Dubai’s hotel lineup is about to get a serious glow-up. The ever-glamorous Business Bay is getting a stylish new resident, Kimpton Dubai, a luxury lifestyle hotel with a rebellious soul and a rooftop pool. IHG Hotels & Resorts, the big boss behind hotel favourites like InterContinental and Holiday Inn, is teaming up with API Hotels & Resorts to bring the UAE its very first Kimpton. Expect it to pop open its posh doors in early 2026.
IHG’s First Kimpton Hotel In The UAE Will Shake Up Business Bay In 2026
Now, this isn’t your typical business-hotel-meets-buffet situation. Oh no. Kimpton hotels are famous for charm, character, and cheeky cocktails that somehow feel like home. The brand’s already charmed travellers across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, and now it’s diving headfirst into Dubai’s boutique boom.
What’s So Special About Kimpton Anyway?
Let’s get real – the hotel scene in Dubai is no stranger to big names, chandeliers, and gold-trimmed everything. But Kimpton’s not here to compete. It’s here to disrupt.
Think:
- 280 swoon-worthy rooms (yes, including plush suites)
- Three dining spots that will make you forget your diet ever existed
- Seven meeting rooms, including one grand ballroom, ready for weddings or wild ideas
- A rooftop pool with a view that slaps
- A spa, fitness centre, boutique retail, and enough parking to satisfy even the most valet-dependent guest
Kimpton doesn’t do average. They’ve got a rep for curating flavour-bursting menus and design-forward spaces where you’ll want to Instagram everything.
Kimpton Dubai: A New Jewel in Business Bay
Set along the Business Bay Canal, Kimpton Dubai won’t just be a hotel, it’s going to be a social playground. A hop away from Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall, it’s perfectly placed for tourists, entrepreneurs, and curious locals who fancy a side of style with their stay.
The area already blends glitz and grit, and Kimpton will lean right into that energy. It’ll be a hangout for the bold, the creative, and anyone who appreciates a good playlist in a fancy lobby.
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A Sneak Peek into the Future
This isn’t a one-off experiment. IHG’s already rolling out Kimpton in Riyadh too, so it’s clear the brand’s expanding like a well-poured flat white. The Dubai location marks their second partnership with API Hotels & Resorts – the duo first teamed up for the InterContinental Residences Dubai Business Bay back in September 2024.
IHG’s clearly on a mission. With over 122 hotels and nearly 44,000 rooms across nine Middle East countries, the group’s ticking all the right boxes – from luxury to lifestyle, premium to practical.
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