The Avani Deira Islands resort will not go ahead as previously announced by the group.
Minor Hotel Group was initially supposed to debut its Avani branded hotel when it announced a JV partnership in 2015.
The group had signed the agreement with master developer Nakheel to develop a 500-plus key property on Nakheel’s other man-made island in Deira.
However, Hotelier Middle East has learned from sources that the Avani Deira Island Resort will not be going ahead as planned.
A source close to the group said not all was lost, as the operator has partnered with Nakheel on another project – the Avani Ibn Batuta Mall.
The mall-connected hotel is slated for a 2019 opening and will have 372 guest rooms.
Another Avani branded hotel will also be opening in 2019, in Abu Dhabi’s Jebel Dhanna area.
The 230-key property was announced for a 2018 opening, but sources have indicated at a more realistic opening date in 2019.
In late 2016, Avani rebranded the Movenpick in Salah Al Din, Deira – debuting the brand in the Middle East.
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