Luxury hotel group Jannah Hotels and Resorts is planning to open 30 new hotels by 2020, starting with the inauguration of its 18-floor Burj Al Sarab by Jannah in the first quarter of 2015 in the Mina area in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Richard Haddad, Jannah Hotels vice-president operations, said the hotel is the latest project by the group and is a result of cooperation between Jannah and Al Rubaya group, which owns the hotel.

The five-star property, which overlooks the Gulf water, comprises 318 rooms and suites as well as several restaurants offering various cuisines to different nationalities, a health club with pool, gym and a spa.

The hotel also includes royal suites comprising two- and three-bedrooms and have an area of up to 210 sq m each, equipped with 48-inch TV screens, wi-fi service and other facilities that suit various guest needs. The resort also offers spacious halls for conferences, meetings and special events.

Detailing the hotel’s components, it comprises 224 deluxe rooms, 66 junior suites, 22 executive suites four three-bedroom penthouses, and two two-bedroom penthouses.

“We expect strong business and high occupancy rates at the hotel following the signing of a number of contracts with our partners in Europe and other countries to attract tourists and guests…besides, Abu Dhabi is attracting a large number of visitors coming to attend conferences, exhibitions, sports, cultural and art events,” Haddad said.

Haddad said he expects growth in Abu Dhabi’s tourism sector to continue through 2015 due to those events and the fact that the emirate has become a key destination for foreign tourists, thanks to the promotion efforts exerted by the Abu Dhabi culture and tourism authority and Etihad Airways.

He also attributed growth to the presence of major attractions in the emirate, including the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Yas Island, Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi beaches and other facilities. He added that the opening of museums on Saadiyat, including Sheikh Zayed and Louvre museums, would give a strong push to tourism in Abu Dhabi.

“There is no doubt that these museums will strengthen Abu Dhabi’s status as a cultural springboard in the region…we expect the opening of these museums to attract more visitors and boost occupancy rates at our hotel.”

Haddad disclosed plans by the group to open new hotels in Dubai’s Marina through 2015, adding that there are also negotiations to manage another hotel in Dubai. “This hotel will comprise the highest number of rooms in the emirate,” he said. – TradeArabia News Service