Meydan Hotel nears completion

Meydan, the UAE's iconic new horse racing development, said the construction of Meydan Hotel has reached the eighth floor.

The announcement comes as construction of the Meydan Racecourse gathers pace ahead of its official opening for the Dubai World Cup in March 2010.

When complete, the luxurious five-star Meydan Hotel, managed by Banyan Tree, will be remarkable in that it will be near the racecourse grandstand, with nearly all rooms having a direct unobstructed view of the racetrack.

The Meydan Hotel is expected to have 10 floors comprising of 278 rooms ranging from deluxe to presidential and diplomatic suites, all with Meydan Grand beds, deluxe bathroom amenities, entertainment facilities, lavish flooring, Wi-Fi and high-speed cable internet.

The Meydan Hotel will also offer rejuvenating treatments at the award-winning Banyan Tree Spa.

Chairman of Meydan Saeed H Al Tayer said: "Construction for Meydan Hotel is progressing well. Banyan Tree is renowned for its extraordinary resorts and signature brand of Asian hospitality, and we are confident about delivering an unrivalled and unique experience at Meydan Hotel."

The CEO of Dubai Racing Club, Frank Gabriel Jr, added: "Guests at The Meydan Hotel will have a remarkable view of the racecourse. This experience will certainly be the first of its kind offered by any sport arena in the world, as you can watch the action on the track without leaving your room."