The Radisson SAS Hotel - Dubai Media City has opened with 121 contemporary styled rooms, one restaurant and three bars including a rooftop terrace overlooking the man-made palm-shaped island The Palm, Jumeirah.

Jean-Marc Busato, Vice President Middle East, Rezidor SAS Hospitality said, Dubai is an emerging international hub with many developments in the pipeline to attract even more tourists and international businesses. We are confident this hotel will be a success and we continue to explore more opportunities to cater to demand?

The property will have two towers linked by a bridge. The second tower is set to open in mid 2006 and will have an additional 125 rooms including five suites, 10 meeting rooms, executive lounge, business centre as well as additional restaurants and a swimming pool.

Being located in the centre of the media and communications hub of Dubai, it's important that our clients have easy access to the Internet. "Therefore, we offer free web access in all the rooms and public areas including Certo, our Italian restaurant as well as the bars including Media Lounge, Icon bar and Tamanya Terrace," said Siegfried Nierhaus, General Manager, Radisson SAS Hotel, Dubai Media City.

The first tower leisure facilities include a wellness centre "Senso" with five themed treatments rooms, steam bath, outdoor swimming pool and a state-of-the-art gym.

The hotel is part of a whole new Breed of Radisson SAS hotels currently rolled out in Europe including Frankfurt, Dusseldorf, Rome and most recently Vienna.

"This new generation of hotels are created with a contemporary design ethos and tomorrow's technology in mind. The Radisson SAS Hotel, Dubai Media City will set the benchmark for similar future projects in the region." added Busato.