Riu Dubai resort and splash park have officially opened at Nakheel's Deira Islands. This is the Emirate’s first 4-star, 24-hour all-inclusive beach front resort.
Nakheel and Riu Dubai have collaborated on this joint venture to bring a new take to hospitality in the UAE. It is its first resort in the Middle East but it is one of the 100 properties they own worldwide.
Riu Dubai has over 800 rooms and suites, most of which offer a sea view. The resort also has a splash park with three swimming pools, a children's club, water sports, a beauty salon, a fitness centre and a multitude of other leisure and dining facilities.
Riu Dubai was inaugurated by Nakheel Chairman, His Excellency Mohammed Al-Shaibani and Luis Riu, Chief Executive Officer of RIU Hotels and Resorts.
His Excellency Mohammed Al-Shaibani, Chairman of Nakheel said "The opening of Riu Dubai is a key milestone for Nakheel, Deira Islands and Dubai and underlines our commitment to partnering with reputable, international brands to bring new and unique tourism concepts to the Emirate."
Luis Riu, Chief Executive Officer of RIU Hotels and Resorts said “The opening of the hotel Riu Dubai is a major milestone in our hotel chain’s international expansion because this is our first hotel in the Middle East. This is a unique opportunity to offer all our experience with the 24 hour all-inclusive product – so popular among our European and American customers – in a completely new destination."