Armani's newest collection - a hotel in Dubai . .

The first Armani hotel (above) to open in Dubai this year

While we start packing our cossies and caftans for a wee trip to the Gold Coast, thought I would share with you some info that has just come through about the world's 'first Armani Hotel to open on March 18, 2010 in Dubai.'

According to the media info, the 'Armani Hotel Dubai, the first hotel to open under the collaboration between Giorgio Armani S.p.A. and Emaar Properties PJSC, will be officially launched on March 18, 2010.'

Sure, while this is more a blatant flight of travel fancy than a usual blog, the release continues: 'Exclusively housed in the distinctive Burj Dubai tower, the world’s tallest building, the Armani Hotel Dubai is the first of a series of hotels, resorts and residences designed by Giorgio Armani to be opened around the globe and marks fashion maestro Giorgio Armani’s debut in to the world of hospitality.

'Defined by its unique location, highest standards of aesthetics and service excellence, the Armani Hotel Dubai will be the most exclusive destination in the city.
Apparently online bookings will go live on late January 2010, and prospective visitors can register online at www.armanihotels.com to receive further details about the hotel.
The press release added even further: 'The opening of the Armani Hotel in Dubai will be followed by the launch of the Armani Hotel Milano. Other properties underway include the first Armani Resort, planned for Marrakech, and the first Armani Residences villas, for Marassi in Egypt. Further Armani hotels, resorts and residences will open subsequently in key international destinations such as New York, Tokyo, Shanghai and London.'

Okay, could Sydney or even the Gold Coast be next on the Armani hotel agenda, perched somewhere near Palazzo Versace on the GC?

Whatever or wherever . . . it's certainly looks like a very large inn . . .