premium hospitality group luxury leisure Today (November 4th)th) has officially launched its new world-class poolside experience and Mediterranean restaurant, Cabana Club, in its first international location at the recently opened ME Malta, ME by Melia’s luxury hotel.
Located in a place where island lifestyle development is expected mercuryDesigned by Zaha Hadid Architects and located in the heart of St Julian’s, the opening follows many years of planning with Mercury Towers Limited and ME by Melia, with the three companies working together to develop this ground-breaking strategy. We are excited to strengthen our partnership with both companies.
The launch is the first of three upscale experiential restaurants and bars that Upmarket Leisure will open at the Mercury, further elevating the culinary experience of this special venue. It will include Luciano, an upscale Italian restaurant by top chef Gino D’Acampo, Radio Rooftop, a modern Asian grill and cocktail bar, and meeting and event facilities.
Located on the 8th floor, Cabana Club is Malta’s new exclusive rooftop poolside club, offering guests, residents and visitors the ultimate poolside experience and Mediterranean restaurant. Combining breathtaking views with a stunning rooftop pool, outdoor pool bar, juice bar, and upscale modern Mediterranean restaurant that seats 200, this hotel is the perfect place to relax or dine poolside in style. A great place to hang out or have a party. The Cabana Club is open seven days a week, from morning until late at night.
Expected to open in early 2025, Luciano by Gino D’Acampo will offer guests the finest Italian cuisine. Located on the 5th floor of ME Malta and seating 300 guests, this restaurant offers the perfect blend of indoor and al fresco dining with an impressive rooftop terrace. Authentic Italian service provides a premium yet casual dining experience.
Occupying the 20th floor of ME Malta, Radio Rooftop, the signature ME by Meliá concept, will open in spring 2025 to a stylish and discerning audience. Set to be one of Malta’s most popular venues, guests will be able to enjoy a luxurious rooftop pool, modern Asian share plates and world-class cocktails, while enjoying stunning unobstructed views of the island and beyond. can. Each of our three venues features live music from internationally acclaimed artists.
Further expanding the partnership, Upmarket Leisure will provide first-class gastronomic services to the 140-room ME Malta Hotel and Mercury Suites, which consists of 48 luxury suites and 450 luxury apartments. Services include breakfast, in-room dining, meetings, events, and banquets.
Commenting on the news, Stephen Walker, Chairman of Upmarket Leisure, said: “After many years of discussions, we are proud to announce this important partnership with Mercury and ME by Melia. This first launch of the ultimate rooftop poolside experience and Mediterranean restaurant, Cabana Club, cements Mercury’s position as Malta’s most exciting residential and leisure destination. I’m glad I was able to do that.”
Marcel Bonnici, CEO of Mercury Towers, added: We welcome our team to Mercury to deliver world-class culinary and leisure experiences to the local community and visitors to Malta, starting with the launch of Cabana Club, a luxurious poolside experience and Mediterranean restaurant. We are happy to work together to make this happen. ”
Nagive Asm, Cluster General Manager at ME by Meliá, concluded: “Celebrating ME Malta’s arrival in this special destination in the heart of St Julian’s, we are proud to further expand our partnership with Upmarket Leisure with these three new premium venues. It is the perfect complement to our luxury offering here in Malta and is the first of many exciting international developments as we aim to further expand globally.”
Designed by world-renowned architect Zaha Hadid, Mercury is a new destination that enhances Malta’s urban landscape. A coveted lifestyle destination located in the heart of St Julian’s, serving the local community and visitors in a progressive, inclusive and inspiring environment, offering exceptional bespoke retail, accommodation , entertainment and dining experience.
Cabana Club Malta officially opens today (4th November) at ME Malta in MercurythThe opening is the latest in a series of developments for Upmarket Leisure, which celebrated the re-opening of iconic rooftop cocktail bar Radio Rooftop earlier this year, and ME London has undergone a major £2.5m refurbishment. Construction will be carried out. Radio Rooftop Malta is the second location for the premium hospitality group as Upmarket Leisure expands its footprint in the UK and overseas.
