Rapid expansion for Layia Hospitality's Living Courts brand

Opal Living Courts will open in Al Barsha in January 2009.

Located within the heart of cities, Living Courts provide furnished apartments fully equipped down to the smallest detail.

Combining basic hotel services with a self-catering solution, Living Courts properties provide the perfect solution for business executives and holiday-makers alike.

"Our Living Courts properties provide a high quality alternative for those seeking a home environment for either for a daily or a long stay. Convenience and peace of mind come as standard, with housekeeping services, maintenance and security around the clock. Living Courts offer a true alternative to standard apartments in standard residential buildings. Rates are extremely competitive and offer an excellent value for money proposition," explains Daniel Hajjar, CEO, Layia Hospitality.

Layia Hospitality opened its first Living Courts property, Crystal Living Courts, Al Barsha, in February.

Facing The Greens, and located just off Sheikh Zayed Road and close to Dubai Internet and Media Cities, Crystal Living Courts has already proved a popular option with business and leisure travellers.

This stunning new high-rise property offers 96 spacious 100-square metre two bedroom apartments and four luxurious 140-square metre three-bedroom units.

Each unit is fully furnished to high standards and well equipped.

"All Living Courts come fully equipped and fully furnished, from the television to the bottle opener, so all the customer needs to do is bring their clothes," Hajjar explains.

Each apartment at Crystal Living Courts has its own allocated parking space, while a rooftop pool, fitness centre and steam room complete the facilities available.

Opening this summer, Topaz Living Courts, Al Barsha, located facing Mall of the Emirates, will become the second property under the Living Courts brand.

Offering an ideal location for business and leisure travellers, Topaz Living Courts will include 64 apartments, ranging from one bedroom units at 50 square metres to spacious three bedroom apartments covering over 130 square metres.

Topaz Living Courts will also boast a rooftop pool, fitness centre, steam bath, sauna and Jacuzzi.

Finishing off the year, Layia Hospitality will launch in Sharjah with the opening of Ruby Living Courts, located in the Al Khan area of the emirate.

Ruby Living Courts will bring Layia's world-class serviced apartments concept to Sharjah with 146 apartments.

Ruby Living Courts is ideally located metres away from the sea front and close to Port Khalid, the Exhibition Centre, and city centre.

Leisure facilities will include a fitness centre, while an on-site café will offer healthy cuisine and in-room dining options.

The recently signed Opal Living Courts will open in Dubai's Al Barsha in January with a total of 48 apartments.

Launched in early 2008, Layia Hospitality is creating a world-class collection of four- and five-star hotels, luxury serviced villas and fully furnished apartments, with its first hotel property set to open in Dubai this summer.

Layia Hospitality is committed to delivering superior standards on all levels.

Three distinct brands will make up the Layia Hospitality portfolio: Layia Hotels, Living Courts and a three-star hotel brand that is soon to be announced. Layia Hotels contains three elements: Layia Hotels, Layia Hotel Hotels & Residences and Layia Serviced Villas.

Layia Hospitality currently has nine properties signed and these will be open in the next 18 months. The company is also in advanced negotiations for six more properties.