New Oaks Opens in Dubai

Oaks Hotels, Resorts & Suites has opened the 396-room Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate Dubai Hotel in the city’s Jebel Ali district.

Located close to the Expo 2020 Dubai site, the new hotel and Ibn Battuta Gate complex are well known for the iconic gate design which has become a landmark sight in the city.

The hotel is situated opposite Ibn Battuta Mall, with the Dubai Metro close by, allowing visitors to travel conveniently across the city, including being able to reach many of Dubai’s tourist highlights and business districts. Dubai Marina is also easily reachable, with its many attractions, while Dubai International Airport is 30 minutes’ drive, with Dubai Al Maktoum Airport also easily accessible and Abu Dhabi International Airport under an hour away.

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Marking the second Oaks property in Dubai and the third in the UAE, Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate Dubai Hotel offers modern accommodation options for business travellers. These include 352 guest rooms across three different categories, plus 44 suites. The three guest room types – Premier, Deluxe, and Executive – are stylishly furnished with Moroccan influences, whilst the suites have décor inspired by the explorer Ibn Battuta.

The 13 Family Suites offer 55 sqm of flexible space, while the 29 Battuta Suites provide a generous 85 sqm, including living area and a spacious terrace with city views. The two Royal Suites, each an impressive 140 sqm, have two king bedrooms, a living and dining area, plus an outdoor terrace. All room types offer a 40-inch HD LCD television, complimentary wifi, tea and coffee making facilities, and a bathroom with walk-in shower and separate bathtub.

Oaks Hotels, Resorts & Suites has opened the 396-room Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate Dubai Hotel in the city's Jebel Ali district. 

Restaurants and bars at the property include Mistral, the all-day dining restaurant offering international cuisine and live cooking stations, Revo Café for freshly brewed coffee, pastries and healthy options, Moroc Lounge & Bar, a Moroccan-inspired terrace and lounge, and a pool bar. Additional hotel facilities are a swimming pool, gym, and spa, while guests at Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate have complimentary access to the private beach club on Palm Jumeirah.

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For business guests or those looking to organise events and celebrations, the hotel is the perfect venue for meetings of all sizes, with exceptional flexible spaces including 14 meeting rooms, the largest able to accommodate up to 350 guests. Pre-function areas both indoors and outdoors and a business centre further adds to the picture.

Oaks Hotels & Resorts currently operates over 60 properties in five countries. These include Oaks Liwa Heights in Dubai and Oaks Liwa Executive Suites in Abu Dhabi.

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