Expansion plans include the introduction of the Hyatt Centric brand
to the Middle East and the return of a Hyatt-branded hotel to Kuwait
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Hyatt
Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced plans to expand Hyatt’s brand
footprint in the Middle East and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) with the
signing of management agreements by a Hyatt affiliate for 14
Hyatt-branded hotels across the Park Hyatt, Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency,
Hyatt Centric, Hyatt Place, and Hyatt House brands. There are currently
14 Hyatt-branded hotels open in the Middle East and GCC, and the
expected openings of these 14 Hyatt-branded hotels would double Hyatt’s
brand presence in the region within the next few years.
“We believe the new agreements being announced today, along with the
previously announced properties under development, demonstrate growing
confidence among owners and developers in the strength of Hyatt-branded
hotels in the Middle East and GCC,” said Peter Norman, senior vice
president of development with responsibility for the Europe, Africa and
Middle East and Southwest Asia regions for Hyatt. “Today’s announcement
marks a significant milestone for Hyatt – the introduction of the Hyatt
Centric brand to the Middle East. The growth opportunity in this region
is a testament to the global appeal of Hyatt’s entire brand portfolio as
it continues to expand worldwide and offer more choices to our guests.”
Park Hyatt
Park Hyatt Riyadh will be located on King Fahd Road in the Olaya
District in the city of Riyadh. The hotel will be situated near the
Kingdom Center and the Al Faisaliah Center. The 275-room hotel, designed
by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP, will serve guests with highly
personalized service; renowned art and design; a profound reverence for
culture; and exceptional food. Additional features will include three
restaurants, a lounge and 15,600 square feet (1,450 square meters) of
meeting and event space, including a 10,760-square-foot
(1,000-square-meter) ballroom and a spa and fitness center.
Park Hyatt Doha will offer a new, personalized luxury experience
to the dynamic city of Doha. As the second Hyatt-branded property in
Qatar, Park Hyatt Doha will feature 181 guestrooms and suites, two
restaurants and a terrace lounge. In addition to more than 21,520 square
feet (2,000 square meters) of meeting and event space, the hotel will
offer more than 18,800 square feet (1,750 square meters) of recreation
and leisure facilities, including a pool, spa and fitness center.
For more information, please visit parkhyatt.com.
Grand Hyatt
Grand Hyatt Kuwait will be meticulously designed to exemplify the
Grand Hyatt brand’s signature level of grandeur with an abundance of
options for creating spectacular experiences. The hotel will be an
integral part of 360 MALL, an iconic premier luxury shopping destination
that integrates retail, leisure and entertainment under one roof. The
261-room hotel will be located seven miles from downtown on 6th Ring
Road and will be within close proximity to various embassies, government
ministries and the Kuwait International Airport. Grand Hyatt Kuwait will
feature 261 guestrooms, four dining options and first class meeting and
events facilities that will cater to government, business and social
events in the city. As with all Grand Hyatt hotels, this new development
will offer guests a sophisticated environment, based on innovative
design and architecture complementing Kuwait’s unique culture.
Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Residences Emirates Pearl will be
centrally located in the heart of Abu Dhabi. Destined to be iconic, the
47-story hotel will be located on the southwest end of the Coastal
Boulevard in the prestigious Ras Al Akhdar district of central Abu
Dhabi. The hotel will feature 368 guestrooms, 60 fully furnished service
apartments, four restaurants, a lounge, two bars, extensive meeting
facilities, and a sophisticated spa and fitness center. The hotel will
be designed by Dennis Lems Architects Associates, with interiors by MKV
Design of London.
For more information, please visit grandhyatt.com.
Hyatt Regency
Hyatt Regency Jeddah will offer a range of amenities, as well as
spaces that will make the hotel a go-to gathering place for any
occasion. Located in Jeddah’s Al Aziziyah neighborhood, the 19-story
hotel will be well-equipped with more than 500 guestrooms and serviced
apartments, a lobby lounge, two diverse dining options that will suit
all palates, a signature ballroom equipped with facilities synonymous
with the Hyatt Regency brand, and wellness and fitness facilities.
Attached to one of the largest retail malls in Jeddah, Serafi Mega Mall,
the hotel will serve as a perfect venue for both leisure and business
travelers visiting the city.
Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla will be designed to connect today’s
travelers to who and what matters most to them. As the first hotel to
open within the prestigious Ayla development in Jordan, a
master-planned, multiphase development on the northern shores of Aqaba,
the 286-room Hyatt Regency hotel will feature smartly designed
guestrooms and five dining options that will offer different creative
cuisines. Guests can also enjoy pool, fitness and spa facilities and a
kids club. Superior conference and event facilities will be available,
with approximately 3,200 square feet of meeting space, including a
1,870-square-foot ballroom ideal for social events and meetings. The
hotel’s location in the impressive Ayla development’s Marina Village
will offer guests numerous retail, dining and entertainment venues, as
well as 10 miles (17 kilometers) of newly created waterfront. Guests
will also be able to enjoy Jordan’s first 18-hole golf course, designed
by Greg Norman.
For more information, please visit hyattregency.com.
Hyatt Centric
Hyatt Centric The Palm Dubai is being developed by wasl
Hospitality LLC and will feature twin 15-story hotel towers located at
the center of the iconic Palm Jumeirah, keeping guests in the middle of
the action while encouraging them to explore and discover the city’s
rich culture, heritage and attractions. The hotel will feature 217
guestrooms and 116 serviced apartments, as well as a fitness center,
spa, four restaurants, meeting facilities, and beachfront access.
Created for the millennial-minded traveler, the hotel will be
strategically located in the center of the destination to provide guests
with easy access to several of Dubai’s key landmarks including the Mall
of the Emirates, Dubai Mall, Marina Mall, Jumeirah Beach, Dubai Marina,
several golf courses and much more.
Hyatt Centric West Bay Doha will be developed by Al Rayyan
Tourism Investment Company (ARTIC), and will be centrally located in the
heart of Doha’s West Bay business district. The 32-floor tower will
feature 238 guestrooms and suites, as well as 83 serviced apartments,
event space with two ballrooms, two restaurants, a coffee shop, fitness
center, spa, and swimming pool on the 17th floor with beautiful views of
the bay and the city. The two dining options will be located on the
highest floors and offer spectacular views of the sea and will invite a
relaxed ambiance after a day of work or exploring Doha’s rich culture.
For more information please visit hyattcentric.com.
Hyatt Place and Hyatt House
The Hyatt Place and Hyatt House brands are designed to deliver seamless
experiences that are authentic, intuitive and modern, allowing business
travelers to remain productive and worry free, without skipping a beat.
Six Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotels are expected to open in the GCC
in the next three years, including Hyatt Place Riyadh/KAFD and Hyatt
House Riyadh/KAFD, Hyatt Place Riyadh/Sulaimaniya, Hyatt Place
Dubai/Wasl District and Hyatt Place Dubai/Wasl District Residences,
Hyatt Place Dubai/Al Mina, and Hyatt House Jeddah/Sari Street.
For more information, please visit hyattplace.com
and hyatthouse.com.
Hyatt-branded hotels currently open in the Middle East and GCC include:
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Jordan: Grand
Hyatt Amman
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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Park
Hyatt Jeddah – Marina, Club and Spa, Hyatt
Regency Makkah Jabal Omar, and Hyatt
Regency Riyadh Olaya
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State of Qatar: Grand
Hyatt Doha Hotel & Villas
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Sultanate of Oman: Grand
Hyatt Muscat
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United Arab Emirates: Park
Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas, Park
Hyatt Dubai, Grand
Hyatt Dubai, Hyatt
Capital Gate, Abu Dhabi, Hyatt
Place Dubai Baniyas Square, Hyatt
Place Dubai/Al Rigga, Hyatt
Regency Dubai and Hyatt
Regency Dubai Creek Heights
For more information, please visit hyatt.com.
The term “Hyatt” is used in this release for convenience to refer to
Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or more of its affiliates.
About Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global
hospitality company with a portfolio of 13 premier brands. As of
December 31, 2016, the Company's portfolio included 698 properties in 56
countries. The Company's purpose to care for people so they can be their
best informs its business decisions and growth strategy and is intended
to create value for shareholders, build relationships with guests and
attract the best colleagues in the industry. The Company's subsidiaries
develop, own, operate, manage, franchise, license or provide services to
hotels, resorts, branded residences and vacation ownership properties,
including under the Park Hyatt®, Miraval®, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt
Regency®, Hyatt®, Andaz®, Hyatt Centric®, The Unbound Collection by
Hyatt™, Hyatt Place®, Hyatt House®, Hyatt Ziva™, Hyatt Zilara™
and Hyatt Residence Club® brand names and have locations
on six continents. For more information, please visit hyatt.com.
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