Global hospitality group Hilton and Al Taif Investment have signed an agreement to open DoubleTree by Hilton Fujairah City Centre – a new build hotel that will soon open in the northern emirates. This hotel will provide all of those travelling to and living in Fujairah with Hilton’s world-class service standards and DoubleTree by Hilton’s signature hospitality,” said Carlos Khneisser, vice president, development, Middle East & Africa, Hilton.
“We are grateful for the opportunity to bring DoubleTree by Hilton to the emirate and delighted to support the vision of our partners at Al Taif Investment – as we strive to support Fujairah as it continues to enhance its tourism and visitor offering.”
Located in the city centre, the hotel forms part of a mixed-use development known as Al Taif Business Centre which includes offices and residences. Al Taif Business Centre also has a shopping mall, which the hotel will have direct access to.
“We conceptualized and designed Al Taif Business Centre as an inclusive facility, providing an iconic fusion of business and leisure facilities, and we are pleased to be working with Hilton to open the hotel at our flagship project in Fujairah,” said Khalid bin Kalban, CEO, Al Taif Investment.
“With the emirate continuing to be an important logistics hub for the UAE, hosting several world-class medical facilities and developing a pipeline of infrastructure projects, it is an ideal venue to host many domestic and international tourists – and we are positive that this new addition will serve as a catalyst for the emerging needs of the emirate.”
Expected to open in late 2022, DoubleTree by Hilton Fujairah City Centre will have 228 upscale guest rooms, world-class meeting and event spaces and a diverse selection of restaurants and bars. The hotel is located near logistical and transport hubs such as Fujairah Port and Fujairah Terminals, sports stadiums and the Fujairah International Marine Club, as well as the city’s key commercial and municipal offices.
