HYATT Hotels & Resorts and and wasl hospitality and leisure, a subsidiary of wasl Asset Management Group, announced the opening of Hyatt Place Dubai/Baniyas Square. The hotel marks the second Hyatt Place hotel in the Middle East, joining Hyatt Place Dubai/Al Rigga, and the sixth Hyatt-branded hotel in Dubai. The Hyatt Place brand concept is rooted in extensive consumer research which indicated that guests blend their personal and professional lives while travelling and want a hotel that accommodates this lifestyle. Designed to meet this preference, Hyatt Place hotels embody casual hospitality in a smartly-designed, high-tech and contemporary environment. “The expansion of the Hyatt Place brand in Dubai demonstrates our commitment to providing visitors to the city with a comfortable and convenient accommodation option, which is in line with the increasing demand for mid-range tourism in the years leading up to Expo 2020,” said Chief Executive Officer Hesham Al Qassim, wasl Asset Management Group. “With comprehensive business facilities and modern interiors, the stylish and convenient Hyatt Place Dubai/Baniyas Square seeks to accommodate the needs of both leisure and business travellers to Dubai.” Hyatt Place Dubai/Baniyas Square enjoys a prime location in the heart of the old city. Strategically located just 12 minutes away from Dubai International Airport, the new hotel is a one-minute walk from the Baniyas Square metro station, enabling excellent connections to Dubai's many tourist attractions. Set amidst the mesmerizing gold, spice and textile souks, as well as some of the emirate's top heritage attractions, including the Dubai Museum and Dubai Creek, guests are able to combine the enjoyment of exploring the bustling scene of Dubai's most authentic markets with the conducting of important business meetings in the hotel itself. Guests can also use the hotel's free shuttle service to access Dubai's leading shopping malls and the beautiful Mamzar Beach Park. “We are delighted to further strengthen our relationship wasl by adding Hyatt Place Dubai/Baniyas Square to our robust portfolio of Hyatt-branded hotels in Dubai. The Hyatt Place brand fits perfectly into Dubai's contemporary landscape of well-conceived development, modern comfort and cutting edge technology,” said Pablo Graf, Senior Vice President of Operations, Hyatt, Southwest Asia. “Hyatt Place hotels offer style, innovation, 24/7 convenience and every modern comfort to create a seamless stay. We look forward to the brand's rapid expansion across the Middle East, India and around the world.” To celebrate the opening of Hyatt Place Dubai/Baniyas Square, guests can take advantage of several offers, including the “Pay Less, Stay More” promotion: • Stay 3 nights, pay for 2 • Stay 4 nights, pay for 3 • Stay 5 nights, pay for 4 • Stay 7 nights, pay for 5 Members of Hyatt's loyalty program, Hyatt Gold Passport, can also earn 2,000 bonus points on eligible stays that include two nights or more (offer code: BYS2K). Both offers are valid from June 1 through Sept. 30, 2015. — SG
