Mandarin Oriental’s second property in Dubai is set to open in October.

Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai will be housed in Wasl Tower, a new architectural icon on Sheikh Zayed Road designed by UNStudio and engineered by Werner Sobek, a specialist in sustainable design. Framed by the region’s tallest ceramic facade, the 994-foot, 64-storey tower’s distinctive twisting form is accentuated by innovative fins that optimize airflow for natural cooling. A mixed-use development, it is home to luxury office spaces, restaurants, bars, a Metro station, and a 650-seat ballroom as well as the five-star Mandarin Oriental property.

Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai will offer 259 rooms and suites, 224 exclusive residences and unobstructed views of both the Arabian Gulf and the city’s skyline.

Highlights of the property include:

• a rooftop helipad
• ten culinary concepts and bars spanning numerous cuisines, including Yù & Mì (a Chinese bar and restaurant inspired by 1960s Hong Kong) and Chitarra (a restaurant focused on authentic Italian cuisine)
• marble bathroom in all accommodations
• a 5,974-square-foot Royal Penthouse with a private balcony, an in-suite theater and a grand living room
• a variety of meeting and event spaces, the largest of which can accommodate up to 150 guests

Spanning two floors, The Spa at Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai will offer a variety of treatments and services guided by the pillars of nourishment, in-room wellness, beauty and intelligent movement. Other wellness facilities include a 25-metre outdoor lap pool, located on the 11th floor rooftop terrace and a fully-equipped fitness center.

Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai is 15 minutes from Dubai International Airport and five minutes from City Walk, a pedestrian area with international stores, al fresco restaurants, entertainment and attractions such as The Green Planet, the city’s own indoor rainforest.

Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai joins Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai, a luxury, five-star beach resort.