The third and final stage of the 200 million Emirati dirham ($54 million) refurbishment of Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa, which started with the hotel's rebranding 18 months ago, is now underway, with the dozen contractors on target to achieve the completion date of mid-September.
The last stage of the renovation involves the refurbishment of all the bedrooms in the main building. Scheduled for the resort's quieter period, the work is nevertheless not expected to have any impact on the hotel's summer targets.
The first phase saw the opening of the Tower, including the Caracalla spa and health club, two new restaurants and the tea lounge. The second phase resulted in the creation of two new restaurants, Al Khaima and Ossigeno, and the enhancement of the gardens and the pool bar.
Once the renovation of the 242 rooms in the eight-year-old main building is complete, it will be business as usual for Le Meridien's flagship property in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with the resort offering 500 rooms, 12 restaurants and bars, two pools, a luxurious spa and extensive recreation facilities.
Le Méridien is a global hotel group with a portfolio of more than 140 luxury and upscale hotels in 55 countries worldwide. The majority of its properties are located in the world's top cities and resorts throughout Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East. The company also enjoys a strategic alliance with JAL-owned Nikko Hotels, providing guests access to an additional 42 properties around the world. Headquartered in London, Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts Limited is owned by Nomura International and managed by Terra Firma Capital Partners. — (menareport.com)
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