Dubai:  Abu Dhabi Airports Company (Adac), the company managing and operating all five airports in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, and Premier Inn, the British budget hotel operator, yesterday said they have signed an agreement to build a Premier Inn at Abu Dhabi International Airport.

The Abu Dhabi International Airport Premier Inn project will lead to the development of a 300-room hotel set to open in 2012, particularly for travellers using Abu Dhabi as a travel hub. It will represent an investment of over Dh120 million,

The hotel will be located opposite Terminal 3, and conveniently linked to Terminals 1 and 3 by a retail corridor, with several stores and lounges to ensure that passengers have easy access to any of their shopping needs. The hotel will feature an all-day restaurant and bar, a coffee outlet and several meeting rooms.

Huraiz Al Mur Bin Huraiz, Chief Commercial Officer of Abu Dhabi Airports Company, said, "The comfort of the passengers travelling through Abu Dhabi International Airport is one of Adac's top priorities.

"We are excited about our partnership with Premier Inn, as this project will enhance the facilities available to all our travellers around the airport.

"The hotel is designed to offer comfortable rooms, unrivalled customer service and reasonable pricing, even during periods of high demand."

This will be Premier Inn's fifth hotel in the region.