Rezidor, a leading international hotel company, is expanding the presence of its Radisson Blu brand in the Middle East with the opening of a new hotel in Dubai, UAE.

Scheduled to open in Q4 2017, the Radisson Blu Residence Al Sufouh in Dubai/UAE will feature 264 serviced apartments.

“We are delighted to strengthen our presence in the key market of Dubai which has resumed growth in terms of occupancy and average rate, and is set for further ambitious development”, said Wolfgang M. Neumann, president & CEO of Rezidor.

“We thank our partners for their trust in us. The Radisson Blu Residence Al Sufouh is our second property with Al Reem Real Estate Development and reflects our commitment to the extended stay sector in the region – in response to the continued trend in this segment both from a consumer and investor perspective”, added Elie Younes, executive vice president & chief development officer of Rezidor.

The sophisticated Radisson Blu Residence Al Sufouh will be located in western Dubai and will benefit from good access to Sheikh Zayed Road and leading demand generators such as Dubai International Airport and the business districts of Internet City and Media City. The property will comprise 264 apartments between 40 and 800-sq-m in size and with Radisson Blu signature services such as free high speed internet access, an all-day-dining restaurant, a lobby café & deli, meeting space and a gym. – TradeArabia News Service