His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum Inaugurates The Oberoi, Dubai

NEW DELHI, November 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

The Oberoi, Dubai, the new five star luxury hotel in Business Bay, was inaugurated on Monday 4 November 2013 by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Department of Civil Aviation, CEO and Chairman of The Emirates Group and Chairman of Dubai World.  The ribbon cutting ceremony was officiated by guests of honour Sheikh Adel Al Aujan, Chairman of Aujan Group Holding, and Mr. P.R.S. Oberoi, Executive Chairman of The Oberoi Group.

Sheikh Adel Aujan, Chairman, Aujan Group Holding, said: "The Oberoi Group's commitment to excellence, attention to detail and personalised service makes them one of the leading hospitality providers worldwide and an ideal partner for Aujan. With The Oberoi, Dubai now open, we look forward to contributing to Dubai's vision for the Expo 2020, while providing visitors with a unique hospitality experience."

Dubai-based Aujan Group Holding, owner and developer of The Oberoi, Dubai, is the parent company to a number of regional and international businesses active in a wide range of industry sectors, including soft drinks, packaging materials, hospitality, and real estate.

Mr. P.R.S Oberoi said: "The Oberoi, Dubai is The Oberoi Group's first property in the UAE so this occasion of the inauguration of the hotel represents a significant milestone for the company and for me personally.  When the hotel opened in June we promised that it heralded a new era of luxury in the UAE.  I believe that we have delivered on this promise with a team that offers the exceptionally attentive, consistent and warm personalised service for which The Oberoi Group is known worldwide."

The Oberoi, Dubai is a contemporary luxury hotel that embodies height, light and space.  The property overlooks the iconic Burj Khalifa and all of the spacious 252 luxury rooms and suites feature floor to ceiling windows with spectacular views of the city's skyline. The hotel offers three signature restaurants, Umai, which features contemporary Asian cuisine, Ananta, the specialty Indian restaurant and Nine7One, the world cuisine restaurant, a 24-hour spa and a Wellness Centre with a gymnasium and an infinity swimming pool.  Every guest has access to a personal butler and Les Clefs d'Or concierge services in keeping with The Oberoi Group's ethos of 'service without compromise'. The hotel is located at The Oberoi Centre in Business Bay in Dubai, in close proximity to Downtown Dubai, Dubai International Financial Centre and Dubai Mall.

The Oberoi, Dubai opened its doors on 15 June 2013 and is one of the first hotels in Dubai to be awarded an 'A' grade by the Dubai Municipality within the first six months of opening.  It is already ranked number 9 out of all the hotels in Dubai on TripAdvisor, testament to the positive response from guests since the opening.  The hotel's design has received recognition with Wallpaper* Magazine shortlisting it for the Annual Best Urban Hotels 2013 - the only hotel in the UAE featured - and it was included in Executive Travel's list of 'Most Spectacular Hotel Lobbies'.  General Manager, Karim Bizid, who has witnessed the growth of Dubai over the past two decades, heads a team of over 400 staff from 31 countries.  His senior management team includes Executive Chef Dirk Haltenhof, who was recently named 'Innovation Chef of the Year' at the Pro Chef Middle East Awards. 

The Oberoi Group's portfolio includes properties in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, as well as hotels in India, Indonesia, Mauritius. Oberoi Hotels & Resorts, a subsidiary of The Oberoi Group, was recently voted the World's Best Hotel Brand by readers of Travel + Leisure.  The Oberoi, Dubai is the result of a partnership with Rani Investment, the Dubai based investment holding firm for Aujan Group Holding. 

Visit www.oberoidubai.com or find The Oberoi, Dubai online at www.facebook.com/theoberoidubai and www.twitter.com/oberoidubai.

Notes to Editors:

About The Oberoi Group:

The Oberoi Group, which was founded in 1934, operates 30 five star hotels, a Nile cruiser and a motor vessel in the backwaters of Kerala under the luxury 'Oberoi' and five-star 'Trident' brands in several countries. The Group is also engaged in flight catering, managing airport restaurants, travel and tour services, car rentals, project management and corporate air charters.  Oberoi Hotels & Resorts was recently voted the World's Best Hotel Brand by Travel + Leisure in the World's Best Awards, 2013.

www.oberoihotels.com | www.tridenthotels.com

About The Oberoi, Dubai:

Located at The Oberoi Centre, The Oberoi, Dubai is a contemporary luxury hotel that embodies height, light and space. The hotel overlooks the iconic Burj Khalifa and each of the 252 rooms and suites have floor to ceiling windows which afford spectacular views of the city's skyline. The hotel enjoys a central location and is a few minutes' drive from downtown Dubai and the Dubai Mall.

Dining options include a contemporary Pan-Asian restaurant - Umai, which serves a wide range of Asian cuisines. Ananta is the Indian specialty restaurant.  Nine7One offers food from nine countries, seven days a week at one destination. The all-day-dining restaurant offers the best of world cuisine. The Lobby Lounge is ideal for light snacks and beverages or an afternoon tea. The Lobby Bar offers a wide selection of beverages and an extensive cigar selection.  Recreational options at the hotel include an outdoor swimming pool, in house yoga instructor, a 24-hours spa and fitness centre with the latest cardiovascular and strength equipment.

About Aujan Group Holding:

Aujan Group Holding (AGH) is a diversified investment company active in a wide range of industry sectors, including soft drinks, packaging materials, hospitality, and real estate. With a history dating back over a hundred years, AGH has successfully leveraged its geographical footprint and industry experience to become a regional corporate powerhouse. The Group's operations are focused on the fast growing Middle East, North Africa and Southern Africa regions, but its brands are present in more than 70 countries across the globe.  Wherever it operates, AGH is an active and focused investor, adding managerial and technical capability to each business. The Group's diversified companies include Aujan Coca-Cola Beverages Company (ACCBC) and Rani Refreshments (RR), a recent US$ 1 Billion joint venture with The Coca-Cola Company, and Rani Investments, which manages a number of real estate and hotel interests, including Rani Resorts in southern Africa.

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