InterContinental Hotels Group has expanded its portfolio of hotels in Dubai with the opening of the new InterContinental Dubai Marina, a 132-room property supplemented by 196 fully-serviced InterContinental Residental Suites.

Part of the Bay Central development in the heart of the Dubai Marina, the hotel is walking distance from the Dubai tram and metro, offering guests easy access to the whole city.

Perfect for business travellers looking for impressive spots to wine-and-dine clients at or venues for working lunches and dinners, the hotel is home to a collection of nine food and beverage outlets, including YNot, a wine and tapas bar; Accents, a restaurant and deli serving up dishes from around the globe, Ginter, a gin bar with one of the city’s largest gin collections; Gallery Lounge; and the Urban Shisha Lounge.

The jewel in the hotel’s crown is Marina Social, an exclusive restaurant helmed by British Michelin-starred chef Jason Atherton. The restaurant, Atherton’s first venture in the Middle East, will also host an exclusive bar, The Social Room, where mixologists will whip up unique cocktails using an eclectic range of spirits from around the world, and will also host one of the largest whiskey collections in the city.

Ideal for fighting jetlag – or unwinding after a long day of meetings – the hotel also features an outdoor swimming pool boasting panoramic marina views, and 24-hour gym facilities offering separate weight and cardio rooms. There are also separate male and female spas on hand.

For travellers looking to host corporate events while in Dubai, the new hotel also features generous meeting spaces. Nine meeting rooms enjoy natural daylight and seamlessly integrated audiovisual technology, making them ideal for corporate meetings and events.

“My extraordinary team of professionals will bring our renowned InterContinental service and ambiance to one of the most exclusive neighbourhoods, Dubai Marina,” said the hotel’s general manager Michael Martin. “The hotel’s unique personality will allow guests and residents alike to enjoy a vibrant new location. With our diverse range of world-class restaurants and bar venues, we will bring a new vibe to the Dubai Marina, giving the city’s discerning diners the opportunity to experience some of the best flavours from around the world, all year round.” www.ihg.com