Home Industry Hospitality Millennium’s Studio M hotel brand makes regional debut The budget lifestyle hotel is close to Dubai International Airport and adjoins 100 apartments by Dominic Ellis December 4, 2018 Studio M – a ‘budget lifestyle’ brand from Millennium Hotels & Resorts – has opened its first hotel in Dubai and the Middle East, and second hotel globally after Singapore. With colourful animal-dotted sculptures in the lobby and room corridors, Studio M Arabian Plaza targets younger travellers and those seeking an affordable hospitality experience – although this sector has become increasingly competitive with the rapid expansion of Rove Hotels and Zabeel House by Jumeirah. Adjoining the hotel, which is a short drive from DXB and very close to Al Qiyadah metro, are 100 apartments for long-stay guests. The lobby features a digital wall behind reception, connectivity desk and grab and go area. Rooms are equipped with ports and hubs for guests to stream content through 43 to 49-inch Smart LED TVs from their own mobile phones and laptops. Housekeeping and ‘Do Not Disturb’ buttons are also installed in the rooms, veering away from the conventional door hangers. A three-bedroom apartment is pictured. Studio M Arabian Plaza is the first venture of Hala Hospitality Group, part of the Saeed & Mohammed Al Naboodah Group, in the hospitality industry. Meeting rooms, lap pool and fitness centre are available (but alcohol is not served). Special opening room rates start from AED249++ per night until December 26. Tags Dubai Hotels 0 Comments You might also like RTA to construct 762 bus shelters in key Dubai areas by 2025 Dubai approves Dhs152m bonus for government employees Strong cash flows for UAE stocks in Christmas Day trade Institutional investors were hungry for Dubai, Abu Dhabi Stocks in 2023