Opening in Q4 2027, the beachfront J1 Hotel in Dubai will bring together 366 rooms and suites, destination dining and a new rooftop wellbeing concept in Jumeirah 1.
Meliá Hotels International, Spain’s leading hotel group and the third largest in Europe, will bring Gran Meliá to the UAE for the first time with the opening of J1 Hotel, a Gran Meliá Hotel, set to open on Dubai’s Jumeirah 1 beachfront in Q4 2027.
First announced in 2025, J1 Hotel will feature 366 rooms and suites overlooking the Arabian Gulf and Dubai skyline, including 40 accommodations with private pools. The beachfront property will bring together an extensive collection of restaurants and bars, a dedicated rooftop wellness offering, four swimming pools, landscaped outdoor and retail spaces, a ballroom, meeting and event facilities, a fitness centre and rooftop terrace.
Named after its Jumeirah 1 location, J1 Hotel will become Meliá Hotels International’s third property in Dubai, joining Meliá Desert Palm, part of The Meliá Collection portfolio and ME Dubai. The opening marks the next step in Meliá Hotels International’s continued expansion of its premium and luxury portfolio. Known for its distinctive expression of Spanish luxury, Gran Meliá combines intuitive service and exceptional experiences with an approach shaped by the character of each destination.
J1 Hotel is set to become a new dining destination for Dubai, bringing together internationally renowned names alongside concepts making their city debut. Among the latest additions are Jul’s and Tala. Originally from Ibiza, Jul’s recently opened its flagship restaurant in London and will now bring its Greek-led concept to J1 Hotel with a focus on fresh, locally sourced ingredients and a ‘no limit cuisine’ philosophy that draws on flavours and techniques from beyond traditional Greek cooking. Tala, meanwhile, will offer Pan-Middle Eastern dining overlooking the marina. Conceived as a ‘Sunlit Marina Majlis’, the restaurant will combine Riviera-inspired design with the intimacy of an Arabic majlis, featuring a main dining room, show kitchen, private dining, terrace and VIP lounge.
