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Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk
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n November, Accor has opened its largest Sofitel property in the Middle East and Africa region, with the unveiling of the Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk. The luxury hotel which is attached to the WAFI Mall, provides guests with timeless elegance and sophistication. We’ve recently experienced it with a short staycation during our visit to Dubai. The design of the 230-meter property was inspired by the Luxor Obelisk in Place de La Concorde in Paris. Its building is adorned with a golden pyramidion and in the shape of an obelisk, reminiscent of the said hotel in Paris. We stepped into a magnificent Franco-Egyptian ‘gateway’ on arrival – impressive displays (including a 9x4 meter golden falcon) and luxurious art deco greeted us at every corner. The interior was the most eye catching and spectacular of any hotel we’ve ever been in; which is a lot to say for Dubai, because you know how glitzy and glamorous it is there. The property boasts 498 luxury guestrooms and suites as well as 97 furnished and serviced apartments. Each room is designed for discerning tech-savvy business travelers and leisure seekers. Our room was lush and comfortable, providing a much-needed escape from the urban bustle of the city.
40 Bahrain Confidential December 2020