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Dubai Metro Green Line delay

David — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:14:52 +0000

Emirates Business 24|7 reports that the opening of Dubai Metro’s Green Line is likely to be delayed until the fourth quarter of 2010.

The Green Line was originally scheduled to open in March 2010. It will run from Al Qusais to Al Jaddaf, through Deira and Bur Dubai, connecting to the Red Line at Union Square and Khalid Bin Waleed stations.

Rezidor announce Park Inn Bur Dubai

David — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:05:37 +0000

Plans for a new hotel in Bur Dubai have been announced by the Rezidor Hotel Group.

The Brussels-based group will open the 220-room Park Inn Bur Dubai in the second quarter of 2012.

Rezidor is one of the fastest growing hospitality companies in the Middle East, with more than 40 hotels in operation and under development.

Best Western Premier hotels opening in May

David — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 12:38:08 +0000

Best Western International has announced the opening of the first Best Western Premier hotels in Dubai.

The Dhow Palace Hotel in Bur Dubai is currently being rebranded and will open as the Best Western Premier Dhow Palace on May 1 2009.

The company also stated that the Best Western Premier Creek is also on track to open in May. The new hotel is also situated in Bur Dubai and will offer 210 rooms and suites.

Holiday Inn opening in Bur Dubai

David — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 09:41:14 +0000

InterContinental Hotels has announced it is to open a Holiday Inn hotel in the Bur Dubai district of Dubai. The property will feature 400 rooms, an all-day restaurant, and rooftop health club. It will also be the first InterContinental’s hotel in the United Arab Emirates to comply with Sharia law. The hotel is expected to open towards the end of 2008.