The Hyatt Regency Dubai is a luxury, five-star hotel located on Deira Corniche in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is the first Hyatt Hotel in UAE. It has 421 rooms and an additional complex of 388 apartments called The Galleria Residence. History The construction of the hotel began in 1977 backed by the Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the Ruler of Dubai. It was opened to the public on 5 May 1980. Frank Kelly Design Architect, Emad Khaja Project Architect, Resident Architect, Garry Whitney, Interiors, Project Associate, Ben Worley of the design house ‘3D International’ of Houston, Texas designed the building for Abdul Wahab Galadari. Contractors were Cementation International, headed by Mike Slater of Great Britain. Overview The property is built over . It is one of the first steel buildings in Dubai. The Structural Consultant was Joe Colaco, and it has been built to U.S. Building Standards in all aspects. Interior Designer & NOT the Architect was Gary Whitney. It has luxury meeting & conventions space of . The hotel has 3 restaurants including Al Dawaar (revolving restaurant), Miyako (Japanese) and The Kitchen (international). 4 bars include Hibiki Karaoke Lounge, Carpenter's Bar, The Bar & Pool Bar. References External links Hyatt Regency Dubai Design Architect: Frank Kelly, Proj. Architect: Emad Khaja, Interior Designer: Gary Whitney. Hotels in Dubai Hyatt Hotels and Resorts Buildings and structures with revolving restaurants Hotels established in 1980 Hotel buildings completed in 1980 1980 establishments in the United Arab Emirates