Dewan to design Abu Dhabi airport hotel

UAE-based firm Dewan will design and supervise construction of a new Premier Inn Hotel at Abu Dhabi airport.

The firm, which has been working in Abu Dhabi since the 1970s, will design the AED100 million hotel, which is set to open opposite Terminal 3 in 2012.

Premier Inn already has three hotels in the UAE, in Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai Investment Park and at Dubai International Airport. This project will be the firm’s first in Abu Dhabi.

“The project is more than just an inspired architectural expression of a comfortable and friendly hotel environment; it is a practical approach towards providing high standard services to guests through a careful selection of self-sustained venues within the hotel,” said Mohamed Al Assam, Dewan founder.

He also stressed the building’s sustainable credentials, pointing out that the project will target an Estidama ranking.

“The building has been designed, and will be detailed and built to achieve an Estidama Pearl rating as per the requirements of the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA), and as per the environmentally conscious vision of Premier Inn Hotels as a developer striving to achieve sustainable development across all its projects,” he said.