Dubai, 06 February 2008; Located in Port Saeed in the heart of Deira, minutes from the Dubai International Airport and within walking distance of the shopping and entertainment complex, Deira City Centre, the Copthorne Hotel Dubai opened mid January 2008 with 163 luxuriously spacious rooms and suites, four restaurants, swimming pool, health and fitness centre, business centre, meeting rooms and Club Floor.

Managed by Millennium Hotels & Resorts, this first Copthorne to open in the Middle East is destined to set the standards for the region with luxuriously appointed rooms of an average 40 to 135 sqm in size.

The Copthorne Hotel Dubai boasts Italian inspired interiors featuring cool white sofa seating with a luxurious chaise lounge for added comfort in many rooms.  The fresh colour scheme is complemented by warm orange and chestnut tones depicted in the soft furnishings, Arabic style art and general decor; subtle spot lights offer soft directional lighting completing the clean, crisp and uncluttered appearance.

A well-lit working desk, flat screen interactive TV with a wide range of English and Arabic programming, high-speed in-room internet access with wireless connectivity in public areas, personal safe, first-aid box and coffee/tea making facilities ensure that even the busiest executive benefits from what limited relaxation time may be available. 

Panoramic views of the Dubai Creek and city skyline are offered from large floor-to-ceiling picture windows and balconies, while the hotel's extra wide corridors are all fitted with motion sensitive lighting, marble flooring and sleek marble wall coverings. 

A full glass atrium promotes the feeling of light spaciousness throughout the hotel, with the all-day dining restaurant, CRYSTAL also featuring glass frontage and ceiling, bright appealing decor, 24-hour menu and extravagant breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets.

Commenting on the appeal of the hotel, Mr Reda Moukhtar, General Manager said: 

'The Copthorne Hotel Dubai is a light, spacious modern hotel with a youthful vibrant atmosphere and a professional multicultural staff trained to provide the very best service to guests whether visiting Dubai on business or pleasure.  Corporate and leisure guests from around the world will enjoy this newest offering in Dubai's deluxe hotel category.'

For Reservations, contact the Sales Department direct on reservations@cop-dubai.com

-Ends-

About Millennium Hotels & Resorts
Millennium Hotels & Resorts comprises over 112 three, four and five star hotels with 29,408 rooms worldwide in 17 countries.  The Group opened a regional office for the Middle East & Africa in Abu Dhabi in 2006 and currently manages hotels in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Marsa Alam, Egypt and Doha, Qatar.

About Copthorne Hotels
Copthorne Hotels, managed by Millennium Hotels & Resorts are generally located in regional business centres or resorts throughout Europe, New Zealand, Asia and now the Middle East.  Copthorne Hotels have received a succession of major industry awards in recognition of their quality, service excellence and distinctive style of operation.

For further information contact:
Mr Manish Singh, Assistant Director of Sales & Marketing
Tel: 971 4 295 0500
Mobile: +971 (0)50 744 5010
Email: sales@cop-dubai.com

For editorial enquiries:
Caroline Tapken
Mobile: 050 349 5113
Email: caroline@shrimp-asia.com

© Press Release 2008