The strategically located Kingdom of Bahrain being a financial center in the Middle East serves as a gateway to GCC hospitality sector, thanks to the conducive and attractive business climate, a senior official at Rotana, said.
“Rotana is proud to open Majestic Arjaan in Muharraq which has been very well received by the guests since its soft opening since March 13 this year,” Omer Kaddouri, Executive Vice President and COO Rotana told a Press conference marking the opening of the property.
Omer, who was joined by Raiz Saban, General Manager Majestic Arjaan Bahrain and Amal Harb, Corporate Vice President Rotana, said that coming to Bahrain was a strategic decision to boost Rotana’s presence across the region.
He also disclosed another Rotana Property will be opened in the heart of Manama by 2014.
Amal Harb, Corporate Vice President Rotana also highlighted the importance of the Bahraini market and the new property would add a new dimension to already existing strong presence of this renowned hospitality management brand.
Rotana Majestic Arjaan adds 128 rooms to Rotana’s inventory to more than 12,620 rooms across the region.
“Rotana, the leading hotel management company in the Middle East and Africa, expects the occupancy rate 90% plus in the start and reaching up to 100% during the weekends and special occasions such as F1 Grand Prix or ongoing cultural festivals etc,” Omer said.
“This opening of Majestic Arjaan by Rotana represents an important achievement for Rotana, and a major milestone in our strategy to expand further in the Middle East and Africa region. This is our first property in Bahrain, a fascinating city with an attractive liberal lifestyle, a rich history and culture, with a strong demand for luxury hotels that offer world-class hospitality,” Omer, said.
“The suites are designed to provide the ultimate experience in modern serviced living,” Raiz Saban, General Manager of Majestic Arjaan by Rotana.
“The diverse features in this property offer numerous benefits and advantages for short or long term stays, whether for business, leisure or home relocation. I am privileged to be part of the opening team for this magnificent property and my team and I will be working hand in hand to ensure all areas of the opening are perfected,” he said.
“In Arabic, the word ‘Arjaan’ talks of a place which provides a memorable experience, like the aroma of a scented bloom; an inspiring space that offers that delicate balance of personal and professional service,” he added.
The hotel features the latest high-tech facilities including fully-equipped meeting rooms with the most up-to-date audio-visual equipment. It also gives guests a chance to wind down and relax at any of the numerous leisure facilities that include an outdoor temperature controlled swimming pool, a fully-fledged fitness centre, with steam and sauna rooms.
The new property is conveniently located in Busaiteen district in the island of Muharraq, only a few minutes from the city of Manama. With the opening of this hotel, Rotana is now operating its 11th property under the ‘Arjaan Hotel Apartments by Rotana’ brand.
Majestic Arjaan by Rotana is a first-class property, which has been developed with both short and long term guests in mind. It offers 128 suites, which are modernly designed, consisting of spacious studios, one, two and three bedrooms developed as duplexes.
Majestic Arjaan by Rotana also boasts three specialized food and beverage venues to suit every guest’s palate and dining needs, which include: Ginger All Day Dining – offering international buffets for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as a la carte; Ginger Lounge – a lobby café offering a tempting array of mouth-watering delicacies, light snacks and fresh fruit cocktails in addition to a fine selection of freshly-baked pastry takeaways; and Aquarius – a casual dining experience by the pool complemented by hearty refreshments such as light snacks and fresh salads.
Rotana currently manages a portfolio of 85 properties throughout the Middle East and Africa. “At Rotana, we have chosen to acknowledge how precious time is to you by making all time spent with us, Treasured Time. This means that we pledge to understand and meet the individual needs of all our guests. In so doing, we have evolved our product brands to include, Rotana Hotels and Resorts, Centro Hotels by Rotana, Rayhaan Hotels and Resorts by Rotana and Arjaan Hotel Apartments by Rotana.”