Rotana To Open 2 New Hotels As Part Of Al Ghurair Centre In Dubai

Rotana, the hotel management company in the Middle East and Africa, announced the new confirmed scheduled date for the opening of its latest two properties in Dubai in the 3rd quarter of 2012.

The 5 star Al Ghurair Rayhaan by Rotana and the deluxe hotel apartments Al Ghurair Arjaan by Rotana will be part of the new expansion of Al Ghurair Centre.

With the opening of both hotels, Rotana will be adding 621 new rooms to Dubai’s hotel room inventory. In addition, it will be operating eight properties in the UAE under the ’Arjaan Hotel Apartments by Rotana’ brand and three properties in the UAE under the alcohol-free brand "Rayhaan Hotels & Resorts by Rotana".

"We are excited about the upcoming opening of our 15th Rotana property in Dubai which we are certain will meet the demands of guests seeking contemporary accommodation, convenience and paramount comfort," commented Omer Kaddouri, Rotana’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. "The total number of rooms managed by Rotana in the UAE confirms Rotana’s strong dedication in delivering premium hospitality and services, and the ultimate choice for a complete accommodation experience."

The two hotels are scheduled to open in the 3rd quarter of 2012, enabling necessary developmental work and quality control measures to be adequately completed prior to welcoming guests to the premises. Al Ghurair Rayhaan by Rotana and Al Ghurair Arjaan by Rotana will represent the ultimate hotel experience developed with leisure, corporate, long-term guests and families in mind. "The opening team, headed by General Manager Mark McCarthy, is working around the clock to ensure hotel premises are perfected and ready to commence operation," concluded Mr. Kaddouri.

Both properties feature the latest high-tech facilities including a wide choice of food & beverage venues, 1 ballroom, and 6 fully-equipped meeting rooms with the most up-to-date audio-visual equipment. Guests will have a chance to wind down & relax at any of the numerous leisure facilities that include Zen The Spa at Rotana, swimming pool, a fully-fledged fitness centre, in addition to steam, Jacuzzi, sauna and massage rooms.

"The rooms and suites are designed to provide the ultimate experience in modern serviced living," says Mark McCarthy, General Manager, Al Ghurair Rayhaan by Rotana and Al Ghurair Arjaan by Rotana. "The diverse features in both properties offer numerous benefits and advantages for short or long term stays, whether for business, leisure or home relocation. I am privileged to be part of the opening team for these magnificent properties and my team and I will be working hand in hand to ensure all elements of the opening are perfected."

Al Ghurair Centre is the pioneer mixed use development project in the Middle East and a historic landmark in the buzzing Deira District. It seamlessly integrates family shopping, refined residential apartments with commercial offices. Shoppers can treat themselves to a comprehensive mix of retail brands ranging from fashion to home décor, accessories to jewellery and much more. The centre is a vibrant shopping hub with a multitude of indoor & outdoor dining options presenting a wide variety of cuisines, along with 8 cinema theatres and a children’s entertainment centre. It is also in close proximity to the largest Dubai Metro station (Union Square station), to Dubai International Airport and to some of the key tourist attractions such as the Deira Creek, Gold Souk and the traditional Spice Market. 

Emirate:  Dubai

Date: May 23, 2012

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