Meydan Hotel reaches eighth floor

The announcement comes as the construction of the Meydan Racecourse gathers real pace ahead of its official opening for the Dubai World Cup meeting in March 2010.

When complete, the luxurious five-star Meydan Hotel will be unique in that it will adjoin the stunning racecourse grandstand, with nearly all rooms having a direct unobstructed view of the racetrack.

The Meydan Hotel is expected to have 10 floors comprising of 278 rooms ranging from Deluxe to Presidential and Diplomatic suites, all with Meydan Grand Beds, deluxe bathroom amenities, entertainment facilities, lavish flooring, Wi-Fi and high-speed cable internet. The Meydan Hotel will also offer rejuvenating treatments at the award-winning Banyan Tree Spa.

The Chairman of Meydan, Mr Saeed H Al-Tayer said:

"Construction for Meydan Hotel is progressing well. Banyan Tree is renowned for its extraordinary resorts and signature brand of Asian hospitality, and we are confident about delivering an unrivalled and unique experience at Meydan Hotel."

The CEO of Dubai Racing Club, Mr. Frank Gabriel Jr, added:

"Guests at The Meydan Hotel will have a remarkable view of Meydan racecourse. This experience will certainly be the first of its kind offered by any sport arena in the world, as you can watch the action on the track without having to leave the luxury and comfort of your hotel room."

Mr. Ho Kwon Ping, Executive Chairman of Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts, commented:

"Dubai has always been an important cornerstone in our expansion strategy in the Middle East."

"The Meydan Hotel is an exciting product, with its race-side vantage view and easy accessibility to various recreational facilities, which will appeal to guests staying in one of its 278 rooms including 43 suites."

Hospitality is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the world, especially in the UAE. Managed by Banyan Tree, Meydan Hotel is set to raise the benchmark for other hotels and greatly boost the tourism experience.