InterContinental Hotels & Resorts launches its third Residences brand in UAE

DUBAI—InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has officially opened InterContinental Residences Dubai Business Bay, its third InterContinental Residence in the United Arab Emirates.

InterContinental Residences Dubai Business Bay will be among the first in the Middle East to feature hallmarks of this transformative brand evolution, which can be seen throughout its guest experience. 

New initiatives include scientifically backed food and beverage programmes aimed at helping guests reduce travel fatigue while ensuring dining options reflect differing guest needs throughout the day. 

All guests will also receive access to Timeshifter – a jet lag app that enables travellers to use the latest circadian science to adjust quickly to new time zones.

The new hotel offers customisable living spaces with 176 serviced residences, ranging from studios to three-bedroom units. Each features bespoke furnishings, SMEG appliances, and dedicated water purifiers to ensure both comfort and sustainability. 

Inspired by residential-style living, each guest room showcases bespoke furnishings and a neutral colour palette, creating expansive, light-filled living spaces that offer breathtaking views of the city skyline. 

The hotel’s unique design and strategic location within Business Bay will provide residents with seamless access to the region’s emerging business epicentre, making it an ideal choice for long-stay business and leisure travellers. 

The property also features a fully equipped 24-hour fitness centre, a rooftop swimming pool with panoramic city views, and the Planet Trekkers (Kids Club), ensuring a holistic experience for all guests.

Living room and kitchen, InterContinental Residences Dubai Business Bay (Image supplied by: InterContinental Hotels & Resorts)

The hotel’s three distinct food and beverage offerings are set to become popular choices in the area: Ancora, serving exquisite Mediterranean cuisine in an elegant setting; 57 Deli Café, offering artisanal coffee and light bites in a casual atmosphere; and Alto, a rooftop pool dining venue providing stunning views of the Dubai Canal and Burj Khalifa.

The hotel will also strongly emphasize wellness, offering dedicated sessions on nutrition, mental clarity, creative expression, and physical well-being. 

Residents can explore how food impacts health, learn mindfulness techniques, unleash their creativity through art, music, and writing, or find inner peace through yoga and tai chi. 

A specific floor has also been dedicated to pet parents who want to bring their cats and dogs—a feature that is exclusively available for long-term guests.

IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio is now the second largest in the world by number of rooms and hotels – and the InterContinental Residences Dubai Business Bay is one of the first openings in the brand’ss transformative new phase of evolution. 

InterContinental aims to build on its 75-year heritage while reimagining the luxury travel experience for its next chapter. As part of its ongoing evolution, the brand is focusing on four key pillars: Insider Expertise, Intentional Flexibility, Incredible Occasions, and Inclusive Everywhere. 

These pillars are reflected in every aspect of the newly-opened property in Business Bay, which focuses on providing an exceptional guest experience.

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