Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel, Dubai has open its door for the guest and its running full as of now. Its a beautiful new property in Dubai and Adjacent to Ibn Battuta Shopping Mall. Southall Travel agency has bagged exclusive deals from the recently inaugurated Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel in Dubai.
Southall Travel has bagged exclusive deals from the recently inaugurated Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel in Dubai. Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts’ opened the doors of this lavish five star hotel to the public in October last year and the hotel has since been doing brisk business operating at its full capacity. The contract to sell exclusive deals for the hotel is just another in a series of other such contracts that Southall Travel has signed with numerous five star properties in Dubai and neighbouring Emirates. The agency believes that the deal holds significant importance and would expedite the achievement of the agency’s goal to develop into a top holiday provider to the Britons travelling to Dubai.
Ibn Battuta Gate – An Overview
The Ibn Battuta Gate, Dubai takes as its inspiration the famous Arabic explorer of the 14th century, Ibn Battuta, who covered continents of Africa and Europe and the regions of the Far East during his voyage across the world. The hotel is soaked in the delightful charm of the mystical past and reflects the explorer’s travels through an impressive assortment of trappings, including its unique décor and architecture of its rooms, suites and restaurants as well as the cuisines.
Accommodation
The hotel’s 396 rooms, lobby, lounges, halls, bars and eateries are ornately designed in various hues and shades and are uniquely Moroccan in style. Besides, the magnificently styled hotel displays a profusion of themes from countries in Asia, Africa, Middle East and South Europe which the explorer visited on his voyage in the 14th century.
All rooms and Suites are equipped with amenities and facilities which include a 40-inch, High Definition LCD TV, internet connection, writing desk, ipod dock and an alcoholic or non-alcoholic minibar just to name a few. Tea and coffee are available complimentary.
Executive and Deluxe rooms offer additional facilities which may include a Nespresso machine and access to the Executive Lounge facilities along with complimentary breakfast, afternoon tea and evening cocktails. An array of international and local channels, highspeed wireless internet access apart from a touch screen control panel telephone in Deluxe rooms is available for a finer experience.
Royal Suites are located towering on the 10th floor and apart from above facilities offer a separate kitchen and a separate bathroom. Royal Suite guests have complimentary access to the Executive Lounge located on the 8th floor.
The lavish Battuta Suite, on each floor of the hotel has its private and spacious terrace apart from the finest of all above facilities and amenities.
Location
Located conveniently in New Dubai, the Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel is only a 30 minutes drive from Dubai International Airport and 40 minutes from the Abu Dhabi airport. While shopoholics can walk to the famous Ibn Battuta Mall which is at a walking distance from the hotel, beach lovers can drive to the beach in 5 minutes. The city’s main business areas are accessible in up to 10 minutes drive from the hotel. Besides, the horse and the camel race tracks, the golf courses and other popular attractions are well connected from the hotel’s location.
Dining and Entertainment
The restaurants of the hotel offer a distinctive dining experience with the finest of local and international cuisines. These restaurants, mostly located around the Al Bahoo Grand Hall, spoil the guests for choice and cater to even those with most discerning of tastes and preferences.
At Mistral, enjoy the journey across Arabia and further along with mouthwatering cuisines, all day buffets and an exciting a la carte experience. Discover the mystique of India in Chor Bazaar that entices the guests with popular tandoori cuisines.
Sicilia, the Sicilian styled restaurant, Shanghai Chic inspired by Shanghai Tang for a great Yum Cha dining experience, Moroc Lounge & Bar for relaxation in Moroccan styled ambience tasting some of the most refreshing and stimulating cocktails, teas and coffees along with an extraordinary Shisha experience are some of the hotels irresistible draws. Olive tree, the roof top bar sits on the 8th floor, right next to the pool and has remained one of the most popular draws of the hotel.
The chic and sophisticated lounges of the hotel are perfect for relaxing in a quiet environment or meeting with colleagues, checking emails or the latest headlines or even catching up on a new movie while the courteous and warm attendants look after the guests’ every need.
Other indoor facilities such as spa and wellness options with Swedish and Thai massage to choose from, swimming pool, conference, banquets and high end business facilities are all in line with the finest of five star properties in Dubai. Oceana Beach Club, the beaches of Palm Jumeirah, thrilling watersport activities at these beaches, the nearby golf courses and great shopping opportunity apart from an expedition to Dubai’s key attractions, make for enticing outdoor activities on one’s stay at the hotel. A shuttle bus operates between the hotel and Oceana Beach Club, Palm Jumeirah the whole day and the evening.
