Dubai: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Saturday inaugurated Rixos The Palm Dubai Hotel.

After cutting the ribbon, Shaikh Mohammad watched a fireworks display and toured the hotel which has 233 rooms and luxury suites, in addition to 28 hotel apartments.

Shaikh Mohammad toured the hotel’s health and service facilities, and Turkish bath spa and health club, besides a number of luxurious suites overlooking Jumeira Palm Island.

Shaikh Mohammad congratulated the promoters of the project, and welcomed businessmen and global investment companies who look to Dubai and UAE as a regional hub for launching their projects and investments.

“If anything, this is an indication of the trust in the UAE, its investment laws and national organisations amongst the trade and financial global community, in addition to the logistical facilities that these individuals and companies enjoy in a safe environment,” said Shaikh Mohammad.