Top ten hotel openings in the Middle East 2010 (#5)

One&Only The Palm – blends Moorish and Andalusian architecture with contemporary interiors, which makes for a superb hotel in a high-profile location. Consisting of 90 keys, the stylish guest rooms are secluded in a residential environment within the tri-level Manor House, as well as in six low-rise Mansions and four private Beach Villas. The resort’s private leisure facilities include an 850m2, temperature controlled pool, 450 metres of beach front and the all-suite One&Only Spa and fitness centre. Guests can also sample local and international cuisine with the resort boasting three restaurants – Zest, Stay by Yannick Alleno and 1O1, all under the culinary guidance of Michelin-starred chef Yannick Alleno. Zest has expansive floor-to-ceiling windows creating an elegant and inviting ambience while 1O1 offers sweeping panoramic views of the Gulf. Stay by Yannick All?no provides a fine-dining experience with signature dishes showcasing traditional cooking methods reinterpreted in contemporary fashion. FAST FACT: In 1984 Yannick Alleno trained in hotel management at the Lycee Santos-Dumont of St. Cloud.  Click here for full article and photos from Arabian Business.com….