DUBAI — Drawing on the buoyancy of the Dubai hotel sector, newcomer Abidos Hotel Apartments, Dubailand, has enjoyed excellent business results in its first month of operation, with year to date average occupancy of over 90 per cent, according to Mina Habib, VP, Business Development. “Sixty-five per cent of this comes from online sources be it online travel agencies, brand website or e-bookings, reflecting the high demand for Dubai from a vast range of feeder markets,” he said. “In addition, we are also receiving FIT and corporate guests as well as airline crew, enabling us to start building a healthy customer base.” The GCC has been the highest producer for the hotel with Saudi Arabia and the UAE leading the way, followed by countries in Europe such as UK, Germany and France. With the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) underway, Habib said he expected a further inflow of nationalities from emerging markets such as the CIS, Indian Sub-continent and China as well as a boost in regional visitors. “Dubai Airports is predicting traffic levels will reach 66 million this year, following an increase of more than 13 percent in 2012, and, in particular, the constant increase in low cost airline networks is providing hotels and apartments in Dubai with a greater number of feeder markets, offering non-stop and competitively-priced access from secondary cities in the CIS, as well as throughout the Middle East,” said Habib. “As a first-time participant at DSF, it enables us to introduce the brand and superior product facilities to visitors and offers an unrivalled platform to build awareness,” he added. As an introductory offer, the Abidos Hotel Apartment has launched a family package, offering a two-bedroom apartment for AED650 per cent, for up to three nights' accommodation and inclusive of buffet breakfast for two adults and up to three children. In addition, all guests who book rooms at the hotel through the brand website www.abidoshotels.com automatically qualify for a raffle draw, with a prize of a free three-night stay for two at Abidos Hotel Apartment, Dubailand. Enjoying easy access from Emirates Road and Dubai – Al Ain Road, Abidos Hotel Apartment, Dubailand is conveniently located within minutes from Dubai Academic City (DAC), Dubai Silicon Oasis, Global Village, Dubai Outlet Mall, Dragon Mart, International City, Sheikh Zayed Road, Wafi Mall, The Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates. Featuring 132 well appointed apartments, it's a place you call yours. Each apartment boasts an elegant living room with a private balcony, generously proportioned bedrooms, beautiful bathrooms and fully fitted kitchens. All-day-dining restaurant MnM, State-of-the-art gymnasium ‘Energize,' splendid rooftop swimming pool with sauna and steam rooms and a well-appointed pool deck are just some of the features making living at Abidos Hotel Apartment, Dubailand, a great experience. — SG
