Dubai, 31 August 2007:  Millennium Burooj Suites Hotel Apartments opening October 2007 in Port Saeed, Dubai, holds the double honour of being the first all-suite hotel worldwide for Millennium Hotels & Resorts as well as the company's first Sharia residential property.

Commenting upon the announcement, Mr Reda Moukthar, General Manager said:

"We are delighted to be opening the first all-suite five (5*) hotel for Millennium Hotels & Resorts in such an exciting growth market as Dubai.  With an average suite size of 40 to 135 sqm, the Millennium Burooj Suites will be a truly five star property with services and facilities to rival any in the city.  Whether for business travellers requiring spacious accommodations in which to work and relax, or suites with kitchen facilities and additional bedrooms for accompanying family members, the hotel will cater to a varied market and nationality base."

Continued Mr Moukthar,

"whilst we anticipate tremendous interest in the hotel from countries within the GCC due to the unbeatable location literally within walking distance of Deira City Center which offers over 350 shopping outlets plus dining and entertainment venues, corporate guests from around the world will benefit from staying minutes from Dubai International Airport, close to outstanding golf courses and with easy access to all main Dubai highways. "

With 164 luxuriously spacious well appointed one and two bedroom suites plus two penthouse suite, Millennium Burooj Suites will also offer three restaurants, swimming pool, gymnasium and meeting rooms.  Many of the accommodations command magnificent views of the Creek with its landscaped parks, and include balconies, kitchenettes, bathrooms with separate standing shower and Jacuzzi, flat screen TVs, luxuriously comfortable seating and working desks with high speed internet connections and business centre.

Developed by Burooj Properties, a wholly owned subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Millennium Burooj Suites represents the first of several Sharia'a residential hotels to be announced by the developer.  All-suite hotels are growing in popularity in

the region due to the flexibility of the accommodations and additional facilities offered to guests whether on business or pleasure; Millennium Burooj Suites embraces the traditional values of Islamic hospitality, ensuring that all guests' needs are catered for, whilst providing the excellence in service for which Millennium Hotels are recognised throughout the world.  Arabic hospitality in a contemporary modern environment, enhanced by a highly respected management company is a primary focus of the newly appointed management team at Millennium Burooj Suites.

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About Millennium & Copthorne Hotels
Millennium & Copthorne Hotels 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 most recently Doha, Qatar.

About Burooj Properties
Burooj Properties, a wholly owned subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank provides development and investment opportunities along with other real estate service including project management, evaluation and property management. Millennium Burooj Suites is the first of several hospitality ventures to be undertaken by Burooj Properties in the UAE.

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