Exclusively housed in the world’s tallest building, the distinctive Burj Dubai tower,  the Armani Hotel Dubai is the first of a series of hotels, resorts and residences designed by Giorgio Armani himself to be opened around the world.

Never one to lack detail, the hotel is reported by WWD to be 432,000 square feet with 160 guest rooms and suites and 144 private residence. Giorgio Armani himself is designing the interiors of the 160 residences, also within the skyscraper, and its special line of products from the Armani/Casa home furnishings collection.

Armani and Emaar Properties signed an agreement in 2004 for Emaar to build and operate at least seven luxury hotels and three vacation resorts under the Armani name. Armani would be responsible for overseeing all aspects the interior design and style of the hotels.The opening of the Armani Hotel in Dubai at the Burj Dubai tower will be the first in line of adventurous new properties in conjunction with Emaar Properties.

In the future, Armani hotels, resorts and residences will open subsequently in key international destinations such as New York, Tokyo, Shanghai and London. Some properties rumored to launch include Armani Hotel Milano, Armani Resort for Marrakech (in Morocco) and Armani Residences villas for Marassi (in Egypt)

Their already 14 existing Emporio Armani Cafés around the world. Visit Armani Hotels for booking and other information. Reservations and bookings will go live in late Jan 2010.