Indian Hotels Company (IHCL)&nbsptoday announced the opening of Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm&nbspin&nbspDubai. Nestled between the Arabian Sea and the city skyline, the luxury beachfront resort is located in the heart of Palm Jumeirah. This is the third Taj&nbspbranded hotel in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).  

&ldquoThis opening is in line with our strong focus to be present in global growth markets," said&nbspPuneet Chhatwal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, IHCL.  "With the addition of Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, IHCL expands to strengthen its footprint in Dubai. We are honoured to partner with the Arenco Group to bring Taj&rsquos signature hospitality to Palm Jumeirah, one of the world&rsquos most exciting destinations.&rdquo

The resort&nbspoffers 325 elegantly styled rooms and suites, an array of culinary experiences and holistic wellness at the award winning Jiva spa replete with a private beach and the&nbsplongest pool in Palm Jumeirah.&nbspThis island hideaway&rsquos contemporary interiors by&nbspHirsch Bedner Associates (HBA) weaves in traditional craftsmanship and is influenced by its surroundings. Guests can embark on a sensorial culinary journey across the resort&rsquos many dining options. Be it inspired Indian fine dining at&nbspVarq a unique gastropub experience at the&nbspRoaring Rabbit Arabesque atmosphere at&nbspRaia,&nbspthe rooftop bar & lounge&nbspPalm Kitchen, which&nbspbrings alive the flavours of international fare or&nbspThe Coast,&nbspa beachside bistro offering coastal delicacies there is something for everybody at the city&rsquos all new dining destination.

Ranjit Phillipose, Area Director &ndash Middle East and General Manager Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm, Dubai,&nbspsaid, &ldquoWe are thrilled to welcome our guests to Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, the latest&nbspaddition to Dubai&rsquos vibrant lifestyle, dining and cityscape. This island oasis will allow guests to create memories of a lifetime as they immerse themselves in the&nbspsincere care and warmth that Taj is synonymous with.&rdquo

Jiva, the all-natural spa inspired by traditional Indian healing techniques, features treatments including Ayurveda, Indian therapies, yoga, meditation and more. The&nbspPopsicle Kids Club,&nbspwith a dedicated shallow water pool and a playground, makes it the perfect getaway for families with children. Two expansive ballrooms and multiple meeting rooms are ideal for conferences, social events, and weddings.

With the addition of this hotel, IHCL now has four Taj&nbsphotels in UAE including one under development.

&nbspTo celebrate the opening, guests can avail of an exclusive opening rate starting from AED 1200 per room per night.