Dubai's latest five-star property set for handover

Construction work at a new 396-room five star hotel at Ibn Battuta Gate in Dubai is almost complete and the property is set to open in May.

The hotel will be handed over to owner Seven Tides at the end of January for the final fitting out with an anticipated opening by the Swiss hotel group Movenpick Hotels & Resorts in May 2010.

Michael Scully, managing director hospitality for Seven Tides said: “Ibn Battuta Gate is already a landmark with its striking architecture and will appeal to those who appreciate sophistication and five-star luxury, whether for business or leisure.”

An archway larger than the Arc de Triomphe in Paris is also nearing completion at the Ibn Battuta Gateway development which will include modern offices, luxury residential apartments for lease and a five-star hotel.

Tenants are already in place and operating from the 11 storey 400,000 square feet office complex at Ibn Battuta Gate, which aims to attract businesses with commercial interests in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Basement parking for more than 350 cars is provided as well as a multi-storey, robotic car park capable of handling 765 vehicles – the first of its kind in the Middle East – which has already begun operations.

In addition, work is nearing completion on the 166 luxury residential apartments which are expected to be released for long term rental in February.

Brett Whalley, head of Commercial Leasing at Asteco, which is managing the flagship mixed-use development on behalf of Seven Tides, said: “Now that the scaffolding has been removed and the preparations for the handover are in their final stages, the complex is attracting considerable interest from entrepreneurs both established and new to Dubai.”