HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman, Dubai Aviation City Corporation, Chairman, Dubai Airports and President, Dubai Civil Aviation, today officially inaugurated Aloft Dubai South – the first hotel to open in the airport City – Dubai South.
The opening ceremony was attended by HE Eng. Khalifa Al Zaffin, Executive Chairman, Dubai Aviation City Corporation, along with Alex Kyriakidis, President and Managing Director, Middle East and Africa, Marriott International and Aditya Rajaram, Managing Director, Radar Holdings and other senior officials.
The opening of Aloft Dubai South represents one of the first milestones towards the goal of creating the new city’s landmarks, entertainment and retail destinations and the residential communities.
During the ceremony, His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum toured Aloft Dubai South’s guestrooms, meeting facilities and public areas.
Aloft Dubai South delivers a tech-forward approach and a modern style that is different by design to the aviation and logistics hub and is ideally located near the Al Maktoum International Airport, and the rapidly expanding Expo 2020 site.
The hotel boasts 145 loft-inspired leisurely guestrooms, all featuring the Aloft brand’s signature offerings, such as an ultra-comfortable plush bed, walk-in shower, custom amenities by Bliss® Spa, fast & free Wi-Fi, and 49-inch LCD TVs, custom USB and universal sockets throughout the room and Google Chromecast that allows guests to stream their own content during their stay.
The hotel’s dining and social spaces feature Nook, an all-day casual dining outlet serving international cuisine, and the Aloft brand’s signature W XYZSM Bar and Re:mix Lounge. The property also offers Re:fuelSM by Aloft, the brand’s signature 24/7 grab and go venue. Other facilities at Aloft Dubai South include a 24 hour Re:charge fitness center, an outdoor Splash pool and four Tactic meeting rooms equipped with state-of-the-art A/V equipment.