IHG says to launch boutique hotel brand in Dubai

Located in the Business Bay District, the hotel will feature an infinity edged pool boasting unparalleled views of the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa, a fitness centre and meeting space, IHG said in a statement.

An all-day dining restaurant, delicatessen, specialty restaurant and bar will also be included along with a rooftop pool terrace, lounge. The hotel is slated to open in 2017.

Pascal Gauvin, chief operating officer, India, Middle East & Africa, IHG, said: “Hotel Indigo is one of the fastest growing boutique hotel brands in the world and we know our guests love the unique neighbourhood story each Hotel Indigo property is designed to reflect.

“As one of the fastest growing cosmopolitan cities in the world, it has always been our plan to bring Hotel Indigo to Dubai and we are honoured to have been selected to partner with Sunflower to develop their first hospitality project – and under the Hotel Indigo brand.”

“When complete in 2017, we are confident Hotel Indigo Dubai Business Bay will be one of the preferred hotels amongst travellers to Dubai, whether they visit on business or leisure,” he added.

Jitendra Bhatia, director, Sunflower, added: “This is our first foray into the hospitality space and IHG was a natural choice when we were looking for a reputable hotel company to partner with. We are very pleased to be developing the first Hotel Indigo in the UAE and look forward to developing a great and inspired hotel experience for our guests.”

IHG currently has 18 hotels open in the UAE, with another 10 hotels due to open in the next three to five years.

Hotel Indigo Dubai Business Bay will be the first Hotel Indigo in the UAE and second in the Middle East, joining Hotel Indigo Riyadh King Abdullah Financial District in Saudi Arabia which is set to open in 2016.

There are currently 62 Hotel Indigo hotels around the world and 62 hotels in IHG’s global pipeline due to open in the next three to five years.