Experience Comfort, Convenience and Community in the First Staybridge Suites® in Dubai

October 2020 (Dubai, United Arab Emirates):IHG Hotels Resorts (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, has further expanded its footprint in the region and continues bringing new brands to new markets with the opening of the firstStaybridge Suites in Dubai Southin Al-Maktoum Airport, on October 17 2020. Renowned globally since 1997, Staybridge Suites is IHG's upscale extended stay hotel brand that offers an elevated, residential-style hoteldesigned for multi-night business travellers and leisure travellers looking to break from the travel norm while on the road, be it for days or even months at a time.

Designed to meet the needs of guests who may be staying for extended periods of time, the hotel comprises 262 spacious, contemporary-designed suites perfect for business and leisure travelers on long stays, providing guests with a home away from home. Only 20 minutes away from Expo 2020 Dubai.

The hotel's location provides travelers with ease of access to the airport, key business districts and nearby attractions including Dubai Parks and Resorts and The Outlet Village Mall. More home than hotel, guests have the option between one or two-bedroom suites and studios, that blend contemporary and distinctive design with elevated touches for a comfortable and familiar experience. Each well-appointed unit features its own fully equipped kitchenette complete with a refrigerator, dishwasher and countertop cooking hob as well as a workspace and comfortable living area.

Guests can start the day with a daily complimentary breakfast at the hotel's restaurant, as well as have flexibility of access to the common kitchen, fully equipped with a coffee machine, oven and grill, perfect for quick snacks and wholesome meals throughout the day. In addition, the hotel hosts The Social, the brands signature event, three times a week, creating an informal gathering for guests to relax and enjoy complimentary bites and drinks while engaging with other guests staying at the hotel. With comfortable and flexible spaces, an outdoor swimming pool and state-of-the-art health club, guests have endless opportunities to relax, recharge and socialize with family and friends.

Chady Kanaan,General Manager,Staybridge Suites Dubai Al-MaktoumAirportsaid:"We are delighted to be launching Staybridge Suites for the first time in Dubai, which over the coming months, is set to become an iconic destination for Expo 2020 and beyond. Designed for business and leisure travelers alike, our team look forward to creating comfortable and unique experiences for visitors of all ages and nationalities. At our hotel we strive to make our guests part of our community and encourage our guests to discover this up and coming part of town."

Staybridge Suites Dubai Al Maktoum Airport is fully equipped with 262 suites offering the following in-suite comforts and services:

• Fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, microwave and hob including utensils for in-suite cooking
• Laundry machine and dryer in the common area
• Dishwasher
• Plush bedding
• Comfortable living space to relax or entertain
• Entertainment centre with a 43 flat screen TV
• Well-lit workspace
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Plentiful storage space throughout the suite
• Iron and ironing board
• Bright, spacious bathroom with bidet, bathtub from Studio Deluxe onward
• Shuttle service
• Complimentary hot breakfast with Grab Go options

Staybridge Suites Dubai Al Maktoum Airport and IHG Way of Clean

As part of the IHG family, Staybridge Suites Dubai Al Maktoum Airport will comply with IHGs Way of Clean industry-leading standards, including the new IHG Clean Promise.IHGs global Clean Promisewas announced in May as part of an overhaul of IHG Way of Clean to introduce heightened cleanliness standards to protect guests in the wake of COVID. Using new, science-led protocols and service measures, partnering with industry leading experts Cleveland Clinic, Ecolab and Diversey, and launching a global IHG Clean Promise, these strengthened measures will give guests greater confidence and hotel teams the protection needed.

Staybridge Suites is a trusted, reliable brand for business and leisure travellers spending an extended time away from home. Known for its unparalleled hotel and brand culture, the Staybridge Suites brand has grown to more than 311 properties worldwide (33,992 rooms), with Dubai Al Maktoum Airport being the latest addition toIHG, one of the worlds largest hotel companies. Guests can earn and redeem points at over 5,000 hotels and major airlines globally through the IHG Rewards Club loyalty programme.

About Staybridge Suites:

Staybridge Suites is an all-suite hotel brand designed to meet the needs of extended stay guests seeking a break from the travel norm. TheStaybridge Suites brand offers guests a hugely different travel experience, whether for business or leisure, with spacious suites, fully-equipped kitchens in each room and a free social happy hour.The brand has more than doubled in size over the past decade, with hotels open across the Americas, Europe and the Middle East. For more information about Staybridge Suites, visitwww.StaybridgeSuites.com.

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AboutIHG(InterContinental Hotels Group)

IHG(InterContinental Hotels Group)[LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is a globalorganisationwith a broad portfolio of hotel brands, includingSix Senses Hotels Resorts Spas,Regent Hotels Resorts,InterContinentalHotels Resorts,KimptonHotels Restaurants,Hotel Indigo,EVENHotels,HUALUXEHotels and Resorts,Crowne PlazaHotels Resorts,voco,Holiday InnHotels Resorts,Holiday Inn Express,Holiday Inn Club Vacations,avidhotels,Staybridge Suites,Atwell Suites, andCandlewood Suites.

IHG franchises, leases, manages or owns more than 5,800 hotels and approximately 884,000 guest rooms in more than 100 countries, with over 1,900 hotels in its development pipeline. IHG also managesIHGRewards Club, our global loyalty programme, which has more than 100 million enrolled members.

InterContinental Hotels Group PLCis the Groups holding company and is incorporated in Great Britain and registered in England and Wales. More than 400,000 people work across IHGs hotels and corporate offices globally.

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