NH Hotels to debut in Middle East

NH Hotels has unveiled plans to bring the upscale brand to the Middle East region later this year with the launch of NH Dubai The Palm. Currently in the final stages of development, the new-build 533-key property will open its doors in December 2021.

Located on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah, NH Dubai The Palm will form part of Seven Palm, a mixed-use development comprising a hospitality tower and a residential tower.

The new 14-storey property will offer 227 hotel guest rooms and suites, in addition to 306 serviced apartments. Facilities will include multiple restaurants and bars, three spa treatment rooms and four meeting rooms. There will also be a fully equipped gym and a rooftop infinity pool.

Interiors will be bold, original and energetic, bringing bursts of colour and an abundance of local character reflecting the pulse of the dynamic city of Dubai. NH Dubai The Palm will introduce various new F&B venues to The Palm, ranging from a lively sports bar to a stylish rooftop bar and lounge alongside the infinity pool, all west facing and perfect for enjoying city’s famous sunsets. Another key feature of the hotel will be a large comfortable multi-purpose space for co-working and with access to the gym and showers, ideal for those requiring a late check out.

NH Dubai The Palm is owned by luxury real estate and hospitality developer Seven Tides, with a portfolio including Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort and Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate.

“We are thrilled to be bringing NH Hotels to the Middle East and launching in Dubai is a great fit for the brand,” says Dillip Rajakarier, CEO Minor Hotels. “The hotel will perfectly complement the existing portfolio of hotels Minor operates within the city, alongside Anantara, Avani and Oaks, widening the offering available for our guests.”

“We have built a close working relationship with Minor over the past eight years, initially with the launch of Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort in 2013,” explains Abdulla bin Sulayem, CEO of Seven Tides. “Being a mid to upscale brand, NH will complement the Anantara and provide cross-marketing opportunities along with the five-star Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel, another Seven Tides property that is under Minor management.”