SH Hotels & Resorts has revealed plans to set a new standard of glamor and luxury in Dubai with the opening of Baccarat Hotel & Residences Dubai in 2026. The hotel is part of a new ultra-luxury mixed-use development in Downtown Dubai, facing Burj Khalifa.
Baccarat Hotels & Resorts, a luxury brand that made its debut in March 2015 with the opening of its flagship property in New York, has other projects under development in Brickell (Miami), Florence, Riyadh and Rome.
Baccarat Hotel & Residences Dubai’s twin towers will combine a best-in-class luxury hotel with full-service branded residences. The structures’ glass facades – reflective of desert sand, sea, and sun – evoke the exquisite luminosity of the House of Baccarat, a name associated for over two centuries with timeless objets d’art collected by kings, queens, maharajas, film and rock stars.
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The hotel features 144 guestrooms, a third of them suites, along with 49 Baccarat-branded private residences, designed by the London-based design studio 1508, a firm known worldwide for its subtle, expressive reinterpretations of local vernacular design languages. Food and beverage offerings include a formal dining room with indoor and outdoor seating, private dining rooms, a casual poolside bar, and a Grand Salon serving morning pastries, afternoon tea, and a champagne and wine program into the evening.
“We are thrilled to be partners in the development of this extraordinary hotel and residences in one of the top travel destinations in the world,” said Barry Sternlicht, Chairman of SH Hotels & Resorts. “The Baccarat brand celebrates the quality of light and where is the sun more spectacular than in the Middle East.”
“Our artisans will work to create a spectacular property to take its place among the most revered in the world.
“We are excited for this project’s gleaming future.”
The project will be managed by SH Hotels & Resorts affiliated and newly established regional team in London, under the leadership of Robert Koren, who was recently appointed to SVP and Area Managing Director for Europe, the Middle East & Africa.
“Our debut in Dubai marks an exciting new stage in the evolution of the Baccarat brand,” said Raul Leal, CEO, SH Hotels & Resorts. “We are creating a new identity in an already remarkable region, and we are sure the hotel will become the singular, unforgettable, luxurious experience in Dubai.”
Upon opening in 2026, Baccarat Hotel Dubai will offer a level of elegance and opulence reflective of the unparalleled heritage and know-how of the House of Baccarat, the ultimate symbol of French joie de vivre.
