Minor Hotels has signed the first NH Collection
hotel in the United Arab Emirates.
The NH Collection La Suite Hotel Dubai will be
part of the 46-storey mixed-use Sidra Tower development on Sheikh
Zayed Road, close to the headquarters of major international firms
and the American University of Dubai, and approximately 20 minutes
from Dubai International Airport (DXB).
With 265 keys, the hotel will feature guest
rooms and suites, as well as one, two and three-bedroom apartments.
Facilities will include an all-day dining outlet, lobby lounge,
kids’ club, meeting spaces, a gym and recreational spaces, along
with leasable retail spaces.
The property, owned by His Excellency Ali bin Khalfan Al Mutawa Al Dhaheri,
the Founder – Chairman of ABK Investments and Ali & Sons Holding, will be operated by Minor
Hotels from Q1 2023 and will undergo an extensive renovation
before being launched with the NH Collection flag later in 2023.
“ABK Investments always strives to provide
solutions that will cater to our customer needs,” said Saeed Al
Dhaheri, Managing Director – ABK Investments. “This property
provides a destination that caters to family needs for their
holidays or even long term stays when in Dubai. His Excellency Ali
bin Khalfan Al Mutawa Al Dhaheri is proud to have taken this
positive step with Minor Hotels, supporting our Real Estate
investment strategy in the tourism and the hospitality sector, and
contributing to the overall growth of the UAE economy.”
Minor Hotels currently operates nine properties in
Dubai and a total of 14 properties in the United Arab Emirates
across its Anantara, Avani and Oaks brands.
The Thailand-based hotel owner, operator, and investor, currently
has a global portfolio of 530 hotels and resorts in 56 countries
across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, Americas, Africa and
Indian Ocean.
Dillip Rajakarier, Group CEO of Minor
International and CEO of Minor Hotels, said, “This project
offers an exceptional opportunity to establish the NH Collection
brand in a prime location with great brand visibility on Dubai’s
major thoroughfare – Sheikh Zayed Road. We are pleased to grow
our strategic partnership with His Excellency Ali bin Khalfan Al
Dhaheri to bring Minor Hotels’ urban brand with European roots to
Dubai.”
