Radisson SAS Hotels & Resorts, the first-class brand of Brussels-based Rezidor SAS Hospitality, has taken over the management of the InterContinental Hotel Dubai — the emirate’s oldest five-star property in the heart of the city’s business district.

The hotel, opened over three decades ago, is an established landmark on the Deira Creekside. The property is owned by Dubai-based Galadari Group.

This is the brand’s third hotel in the UAE and there are another three properties under development in the emirates including a hotel on the The Palm, Jumeirah.

“The Deira Creek property is vital to our regional expansion strategy. It is one of the emirate’s most prominent hotels and gives our brand high visibility with tourists and businesses” said Jean-Marc Busato, Vice-President Middle East, Rezidor SAS Hospitality.

“Dubai continues to grow in stature as a regional business and leisure hub and it’s important that Radisson SAS is part of that. With 15 successful hotels in eight countries currently operating in the Middle East, we are in a position for growth here.” Mr. Mohammed A. R. Galadari, Chairman of the Galadari Group, said Radisson SAS Hotels and Resorts group is one of the leading and fastest growing hotel chains in the world.”

“The group has operations in nearly 50 countries, and has more outlets in Europe than any other hotel chain, he noted. The chain of hotels specialises in food and beverages. The Radisson group is handling the business in efficient ways,” he added.
Radisson SAS Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek has 287 guest-rooms, including 39 suites, 16 food and beverage outlets as well as extensive meeting and events facilities.

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