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Mama Shelter Dubai hotel has arrived, debuting the innovative Ennismore brand in the Middle East! Based in the heart of Dubai, bringing a fresh wave of bold design, vibrant
energy, and playful hospitality to the city. More than a hotel, this lifestyle destination blends comfort, creativity, and community, redefining what it means to live, eat, party, and play!

Mama Shelter Dubai hotel details

With 197 uniquely designed rooms, Mama Shelter Dubai offers cozy accommodations
featuring 100% satin cotton sheets, five-star bedding, organic bathroom amenities
from the exclusive Mama Skin range, complimentary Wi-Fi and films. Every detail is
thoughtfully curated to ensure ultimate comfort and style. The hotel also boasts four
stunning outdoor swimming pools where guests can unwind and soak up the city’s
sunshine, along with CineMama, a magical 50-seat outdoor cinema that offers an
enchanting space for entertainment and daydreaming under the stars.

For those looking to work or host events, this lifestyle destination features five ateliers
and a break room. Each atelier is a MICE room, designed to inspire creativity and
collaboration. Guests can also explore the Mama Shop, a one-of-a-kind boutique
offering an array of unique items, including ambiance perfumes, T-shirts, hoodies, and
canvas bags, perfect for taking a little bit of Mama home.

Mama Shelter Dubai hotel dining

Eating at Mama Shelter Dubai is a true delight, with Mama restaurant serving up
comforting brasserie style cuisine, Mama Trattoria serving authentic Italian flavors,
then we have Mamm’s bar located behind Mama restaurant, ideal for a chic hideaway
for signature cocktails, and Mama Skypool and restaurant perfect for relaxed
afternoons. Mama’s famous brunch promises a vibrant culinary experience, while
foosball tables, live DJ sets, and electrifying music keep the party alive from day to
night.

This destination is more than a place to stay; it’s a vibrant community hub, where
locals and travellers alike come together to celebrate life. Whether you’re in the mood
to unwind by the pool, indulge in exceptional food, dance the night away, or shop for
quirky treasures, Mama offers something for everyone. It’s a destination designed for
living and celebrating in equal measure.

Hotel design

From the moment you step inside, Mama Shelter Dubai enchants with its eclectic and
vibrant interiors. Designed by Mama’s design team, with a rebellious spirit and an eye
for detail, the space is alive with bold colours, artistic patterns, and playful décor
elements that invite curiosity and delight. From the spectacular ceiling of giant neon
lights at drop off to the while the mix of luxurious and unconventional furnishings
creates an ambiance that is both cozy and captivating. Every corner of the hotel tells
a story, offering guests a feast for the eyes and a unique sense of place.

From Paris to Dubai, Mama Shelter’s global legacy is rooted in its ability to transform
spaces into places filled with personality, warmth, and inclusivity. Now, with its first
location in the Middle East, Mama invites the Dubai community to experience its unique
blend of accessible luxury and uninhibited fun.

“In Dubai, at a time when all the world’s luxury hotels compete in a “Star Wars” battle
for 5, 6, or even 7 stars, with marble and thick carpets, Mama Shelter has simply chosen
to settle here, preserving its soul and character.

A magical and relaxed place, open to everyone – locals, expatriates, businesswomen
and men, and tourists – who will come to enjoy a drink or share a meal in the various
restaurants.

A venue located in Business Bay, ideally positioned to explore this vibrant city-state,
brimming with energy, which is set to become the new benchmark for modern, warm,
and passionate hospitality in Dubai”, Serge Trigano, Co-Founder of Mama Shelter.

“Dubai is a city of bold vision and cultural diversity, a perfect match for Mama Shelter’s
ethos of equality, freedom, and living in social harmony,” says Cédric Gobilliard, COO
of Mama Shelter. “Bringing Mama Shelter to this vibrant destination reflects our
commitment to creating spaces where people from all walks of life can come together,
celebrate, and share authentic experiences. Dubai’s energy inspires us to break barriers
and unveil the unique, festive spirit that defines Mama Shelter.”

“What inspired me was the idea of a ‘crossroads of civilizations,’ somewhat like a
modern trading post connecting the East and the West. You’ll find nods to the East,
but also a melting pot of influences from Western cultures,” said Benjamin El Doghaïli,
Head of Design.

Mama Shelter is owned by Khamas, and is part of Dis-loyalty, Ennismore’s gamechanging
travel and food membership. Dis-loyalty members are able to unlock 50% off
newly opened hotels within their Collective amongst multiple other benefits, meaning
guests can enjoy half-price rates at Mama Shelter Dubai from 15th January to 15th April
2025.

About Mama Shelter

After many wonderful years at Club Med (co-founded by the Trigano family), in 2008, Serge Trigano launched Mama Shelter in partnership with his sons Jérémie and Benjamin. From the outset, they wanted to offer their customers an enjoyable environment and exceptional service at an affordable price. They have based themselves in the cities they love, in districts that tell a story. Focusing solely on such cherished locations has enabled the founders of Mama Shelter to express their ideal of an unusual, eccentric and unique place. More than rooms and restaurants, the Mama Shelter hotels have an energy, a vibrancy; they are true urban refuges, not just aesthetic and modern, but also popular, welcoming and sexy. The Paris East hotel was followed by hotels in Marseille, then Lyon, Bordeaux, Los Angeles, Prague, Belgrade, Toulouse, Lille, London, Paris West, Luxembourg, Rome, Lisbon, Paris La Défense, Rennes, Dijon and Nice. Future establishments are currently planned for Singapore, Zurich along with many other places. In 2014, the international hotel chain Accor joined forces with Mama Shelter to extend this concept and welcome travellers from all over the world. Mama Shelter is part of Ennismore, a creative hospitality company rooted in culture and community, with a global collective of entrepreneurial and founder-built brands with purpose at their heart.

Formed in 2021, Ennismore is a joint venture with Accor, which holds a majority shareholding.