dwp|next, the Bangkok-based consultancy for food and beverage lifestyle concepts, has created an innovative concept for the new rooftop bar and restaurant for a brand-new hotel, the Rimba Jimbaran Bali in Bali, Indonesia, managed by the Capella Hotel Group.
Set for a September 2013 opening, Rimba Jimbaran Bali has 297 rooms and suites, to expand on Ayana’s 368 rooms and villas. The eight hectare resort is located within Ayana’s 77-hectare grounds, overlooking Jimbaran Bay, 12km from Bali’s Denpasar airport.
Capella Hotel Group chairman, Horst Schulze, says that the imminent opening of Rimba underscores the owner’s continued investment in the property and commitment to the highest standards of quality and service: “I have opened hundreds of hotels around the world, I’ve worked for the biggest names in the industry, over a career of more than 50 years, so I’ve seen a lot of hotels, visited a lot of hotels, and I know how to spot a good hotel.
“This is not just a good hotel, [Ayana] is truly a world-class hotel and right at the very top, when we talk about the best resorts in the world. The next stage in this evolution is the opening of Rimba, which has its own story and unique experiences to offer guests.”
Rimba’s name (Indonesian for forest) reflects its setting and sustainable design. In addition to one hectare of multi-tiered swimming pools and expansive tree plantations, tropical flowers and organic fruit and vegetable gardens – the landscaping resembles a national park. On-site restaurants and bars include Indonesia’s largest Chinese restaurant, Ah-Yat Abalone, which has over 25 restaurants Asia-wide and will open its first Bali outlet at Rimba.
A most stylish addition is the ultra-glam rooftop bar Unique, designed around a swimming pool and all-day dining restaurant and gourmet Bakery at To’ge, conceptualised by dwp|next.
“dwp|next is extremely proud to be involved with such a stunning and magical project, as well as working alongside such hospitality industry professionals. The concepts we have created will not just set the standard within Bali, but across Asia-Pacific and beyond,” comments dwp|next CEO Russell Paine.
