 History |
In
2007, Kempinski Hotels is celebrating 110 years of history, exclusivity
and distinctive luxury. During this time, Kempinski hotels have
hostel international celebrities, witnessed meetings between the
world’s leaders and been a part of creating history around
the globe. Experience Kempinski unique heritage at one of the
group’s prestigious properties in Europe, the Middle East,
Africa, South America and Asia.
In
November 2006, Kempinski unveiled its fifth hotel in Africa in
Djibouti – ‘Land of the Gods’. The Djibouti
Palace Kempinski is situated on a beach front between the Red
Sea and the Indian Ocean, taking advantage of Djibouti’s
unique geographical position.
The
Striking centerpiece of the project, the Djibouti Palace Kempinski,
marks the initial development of Kempinski and Nakheel joint venture
in Africa.
Since
its debut, the Djibouti Palace Kempinski has been acclaimed as
a place of elegance and ease in a location of breath taking beauty,
where your every need is attended to from the moment you arrive.
The building construction was done by the renowned Japanese company
Taisei who signed the project in October 2005, and started with
a team of only 5 Managers in January 2006.
In
order to achieve the record completion of the first phase, on
a reclaimed land of over 49,000 sqm Taisei employed over 1600
workers coming from Pakistan , Sri Lanka, India, Malaysia, Philippines,
Egypt, Turkey and many other Countries.
This
amazing resort is the first of its kind, built only in 10 months,
thanks to the professionalism of Taisei who has been involved
in many major projects worldwide from conception to completion
of several other prestigious Hotel chains.
The
structure recalls the traditional architecture of the area set
within the natural elements of the sea, the beautiful fuchsia
bougainvilleas gardens enhanced by 300 palms.
| OBJECTIVES |
Positioning
in the market will be as the prime business & leisure hotel
for Djibouti and to the bordering African countries. The main
challenge for the Djibouti Palace Kempinski is to put Djibouti
in the International tourist map, as well as to place himself
as one of the best hotels in of the Horn of Africa region. Our
product targets on a first stage will focus on Corporate Business.
On
a second stage will focus on Leisure and MICE: FIT, Honeymooners,
and Divers, Adventurers (excellent prime beach front location,
sport and leisure facilities). The Djibouti Palace Kempinski will
features exceptional facilities, standards and services not existent
before in this region of Africa.
| STRUCTURE |
The
Djibouti Palace Kempinski will be a 400 room five star luxury
hotel including a state-of-the-art conference centre. The first
phase of the hotel with 177 rooms and the conference center has
been completed at November 2006, by hosting the COMESA (Common
market for Eastern and Southern Africa) Meeting of the Council
of Presidents.
The
Djibouti Palace Kempinski features the facilities and standards
for which Kempinski is renowned at a prime beach front location
near to the port of Djibouti on the Red Sea.
The
Hotel is a must for Business groups and travelers (modern state
of the art conference centre and largest room inventory of the
country, one the largest in the region).
With
the opening of the 2nd phase the hotel will be a major destination
in the Horn of Africa for the Leisure Market.
| STRUCTURE |
Room Amenities
All
guest rooms are equipped with large flat plasma screen TVs with
over 50 international satellite channels Facilities include individually
controlled AC, international direct-dial digital telephones, multilingual
voicemail, wireless internet connection, in room safe and mini-bar.
Marble bathrooms feature a wide bathtub, double vanity with wide
mirror, hair dryer, magnifying mirror, separate shower cabinet
and a separate toilet and bidet cabinet with small basin, bathrobe
& slippers and deluxe bathroom amenities.
Location
Djibouti Palace
Kempinski is located at a prime beach front location near to the
port of Djibouti between the Red sea and the Gulf of Aden. Only
5 minutes from the city center and just 10 minutes from Djibouti
International Airport.
Rooms & Suites:
The
first phase of the hotel features 177 (Deluxe rooms), including
16 junior suits, 9 Deluxe Suites and 1 Presidential Suite.
A Place of Unwind
Every
Room, Junior Suit, Deluxe Suite and the Presidential Suite has
been designed with impressive color schemes and an elegant decor.
All types of accommodation feature individually controlled AC,
direct dial telephone, satellite TV, mini-bar, Safe deposit bar,
bathroom with full length bathtub.
All
of the Suites are with Sea-View.
The complete style of our rooms was overseen by architect and
designers who interpreted the Swahili traditions and its links
to the Oriental fairy tales creating fashionable rooms both modern
and sophisticated.
The fabrics have been selected for their luxurious quality with
a combination of Arabesque and African influence. Jewel coloured
are used as accents in a palette of rich earth tones, together
with detailed wood carving, patterned marble floors, coloured
glass and Arabesque metallic lanterns.
Restaurants
and Bars: 
| PROJECT |
The
Second Phase of the DJIBOUTI PALACE KEMPINSKI will open in the
summer of 2008, the facilities and services include:
Business
and Conference facilities: Executive Lounge.
Food
and Beverage Facilities: A Magnificent ground level restaurant,
juice bar, lobby bar. Also an outside restaurant and roof top
bar with grill.
Wellness
/ Sports: A complete leisure experience awaits guests with our
SPA, Fitness Center, 2nd Swimming pool, Tennis Court of 262 sqm
and a multipurpose sports court of the same size; total area size
of 11150 sqm.
Entertainment:
5 shops’s an Entertainment center with a discothèque
and a Casino.
Other Facilities:
Parking for 120 Cars.
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CONNECTION |
| ACTIVITIES |
The diversity of Djibouti’s landscape comes to life the
moment your planet begins its descent and promises a long list
of things to do.
Djibouti
is famous for having some of the best marine life in the world,
boasting about 20 amazing spots: over 140 species of corals, dolphins,
as well as the whale sharks.
The
entire coastline is fringed by corals and turquoise waters and
opportunities for swimming, snorkeling or pure relaxation on powder-soft
sands.
There
are great opportunities for island-hopping between Moucha, Maskali,
Sable Blanc and Sept Freres islands.
You
will also find breathtaking natural wonders and various excursions
will introduce you to Lake Assal, one of the wonders of Djibouti,
a beautiful salt glacier creped up the banks, leaving an impression
of freshly fallen snow. It is the world's third largest salt water
lake and the continent's lowest point 150 meters below sea level.
Another
remarkable place to see is the Open Air Fault, a rare geological
phenomenon!
The
whole Horn of Africa is gradually splitting away from the African
Continent and visitors can take a walk on Djibouti faults already
separated by a meter or more. This huge break is pushing African
Arabia closer to Europe.
Sand Yachting in the Desert is one experience not to be missed,
the grace of sand yachting along the Grand Bara desert which turns
occasionally into a lake during the rainy season, is a unique
way to adventure the country's cultural highlights.
Leisure:
There are
great possibilities for expanding the business in several segments:
