New hotel planned for Dubai's The Walk at JBR

Dubai Properties Group have announced significant new projects and upgrades for The Walk at JBR, including a new beachfront hotel.

The new 160 room hotel will add to the ample hospitality options already available at The Walk, while a new amphitheatre is also planned alongside the landscaping of the area, that is planned to make it a greener and more modern looking destination.

Khalid Al Malik, group CEO of Dubai Properties Group said: “With over 13 million visitors to The Walk last year alone, these new projects and upgrades will serve the growing demand from the tourism industry in Dubai, and will add to the charm of one of the region’s most popular destinations.”

“Our continued development of prime districts and destinations across the city such as The Walk at JBR will also provide us with an opportunity to further contribute to Dubai’s vision to become a leading international city,” he added

DPG revealed the plans at Cityscape 2013 as part of its overall commitment to continuously upgrade its existing landmark destinations.

The Walk at JBR is DPG’s beachside destination hosting thousands of visitors and tourists every day, and is home to over 40,000 residents.