Dubai, UAE - Accor Middle East has announced today the opening of its first Pullman hotel in the region - the new Pullman Dubai Mall of the Emirates (MoE).
Rising proudly above the bustling city of Dubai, this 24-storey upscale development blends the best of contemporary French elegance with Middle Eastern hospitality.
The hotel lies on the flank of the Mall of the Emirates, considered a world-class shopping district at the heart of New Dubai with the new Metro link ensuring a rapid transit to other areas of the city. The luxury development rises above the mall with its blue dome distinctively marking its stylish and upscale heritage.
Soon to become one of Dubai's most prestigious upscale hotels, The Pullman features 481 spacious guest rooms of which 94 are lavish suites. Beginning at 56 square meters, the spacious suites feature floor to ceiling windows, free-standing bathtubs and separate rain showers, state-of-the-art comforts and high-speed connectivity.
"Pullman Dubai MoE compliments Accor's existing collection of hotels in the Middle East and is designed to cater to leisure and business travellers as well as to the MICE segment. As our first Pullman hotel in the region, we want to give a whole new meaning to the way guests experience hotels," said Christophe Landais, Managing Director Accor Middle East.
"Accor brings its special brand of hospitality to this landmark hotel, with a passion for excellence visible in all aspects of service, comfort and cuisine. Guests will enjoy the first-rate service of French hospitality and the warmth of the Middle Eastern ambience," he added.
Guests to the Pullman Dubai MoE are warmly welcomed into the tranquil entry lobby, then escorted via high-speed elevators and introduced to the panoramic views of New Dubai on the top floor.
In addition to the scenic Sanctuary Pool & Spa Lounge and the Vantage bar, dining facilities include two restaurants, the theme-inspired Sanabel with its terrace and the casual retro enclave Soda Box.
High-end conference and incentive groups will enjoy Pullman's distinct Co-Meetings Offer in this ideal MICE facility which has over an entire floor designed to cater the requirements for meetings and conferences. With 800 square meters of meeting space, nine versatile rooms with individual pre-function areas, board rooms, and several unique and intimate venues for cocktail receptions and creative breaks.
Pre-organized and tailored 'innovative breaks' with Chill out spaces, and energizing gourmet breaks are some unique offerings from the hotel's events team.
The hotel's recreational facilities include a Fit lounge with cardio and weight training, dry sauna and steam rooms. Two stunning indoor swimming pools with 1 lap pool as well as a Jacuzzi sits in a glass house overlooking the beautiful relaxation garden, all serviced by the poolside bar.
Pullman Dubai MoE joins a network of almost 50 distinctive Pullman properties across the world. The Group plans to build a network of 150 Pullman hotels in key destinations around the world.
Accor Middle East currently operates 33 hotels ranging from economy to luxury in nine countries across the region.
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About Pullman:
Pullman is Accor's upscale hotel brand designed with the requirements of business women and men in mind.
Located in the main regional and international cities, Pullman hotels provide an extensive range of tailored services, access to groundbreaking technologies, and "Co-Meeting", a new approach to organizing meetings, seminars and high-end incentives. At Pullman hotels, business travellers can choose between being independent or choosing help from the Pullman staff available round the clock.
By the end of 2010, the Pullman network will include 60 hotels across Europe, Africa, Middle East, Asia-Pacific and Latin America; with a target network of over 150 establishments around the world.
Further information concerning Pullman hotels is available on the website www.pullmanhotels.com.
About Accor:
Accor, the world's leading hotel operator and market leader in Europe, is present in 90 countries with 4,100 hotels and close to 500,000 rooms.
Accor's broad portfolio of hotel brands - Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery, Novotel, Suite Novotel, Mercure, Adagio, ibis, all seasons, Etap Hotel, Formule 1, hotelF1 and Motel 6, and its related activities, Thalassa sea & spa and Lenôtre - provide an extensive offer from luxury to budget. With 145,000 employees worldwide, the Group offers to its clients and partners nearly 45 years of know-how and expertise.
Contact
Accor ME
Ferial Kurimbux, Accor ME
Phone: +971 4 395 1513 or +971 4 377 2501
ferial.kurimbux@accor.com
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