The highly-anticipated “St. Trop” rooftop pool lounge at the Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Center is now officially open as of Tuesday, February 4th.
Guests step onto the teak deck and into the rooftop expanse, they’re blown away by the vibe that the “St. Trop” bar exudes, but even the vibe varies between night and day. The inspiration behind the design is the luxury yacht scene of the Cote d’Azur, and the aim was to develop a space that could serve different needs at varying times of the day.
During the day, the pool’s blue hues, along with the sunshine, would highlight feature birdcage hanging chairs on the upper deck. Similarly, bright lime and turquoise cushions calm the senses under a bright blue sky and lofty clouds. These features make for a soothing and refreshing space that alleviates stress and strikes negativity.
At night, charcoal tones in the modular seating for the lower lounge complement the night sky. The monochromatic- coloured lounge chairs adapt to the club-like environment that takes over the pool bar at night. Meanwhile, bright lights under the stars make for an enigmatic aura. Behind the bar, the dark finish of the basalt stone with ribbed detailing seizes the audience’s attention.
Similarly, the St. Tropez-inspired murals on the walls show off captivating greenery that stands out during the day, and subtly adds an edge to the area at night.
The St. Trop rooftop-based pool deck has a laid-back and contemporary feel, thanks to the LW Design team’s seamless execution.
LW Design is an award-winning design firm that creates experiential spaces that fulfill a unique purpose for the last two decades. The firm has an expansive portfolio consisting of over 60 r 60 hotels and 200 F&B outlets like Marriott International, Hilton International, IHG, Emirates Airlines, Emaar & Dubai Airport to name a few amongst countless others.
When the sun is out facing St. Trop, guests can bask in the sunshine, soak up some warmth beside the pool, and relax while sipping on some iced tea. After sunset, the mesmerizing lights, coupled with fast-paced music, creates a new world where guests can enjoy drinks in front of the bar and on the deck until early hours of the day.
