29 January 2015
Dubai, UAE - Pullman Dubai Deira City Centre has been awarded the "Best Hotel Renovation/Refurbishment" in Dubai and Arabia by the world's most prestigious authority (within the hospitality industry) called 'The International Hotel Awards'. The success of the Pullman Dubai Deira City Centre team was announced during a gala dinner hosted by the Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square in London, UK on Monday 26 January 2015.

Competing against top hotels across the Middle East in various categories; Pullman successfully highlighted their properties aesthetic layout and commitment to contemporary art with this momentous achievement. Mr. Laurent Chaudet, the General Manager of Pullman Dubai Deira City Centre summarises the hotel's achievement by saying: "With three years of renovation and an investment of AED 135 Million we welcomed our local and international guests to experience the best cosmopolitan hospitality found in Dubai. Our interior design emphasizes our vibrant and lively brand and as a team we continually strive to support the chic 5-star hotel atmosphere with our excellence in service and innovative approach in facility management."

Situated in the heart of Dubai, Pullman Dubai Deira City Centre provides the ideal location for a stay in the city.

The hotel offers panoramic views of Dubai's infamous creek and luxurious landscape setting of the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, not forgetting the famous Dubai skyline. This award winning hotel caters to both business and leisure visitors, offering direct access to the Deira City Centre Mall which connects all guests to the Dubai Metro and is in close proximity to Dubai International Airport.

"Majid Al Futtaim has made a substantial investment in the refurbishment of The Pullman Dubai Deira City Centre Hotel and Residences" commented Simon Barlow, Chief Executive Officer, Hotels at Majid Al Futtaim Properties. "Our interior design team has brought a contemporary and comfortable feel to the fit out of the hotel, which we believe will be very popular for families visiting Dubai, business travelers on extended stays and leisure travelers shopping at the popular Deira City Center Mall. "  added Barlow.

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About Pullman Dubai Deira City Centre:
Pullman Dubai Deira City Centre is located in the Deira district, connected to one of the city's largest malls. Close to Dubai International Airport, the location is popular among business and leisure travellers. The hotel has undergone a complete refurbishment to reflect the brand's creative DNA.

Offering an amazing view of Dubai's creek and lush landscape of Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club, Pullman Dubai Deira City Centre features the best of the brand's signature services including the Welcomer, Pullman bed, free Wi-Fi, Connectivity Lounge, Co-Meeting offer for the MICE market, Nespresso® experience, Vinoteca by Pullman wine list and Pullman Fit & Spa Lounge. This hotel radiates Pullman's DNA and treats cosmopolitan guests to an all-new experience at the top of upscale hospitality range; combining business and pleasure into a lifestyle where working and relaxing are no longer contradictory terms

For more information please visit www.pullmandubaidcc.com

About Pullman:
Pullman is the upscale international hotel brand of Accor, the world's leading hotel operator, present in 92 countries with over 3,500 hotels and 160,000 employees. Located in the main regional and international cities and in prime tourist destinations, Pullman Hotels & Resorts is principally designed to cater for the requirements of cosmopolitan, seasoned travelers, whether they are travelling alone, with their clans or with colleagues. The brand's establishments offer a new approach to upscale hospitality. The Pullman network has almost reached 80 hotels in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific and Latin America where ideas, histories and cultures meet. Our objective is to have 150 hotels around the world by 2015-2020. Pullman, like most of Accor's brands, is proud to offer the Le Club Accorhotels loyalty program.

For more information please visit www.pullmanhotels.com

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 60 supermarkets in 14 countries.  Majid Al Futtaim operates 109 VOX Cinemas screens and 16 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.

For more information please visit www.majidalfuttaim.com/en/page/holding

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