(19 Nov 2021) Marriott has signed an agreement with wasl Hospitality & Leisure, a subsidiary of wasl Asset Management Group, to bring the W Hotels brand to Dubai’s Jumeirah Beach coastline.

Expected to welcome its first guests in 2022, the 31-storey W Dubai - Mina Seyahi is expected to feature 318 guestrooms, including 26 suites and an Extreme WOW Suite, W’s take on a Presidential Suite.

His Excellency Hesham Al Qassim, CEO of wasl Asset Management Group, said, “We are pleased to sign this agreement and introduce W Dubai – Mina Seyahi to the renowned Mina Seyahi complex in Dubai Marina. This new property, which is among several other Marriott International hotels that wasl brought and launched in the emirate, will be an exciting addition to Dubai’s hospitality sector. We continue to look forward to developing further hotels to cement our position as a key player in the hospitality sector.”

Highlights of the hotel, which will be located close to Dubai Marina and JBR Walk, include a 2500-sqm 1Rebel fitness centre, a spa with three treatment rooms and a beauty bar, a swimming pool overlooking Mina Seyahi bay and a signature outlet on the 31st floor with views of Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah Island.

“We are thrilled to strengthen our relationship with wasl Group to open W Dubai - Mina Seyahi in such an important leisure destination in Dubai,” said Sandeep Walia, Chief Operating Officer, Middle East, Marriott International. “This new hotel underscores our commitment to growing our luxury portfolio in the Middle East, while signifying the demand for the W Hotels brand in the region.”

Marriott currently operates six properties and residences under the W Hotels brand across the Middle East. The W Dubai - Mina Seyahi is anticipated to be the brand’s second property in Dubai.

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