Iconic Baccarat Hotel & Residences to Debut in UAE

New ultra-luxury, mixed-use Downtown Dubai development to include 144-room hotel and 49 private residences, slated to open in 2026.

Baccarat Hotel & Residences Dubai will soon adorn the Downtown skyline.

The Baccarat brand celebrates the quality of light, and where is the sun more spectacular than in the Middle East.

Founded by King Louis XV, Baccarat is a legendary French crystal company whose artisans have mastered their craft for over 250 years. The Baccarat name has long been synonymous with royalty, kings and queens, sultans and tsars, moguls and modern-day stars.

Set to open in 2026, Baccarat Hotel and Residences Dubai will be the first location of the iconic brand in the UAE and will offer a level of elegance reflective of the heritage of the brand. The hotel is part of a new ultra-luxury, mixed-use development in Downtown Dubai.

The architectural masterpiece that will be Baccarat Hotel & Residences Dubai is crystalline-inspired, creating a majestic presence that shines bright amongst the iconic skyline of the Downtown district. Offering uninterrupted views of the Burj Khalifa, the Dubai Frame, Al Fahidi Fort and the Dubai Creek, the opulent hotel situated in tower one will host 144 rooms and suites, along with 49 Baccarat branded residences and four exquisite food and beverage outlets.

“Our artisans will work to create a spectacular property to take its place among the most revered in the world,” said Barry Sternlicht, Chairman of SH Hotels & Resorts.

The owner, Shamal Holding, will collaborate closely with H&H Development a real estate investor, developer, and asset manager based in Dubai. The partners have assembled the best team to work on the construction of the Baccarat Hotel & Residences, including unrivaled architectural design by renowned Studio Libeskind and interior design studio, 1508 London.

The breathtaking angular formed, two-towered building features glimmering glass facades reflective of desert sand, sea, and sun as well as exquisite Baccarat crystal, creating a sophisticated mark of difference that thoughtfully harmonizes with the nearby Dubai skyline. With easy access to both the new and the old Dubai, and in close proximity to Dubai Mall and DIFC from its Downtown location, visitors may quickly and easily connect to renowned institutions from the worlds of fashion, art, food, and entertainment.

“To establish a new quality level and to realize cutting-edge and timeless design, every one of our projects is constructed with a critical eye.” said Miltos Bossinis, Chief Executive Officer, H&H Development LLC. “The Baccarat brand presents an invaluable opportunity to create a truly bespoke and unique development that unites the heritage of Baccarat with the contemporary spirit, energy and dynamism of Dubai. We look forward to working with Shamal Holding and all of our partners on what will undoubtedly be an industry-defining project.”