Marriott International Signs Agreement with Indegious Holding Limited to Bring Experiential Moxy Brand to Middle East
Stylish 320-room Moxy Downtown Dubai is expected to make its debut in the United Arab Emirates in 2025
Dubai, United Arab Emirates November18, 2020 Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced it has signed an agreement with Ingenious Holding Limited to debut the company's bold and experiential Moxy Hotels brand in the Middle East. Slated to open in 2025, the 320-room Moxy Downtown Dubai will rise within the city's iconic downtown neighborhood and tourist hub.
"We are excited to work with Ingenious Holding Limited to open the first Moxy Hotel in the region,"said Jerome Briet, Chief Development Officer, Middle East and Africa, Marriott International."The introduction of Moxy continues to reinforce the demand we are seeing for affordable accommodation across the Middle East, without compromising on style. With its playful personality and stylish setting, Moxy will be a great fit for a vibrant and dynamic destination like Dubai."
Moxy Downtown Dubai is expected to feature 320 modern bedroomswith smart modular furniture, hi-tech touches and furiously fast Wi-Fi. The industrial-chic design will include buzzing social spaces, such as a rooftop bar and restaurant with stunning views of Downtown Dubai, a bowling alley and a swimming pool. The hotel will also highlight several of the Moxy brand's signature public spaces including itsLibrarywhere guests can plug-in and tune out;The Welcomefor guests to check-in and hang out; andTHE GYM, which offers a fully equipped fitness center.
Moxy Hotels are designed to reimagine the hotel scene, offering guests unexpected, playful extras and affordability without compromising on style. Moxy Downtown Dubai will encompass the signatures of the brand such as its energetic lobby where guests are met by the welcoming crew, its smart and fun self-service B and F concept and its kinetic Living Room space for day to night gatherings.
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About Marriott International
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About Moxy Hotels
Moxy offers a playful hotel experience for the young at heart. With more than 70 select service properties open across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, Moxy breaks the rules of a conventional hotel stay across the globe. The nontraditional experience starts with check-in at Bar Moxy and can be felt throughout the social public spaces, like the Lounge and Library, and the small but smart bedrooms. Moxy provides stylish, industrial design and sociable service at an attractive price point, so that guests can splurge on the experiences that matter most to them during their travels. Moxy strives to cultivate fun and spontaneity in all aspects of ones stay, forever giving its guests permission to Play On #atthemoxy. For more information, visitwww.moxyhotels.comand join the fun #atthemoxy onInstagram. Moxy is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy, the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments, and unparalleled benefits including free nights and Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit MarriottBonvoy.marriott.com.
Muzammel Huque Chy
Makkah, Saudi Arabia