W HOTEL IN KOH SAMUI, THAILAND, REVEALS NEW WOOBA BAR!

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W Retreat Koh Samui Reveals WOOBA®

Magnified by an Exclusive Fashion Show of the International Designer, Rubin Singer.

W Retreat Koh Samui recently revealed its iconic WOOBA® by hosting an exclusive evening like no other ever seen on Koh Samui. Recent styling improvements to inject W Hotels signature New York energy into Koh Samui covered everything from a stunning new “floating” DJ booth to graffiti walls by international street artist, Alec Monopoly and custom made lighting and furniture coordinated by Thailand design company P49 Deesign.


A fashion show like no other! 

"We wanted to bring a distinct energy to the WOOBA® that capitalizes on its unique setting and views of the sea" said Carl Almeida, Partner at P49 Deesign.

To celebrate the relaunch of WOOBA®, W Retreat Koh Samui invited guests to an evening fusing What’s New/Next in fashion, music and design in true W Hotels style. With the sun setting over the Gulf of Thailand as an incredible backdrop, a floating 50 meter runway was created to showcase the latest designs from international designer, Rubin Singer. 

Most recently noted for having done Beyonce’s spectacular bodysuit for last month’s Super Bowl, Singer is known to have designed for stars ranging from Alicia Keys to Lucy Liu. Check out for more information of Rubin Singer at www.rubinsinger.com

With the fashion show completed, the evening transformed to the soundtrack of guest DJ Xeum from France spinning vibrant music late into the night as the skies exploded with a fireworks display seen for miles around.

Claimed to be one of the most memorable happenings on Koh Samui ever, General Manager of W Retreat Koh Samui, Nicholas Downing was proud to claim “W Retreat Koh Samui is the only resort at our level which creates an atmosphere welcoming guests to experience Koh Samui in such a unique fashion. 

With the relaunch of WOOBA®, we have now set the standard as the most exclusive entertainment venue for W guests and savvy island locals. Featuring creative cocktails, sought-after DJ’s, and space for mixing, mingling and chilling out.”

WOOBA®: W’s signature W Lounge brings an irresistible new highlight to Koh Samui’s nightlife scene.  Right next to the W Lounge is the breathtaking WOOBA®.  

Open on three sides and perched on the corner of a hillside, WOOBA® offers 270-degree views of the Gulf of Thailand and the surrounding hillside.  The unique design allows WOOBA® to transform from day to night, becoming the ultimate destination to wow guests with W’s dynamic programming in the form of unique W Happenings – lifestyle events reflecting W’s passion for music, design and fashion.

About W Hotels Worldwide

W Hotels is a contemporary, design-led lifestyle brand and the industry innovator with 44 hotels and retreats, including 16 W-branded residences, in the most vibrant cities and exotic destinations around the world. 

Inspiring, iconic, innovative and influential, W Hotels provides the ultimate in insider access, offering a unique mix of cutting-edge design and passions around fashion, music and entertainment. 

W Hotels offers a holistic lifestyle experience that is integrated into the brand’s sensibility through contemporary restaurant concepts, glamorous entertainment experiences, stylish retail concepts, signature spas and inspiring residences. 

With more than 14 years of proven success, W Hotels is on track to reach 60 hotels by the end of 2015. W Hotels have been announced for Milan, Shanghai, Beijing, Bogota, Abu Dhabi, Mumbai, Dubai, Jakarta, Panama, Muscat, Suzhou, Changsha, New Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, and Sante Fe, Mexico, while upcoming W Retreats include Verbier, Goa, and Mexico’s Riviera Maya. 

For more information, visit www.whotels.com or www.facebook.com/whotels. To live the W Hotels lifestyle 24/7/365, visit www.wresidences.com. Follow @WHotels on Twitter and Instagram.

About Amburaya Hotels & Resorts

The owner and developer of W Retreat Koh Samui and The Residences at W Retreat Koh Samui is a joint venture between Amburaya Hotels & Resorts and Istithmar World.  

Amburaya Properties is a vibrant Thai-based developer bringing new and innovative lifestyle-oriented accommodations and residential developments to new and well-established destinations.  

The company currently has properties in Bangkok, Pattaya, Koh Samui, and India and continues to look for opportunities to grow its portfolio within Thailand and the region.  Istithmar World is one of the world’s largest privately held real estate developers, with a portfolio of developments that includes The Palm trilogy, among others.