Four Dubai openings for Rotana
Rotana, the Middle East’s largest hospitality management company, has four new Dubai openings scheduled for 2008; Rose Rotana, the tallest all-suites hotel in the world; Amwaj Rotana, the hotel company’s first resort in Dubai, Media Rotana and Arjaan, Dubai. The Rose Rotana, a soaring 72 floor tower structure, 333 metres high with 480 luxurious rooms, suites and penthouses will be the world’s tallest all-suites hotel when it opens in September 2008. Rotana has been working closely with the owner to develop a hotel building that is set to be a dramatic addition to the scenery on the magnificent Sheikh Zayed Road. The property will boast the most up to date technology, a variety of food and beverage venues, meeting rooms, business facilities, a state-of-the-art fitness centre, outdoor swimming pool, sauna and steam room.
Rose Rotana will be within walking distance of the Financial City, the Convention Centre and the Exhibition Halls and each studio and suite will have its own kitchenette, high-speed internet connection, multi-channel satellite television, IDD telephone with voicemail, mini fridge and mini safe.
Also in September, Rotana will open Media Rotana, a four-star plus deluxe hotel located at the heart of Dubai’s business hub. Media Rotana will offer 467 rooms and suites, a vast array of food and beverage venues, technologically advanced meeting rooms and business services. Guests wishing to keep fit during their stay will be able to take advantage of the Bodylines fitness centre with professional instructors, as well as the private swimming pool, sauna, steam room and massage services.
The third Dubai property, scheduled to open in September, is Arjaan, Dubai, Rotana’s first property under the newly launched brand, Arjaan Hotel Apartments by Rotana. A landmark property designed with arcs, domes and cupolas, the 30 story tall structure is part of the Arjaan complex. Located at the entrance of Dubai Media City on the famous Jumeirah strip, the property has a magnificent view of the sea and the Palm Island. It is only five minutes away from the Mall of the Emirates and just 30km from Dubai International Airport.
Arjaan, Dubai features one, two and three bedroom apartments with the latest in-room technology and various unique features. Private plunge pools are available in 16 of the hotel apartments which will be an ideal base for a holiday or an extended stay. The property will also feature a cluster of six meeting rooms, that vary in shape and size. Fitted with the latest audio visual equipment and the finest amenities, the meeting rooms will be the perfect choice for any business requirement guests may have. Also available is a Bodylines Health and Fitness Centre, fully equipped with cardio and strength equipment along with a temperature controlled swimming pool.
The fourth Dubai property, scheduled to open in November, is Rotana’s first resort in Dubai, Amwaj Rotana. Located on Jumeirah Beach, the resort will be part of the new Jumeirah Beach Residence complex and is a significant move into the resort arena for Rotana in Dubai. The property will consist of 301 deluxe rooms and suites, flexible and multipurpose ballroom and meeting rooms and state-of-the-art fitness facilities. In addition, the resort will have an all-day dining restaurant serving international cuisine, a pool-side bar and lobby lounge, an Italian restaurant and a Japanese restaurant and sushi bar. All restaurants will have outdoor terraces for al fresco dining. Guests will also have access to a beautiful beach.
“Rotana currently operates more hotels in Dubai & the Northern Emirates than any other single operator and the scheduled openings of Rose Rotana, Media Rotana, Amwaj Rotana, Arjaan Dubai and The Cove Rotana Resort will only increase the company’s stronghold further”, says Imad Elias, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer for Rotana.
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