IHG Hotels & Resorts is set to launch its Garner Hotels conversion brand in the Middle East after signing agreements with Nooa Holdings for two properties in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Scheduled to open this year, Garner Hotel Dubai Al Jaddaf and Garner Hotel Ras Al Khaimah Downtown will add a total of 285 rooms to IHG’s UAE portfolio.
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The 204-room Garner Hotel Ras Al Khaimah Downtown will mark the brand’s entry into the northern emirate.
The converted property is situated beside the creek in Al Nakheel, near Al Naeem Mall and around 15 minutes from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport. IHG noted that the location would serve business and leisure travellers.
On the other hand, Garner Hotel Dubai Al Jaddaf will have 81 rooms and be located near Al Jaddaf Waterfront, between Downtown Dubai and Dubai International Airport.
The property will include a rooftop pool and will be close to the city’s business, leisure and cultural areas.
IHG Hotels & Resorts India, Middle East & Africa managing director Haitham Mattar said: “Bringing Garner Hotels to the Middle East is an important step in strengthening IHG’s midscale offer in the region.
“The UAE is a natural launch market for the brand, with strong demand from travellers seeking high-quality stays at an accessible price point and from owners looking for a compelling model backed by IHG’s systems, scale and global platforms.
“We are pleased to mark this milestone with Nooa Holdings as we continue to bring the right brands to the right locations across the UAE.”
IHG currently operates 39 hotels across eight brands in the country: InterContinental Hotels and Resorts, Vignette Collection, Hotel Indigo, Crowne Plaza, voco Hotels, Holiday Inn Resort, Holiday Inn Express and Staybridge Suites.
The group has a further 110 hotels in its pipeline, scheduled to open over the next three to five years.
