Dubai: The first Hard Rock Hotel in the Middle East is is expected to open in Dubai Marina in mid-2015, a statement released by Hard Rock International said on Monday.

The 281-room Hard Rock Hotel Dubai Marina will occupy the first 33 floors of the Marina 101 tower, which is developed by Sheffield Holdings. Abu Dhabi Financial Group is a partner in the project.

Dubai already has a Hard Rock Café at Dubai Festival City.

Another Hard Rock Hotel is due to open in Abu Dhabi in 2017.