Accor (unpacked): 25hours Hotel Dubai One Central, Building a Legacy by Connecting Communities with a Holistic Ecosystem of Experiences Rooted in Local Heritage
Building on the success of our first episode, the Accor (unpacked) video series returns to uncover more captivating stories from our hotels and brands through the voices of our teams. In this episode, we discover Ennismore’s 25hours Hotel Dubai One Central with Mehdi Khei, General Manager and Sanela Vuckovic, Restaurant Manager at the Nomad Day Bar. It’s now their turn to share meaningful items from their luggage – a book from the hotel’s spectacular library and a pack of Nightjar coffee beans from the Nomad Day Bar – as symbols of the way the hotel builds a unique legacy, based on local connections, cultural diversity and a special sense of community.
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at 25hours Hotel Dubai One Central
Located right next to the world-famous Museum of the Future, 25hours Hotel Dubai One Central is the first ever 25hours Hotel in the Middle East, and was designed as much more than a place to “stay”. It is a multifaceted experience in which public spaces, open to everyone, are the beating heart. The breathtaking “Fountain of Tales” in the lobby, where books from all over the world are ready to share their stories with guests, locals and tourists alike, sets the tone. And each of the spaces in the hotel is an adventure in itself: people embark on a culinary and cultural journey across the world in the five distinctive restaurants and bars; they work, meet and share ideas in the beautiful co-working space; they can even reconnect to the sensory and creative pleasure of yesteryear, using polaroid cameras, typewriters or vinyl records in the one-of-a-kind “Analogue Circus”.
We celebrate both the rich heritage as well as the modern vibrancy of Dubai. We’re building our legacy by transforming our hotel into a dynamic hub that attracts travelers from all around the world and by inviting the local community to be part of it. Mehdi Khei, General Manager, 25hours Hotel Dubai One Central
We bring life to our spaces by curating a diverse range of activities and events. This is a place where all digital nomads, travelers, family and friends can meet and join a community. It reflects the true character of Dubai and local art and culture. Sanela Vuckovic, Restaurant Manager, Nomad Day Bar, 25hours Hotel Dubai One Central
Reflecting the Local Heritage: Designing Spaces Inspired by Dubai’s Past, Present and Future
25hours Hotel Dubai One Central is both a destination in itself and the ideal starting point to explore the city. Designed to meet the evolving needs of our modern lifestyles, it also takes inspiration from Dubai’s rich culture and art scene. From spectacular public spaces to the coziest rooms, its soulful décor references different eras of Middle Eastern nomadism, from the time the Bedouins lived in Dubai to the modern-day lifestyle of digital nomads. Both rooted in its local environment and inclusive of a diversity of cultural influences, the hotel is a one-of-a-kind experience: a feast for the senses and the mind, an oasis of culture and creativity, fostering a true sense of community.
Building a New Legacy: Creating a Hub to Connect Communities with a Holistic Ecosystem of Experiences
By providing carefully designed spaces where locals, travelers and hotel guests can meet, connect, form a community, share ideas and cultures, 25hours Hotel Dubai One Central has not only shaped a singular guest experience but also deeply transformed its neighborhood. Bustling with life and cultivating a welcoming sense of community, the hotel has become a hub – fully integrated into the local life while contributing its cultural diversity and energy to it. Democratic and tolerant, everyone can “come as you are” at 25hours Hotel Dubai One Central.
Come as You Are: Connecting Communities with 25hours Hotels
Rooted in culture and community, 25hours Hotels is part of Ennismore. With 15 hotels across the world, 25hours’ hotels are made-to-measure for their destination, and inspired by the art, culture, gastronomy and stories of their surroundings. Like 25hours Hotel Dubai One Central, they are designed as a holistic ecosystem of diverse experiences, not just hosting but also connecting people and expanding their world with a sense of curiosity, discovery and adventure.
As we continue to build our legacy over time through our unique brands and hotels, we harness the power of design and connecting communities with holistic ecosystem of experiences to create unique places – hotels with soul, inspired by the world around them and shaping it in return.
Stay tuned for more episodes on the fascinating stories behind our hotels and brands. And if you haven’t watched it yet, catch up with the Episode 1 of Accor (unpacked), in which we explore how to reinvent a strong legacy through places and experiences, at Domain Reine Margot Paris Issy - MGallery Collection.
About Accor, a world-leading hospitality group
Accor is a world leading hospitality group offering experiences across more than 110 countries, over 5,700 properties, 10,000 food & beverage venues, wellness facilities or flexible workspaces. The Group has one of the industry's most diverse hospitality ecosystems, encompassing more than 45 hotel brands from luxury to economy, as well as Lifestyle with Ennismore. Accor is focused on driving positive action through business ethics, responsible tourism, environmental sustainability, community engagement, diversity, and inclusivity. Founded in 1967, Accor SA is headquartered in France and publicly listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN code: FR0000120404) and on the OTC Market (Ticker: ACCYY) in the United States. For more information, please visit group.accor.com or follow us on X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok.
