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Ramada Downtown Burj Dubai announces grand opening

  • United Arab Emirates: Thursday, November 12 - 2009 at 09:59
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The 181 room Ramada Downtown Burj Dubai, located at The Residence in Downtown Burj Dubai, opened its doors to travelers. The exclusive event was attended by a number of dignitaries and members of the press.

Overlooking the Burj Boulevard within the Burj Residences neighborhood and featuring interior design influenced by local tradition, the hotel offers spectacular views of the Burj Dubai tower and the surrounding fountain lake. Some suites also have balconies with views of the world's largest mall and some of Dubai's most vibrant districts.

The property offers 30 studios, 120 one-bedroom suites, 30 two-bedroom business suites and a luxurious penthouse.

The hotel provides guests with a blend of international and traditional cuisine with its all-day dining restaurant, The Orchid and an extensive snack menu. Guests can also relax by the pool side with one of our famous mocktails while socking up the sun. Several recreational facilities including a badminton court, gym, squash court, swimming pool, electronic golf driving range, a private theater that can accommodate 20 people and a kid's club are available to guests.

The property also houses a coffee shop, business centre, meeting rooms and popular outlets such as Spinneys supermarket, Boots pharmacy, Nando's restaurant and Starbucks Coffee. Business travelers can take advantage of the hotel's extensive conference and meeting facilities which provide video conferencing, internet access and all day canape's, tea and coffee. Internet access is available throughout the hotel.

"We are proud to welcome the Ramada Downtown Burj Dubai into our Ramada and Wyndham Hotel Group family. We have had the pleasure of working with R Hotels for two years and are excited about this newest venture which is an excellent representation of the Ramada brand,"

said Michael Poytner, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Wyndham Hotel Group in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

The Ramada Downtown Burj Dubai hotel is operated by R Hotels, a member of R Holding. R Hotels is a young but dynamic group and intends to expand in the region's hospitality sector in the coming years.

Asif Ali, Executive Director of R Hotels, commented, "We are proud to have opened a second hotel in a span of less than a year and expect this property to be a symbol of luxury and excellent service. We intend to open many more hotels in the near future in UAE and other GCC countries."

Walter Knight, Resident Manager of the Ramada Downtown Burj Dubai hotel mentioned, "We are extremely happy to announce that the property has opened its doors in one of the most prestigious locations on earth. Our key focus will be on business and leisure travelers alike as displayed on our website www.ramadaburjdubai.com. Our unique position allows guests the opportunity to experience these 'man made' wonders such as the Burj Tower and Dancing fountains from the comfort of their suites. The overall experience of great service and location will insure our clients keep coming back adding new meaning to the term 'home away from home'."
Abdul Aziz Al Jasmi, Group GM R Holding cutting the ribbon.
Abdul Aziz Al Jasmi, Group GM R Holding cutting the ribbon.
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About Ramada Downtown Burj Dubai:
Ramada Downtown Burj Dubai is located within one of Dubai's most affluent suburbs - Downtown Burj - on the boulevard adjacent to the tallest building, the world's largest shopping and entertainment destination and biggest fountain on earth. The property offers a unique and exciting experience of inner-city apartment living combined with all the facilities and services of a first-class hotel. Guests can enjoy a true sense of 'home away from home' as the professional Ramada team takes care of all their needs.

About Ramada:
Ramada Worldwide, a member of the Wyndham Hotel Group family of lodging brands, is a global chain of nearly 900 hotels.

About R Hotels:
R Hotels the hospitality management division of R Holding stands for the true essence of the quintessential Arabian hospitality. The R Hotels brand stands committed to acquainting guests with the true Arabian heritage and hospitality. Manned by a team of professionals well versed in the hospitality industry, R Hotels has built a solid reputation in the hospitality industry with its signature hotels - Ramada Downtown Burj Dubai Hotel Apartments, Dubai and Ramada Hotel and Suites, Ajman.

For more information, please contact:
Mohamed Salim Allawi
PR Account Manager
The Idea Agency, P.O.Box 50887 Dubai, UAE
Office 503 Al Attar Tower, Sheikh Zayed Road
Tel: +971 4 34 34 424
Fax: +971 4 34 34 305

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