Abu Dhabi based Rotana, the leading hospitality management company in the Middle East & Africa, is continuing its Middle East expansion with three new hotels, set to open in the next six months. This expansion will take Rotana into both Bahrain and Jordan and will see the opening of Rotana’s second hotel in Iraq.

Selim El Zyr, President and CEO of Rotana comments, “These three new properties are part of our extended expansion plans. We are continuing our growth of the four Rotana brands by expanding into the new territories of Bahrain and Jordan and increasing our presence in Iraq. With the launch of the first 5 star hotels in one of the world’s largest pilgrimage destinations:  Karbala, Iraq, it is an exciting time for Rotana”

Rotana’s new developments include:

Bahrain

Majestic Arjaan – Manama

Consisting of five modern state-of-the-art buildings, the Majestic Arjaan Hotel by Rotana comprises 128 impeccably designed apartments offering either one, two and three bedrooms. The hotel offers an international all day dining restaurant, a bodylines health and fitness centre complete with a swimming pool and a business centre.

Iraq

Karbala Rayhaan by Rotana – Karbala

Karbala Rayhaan by Rotana is the first 5 star hotel to be located in Karbala, one of the world’s largest pilgrimage destinations.  With 200 rooms and suites, designed with up to date facilities and technology it is suitable for both business and leisure guests. The alcohol free Karbala Rayhaan by Rotana offers four dining options including a speciality roof top restaurant and a state-of-the-art Bodylines leisure and fitness club.

Jordan

Boulevard Arjaan – Amman

Located in Abdali in the heart of the business district of Amman, Boulevard Arjaan boasts 398 fully –furnished apartments with the highest levels of amenities. The hotel has two cafés as well as two roof top swimming pools and a conference centre.