Fantastic news for movie fans! Majid Al Futtaim, along with Marriott International, recently opened a hotel that features movie-themed suites, according to the Arabian Gazette.
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Located in the cultural heart of Dubai is Aloft City Centre Deira — the first hotel in the region where guests can stay in movie-themed suites. What’s more, the hotel includes a VOX Cinemas outdoor screen, an infinity pool with spectacular views of the city, and plenty of dining options!
Aloft City Centre Deira Opens in Dubai
What can we expect to see at Aloft City Centre Deira? Here are just a few highlights:
- 304 Loft-inspired Rooms
- 4 Movie-themed Suites (Bollywood, Hollywood, Agent House, & Superhero)
- 6 Dining Concepts
- Business Rooms
- Events Space
- Fitness Centre
- Infinity Pool
Notably, each room comes with a plush bed (of course), a walk-in shower, and a 49-inch LED TV. To access their rooms, guests will also be using SPG Keyless — a unique mobile check-in system that enables them to use their mobile phones as room keys!
As cited earlier, the hotel has several dining concepts, namely:
- Han Shi Fu, a modern Chinese & Asian fusion restaurant
- The Canteen, which is known for its hearty “bowl meals”
- VOX Cinema, where guests can watch movies while enjoying snacks
- WXYZ Bar & Lounge, one of Aloft’s signature outlets
- Re:fuel by Aloft, a 24/7 “grab and go” outlet
- Re:mix Lounge, where guests can mingle and socialize
For those who are looking for a place to do business, the hotel offers 5 Tactic Rooms that are especially designed for business meetings. Meanwhile, event planners can check out the Backyard, an outdoor event space for conferences and social gatherings.
Bringing a “Fresh New Vibe”
“We are excited to open our doors in such a renowned area of Dubai,” stated Sammy Gani, the hotel’s General Manager. “Aloft City Centre Deira will bring a fresh and innovative feel and a very distinct hospitality experience to the neighborhood.”
“With this being the first hotel to offer movie themed suites, along with an outdoor licensed cinema in partnership with VOX Cinemas and the Aloft brand’s signature music programming, we’re looking forward to bring a fresh new vibe to this side of Dubai,” he shared.
Likewise, Jalil Mekouar, CEO of Hotels at Majid Al Futtaim Properties, declared: “I’m delighted to announce the opening of the Aloft City Centre Deira, which is our 13th hotel in the region. This is a milestone moment for Majid Al Futtaim as we integrate our VOX Cinemas brand into one of our hotels for the first time.”
Meanwhile, the President & Managing Director for Middle East & Africa of Marriott International, Alex Kyriakidis, commented: “Aloft continues to redefine the traditional hotel experience in the region and we are delighted to introduce the brand’s newest addition in the cultural heart of Dubai. Aloft City Centre Deira brings a new experience to Deira by delivering an urban-inspired gathering place for tech-savvy Next Gen travelers and local residents.”
An evening in a Hollywood-themed suite — watching great films, then heading for a swim afterwards? Sounds good to me! For more information about Aloft City Centre Deira, along with their room rates, please visit the hotel’s official website, or check out their Facebook page.
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