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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, a new hotel under Ramada by Wyndham brand in Deira to open its doors in late November 2019. Ramada by Wyndham Dubai Deira Hotel is situated in the heart of Dubai’s historical and cultural district of Deira, 10 minutes away from Dubai International Airport and minutes away from Dubai’s first Shopping Mall, the vibrant Al Ghurair Center. The hotel has undergone a multi-million renovations, upgrading all its facilities including bedrooms, restaurants, public areas, and technology. The hotel has 173 bedrooms and suites, two restaurants and a rooftop pool. Ahmed El-Bassyouni, Head of Hospitality at Al Ghurair Hospitality, said, “We are delighted to see the continuing growth of our hospitality portfolio with the addition of such a well-known and loved international hotel brand as Ramada by Wyndham. We are extremely proud of this new partnership with Ramada by Wyndham and we are committed to continuing the new partnerships for Al Ghurair to grow our portfolio and bring more quality hospitality options to those visiting or staying in the UAE.” Al Ghurair Properties, the real estate development arm of Al Ghurair Investments offers a wide portfolio of residential and hospitality properties that strategically respond to the needs of both UAE residents and tourists to the UAE, priding themselves on their relentless commitment to quality and timely completion. Al Ghurair Properties currently own 5 other hotel properties in the Deira area, including Swissôtel Al Ghurair, Swissôtel Living, Star Metro Hotel and Apartments, Nojoum Hotel Apartments and Kings Square.

Al Qana developed by Al Barakah International Investment (BII) in Abu Dhabi, revealed ‘The Bridge Wellness Hub’, one of its seven destinations. ‘The Bridge’ is an integrated lifestyle wellness hub that has been carefully designed to be a disruptive space within its industry. The construction of the concept has commenced already and will open its doors for the first time in Q4 2020 to coincide with the grand opening of Al Qana. The uniqueness of ‘The Bridge’ concept comes from a combination of two ideas. One space that bridges all aspects of one’s life, work, play, and personal & physical development. The second idea is the combination of science and art to deliver a superior design-driven intuitive experience, yet grounded in academic research and delivery of real results. With a total space area of over 8000 square meters, ‘The Bridge’ will feature seven unique and seamless service tracks (Move – Pause – Taste – Seek – Choose – Expand – Learn). Fouad Mashal, CEO of Al Barakah International Investment said, “The Bridge is set to become the largest wellness offering in the Middle East. We joined forces to disrupt the market and introduce to Abu Dhabi an innovative concept that aims to improve the quality of life and wellbeing of residents by offering a new lifestyle journey. We are confident that The Bridge and the overall Al Qana project will play a key role in cementing Abu Dhabi’s position as one of the most liveable cities in the world and the ultimate destination for entertainment and wellbeing.” Khalid Nahhas, Founder of The Bridge said, “Our partnership with Al Qana aims to bring to the capital, a lifestyle destination that will …

Nakheel Mall on Palm Jumeirah will open on November 28, with a huge range of live events and promotions in store for the UAE National Day weekend and beyond. The new centrepiece has five retail levels with more than 300 shops, restaurants, entertainment outlets, and services, including MODO department store, Depachika Food Hall, a 14- screen Vox Cinemas complex, Waitrose supermarket, H&M, Trampo Extreme, Fabyland, Dubai London Clinic and Fitness First. Nakheel Mall is easily accessible by rail, road or on foot. Its Palm Monorail station will be operational on opening day, and there are direct road links to 4000 parking spaces as well as pedestrian access via Al Ittihad Park and Marina Residences. The mall is also the access point for The View at The Palm, a public observatory perched on the top of The Palm Tower, 230 metres above the island and the view will open in 2020. A host of live entertainment, promotions, and activities will take place at Nakheel Mall over the National Day weekend and beyond, with AED 1 million worth of prizes, including a brand new Maserati up for grabs for every AED 250 spent between November 28 to December 7. Visitors can also catch My Little Pony and Baby Shark live, with roaming entertainment, live bands and children’s workshops. Omar Khoory, Managing Director, Nakheel Malls, said, “The mall combines first-class retail facilities with unique attractions at one of the world’s most famous landmarks, Palm Jumeirah.  It is the ultimate destination for new concepts in shopping, dining, entertainment, and leisure, providing on-the-doorstep convenience for The Palm’s 78,000 residents, and a stunning new attraction for the millions of tourists who visit the UAE each year.”

Marriott International announced the debut of Delta Hotels by Marriott into the Middle East and Africa with Delta Hotels by Marriott Jumeirah Beach, Dubai. The hotel is ideally located in the heart of Dubai’s most vibrant destinations, the famous Jumeirah Beach Residences (JBR). With direct beach access, it rises tall between the Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Beach, and The Walk, Dubai’s first shopping and dining promenade. Offering a simple and hassle-free travel experience, allows guests to achieve a perfect balance between their work and personal life whether they are on business or on leisure. The hotel’s 45-story tower houses 360 comfortable and stylish rooms, offering a range of room types including suites and serviced apartments, each equipped with premium amenities, focused on what is important to guests for a flawless experience that allows them to glide through their entire stay. Guests can enjoy spectacular views of the Marina and Dubai’s dazzling cityscape from the beach facing rooms and many different parts of the hotel. Plus, the hotel’s culinary offerings can flare up an appetite for every desire. Alex Kyriakidis, President and Managing Director, Middle East & Africa, Marriott International, said, “We are excited to introduce the first Delta Hotel to the Middle East and Africa region and believe the brand has immense growth potential in our region with its clear ethos of ‘simple made perfect’. We will deliver on this promise by providing a full complement of streamlined services in a simple and straightforward way, offering both choice and flexibility.”

Standard International, the parent company of The Standard is delighted to announce the opening of The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives and to present the earliest guests with an enticing opening package. With 115 stunning private pool villas, the resort marks the brand’s first property in Asia. The resort is a short seaplane ride away from Male, nestled between the Raa and Baa Atolls, on a naturally protected island. While the Maldives has traditionally been a couple’s destination, as always, The Standard has approached the development with a fresh set of eyes. The resort offers an unmatched combination of relaxation, dynamic social life and vibrant cultural programming that also welcomes groups of friends or singles looking to meet others or just reset and recharge in paradise. The Standard’s newest property is providing a special promotional offer giving extra enticement to those who book early. The special opening rates start from US$ 395 per night, which includes overnight accommodation in one of the private villas along with buffet breakfast in their all-day dining restaurant which includes overnight accommodations in one of the private villas along with buffet breakfast in Kula, the all-day dining restaurant. Each of the 115 villas features its own private lounge deck and plunge pool, and guests can choose from one of six unique culinary offerings. The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives presents culinary options that are inspired by the bounty and beauty of the Indian Ocean and guided by the brand’s commitment to authenticity. Whether you’re looking for adventure or to learn something new, at the heart of every Standard are unique cultural programming and curated experiences and all are island-inspired.

Accor recently opened Ibis Jeddah and Adagio Jeddah at Malik Road. A hub for business, leisure and socialising; the complex offers 178 hotel rooms at Ibis, 77 serviced apartments at Adagio and a raft of shared facilities including Hadiqat Laila a 24-hour café along with innovative meeting rooms, a gym, an extensive fitness and wellbeing centre an outdoor swimming pool with a 12-hour coffee shop. Mohammed Farajat, General Manager, Ibis Jeddah and Adagio Jeddah, said, “Our stunning new complex showcases two of Accor’s leading hospitality brands which are located in one of Jeddah’s most sought-after districts, offering guests multiple flexible accommodation options and a comfortable and cozy home-away-from-home environment during their stay with multilingual staff.” “We are proud to partner with Al Mohammadia Al Motahda Company to bring Ibis and Adagio brands for the first time to Jeddah. With close to 60 hotels in the Middle East & Africa under the Ibis family, the opening of Ibis Malik Road represents the strength of the brand within the economy segment, alongside Adagio, our apartment offering with functional spaces in prime city locations,” said Sami Nasser, Chief Operating Officer, Accor Middle East & Africa. Khalid Alturki, Deputy Executive Manager, Al Mohammadia Al Motahda Company, said, “As a fast-growing regional business and tourism hub, Jeddah requires world-class hospitality solutions for its transformation into a fast-growing local and international business and tourism platform. and Ibis and Adagio, the first two established brands operated by one of the world’s leading hotel groups – Accor”

Radisson Blu Group announced the opening of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Canal View. The hotel has 206 stylish rooms with spectacular views. Continuing the Group’s expansion in key global cities, the new design-focused hotel is the group’s seventh hotel in Dubai. A hotel steeped in soul and design is located within the largest and most impressive waterfront development in the world, boasting spectacular views over the Marina and Downtown Dubai District. The 206 stylish rooms with bright vistas also offer remarkable comfort, unique amenities and showcase picturesque views of the Dubai Canal and Downtown Dubai. Guests can also enjoy free access to the hotel’s fitness center, pool, spa, and kids club. Tim Cordon, Area Senior Vice President, Middle East and Africa, at Radisson Hotel Group said, “We are very proud and excited to open our sixth Radisson Blu hotel in Dubai, one of the world’s most attractive travel destinations and key regional commercial hubs. We are delighted to open another flagship Radisson Blu hotel in this city and contribute to its growth.” David Allan, Cluster General Manager of Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront, Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Canal View and Radisson Resort Ras Al Khaimah, Marjan Island commented, “We are thrilled to be launching this hotel in an outstanding location in Dubai, with a unique offering and such a talented and passionate team. We have been very creative in our recruitment. Personality was just as important to us as work experience when selecting our incredible team as we wanted guests to feel the difference at Dubai’s new, distinctive, design-led hotel and experience delightful service.”

Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina is all set to open by the end of 2019. With an enviable central location on the Marina Waterfront, the hotel is likely to become the centre for the modern business traveller seeking inspiration and energising experiences for downtime. The hotel is in close proximity to important business hubs such as JLT, Dubai Media City, Dubai Internet City, Dubai Investment Parks, and Jebel Ali, The hotel boasts of 273 stylish upscale modern designed rooms and suites. Designed with the modern business traveller in mind, the hotel seamlessly marries functionality with design, to offer guests a meaningful stay experience with a wealth of options for work and play. With state-of-the-art meetings and conference amenities in addition to technology-driven rooms with features such as a sleep advantage program and a wake-up service, the hotel is designed with the connected, tech-savvy traveller in mind. This is in addition to the fitness facility, the property is providing for its guests to promote their work-life balance and help them achieve harmony and wellness during their stay. Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina offers a more social take on traditional business hotels, boasting a variety of food and beverage options including it’s signature Thai restaurant, Charm Thai and five other unique dining concepts to provide a holistic approach to business travel, allowing guests to unwind after a long day of work.

Aloft Dubai South, UAE is keen on widening its market reach for the much-anticipated Expo 2020 Dubai. Aloft Dubai South enjoys a prominent location within the Dubai South project, identified as the Emirate’s largest and leading global trade, business, and aviation hub. Aditya Rajaram, Managing Director, Radar Holding, the owning company of Aloft Dubai South says, “We are located in a destination that will soon become the hub for huge businesses and we are confident that the year 2020 will be another rewarding year for Aloft Dubai South. We will soon implement strategies that will further increase awareness with business clients whilst strengthening our local community engagement. The aim is to offer ease and convenience to thousands of residents and guests visiting the Expo.” “We will create packages that will offer unique experiences while promoting the theme of Expo 2020 which is sustainability, opportunity, and mobility. Given our ties to the exemplary Marriott brand, we will continue to connect our guests with unrivalled, authentic hospitality experience present in all Aloft hotels worldwide,” adds Rajaram. “Since opening a year ago, Aloft Dubai South has enjoyed a reputation as the preferred place for business meetings and casual gatherings within the immediate neighbourhood and business districts. We have welcomed VIPs and dignitaries and have achieved fantastic guest reviews. With our location, we will see our hotel bustling with activity as the city prepares for the opening of Expo 2020” commented Elaine Watson, Cluster General Manager, Aloft Dubai South.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the official opening of Hyatt Place Dubai Jumeirah in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The new hotel joins Hyatt Place Dubai Al Rigga, Hyatt Place Dubai Baniyas Square and Hyatt Place Dubai Wasl District, all of which are intended to cater to the UAE’s increasing mid-market hotel segment. The new hotel features the Hyatt Place brand’s intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi and shared computers with high-speed internet, accommodating guests’ needs through purposeful service and an overall uncomplicated stay. The hotel is located on Al Mina Road near the exclusive Jumeirah neighborhood, the new Hyatt Place hotel provides easy access to the city’s points of interest, such as the Dubai Mall, the Gold and Spice Souk, Burj Khalifa, and popular beach destinations, including La Mer and Jumeirah Beach. The property is a short distance from the Dubai World Trade Center, Dubai International Financial Center and Dubai International Airport. “The opening of Hyatt Place Dubai Jumeirah complements the UAE government’s endeavor to diversify the tourism sector. The government’s goal is to offer a memorable stay experience to every single traveller, regardless of budget,” said Kurt Straub, Vice President of Operations, Middle East, Africa & South West Asia. Fathi Khogaly, Cluster General Manager said, “We look forward to welcoming guests to the hotel and believe its location in vibrant Jumeirah, will be the perfect setting for both leisure and business travellers looking for a comfortable and memorable stay.”