Aloft Dubai South, the first Hotel to open in Dubai South – City of Al Maktoum International Airport
DUBAI – November 28, 2018: HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman, Dubai Aviation City Corporation, Chairman, Dubai Airports and President, Dubai Civil Aviation, today officially inaugurated Aloft Dubai South – the first hotel to open in the airport City – Dubai South.
The opening ceremony was attended by HE Eng. Khalifa Al Zaffin, Executive Chairman, Dubai Aviation City Corporation, along with Alex Kyriakidis, President and Managing Director, Middle East and Africa, Marriott International and Aditya Rajaram, Managing Director, Radar Holdings and other senior officials.
The opening of Aloft Dubai South represents one of the first milestones towards the goal of creating the new city’s landmarks, entertainment and retail destinations and the residential communities.
During the ceremony, His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum toured Aloft Dubai South’s guestrooms, meeting facilities and public areas.
Aloft Dubai South delivers a tech-forward approach and a modern style that is different by design to the aviation and logistics hub and is ideally located near the Al Maktoum International Airport, and the rapidly expanding Expo 2020 site.
The hotel boasts 145 loft-inspired leisurely guestrooms, all featuring the Aloft brand’s signature offerings, such as an ultra-comfortable plush bed, walk-in shower, custom amenities by Bliss® Spa, fast & free Wi-Fi, and 49-inch LCD TVs, custom USB and universal sockets throughout the room and Google Chromecast that allows guests to stream their own content during their stay.
The hotel’s dining and social spaces feature Nook, an all-day casual dining outlet serving international cuisine, and the Aloft brand’s signature W XYZSM Bar and Re:mix Lounge. The property also offers Re:fuelSM by Aloft, the brand’s signature 24/7 grab and go venue. Other facilities at Aloft Dubai South include a 24 hour Re:charge fitness center, an outdoor Splash pool and four Tactic meeting rooms equipped with state-of-the-art A/V equipment.
About Aloft Hotels
With over 150 hotels now open in over 20 countries and territories around the world, Aloft Hotels, part of Marriott International, Inc., delivers a fresh approach to the traditional staid hotel landscape. For the ‘always on’ next generation of traveler, the Aloft brand offers a tech-forward, vibrant experience and a modern style that is different by design. For more information, please visit www.alofthotels.com and follow along on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Aloft is proud to participate in the company’s award-winning loyalty programs – Marriott Rewards®, The Ritz-Carlton Rewards®, and Starwood Preferred Guest® (SPG). The programs, operating under one set of unparalleled benefits, enable members to earn points toward free hotel stays, achieve Elite status faster than ever, and seamlessly book or redeem points for stays throughout our loyalty portfolio of 29 brands and more than 6,700 participating hotels in 130 countries & territories. To enroll for free or for more information about the programs, visit members.marriott.com.
About Marriott International, Inc.
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of more than 6,700 properties in 30 leading hotel brands spanning 130 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all around the world. The company also operates award-winning loyalty programs: Marriott Rewards®, which includes The Ritz-Carlton Rewards®, and Starwood Preferred Guest®. For more information, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com. In addition, connect with us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on Twitterand Instagram.
About Dubai South
Dubai South – the rebranded Dubai World Central – is an emerging 145 sq. km. city situated within the emirate of Dubai that will ultimately sustain a population of one million.
Launched as a Government of Dubai project in 2006, the city is mandated to embody the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashed Al Maktoum by manifesting the urban and societal themes as outlined in the Dubai Plan 2021. These themes relate to becoming a city of happy, creative and empowered people, an inclusive and cohesive society; the preferred place to live, work and invest, a smart and sustainable city, and a pivotal hub in the global economy.
Dubai South’s economic platform supports every conceivable kind of business and industry. The city is also home to the now-operational Al Maktoum International Airport –the largest airport in the world when complete – and the World Expo 2020.