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The first European unit of the Al Habtoor Palace brand has opened in Hungary. The ultra-luxury brand, part of the Al Habtoor Group in the Emirates, was officially unveiled on Monday at the hotel on Elizabeth Square. The event was attended by diplomatic dignitaries, business leaders, industry experts, and international media representatives.
The opening of the Al Habtoor Palace Budapest is a strategic milestone for the Al Habtoor Group, coinciding with the company’s 55th anniversary and further strengthening its global expansion strategy, they said in a statement. The new hotel is a harmonious blend of Dubai’s legendary hospitality standards and Budapest’s rich European heritage, taking the city’s luxury hotel scene to a new level.
Now, with the opening of Al Habtoor Palace Budapest, it becomes the first Arab hospitality brand to enter the European market, bringing Arab hospitality, impeccable service, and unparalleled luxury to the heart of Central Europe.
Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, Founding Chairman of Al Habtoor Group, explained that for over five decades, their group have been building not only businesses, but institutions that set new standards. “The opening of the Al Habtoor Palace Budapest demonstrates our commitment to representing Arab excellence on a global scale. This is just the beginning as we continue to look for new investment and expansion opportunities in Budapest and beyond.”
Photo: Al Habtoor Palace Budapest
Mohammed Al Habtoor, Vice Chairman and CEO of Al Habtoor Group, emphasized that this is a defining moment for their hospitality division as they introduce a brand that embodies personalized service, world-class comfort, and a commitment to excellence. “We are excited for our guests to experience the pinnacle of luxury at Al Habtoor Palace Budapest,” he said.
Located in one of Budapest’s most exclusive squares, Elizabeth Square in the city center, Al Habtoor Palace Budapest is a masterpiece of early 20th century architecture, now a reinterpreted symbol of timeless luxury for the modern age.
The property’s design blends sophisticated European grandeur with contemporary Arabian luxury, providing guests with a truly unique and sophisticated experience.
The hotel will feature the iconic Ottimo restaurant, which combines Arabic and Italian cuisine with an international fine dining experience.
Photo: Al Habtoor Palace Budapest
To further strengthen its position as a world-class luxury destination, Al Habtoor Palace Budapest has announced that it has officially joined the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Legend Collection, the highest category in the brand’s portfolio of the world’s most iconic and sought-after independent hotels.
Budapest’s growing reputation as a luxury travel destination has provided Al Habtoor Group with an ideal entry point for the expansion of its ultra-luxury brand in Europe.
The company has been present in Hungary since 2012, and has become one of the largest Arab and foreign investment groups in the country.
Featured photo via Al Habtoor Palace Budapest