design
Garry Whitney and Ben Worley, 3D International, Houston (original design)
