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Two of Three Brand New Properties Now Open in Iconic Locations Across Dubai
Dubai, UAE - Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Worldwide's(NYSE: HLT) award-winning brand of hotels, today announced the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Dubai Al Mina, the second of three mid-scale properties to open in the city.
This openingfollows the recent launch of Hilton Garden Inn Dubai Al Muraqabatwhich opened its doors on 22 Octoberand comes ahead of the Q4 opening ofHilton Garden Inn Dubai Mall of the Emirates, which will begin welcoming guests later this year. The three new hotels represent additions to the brand's growing portfolio of more than 650 hotels worldwide.
Rudi Jagersbacher, President, Middle East & Africa, Hilton Worldwide, said, "As Dubai's Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) predicts a growth rate of 7-9 percent in visitor numbers to the city annually, we see huge scope to grow our portfolio of hotels and we are particularly excited to introduce our award-winning Hilton Garden Inn brand to this market. The UAE presents an unrivalled opportunity to develop Hilton Garden Inn as demand for mid-market options continues to rise within a world-leading hospitality sector that is firmly upholding the Emirate's position as a highly desirable destination for travellers."
"During the last 12 months, we have focused on driving forward our mid-market offering in response to the evolving demands of travellers within the Middle East." said Adrian Kurre, global head, Hilton Garden Inn. "The official arrival of these hotels is a moment of great pride for our brand globally, as we look forward to welcoming busy travellers looking to sleep deep, stay fit, eat well and work smart during their stays in the UAE."
Hilton Garden Inn Dubai Al Mina
The 181-guestroom Hilton Garden Inn Dubai Al Mina, owned by waslHospitality, is located between the well-known districts of Bur Dubai and Jumeirah. Particularly beneficial for business travellers, the hotel is conveniently accessible from Port Rashid - Dubai's largest and expanding port and dry docks - as well as from the city's convention and financial centres. Leisure visitors can enjoy the hotel's close proximity to world-famous attractions, such as Jumeirah Beach, Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa - the world's tallest tower.
Hilton Garden Inn Dubai Al Muraqabat
Located in the busy heart of Deira, Dubai's original and historic district, the 183-guestroom Hilton Garden Inn Dubai Al Muraqabat is surrounded by bustling streets, filled with traditional souks, mosques, museums and shops. Also owned by waslHospitality, the hotel provides convenient access to the diplomatic district of the city and Dubai International Airport, one of the fastest growing airports in the world.
Hilton Garden Inn Dubai Mall of the Emirates
The new 370-guestroom Hilton Garden Inn Dubai Mall of the Emirates,owned by Majid Al Futtaim Properties L.L.C., is due to open in late Q4 this year and is centrally located adjacent to the Middle East's iconic premier shopping, leisure and entertainment destination, "The Mall of the Emirates". The hotel, set to be Hilton Garden Inn's second largest in the world when it opens its doors, provides excellent access to Dubai's major attractions and destinations including the beaches on the Arabian Gulf, the business districts of Media and Internet Cities and Jebel Ali Industrial Parks, and offers an easy commute to Dubai's two international airports.
Hilton Garden Inn Dubai Al Mina, Hilton Garden Inn Dubai Al Muraqabat and Hilton Garden Inn Dubai Mall of the Emirates will all feature a range of well appointed guest amenities, including a state-of-the-art fitness centre health club, outdoor pool, business centre, flexible meeting spaces and complimentary Wi-Fi. The in-room relaxation of a Garden Sleep System bed with cozy duvets and crisp linens, as well as an ergonomic desk chair, are also included - proving to guests why Life's Better at the Garden™.
All guests visiting any of the three new properties will be able to choose from The Garden Grille & Bar ®, which offers a full cooked-to-order breakfast, lunch, dinner and room service, The Garden Café - serving snacks and drinks - as well as The Pavilion Pantry®, which is open 24 hours and features a complete selection of salty snacks, sweet treats, cold beverages, and frozen, microwaveable packaged items.
Hilton Garden Inn participates in Hilton HHonors®, the only hotel loyalty program that allows members to earn Points & Miles® on the same stay and No Blackout Dates on reward stays. HHonors members always get our lowest price with our Best Price Guarantee, along with HHonors Points, digital check-in and no booking fees only when they book directly through Hilton.
Discover more about Hilton Garden Inn at www.hgi.com and www.news.hgi.com.
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About Hilton Garden Inn
Hilton Garden Inn is the award-recognized, peaceful and energizing hotel brand that continually strives to ensure today's busy travelers are appreciated and have everything they need to be most productive on the road. Hilton Garden Inn offers the amenities and services for travelers to sleep deep, stay fit, eat well and work smart during their stay. Approachable and professional team members operating at more than 650 hotels around the world are committed to providing a welcoming and dependable hotel experience for every guest, every time which is reflected in the satisfaction promise to do whatever it takes to ensure every guest is satisfied, or they don't pay. You can count on us. Guaranteed™. Hilton HHonors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to benefits including free standard Wi-Fi, as well as digital amenities that are available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton HHonors app, where HHonors members can check-in, choose their room, and access their room using a Digital Key. Visit, www.hgi.com or news.hgi.com for more information about our locations.
About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxury and full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and focused-service hotels. For 96 years, Hilton Worldwide has been dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences. The company's portfolio of twelve world-class global brands is comprised of more than 4,500 managed, franchised, owned and leased hotels and timeshare properties, with more than 745,000 rooms in 97 countries and territories, including Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Canopy by Hilton, Curio - A Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages an award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton HHonors®. Hilton HHonors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to benefits including free standard Wi-Fi, as well as digital amenities that are available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton HHonors app, where HHonors members can check-in, choose their room, and access their room using a Digital Key. Visit news.hiltonworldwide.com for more information and connect with Hilton Worldwide at facebook.com/hiltonworldwide, twitter.com/hiltonworldwide,
youtube.com/hiltonworldwide, flickr.com/hiltonworldwide, and linkedin.com/company/hilton-worldwide.
About wasl Asset Management Group
wasl Asset Management Group, one of the largest real estate management companies in Dubai, was established by the Dubai Real Estate Corporation (DREC) in 2008 to oversee the management of its assets and grow its real estate portfolio. Through its three subsidiaries; wasl properties, waslhospitality and Dubai golf; wasl operates in various real estate, lifestyle, leisure, hospitality, and business sectors. wasl's main objective is to strengthen Dubai's position as the premier hub to live and work in and at the same time be the ultimate destination for tourists. For further information please visit: www.wasl.ae
About wasl hospitality
wasl hospitality manages a portfolio of several hotels and over 2,200 rooms. The Dubai-based portfolio includes three hotels under the Hyatt Hotels Corporation - the award-winning Grand Hyatt Dubai, Hyatt Regency Dubai and Park Hyatt Dubai; and four under Starwood Hotels and Resorts including Le Méridien Dubai, Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, Le Méridien Fairway in addition to ZabeelSaray and the Westin Dubai Beach Resort & Marina. wasl also owns the Grand Cineplex movie theatre complex located adjacent to the Grand Hyatt in Dubai and acts as the Owner's representative to oversee the management of Dusit Thani Dubai hotel.
About Majid Al Futtaim
Founded in 1992, Majid Al Futtaim is the leading shopping mall, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). A remarkable business success story, Majid Al Futtaim started from one man's vision to transform the face of shopping, entertainment and leisure, and to create great moments for everyone, every day. It has since grown into one of the United Arab Emirates' most respected and successful businesses spanning 12 international markets, employing over 26,000 people, and achieving the highest credit rating (BBB) among privately-held corporates in the Middle East.
Majid Al Futtaim owns and operates 17 shopping malls, 11 hotels and three mixed-use communities in MENA, with further developments underway in the region. This includes Mall of the Emirates, City Centre malls, and also 4 community malls which are in joint venture with the Government of Sharjah. It holds exclusive rights to the Carrefour franchise in 19 markets across MENA and Central Asia, operating a portfolio of over 50 hypermarkets and over 50 supermarkets in 12 countries.
Majid Al Futtaim operates 92 VOX Cinemas screens and 17 Magic Planets across the region in addition to iconic leisure and entertainment facilities such as Ski Dubai and iFly Dubai among others. Majid Al Futtaim is parent to the consumer finance company issuing 'Najm' credit cards, a fashion retail business representing international brands such as Abercrombie & Fitch, Juicy Couture and Halston Heritage and a healthcare business. In addition, it also has a joint venture operation with Dalkia and has recently expanded into food & beverage in partnership with Gourmet Gulf.
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