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Hyatt Regency Dubai

Coordinates: 25°16′45″N 55°18′15″E / 25.27906327477°N 55.30418872833°E / 25.27906327477; 55.30418872833
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Hyatt Regency Dubai
Hyatt Regency Dubai hotel
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General information
LocationDubai, United Arab Emirates
Coordinates25°16′45″N 55°18′15″E / 25.27906327477°N 55.30418872833°E / 25.27906327477; 55.30418872833
Opening1980
ManagementHyatt Hotels Corporation
Design and construction
Architect(s)Garry Whitney
Other information
Number of rooms421
Number of restaurants3

The Hyatt Regency Dubai is a luxury, five-star hotel located on Deira Corniche in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is the first Hyatt Hotel in UAE.[1] It has 421 rooms and an additional complex of 388 apartments called The Galleria Residence.[2]

History

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The construction of the hotel began in 1977 backed by the Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the Ruler of Dubai. It was opened to the public on 5 May 1980. Frank Kelly Design Architect, Emad Khaja Project Architect, Resident Architect, Garry Whitney, Interiors, Project Associate, Ben Worley of the design house ‘3D International’ of Houston, Texas designed the building for Abdul Wahab Galadari. Contractors were Cementation International, headed by Mike Slater of Great Britain.[citation needed]

Overview

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The property is built over 700,352 sq ft (65,065 m2). It is one of the first steel buildings in Dubai. The Structural Consultant was Joe Colaco, and it has been built to U.S. Building Standards in all aspects. Interior Designer & NOT the Architect was Gary Whitney. It has luxury meeting & conventions space of 20,032 sq ft (1,861 m2). The hotel has 3 restaurants including Al Dawaar (revolving restaurant), Miyako (Japanese) and The Kitchen (international). 4 bars include Hibiki Karaoke Lounge, Carpenter's Bar, The Bar & Pool Bar.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "July 12, 1980: Dubai's first revolving restaurant opens". gulfnews.com. Retrieved 2020-05-12.
  2. ^ "Eve Penthouse at Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights gets summer roof". HotelierME. Retrieved 2020-05-12.
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Design Architect: Frank Kelly, Proj. Architect: Emad Khaja, Interior Designer: Gary Whitney.