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Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest tower and perhaps the poshest address in the Gulf, is fast acquiring a distinct Indian identity. Indians now own more than a hundred of 900 apartments in Dubai's 828-metre skyscraper, a sign of the growing financial power of the community in the West Asia. "Indians have bought between 100 and 150 apartments since its completion in 2010," an executive of project developer Emaar Properties said on condition of anonymity.

This Valentine’s Day, The Address Hotels + Resort, Emaar Hospitality Group’s five star premium hotel brand will make you fall in love all over again. Whether couples believe in expressing their love the old-fashioned way or choose to celebrate it in the midst of luxury, they can select dazzling dining experiences and Spa retreats from any of The Address hotels in the city. Each hotel offers intimately romantic venues, specially prepared cuisines and an array of experiences that will make this Valentine’s Day an unforgettable one.

First Class passengers will enjoy a free two-night stay at either The Armani Hotel located in Burj Khalifa or Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, located on the Palm Island. Business Class passengers will receive complimentary premium accommodation at The Address Dubai Marina or Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel. A 96-hour visa for single or double occupancy is also included.

The Armani Hotel, Georgio Armani's first-ever hotel, drips luxury and style, with fashionable decor and 'lifestyle managers' instead of hotel receptionists, all dressed head to toe in Armani. The hotel also boasts an Armani sweetshop and florist ... oh, and the world's highest swimming pool.

Emaar Properties has begun selling new “lateral" apartments taking up either half or a whole floor of a new 77-storey tower at the Opera District in Downtown Dubai. The Il...

Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, is readying to welcome its first residents, with Emaar Properties currently conducting an orientation programme for Armani Residences homeowners. Although the interiors of the Armani Residences and The Residences in the Burj Khalifa are still in their final stages, Emaar said that the work is progressing at a fast pace.

Dubai hotels and hotel apartments recorded Dh9.8 billion in revenue in the first half of 2012, marking a 22 per cent over the same period last year, according to the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM). Guest numbers in the emirate’s hotels and hotel apartments, meanwhile, posted a 10 per cent increase to 5.027 million guests in the January-June period over the corresponding period a year earlier, the tourism body said in a statement on Monday.

Following the successful launch of Vida Residence, The Hills, Emaar Properties has launched the second serviced residence project under the upscale hotel concept Vida brand in Downtown Dubai, the company’s flagship mega-development.

Oliver Key, general manager, Armani Hotel Dubai. Due to the success of The Address Dubai Marina opening, Oliver was singled out by Emaar’s Chairman, Mohammed Ali Alabbar to spearhead the opening of Emaar’s flagship development The Armani Hotel Dubai.

Only minutes away the world’s largest shopping and entertainment destination, The Dubai Mall, and the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa, stands the famous, extravagant hotel, The Address Downtown. The hotel is within easy access of the most renowned landmarks and leisure hotspots in the city.