Accor announces the signing of Grand Mercure Dubai Downtown, the latest addition to its portfolio of premium hotels in partnership with Gulf Hotels Group. The signing ceremony was held today during the Future Hospitality Summit in Dubai.
This agreement marks the rebranding of Gulf Court Hotel Business Bay as the Grand Mercure Dubai Downtown, a strategic move to strengthen the hotel’s competitive position in Dubai’s dynamic hospitality market.
Scheduled to open in 2025, the Grand Mercure Dubai Downtown will showcase the brand’s modern style and commitment to local culture in the heart of the city’s vibrant Downtown and Business Bay areas. The hotel will be located near Dubai International Airport, major financial and business districts, and key leisure and tourist attractions, to enhance its appeal to both business and leisure travellers. The hotel will offer 270 keys comprising 239 rooms and 31 suites ranging from standard, deluxe, superior and grand deluxe.
It will also provide views of the Dubai Canal and Downtown skyline, with an outdoor swimming pool, a dedicated kid’s pool with a deck, a spa and a gym – delighting holidaymakers, families and business travellers alike. Alongside, the diverse culinary offerings featuring multiple restaurants, bars and coffee lounges are set to foster a sense of community and appeal to co-workers and external visitors. Grand Mercure Dubai Downtown also offers a 197 square metre banqueting space, pre-function area, four meeting rooms and a business centre.
As part of this rebranding, the hotel will undergo a refurbishment in 2025 to align with Grand Mercure’s brand standards, elevating the guest experience and positioning the hotel as a top destination for visitors to Dubai.