Andaz Dubai The Palm - First Hotel on Palm Jumeirah to Grow its Fresh Produce in House

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - 26 October 2020: Boutique, lifestyle hotel Andaz Dubai The Palm, a city favourite for its community inclusive atmosphere, chic restaurant concepts and eclectic interiors has partnered with Dubai-based GCAF (Green Container Advanced Farming) to introduce their very own organic container farm right on the terrace of their Palm Jumeirah location.

The hotel's ongoing commitment to sustainability has been a focus since its 2019 opening, with multiple initiatives to reduce single-use plastic and use of environmentally friendly products. Through the new partnership with GCAF, a member of the AlSerkal Group, Andaz Dubai The Palm will take a step further to the property's green approach by harvesting their very own hydroponic produce onsite, to be utilized in the preparation of dishes at the hotel's multiple dining establishments. This method of farming not only reduces the amount of water needed to grow by up to 90% compared to traditional soil farming but also reduces the carbon footprint created by distribution modes of transportation whether by air or land and reduces food waste by harvesting only according to daily requirements.

"At Andaz we strive to be more sustainable in everything that we do, using resources responsibly to help address today's most pressing environmental issues. With this partnership,our goal is to bring the freshest and finest ingredients from their natural environment straight to our guests'tables. We have a dedicated grower who visits the farm daily. They work within sterile conditions and get to know every single crop within the unit.Once the crop is ready to consume it is delivered straight to our kitchens where our dedicated chefs prepare it ready to be served to our guests. It really take the farm to table concept to the next level,"said Kifah Bin Hussein, General Manager of Andaz Dubai The Palm.

Andaz Dubai The Palm's new container farm is 400 square feet in size and complete pesticide and herbicide free which ranks it beyond organic. Some of the produce grown in the farm includes salad and lettuce variations, herbs such as basil, microgreens and edible flowers. Guests visiting Andazs dining venues, including neighborhood eatery The Locale and popular Japanese eatery Hanami will be able to enjoy culinary creations made with the freshest and most nutritious produce sourced daily from the hotels very own farm.

Delivering the city's coolest in culture, Dubai's first Andaz branded hotelAndaz Dubai The Palmopened in December 2019. Located on the trunk of the iconic Palm Jumeirah the vibrant five-star boutique lifestyle hotel and designer residences blends spectacular local design, neighbourhood eateries and distinct programming allowing guests to immerse themselves in the locale - arriving a visitor and departing a local.

Andaz Dubai The Palm is within walking distance of the newly opened Nakheel Shopping Mall, home to 300-plus outlets, featuring a wide range of restaurants and leisure attractions, including toy shops, cinemas, supermarkets, along with a host of everyday services such as a medical and fitness centres, banks and tailoring services.

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About Andaz Dubai The Palm

Delivering the city's coolest in culture, Dubais first Andaz branded hotelAndaz Dubai The Palmopened in December 2019. Located on the trunk of the iconic Palm Jumeirah the vibrant five-star boutique lifestyle hotel and designer residences blends spectacular local design, neighbourhood eateries and distinct programming allowing guests to immerse themselves in the locale - arriving a visitor and departing a local.

Andaz Dubai The Palm rests on a 300m beachfront, and is within walking distance of the newly opened Nakheel Shopping Mall, home to 300-plus outlets, featuring a wide range of restaurants and leisure attractions, including toy shops, cinemas, supermarkets, along with a host of everyday services such as a medical and fitness centres, banks and tailoring services.

Located on the right trunk of the shoreline, the two distinct twin 15-story towers house 217 bespoke guest rooms and 116 individually imagined designer residence. Boasting a mix of fresh and contemporary sized spaces and floor to ceiling windows with 360-degree views of Dubai's ever-evolving skyline, each room provides a unique experience centred on contemporary Arabic art and design.

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About Wasl Hospitality LLC

Wasl Hospitality LLC is a subsidiary of Dubai Real Estate Corporation, a public corporation established by the government of Dubai. The Dubai Real Estate Corporation oversees activities pertaining to the former Real Estate Department, Dubai Development Board and Dubai Coast Hospitality, and currently supervises operations of other globally renowned hospitality chains, inclusive of the six existing properties of Hyatt in Dubai.

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About Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 19 premier brands. As of December 31, 2018, the Company's portfolio included more than850properties in 60 countries across six continents. The Company's purpose to care for people so they can be their best informs its business decisions and growth strategy and is intended to attract and retain top colleagues, build relationships with guests and create value for shareholders. The Company's subsidiaries develop, own, operate, manage, franchise, license or provide services to hotels, resorts, branded residences, vacation ownership properties, and fitness and spa locations, including under thePark Hyatt,Miraval,Grand Hyatt,Alila,Andaz,The Unbound Collection by Hyatt,Destination,Hyatt Regency,Hyatt,Hyatt Ziva,Hyatt Zilara,Thompson Hotels,Hyatt Centric,Hyatt House,Hyatt Place,Joie de Vivre,tommie,Hyatt Residence ClubandExhalebrand names, and operates theWorld of Hyattloyalty program that provides distinct benefits and exclusive experiences to its valued members. For more information, please visitwww.hyatt.com.

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About Andaz

Global in scale while local in perspective, the Andaz brand of luxury hotels weaves the sights, sounds, and tastes of each property's surroundings for a distinctively local experience. Through thoughtful, unscripted service tailored for travelers, Andaz hotels enable guests to go beyond the familiar and satiate their curiosity while immersing them in the spirit of the eclectic culture around them. Nineteen Andaz hotels are currently open: Andaz 5th Avenue and Andaz Wall Street in New York, Andaz San Diego, Andaz West Hollywood, Andaz Napa, Andaz Scottsdale Resort Spa, Andaz Savannah, Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort, Andaz Munich Schwabinger Tor, Andaz Ottawa ByWard Market, Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya, Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo, Andaz London Liverpool Street, Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht, Andaz Singapore, Andaz Delhi, Andaz Xintiandi in Shanghai, Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills, and Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi. For more information, please visitandaz.com. Follow @Andaz onFacebook,TwitterandInstagram, and tag photos with #WhenInAndaz.