Voco Dubai The Palm, a new boutique hotel set to open on Palm Jumeirah in September, will have 143 rooms and offer overnight stays without the five-star luxury price tags typically found in the destination. Photo: voco Hotels
Voco Dubai The Palm, a new boutique hotel set to open on Palm Jumeirah in September, will have 143 rooms and offer overnight stays without the five-star luxury price tags typically found in the destination. Photo: voco Hotels
Voco Dubai The Palm, a new boutique hotel set to open on Palm Jumeirah in September, will have 143 rooms and offer overnight stays without the five-star luxury price tags typically found in the destination. Photo: voco Hotels
Voco Dubai The Palm, a new boutique hotel set to open on Palm Jumeirah in September, will have 143 rooms and offer overnight stays without the five-star luxury price tags typically found in the destin

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Voco Dubai The Palm hotel to open at Palm Jumeirah in September

The boutique hotel will bring pet-friendly stays and Maison Mathis dining to Palm West Beach

Hayley Skirka
Hayley Skirka

May 10, 2022

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Palm Jumeirah’s newest neighbour will open its doors to guests in September this year.

Voco Dubai The Palm is gearing up to welcomes visitors at the end of summer as the first beach property on Palm Jumeirah for the InterContinental Hotels Group.

Located at Palm West Beach, the boutique hotel will have 143 rooms and offer overnight stays in one of Dubai's most popular neighbourhoods without the five-star luxury price tags typically found in the destination.

“The hotel is simply a nice place to be, and to spend good life moments,” said Charles Godot, general manager at the soon-to-open property, speaking to The National on the sidelines of the Arabian Travel Market 2022.

"It’s not luxury, it’s not five-star, it’s very lifestyle. The rooms have beautiful views and there’s an amazing rooftop pool."

Maison Mathis, an all-day dining restaurant, will open at voco Dubai The Palm in September. Photo: ihg.com
Maison Mathis, an all-day dining restaurant, will open at voco Dubai The Palm in September. Photo: ihg.com

Room rates look set to start from about Dh1,000 ($272) per night, according to rates on the hotel's website. Pet-owners will be happy to hear that the hotel will also welcome four-legged friends to spend the night.

Maison Mathis is the hotel's new all-day dining restaurant. The Arabian Ranches eaterie is bringing its casual Belgian dining and laid-back atmosphere to the beach for the first time. It will be an integral part of voco's plans to become the “go-to neighbouring hotel” for residents on Palm Jumeirah.

Up on the roof there’s an infinity pool with views over Palm Jumeirah. By night, this space will be transformed into Frenia — a rooftop lounge with views over Ain Dubai.

Voco Dubai The Palm will have a rooftop pool, fitness suite and premium spa. Photo: Ihg.com
Voco Dubai The Palm will have a rooftop pool, fitness suite and premium spa. Photo: Ihg.com

Voco’s private beach will give guests access to one of the city’s most popular shorelines and there’s also a fitness suite and a ladies-only spa.

And while holidaymakers and residents are set to account for the majority of visitors, the hotel also plans to welcome business travellers thanks to its proximity to the city.

“It’s a leisure destination, but we are not far from Media City and we are at the entrance of the Palm, so access in and out is quite good,” said Godot.

Sustainability is also taken seriously at the waterfront hotel with several eco initiatives in place, including comfy duvets made out of recycled plastic and in-house water infiltration processes.

The hotel is the latest addition to the Palm's newest shoreline promenade, which is also home to spots like February 30, Koko Bay and Lucky Fish.

It’s also the third voco hotel in Dubai, joining voco Dubai on Sheikh Zayed Road and voco Bonnington Jumeirah Lakes Towers Dubai.

First day of Arabian Travel Market 2022 — in pictures:

  • Visitors at the Dubai stand on the third day of the Arabian Travel Market held at Dubai World Trade Centre. Pawan Singh / The National
    Visitors at the Dubai stand on the third day of the Arabian Travel Market held at Dubai World Trade Centre. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Visitors at the Etihad stand. Pawan Singh / The National
    Visitors at the Etihad stand. Pawan Singh / The National
  • A Flynas advertisement on the first day of Arabian Travel Market.
    A Flynas advertisement on the first day of Arabian Travel Market.
  • The Iraq stand. Pawan Singh / The National
    The Iraq stand. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Visitors at the Qatar stand on the first day of Arabian Travel Market.
    Visitors at the Qatar stand on the first day of Arabian Travel Market.
  • Visitors at the Rotana stand. Pawan Singh / The National
    Visitors at the Rotana stand. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Children's toys on display at the Emirates stand. Pawan Singh / The National
    Children's toys on display at the Emirates stand. Pawan Singh / The National
  • The Neom stand. Pawan Singh / The National
    The Neom stand. Pawan Singh / The National
  • The Armani stand. Pawan Singh / The National
    The Armani stand. Pawan Singh / The National
  • The Flynas stand. Pawan Singh / The National
    The Flynas stand. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Performers dance at the Saudi Arabia stand on the second day of the Arabian Travel Market. Pawan Singh / The National
    Performers dance at the Saudi Arabia stand on the second day of the Arabian Travel Market. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Visitors take photos at the flydubai stand. Pawan Singh / The National
    Visitors take photos at the flydubai stand. Pawan Singh / The National
  • The Jordan stand. Pawan Singh / The National
    The Jordan stand. Pawan Singh / The National
  • The second day of Arabian Travel Market welcomed visitors from around the world. Pawan Singh / The National
    The second day of Arabian Travel Market welcomed visitors from around the world. Pawan Singh / The National
  • The event is considered a bellwether for the travel industry in the Middle East, offering an insight into the trends that will shape the year ahead. Pawan Singh / The National
    The event is considered a bellwether for the travel industry in the Middle East, offering an insight into the trends that will shape the year ahead. Pawan Singh / The National
  • A total of 112 countries looking to revive their tourism numbers will be featured on the exhibition's show floor, from Japan to Jamaica and South Africa to Italy. Pawan Singh / The National
    A total of 112 countries looking to revive their tourism numbers will be featured on the exhibition's show floor, from Japan to Jamaica and South Africa to Italy. Pawan Singh / The National
  • People visit the South Africa stand at the Arabian Travel Market. Pawan Singh / The National
    People visit the South Africa stand at the Arabian Travel Market. Pawan Singh / The National
  • A model of the Airbus A350-1000 at the Etihad stand on the first day of Arabian Travel Market held at Dubai World Trade Centre. All photos: Pawan Singh/The National
    A model of the Airbus A350-1000 at the Etihad stand on the first day of Arabian Travel Market held at Dubai World Trade Centre. All photos: Pawan Singh/The National
  • More than 1,500 exhibiting companies are taking part in the four-day tourism showcase that will welcome about 20,000 visitors.
    More than 1,500 exhibiting companies are taking part in the four-day tourism showcase that will welcome about 20,000 visitors.
  • Travel and tourism are starting to show signs of recovery from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, with many companies starting to ramp up their recruitment as countries reopen their borders.
    Travel and tourism are starting to show signs of recovery from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, with many companies starting to ramp up their recruitment as countries reopen their borders.
  • Staff from Al Ain Zoo showing some birds and reptiles at the Abu Dhabi stand.
    Staff from Al Ain Zoo showing some birds and reptiles at the Abu Dhabi stand.
  • Saudi Arabia has a major presence at this year's Arabian Travel Market, including representatives from Neom, the kingdom's $500 billion futuristic mega city.
    Saudi Arabia has a major presence at this year's Arabian Travel Market, including representatives from Neom, the kingdom's $500 billion futuristic mega city.
  • Arabian Travel Market is considered a bellwether for the travel industry in the Middle East, offering an insight into trends for the year ahead.
    Arabian Travel Market is considered a bellwether for the travel industry in the Middle East, offering an insight into trends for the year ahead.
  • Emirates airline launched its premium economy cabin at Arabian Travel Market.
    Emirates airline launched its premium economy cabin at Arabian Travel Market.
  • The Abu Dhabi stand at Arabian Travel Market was busy on the first day of the event.
    The Abu Dhabi stand at Arabian Travel Market was busy on the first day of the event.
  • Artists showcasing handmade items at the Abu Dhabi stand.
    Artists showcasing handmade items at the Abu Dhabi stand.
  • Staff from Al Ain Zoo introduce visitors to birds at the Abu Dhabi stand.
    Staff from Al Ain Zoo introduce visitors to birds at the Abu Dhabi stand.
  • Etihad Airways showcasing its economy class seats at Arabian Travel Market.
    Etihad Airways showcasing its economy class seats at Arabian Travel Market.
  • The soaring price of oil and the impact of the war in Ukraine are tempering the travel industry's expected resurgence.
    The soaring price of oil and the impact of the war in Ukraine are tempering the travel industry's expected resurgence.
  • Staff from Al Ain Zoo show visitors reptiles at the Abu Dhabi stand.
    Staff from Al Ain Zoo show visitors reptiles at the Abu Dhabi stand.
  • The Darina holidays stand on the first day of Arabian Travel Market held at Dubai World Trade Centre in Dubai.
    The Darina holidays stand on the first day of Arabian Travel Market held at Dubai World Trade Centre in Dubai.
  • Visitors at the Brussels stand.
    Visitors at the Brussels stand.
  • Visitors at the Maldives stand.
    Visitors at the Maldives stand.
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