Premier Inn opens at Dubai airport

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Premier Inn has now opened its third site within the Gulf region at Premier Inn Dubai International Airport. This development follows two openings in Dubai over the last 18 months, and also the first Premier Inn site in Bangalore, India which opened towards the end of 2009.

Situated immediately opposite Dubai International Airport Terminals one and three and with a free shuttle bus circulating every 30 minutes, Premier Inn Dubai International Airport has 281 en-suite rooms, a restaurant, bar and Costa Coffee Shop as well as an al fresco refreshment area with pool table. The hotel also has a swimming pool and whirlpool bath.

Premier Inn Middle East, managing director, Darroch Crawford said: “Following the success of the first two Premier Inns in the region, we’re really excited about the third Premier Inn opening. Premier Inn has opened up the traditionally luxurious holiday destination of Dubai to those travellers who are looking for great value for money; making it an accessible exotic location for families and couples, of all ages, alike, as well as being a great value alternative for those travelling on business.”

The hotel operates under a strategic partnership with The Emirates Group, established to develop the Premier Inn brand within the Gulf region which started operating in 2008 when Premier Inn first introduced their high standard, ‘value’ hotel model into the Gulf market. Plans are underway to continue to develop sites across the GCC.

Daniel Fountain / 19.01.2010

Editor, Hotel Designs

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