Moevenpick Hotels & Resorts Opens Third UAE Property

New and Iconic is the Name of the Game at Dubai's Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel

DUBAI, UAE, October 1, 2010 - The upscale hotel management company, Moevenpick Hotels &
Resorts, opened today the iconic Ibn Battuta Gate Dubai, its third hotel in
the United Arab Emirates, raising its portfolio to 67 properties globally.

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The five-star Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel offers guests a
privileged location in which to enjoy Dubai's world-class entertainment and
shopping. The property is situated next to the landmark Ibn Battuta Mall, in
the heart of New Dubai, close to the Metro and not far from Palm Jumeirah and
Jebel Ali Free Zone, while the city's main financial hubs and Dubai
International Airport are easily accessible via the adjacent Sheikh Zayed
Road highway.

The hotel is cleverly inspired by the journeys of the 14th
century celebrated Arabian explorer, Ibn Battuta and his travelog is
elegantly reflected in every aspect of the property including its
eclectic architecture, decor and cuisine.

All 396 guestrooms and suites enjoy contemporary furnishings,
together with touches that hark back to the hotel's Arabian heritage and
culture. The landmark hotel features 29 individually decorated suites, which
have been themed to reflect the travels of Ibn Battuta, and guests booking
into these rooms have complimentary access to the executive lounge.

Three floors are dedicated to business travellers, with a
separate reception and lounge areas, but the hotel is just as ideal for
families, with convenient three-way interconnecting rooms available.

"The hotel has many iconic elements," said the hotel's general
manager, Jan Kaiser. "It is adjacent to the statuesque Ibn Battuta Gate,
which, at 60 metres high, is larger than the Arc de Triomphe in Paris."

The hotel lobby spans 90×30 metres in length and height,
providing a sense of grandeur for departing and arriving guests. "We call the
hotel lobby the Grand Hall," added Kaiser. "It is majestic yet inviting and
has numerous signature features, including 88 mammoth, eastern-style lanterns
dangling elegantly into the wonderful space that is best described as 'the
hub on the house'."

The Grand Hall is also the gateway to seven of eight equally
iconic restaurants and lounges. Guests are taken on a culinary journey with
cuisines representing the lands Ibn Battuta visited on his travels.

Centred around an open kitchen, Mistral is a Mediterranean
restaurant offering breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets; Chor Bazaar features
exotic flavours of northern India; Sicilia, the Italian speciality outlet,
offers a rustic and unpretentious menu; and Shanghai Chic is a stylish
restaurant offering authentic Shanghai and Szechuan cuisines.

Guests can unwind in a range of relaxed settings, which
include Olive Tree, the rooftop pool bar, Majlis - the Middle Eastern Shisha
Lounge - and Moroc Lounge, Bar, and Terrace. The gourmet shop, Pastane @ Ibn
Battuta is the place to go for freshly baked pastries and breads.

The hotel's Spa offers an extensive range of ancient cures and
modern treatments in six treatment rooms and additional leisure facilities
include a fitness centre and 30-metre rooftop pool. For children, the Camel
Club offers a wide range of fun-filled activities, complemented by
state-of-the-art technology.

Guests can also enjoy exclusive access to the private beach
and pool at Oceana Beach Club on Palm Jumeirah, which is less than 20 minutes
away by hotel shuttle.

For meetings and conferences, the hotel has 11
thoughtfully-designed meeting rooms for up to 250 people, plus numerous
interesting terraces for 'al fresco' functions. The Grand Hall can host 1,000
people.

The Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel is one of four existing projects
from Moevenpick Hotels & Resorts and the Dubai-based real estate developer,
Seven Tides. Forthcoming launches include the 216-room Moevenpick Hotel
Deira, as well as the 324-room Oceana Hotel & Spa at the Oceana Beach Club,
and 293-room Royal Amwaj Resort & Spa - both on The Palm Jumeirah.

    For further information please contact:

    Laura Perez Diaz
    Director of Communications - Middle East
    Moevenpick Hotels & Resorts Management FZ-LLC
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Phone: +971-4-365-4712
    Fax:   +971-4-367-2688
    E-mail: laura.perez@moevenpick.com
    www.moevenpick-hotels.com

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For further information please contact: Laura Perez Diaz, Director of Communications - Middle East, Moevenpick Hotels & Resorts Management FZ-LLC, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Phone: +971-4-365-4712, Fax: +971-4-367-2688, E-mail: laura.perez at moevenpick.com