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Hilton Rebrands Three Properties in Dubai’s Al Habtoor City

Hilton rebrands three properties in Dubai’s Al Habtoor City.

The properties will take on the following names — Habtoor Palace Hotel, LXR Hotels & Resorts, V Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton and Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City.

Mohammed Al Habtoor, Vice Chairman & CEO of the Al Habtoor Group and Ian Carter, President, Global Development, Architecture, Design & Construction, Hilton announced the franchise agreement effective 1 August 2018.

Mohammed Al Habtoor said: “We are pleased to extend our partnership with Hilton to three additional hotel properties at Al Habtoor City, our flagship hospitality, leisure and residential development located in the heart of Dubai. This is a record transition into a new portfolio of brands, a testament to the strong relationship and trust between Al Habtoor Group and Hilton. The announcement today increases our partnership with Hilton from five hotels to eight hotels around the world.”

The three properties offer distinctive options for guests. The Habtoor Place, LXR Hotels & Resorts is a 234-guest room luxury property that will operate independently and will join the upcoming luxury brand – LXR Hotels & Resorts.  The V Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton features 356 guest rooms is the first property in UAE to join the Curio Collection by Hilton.  Finally the Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City offers 1,004 guest rooms including 142 suites.  

Guests will earn begin earning Hilton Honors points for their stays beginning   August 1, 2018.