After a four-year revivifying project, Al Habtoor Group announced the reopening of one of Dubai’s most popular hotels. The Metropolitan Hotel Dubai is set to open its doors in the fourth quarter of 2016.

The original hotel was built in 1979 and demolished in 2012 to build Al Habtoor City, an innovative development encompassing three 5-star hotels, three luxury residential towers and the Dubai Water Canal. The 4-star property has 320 modern guestrooms, including 18 suites, state-of-the-art leisure and fitness facilities, a rooftop pool and a luxurious spa. It will also showcase a global culinary experience with the return of the popular Red Lion, an English pub, an Italian eatery and a lounge serving authentic Arabic cuisine. Guests who stay at the hotel also have access to the pool and beach at Habtoor Grand Resort, a short drive away.

Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, chairman, Al Habtoor Group, said, “We have come a long way since 1979. We are proud to bring back the Metropolitan Hotel Dubai. The success of the hotel has helped our hospitality assets grow over the years in unison with the economy of the U.A.E. Our hotels have earned a solid reputation around the world and help attract people to the city.”