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“title”: “Lana Hotel in Dubai: Redefining Luxury Beyond Bling”,
“tags”: “Dubai, luxury hotel, Lana, Dorchester Collection, travel, architecture, hospitality”,
“slug”: “lana-hotel-dubai-redefining-luxury”,
“excerpt”: “The newly opened Lana Hotel in Dubai offers an upscale experience that redefines luxury, moving away from excess to focus on elegance and craftsmanship, setting a new standard in the hospitality industry.”,
“content”: “

The United Arab Emirates’ bustling metropolis, Dubai, is known for its extravagant developments—from the tallest skyscraper in the world to the first indoor ski slope in the Middle East and the largest mall in the region. However, a fresco of change is emerging as the city welcomes the prestigious Dorchester’s Lana Hotel.

In 2012, Mahdi Amjad envisioned modern hospitality for Dubai. Originally from Iraq, Amjad recognized that as Dubai evolved into a global business and leisure center, so too would the preferences of its diverse population, where 88% are foreign-born. After the global financial crisis, the government initiated a canal project extending from Dubai Creek to a prime downtown area,