STARWOOD Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced the re-opening of the iconic Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers following an extensive $50 million renovation. Opened in 1978, the landmark hotel was the first Starwood hotel to open in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Following the refurbishment – which includes all guestrooms, facilities, public spaces and the hotel's Italian restaurant, Vivaldi by Alfredo Russo, as well as its Indian restaurant Ashiana by Vineet – Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers will continue to be a choice gathering place for global travellers and the local community. “The renovation of Sheraton Dubai Creek reinforces the hotel's position as an iconic landmark in Dubai,” said Guido de Wilde, Senior Vice President, Regional Director for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Middle East. “While we are committed to growing the Sheraton portfolio across the region, it is also extremely important for us to ensure our existing hotels are operating under the latest brand standards. With the renovation of Sheraton Dubai Creek we have embraced the modern interpretation of classic design for which the Sheraton brand is known for.” “Sheraton Dubai Creek reflects the heritage of this great city, with more than 35 years of service to the local community as well as global travellers,” said Stephan Vanden Auweele, General Manager, Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers. “The renovation of this landmark hotel allows us to meet the increased demand for high-caliber accommodation with distinctive guest experiences, providing global travellers and the local community with an inviting gathering place for all occasions.” Located on the Creek's edge with uninterrupted water and city views, the hotel's new design offers a stylish relaxing escape from the bustling city for business and leisure travellers. Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers comprises 268 guestrooms and suites, providing guests with the perfect respite to immerse themselves in the charms of old Dubai. The fully refurbished rooms feature a contemporary design with a warm palette and are equipped with the signature all-white Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Bed. The Creek View rooms come with high ceiling windows that open up to panoramic water views and Dubai's skyline. The top floors of the hotel offer guests Sheraton Club rooms and suites, with exclusive access to the Sheraton Club Lounge for private check-in and check-out, complimentary continental breakfast, evening drinks and snacks, free wireless internet access, as well as refreshments throughout the day. Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers offers an array of dining experiences in a prime location along the Creek. Heralded as one of the best Italian restaurants in Dubai, Vivaldi by Alfredo Russo offers a creative gastronomic menu created by Michelin-starred chef Alfredo Russo. Overlooking the waters and skyline of Dubai, the restaurant features a trendy all-day bar, private dining room and a climate-controlled terrace for year-round al-fresco dining. The award-winning Ashiana by Vineet is a pioneer of traditional Indian cuisine in Dubai, using progressive techniques served with modern presentation and it now presents a menu designed by none other than world famous Michelin-starred Vineet Bhatia. Diners can enjoy the theatre of cooking at the live-action Creekside Japanese Restaurant, seeing chefs in action at the Teppanyaki grill, wok or seafood stations. Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers continues to offer extensive meeting and function rooms, with the elegant Dubai Ballroom accommodating up to 500 guests, and four breakout rooms located in the Executive Conference Centre. The hotel's meeting and event spaces are perfect for major events such as business conferences and weddings. — SG
