Dubai: Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham’s has announced a soft opening of its 25-storey property this month. The 188-room hotel and suites are located on The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR).
The entry of the first Hawthorn Suites by the Wyndham brand to the UAE, introduced by R Hotels, the hotels and hotel management subsidiary of Ajman-based R Holding LLC, is expected to further boost UAE’s tourism industry by attracting more visitors and creating additional jobs in the local workforce.
Sumair Tareq, managing director, R Hotels, said: “We are finalising the hotel’s interiors, placing furniture and amenities and doing daily test runs throughout our various facilities to ensure that we are prepared to welcome our guests. We have already hired and trained our team who will oversee the soft opening of Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Dubai this month.
“JBR, the Walk is an amazing destination and we are very excited to be part of this development. We believe Hawthorn Suites will provide our guests a refreshed hospitality experience. We are expecting to achieve 80 per cent occupancy during our first year of operation. We look forward to delivering a safe and enjoyable experience that exceeds our guests’ expectations.”
R Hotels previously announced an investment plan of Dh1.5 billion towards hotel development and acquisition and plans to double their existing portfolio in the next couple of years.
“We are excited to be opening our second property in less than a year and we are on track to meet our acquisition and development targets,” Tareq added.
