With three new hotels under development, Central Hotels is set to double its portfolio of hotels by 2022 in Dubai to seven operating hotels.

The upcoming properties include Diamond Central Business Bay (220 keys), Island Central (set on Deira Island boasting 267 rooms and suites) and Central House Citywalk 60 keys) focused on millennials.

Abdulla Al Abdulla, chief operating officer (COO) for Central Hotels, said, “We are working towards a strategic road map with a key objective of being a distinctive home-grown hospitality brand offering unique experiences to travellers with local know-how. We are dedicated to support the remarkable tourism vision of Dubai while playing a part in serving the growth in visitors as well as creating exciting growth opportunities for our associates and employees.”

Central Hotels currently operates three hotels in Dubai and has just announced the completion of C Central Beach Hotel The Palm. 

Ammar Kanaan, group general manager of Central Hotels, said, “We are thrilled to continue growing the Central Hotels brand in Dubai with exceptional hotels in beautiful locations. Bulk of our existing and upcoming portfolio is concentrated in the luxury and upscale sector. Targeted at cosmopolitan business and leisure travellers, our collection of hotels is defined by contemporary design and heart-warming Arabian hospitality. The upcoming properties will reinforce our presence in the market while giving greater choice to our guests.”