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The Spanish hospitality group has assumed operations of the
Palm Jumeirah hotel following the signing of a management
agreement
Luxury residential and hospitality property
developer Seven
Tides has confirmed Barceló Hotel Group as the new operator of its five-star DUKES Dubai,
located on the west trunk of Palm Jumeirah.
The hotel will be rebranded
DUKES Dubai – A Royal Hideaway Hotel and will become the first property in the
region under the Royal Hideaway
Luxury Hotels & Resorts brand which features unique and
exclusive destination hotels connected with art and culture as well as
authenticity, detail and discretion.
The Spanish hospitality group
assumed operations of the Palm Jumeirah hotel following the signing of a
management agreement on Saturday 26th January in Dubai between
Abdulla bin Sulayem, CEO of Seven Tides and Jaime Buxó, Chief
Development Officer, Barceló Hotel
Group – and in the presence of Goulam Amarsy, CEO of Barceló Gulf, partner of Barceló
Hotel Group in the GCC.
Commenting on the new agreement, Abdulla bin
Sulayem, CEO of Seven Tides, said: “Barceló
Hotel Group were appointed to manage DUKES Dubai, because it is a dynamic and
flexible hospitality company, operating 249 hotels across 22 countries, with a
wealth of experience, running luxury international resorts and most
importantly, fulfilling guest expectations.
“The Barceló Group also has
its own wholesale and retail travel division incorporating 700 travel agencies
on four continents, so we are also confident that they will be able to develop new
niche markets for DUKES Dubai, as well as optimising our position in the key
international markets,” added bin Sulayem.
Founded in 1931, Barceló Hotel
Group is the third largest chain in Spain and the 29th largest at
international level. It currently operates 54,000 rooms in 22 countries
worldwide.
As well as the Royal Hideaway
Luxury Hotels & Resorts brand, the Spanish hospitality group also oversees
operations of three other major brands: Barceló Hotels & Resorts which
features city hotels and resorts that are committed to innovation and
creativity as well as local culture; Occidental Hotels & Resorts which
place an emphasis on tranquility and comfort; and Allegro Hotels which are
aimed at younger travellers encompassing urban hotels and resorts in popular
destinations.
Jaime Buxó, Chief Development Officer at Barceló Hotel Group, said: “Our partnership with Seven Tides further reinforces our
growth strategy to expand our footprint across the UAE and indeed the Middle
East over the next five years.
“The hotel is a stunning
addition to Barceló’s growing luxury portfolio. Guest will experience first-class
service coupled with exceptional facilities and vibrant surroundings on the
iconic Palm Jumeirah, all making for a truly memorable stay.”
Goulam Amarsy, CEO of Barceló Gulf, partner of Barceló Hotel Group in the Middle East, added: “Barceló
Hotel Group and Seven Tides share a similar vision for DUKES Dubai and we look
forward to infusing the luxurious and innovative mind-set of the Royal Hideaway
brand into this iconic Palm Jumeirah property.”
“We are constantly working to
adapt our strategy to suit the unique needs of local residents as well as
international business and leisure travellers.
“With daily flights between
the UAE and Madrid and Barcelona, expanding our presence within this region
will also provide us with the opportunity to promote our vast range of Spanish
properties to a new market.”
Delivering an upscale blend of cosmopolitan
luxury twinned with tradition, DUKES Dubai comprises 279 guestrooms including
64 stylish suites and a women-only Duchess Floor plus 287 fully furnished hotel
apartments.
The property offers contemporary leisure,
conference and entertainment facilities including a stunning private beach,
indoor pool, outdoor infinity pool and state-of-the-art gym as well as six
distinctive dining experiences.
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