Dubai Metro's Green Line launches on 9 September adding a further 18 stations and 23 km to the existing rail network. Dubai Metro's Green Line launches on 9 September adding a further 18 stations and 23 km to the existing rail network.

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Coming up in dubai 2011

Jumeirah Creekside Hotel
Located at the older end of Dubai, this is Jumeirah’s first hotel on the ‘other’ side of the creek. The property will target the MICE market with 26 meeting rooms and a ballroom.
Opening date: Q4 2011

Al Ghurair Rayhaan by Rotana
Located in the heart of Deira, the hotel is linked to the new extension of Al Ghurair mall. The alcohol free brand will target the GCC market.
Opening date: 1 November 2011

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DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai
The 344-room property in Al Barsha is the first DoubleTree by Hilton in Dubai. The hotel will include 164 serviced apartments, four meeting rooms, a health club and outdoor pool.
Opening date: Q4 2011

Mövenpick Hotel JLT
One of only three internationally branded fully serviced hotels in Jumeirah Lake Towers, the property will target the corporate, MICE market as well as long-term rentals.
Opening date: Q4 2011

Meliá Dubai
Spanish brand Meliá makes its entry to the Middle East with Meliá Dubai, a five-star 164-room 'urban resort' in Bur Dubai, The hotel features five restaurants and a full service YHI SPA
Opening date: 12 October 2011