Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) today announced the official opening of its first four-star hotel, Novotel Bur Dubai, by its strategic partner Accor, expanding the free zone’s hospitality portfolio.
The new hotel, with a capacity of 219 rooms and suites, is located in the heart of DHCC’s Phase 1, which is home to more than 400 facilities, including three general hospitals. It is a short distance from Dubai Creek and within walking distance from Dubai Healthcare City Metro Station.
Dr. Ramadan AlBlooshi, Chief Regulatory Officer, Dubai Healthcare City Authority, said “As the first four-star hotel in the City, Novotel Bur Dubai is a unique addition to the hospitality portfolio in DHCC. It will enhance the diversification of the free zone’s services offering affordable stay for visitors, especially medical travelers, complementing our medical tourism portfolio.”
The hotel was recently inaugurated by His Excellency Sheikh Mubarak A M Al-Sabah, Chairman of Action Hotels, the property’s owning company of Novotel Bur Dubai, at a launch ceremony held last week and attended by His Excellency Diab Farhan Al Rashidi, Consul General of Kuwait in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, Her Excellency, Raja Rabia, the French Consul General in Dubai, and His Excellency, Ian Halliday, the Consul General of Australia in Dubai.
Marc Descrozaille, Chief Operating Officer, Accor Middle East and Africa, said “We are delighted to be the first four-star midscale hotel in Dubai Healthcare City. This newly-opened property is set to become a go-to destination for a variety of travellers, offering modern and stylish rooms, as well as carefully curated dining options focusing on health and wellness, which ties in seamlessly with the Dubai Healthcare City Community, appealing to both residents and visitors alike.”
The hotel offers specially designed rooms for People of Determination as well as interconnecting family-friendly rooms. It also has a fully equipped fitness center, an outdoor temperature-controlled swimming pool and (multiple) F&B options.
Bruno Fischer, General Manager of Novotel Bur Dubai said, “It is a huge honor to declare that Novotel Bur Dubai has officially opened. Our passionate team has worked extremely hard during the pre-opening leading up to this moment, offering guests a modern, full-service hospitality that centers on individualized and personalized guest experiences. We will continue to dedicate ourselves to ensuring each and every guest we welcome through our doors enjoys a unique hospitality experience.”
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