Giorgio Armani's first hotel in the Middle East will open in Dubai on April 21, the company said in an e-mailed statement. The first Armani Hotel in the world has opened its doors to reveal the bespoke design elements created by fashion guru Giorgio Armani. 'This is very special and I am delighted to have this relationship with Mohamed Alabbar and Emaar,'Armani said. Located in the world's tallest tower, the Burj Khalifa, the Armani Hotel Dubai is the first of several hospitality projects in this joint venture. The 160-room luxury hotel is a product of the collaboration between designer designer Giorgio Armani and Emaar Properties.