SNG: First Gran Melia in UAE to open as J1 Hotel in Dubai, Q4 2027

By Zawya

By Staff Writer

Meliá Hotels International will bring its Gran Meliá brand to the UAE for the first time with J1 Hotel, a Gran Meliá Hotel, opening in Dubai’s Jumeirah 1 in Q4 2027.

First announced in 2025, the 366-room property will feature suites, 40 accommodations with private pools, four swimming pools, direct beach access, landscaped outdoor areas, retail spaces, a ballroom, meeting facilities, fitness centre and rooftop terrace.

The hotel will become Meliá Hotels International’s third Dubai property, joining Meliá Desert Palm and ME by Meliá Dubai.

The development will place a strong emphasis on dining, with several restaurants and bars planned.

New additions include Jul’s, a Greek-led concept originally from Ibiza, and Tala, a Pan-Middle Eastern restaurant overlooking the marina and designed around the concept of a “Sunlit Marina Majlis.”

They will join previously announced venues including Zuma Beach House, which will mark Zuma’s first beachfront location in the Middle East, and Park Chinois, which will bring its immersive Chinese dining concept to a rooftop overlooking J1 Beach.

Novikov Restaurant & Beach Club will also open at the property, offering a Mediterranean-inspired menu, private cabanas and a semi-private beach area.

Further dining concepts are expected to be announced closer to the opening.

Wellness will form another key element of J1 Hotel. Journée Wellbeing, managed by Waring Wellbeing Hospitality, will operate a rooftop wellness sanctuary combining traditional treatments, advanced therapies, visiting practitioners, fitness and movement experiences.

The programme will include sauna ceremonies and Reformer Pilates.

Pedro Neto has been appointed General Manager, bringing more than two decades of international luxury hospitality experience, including 17 years with Four Seasons.

Pedro said: “What excites me most about J1 Hotel is the opportunity to create a destination that becomes part of how people experience Dubai, whether they are staying with us, coming for dinner or spending time by the water. After more than two decades working across different luxury hospitality markets, bringing Gran Meliá to the UAE for the first time is an incredibly exciting next chapter. Our focus now is on building the J1 Hotel team and service culture that will bring the brand’s Spanish luxury to life with warmth, personality and attention to detail.”

With its Q4 2027 opening, J1 Hotel is set to combine Gran Meliá’s luxury hospitality approach with a focus on dining, design, wellness and beachfront experiences.

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