Sofitel Dubai Downtown to open on May 1

Dubai: French hotel chain Sofitel said that it plans to open its Sofitel Dubai Downtown property on May 1, according to a statement on Wednesday.

The five-star hotel is located on Shaikh Zayed Road, across from Burj Khalifa. It features 350 rooms, 76 suites, 14 meeting rooms, restaurants and a fitness facility.

Sofitel properties are located in 40 countries.