In just two years since its inception, DAMAC Hotels & Resorts, the hospitality arm of luxury real estate developer, DAMAC Properties, has announced that the number of its keys across the GCC will reach 15,000 by 2021. The hospitality arm includes four distinct hospitality operators – AYKON Hotels & Resorts, DAMAC Maison Royale, DAMAC Maison and DAMAC Maison De Ville – each with a unique offering and experience to cater to various customer segments. On the premium end of DAMAC Properties' hotel offering, AYKON Hotels & Resorts will cater to sophisticated and affluent guests who prefer a distinctive and luxurious hotel stay with impeccable in-room facilities and fine cuisine to indulge in and an extensive menu of premium well-being options to choose from. AYKON City was recently announced and will include the first AYKON Hotels & Resorts property, to be completed in 2021. The property is set in the new prime area of Dubai, located on Sheikh Zayed Road, and offers direct views over Dubai Canal and Safa Park. DAMAC Maison Royale and DAMAC Maison, which have four properties open in the Burj area of Dubai, and DAMAC Maison De Ville, which has one property open in the Business Bay area of Dubai, are targeted for guests who prefer a fully serviced hotel apartment with a full kitchen and a property that does not have distractions such as big events and weddings. These types of properties have proven very popular for those who are looking for a ‘home away from home' feeling of peace and quiet. In addition, DAMAC Hotels & Resorts has devised four unique service pillars that will apply across the portfolio: 24-hour check-in, check-out and stay policy. Free stays for children, with child-friendly facilities and entertainment. A "no-tipping" policy, borne out of the belief that high standard services should be available to all customers without any additional "non-official" charges. Personalized services offered to ensure that guests are provided with all their business and personal needs, such as limousine booking, their preferred food inside their suites and required set temperature prior to their arrival. Ziad El Chaar, Managing Director of DAMAC Properties, said: "As part of Dubai's Tourism Vision 2020, Dubai is being showcased to a wider audience and therefore a wider range of accommodation options is required. The hospitality sector is witnessing an emergence of mid-market properties mainly due to the increasing scarcity of prime locations to build high-end hotels, as well as a growing middle class worldwide, evolving the guest profile to include younger individuals and families that may not have the disposable income that premium hotel guests once had." "With DAMAC Properties' hospitality brands, we cater to seasoned travelers that are looking for premium hotel accommodation. Realizing that one size does not fit all, our hospitality offering spans the range from high-end luxury suites with bespoke services for discerning travelers to hotel apartments with extra room and convenient kitchen facilities for travelers with families who demand luxury but are more price-conscious," El Chaar said.
