Montage Hotels will debut in the Middle East with an ultra-luxury retreat in Wadi Safar
Montage Hotel in Wadi Safar will have 200 rooms and 30 branded villas. The hotel's architecture is traditional and inspired by the local surroundings. The restaurant will be opulent, and there will be a pool surrounded by palm trees.
Montage prides itself on creating impeccable hospitality experiences spanning culinary and wellness. Plus, its spa and wellness experiences range from HydraFacial treatments to Eastern reflexology.
The hotels can be found around the world. The portfolio ranges from Montage Cay in Abacos, Bahamas, to Montage Punta Mita in Punta Mita, Mexico. Locations also include Montage Big Sky in Montana, Montage Deer Valley in Utah, Montage Kapalua Bay in Hawaii, Montage Laguna Beach in California, Montage Los Cabos in Mexico, and Montage Palmetto Bluff in South Carolina.
Wadi Safar will welcome a range of hospitality brands, which include Aman, Faena, Oberoi, Six Senses, The Chedi, and WELL. So far, we know that Aman will include 80 rooms and 37 branded residences, Faena will include 130 rooms and 20 branded residences, Oberoi Hotels & Resorts will include 60 rooms and 10 branded residences, Six Senses will include 92 rooms, The Chedi will include 80 rooms and 20 branded residences, and WELL will include 102 rooms and 23 branded residences.
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