Second Hyatt Place-branded property opens in Dubai

Hyatt Place Dubai/Baniyas Square opened on July 23, marking the brand’s second property in the Middle East, and the sixth hotel for the group in Dubai.

The new Hyatt Place joins Hyatt Place Dubai/Al Rigga, which opened last year.

Hyatt Place Dubai/Baniyas Square features a distinctive square design, 126 guest rooms, free WiFi throughout the hotel, a 24/7 Gallery Market where guests can buy salads, sandwiches, and other convenience food; a 24-hour gym, and an outdoor swimming pool.

The hotel also includes a team of Gallery Hosts, who are trained across various departments within the hotel, and can help guests with requests ranging from concierge services to housekeeping.

The hotel is located in Deira’s Nasser Square neighbourhood, across from the metro station and is 12 minutes from Dubai International Airport.

Earlier this month, Hotelier visited the new property prior to its opening and spoke to the team, including Mehra, who revealed there is at least one more Hyatt Place property in the pipeline for Dubai. Mehra would not reveal more details, but hinted at a third Deira location for the hotel.

In addition to Mehra, other members of the executive team – including the executive chef, director of sales and marketing, and more – will split their time between the two properties.

Hyatt senior vice president of operations, Southwest Asia, Pablo Graf commented: “We are delighted to further strengthen our relationship with Wasl Hospitality & Leisure by adding Hyatt Place Dubai/Baniyas Square to our robust portfolio of Hyatt-branded hotels in Dubai. The Hyatt Place brand fits perfectly into Dubai’s contemporary landscape of well-conceived development, modern comfort and cutting edge technology.”

Vishal Mehra, general manager for Hyatt Place Dubai/Baniyas Square and Hyatt Place Dubai/Al Rigga, added: “We understand the busy lifestyle of those visiting Dubai, and we believe that both business and leisure travellers will embrace the high-tech, stylish design that seamlessly meets 24/7 lifestyle requirements.

"The innovative service concept and the modern design of the Hyatt Place brand has proven to be very popular with Hyatt Place Dubai/Al Rigga, and we believe guests will enjoy the new Hyatt Place Dubai/Baniyas Square.”