The Riu Dubai hotel has just opened its doors, marking a new milestone in the RIU chain\u2019s history and bringing a new concept to hospitality in Dubai, UAE. It is the Spanish chain\u2019s first hotel in the Middle East, and it is the emirate\u2019s first 4-star all-inclusive, beachfront family hotel. The project is the result of a partnership between RIU Hotels & Resorts and world-leading master developer Nakheel, creator of world-famous, innovative developments including The Palm Jumeirah and Dubai\u2019s new coastal city, Deira Islands. In adding this new hotel to RIU\u2019s portfolio, it also adds a new destination, bringing the chain\u2019s total number of hotels up to 100 in 20 countries around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To launch the new hotel Riu Dubai, the heads of the two companies presided over the opening ceremony held yesterday afternoon, 9th December. H. E. Mohammed Ibrahim Al Shaibani, Chairman of the Board of Nakheel, and Mr. Luis Riu, Chief Executive Officer of RIU Hotels & Resorts, cut the ceremonial ribbon before taking a tour of the hotel facilities and enjoying a gala dinner accompanied by their respective senior management teams. (In the photo from the left to right: Mr. Luis Riu, CEO of RIU and H. E. Mohammed Ibrahim Al Shaibani, Chairman of the Board of Nakheel).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr. Luis Riu, Chief Executive Officer of RIU Hotels & Resorts, said: \u201cThe opening of the hotel Riu Dubai is a major milestone in our hotel chain\u2019s international expansion, because this is our first hotel in the Middle East. This is a unique opportunity to offer all our experience with the 24-hour all-inclusive product, which is so popular among our European and American customers, but this time in a completely new destination. We undertook this enterprise with Nakheel, which is the best partner you could imagine thanks to its extensive experience in master developments and large-scale destination projects and its firm commitment to Dubai\u2019s tourism sector in particular. We are confident that Riu Dubai will be a huge success among our traditional European customers and also those who will get to experience our brand for the first time.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
H.E. Mohammed Al-Shaibani, Chairman of Nakheel, said: \u201cNakheel has a long, successful history of creating and delivering a diverse range of tourism and leisure projects in line with government goals, and I am delighted to see our first hospitality joint venture come to fruition. The opening of Riu Dubai is a key milestone for Nakheel, Deira Islands and Dubai, and underlines our commitment to partnering with reputable, international brands to bring new and unique tourism concepts to the emirate.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The new Riu Dubai is a large hotel with 800 rooms, located on the beachfront. Its striking white fa\u00e7ade makes an immediate impression and its modern, light-filled spaces and its comprehensive facilities make it the ideal location for a perfect family holiday. Designed as a place to enjoy Dubai\u2019s warm, sunny climate and endless attractions, the hotel offers two children\u2019s pools and three large pools for adults with a broad terrace with direct access to a large beach. The hotel also offers the new \u2018Splash\u2019 water park, with slides and other attractions for adults and children alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The hotel has four restaurants. The main restaurant, \u2018Al-\u00c1ndalus\u2019, will offer RIU\u2019s famous buffet of international cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner, or guests can choose from the other dining options: Asian cuisine at \u2018Spices\u2019, Italian at \u2018The Palm\u2019 and Lebanese at \u2018The Moon\u2019. There are also six bars at Riu Dubai: \u2018The Pearl\u2019 is the elegant lobby bar with a large terrace, \u2018Shamal\u2019 opens in the evenings to present shows on its stage, the \u2018Sports\u2019 bar is open 24 hours and offers a continental breakfast, \u2018Spike\u2019 is also open in the evenings for guests to enjoy the open air after dinner, and \u2018Coral\u2019 and \u2018Oasis\u2019 are in the pool area and offer swim-up bars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 24-hour All Inclusive by RIU service is highly valued by RIU guests because it includes absolutely all meals, snacks and drinks offered at all the hotel\u2019s bars and restaurants, without limits or schedules, as well as enjoyment of all the facilities and services such as the water parks, day and nighttime entertainment, and access to the gym and spa, where only the beauty and wellbeing treatments carry a charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 15 square kilometre Deira Islands is set to transform Dubai\u2019s most tradicional trading hub into a world-class destination for living, leisure and tourism. The project has added 40 kilometres, including 21 kilometre of beach, to Dubai\u2019s coast. Dubai adds a modern, vibrant and exotic destination to RIU\u2019s global portfolio.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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