Kempinski Mall, spring opening

Kempinski Hotels says it will open its first Dubai property, the Keminski Hotel Mall, in spring 2006. The five-star hotel is part of the Mall of the Emirates, home to Ski Dubai, and will have 393 rooms and suites, including 15 ski chalets. A conference wing has 13 banquet and conference rooms, business centre and lounge, and boardrooms. [AMEInfo.com]