First look: Inside Citymax’s first four-star hotel in Downtown Dubai

The hotel, due to open on February 14, will be home to restaurants Sizzling Wok and Brew House

Citymax Hotel Business Bay will be the brand's first four-star hotel. Courtesy Citymax Hotel

The hotel will open to the public on February 14. Courtesy Citymax Hotel

The lobby of the new property. Courtesy Citymax Hotel

The hotel houses 348 rooms and suites. Reem Mohammed / The National

Guests can expect free WiFi, a workstation with Bluetooth connectivity, sleeper sofas, valet parking, and 24-hour room service. Reem Mohammed / The National

The rooftop swimming pool at Citymax Hotel Business Bay. Reem Mohammed / The National

Food delivered to the rooftop pool. Reem Mohammed / The National

The restaurant also houses Asian restaurant Sizzling Wok. Reem Mohammed / The National

The restaurant will serve popular Asian street food. Reem Mohammed / The National

Sizzling Wok features K-Pop vibes. Reem Mohammed / The National

Brew House, another restaurant in Citymax Hotel Business Bay, features brick walls and has an outdoor garden space. Courtesy Citymax Hotel

The hotel will be following Covid-19 safety regulations including face masks being worn at all times and hand-sanitiser stations at frequent touch points. Reem Mohammed / The National

Citymax Hotels, known for its pocket-friendly rates, is kicking off the year with some grand plans.

The brand, which is Landmark Group's mid-market chain, will launch its first four-star hotel on Sunday.

Citymax Hotel Business Bay will be located in Downtown Dubai, a 10-minute drive from The Dubai Mall.

The four-star rating means guests can access larger multi-category rooms, and amenities that cater to both business and leisure travellers.

The hotel will be home to 348 rooms and suites, including queen beds, twin beds, interconnecting family rooms, executive rooms and wheelchair-accessible rooms. Guests can also expect free Wi-FI, a workstation with Bluetooth connectivity, sleeper sofas, valet parking and 24-hour room service.

The hotel will also have four meeting rooms, a rooftop pool and a gym.

There are some new food and beverage offerings housed within the hotel, too. Guests can dine at the Sizzling Wok, an Asian street-food restaurant with K-Pop vibes, or try Brew House, an American smokehouse which will feature brick walls, a garden space and a menu with barbecued food and freshly prepared pizza.

The all-day Citycafe, Aqua rooftop pool venue and Lavazza 24-hour coffee shop add to the culinary offerings.

“Our loyalty factor has always been high and though we have entered the four-star segment, we have ensured that the ambience of the Citymax experience has only been enhanced,” says Satish Nambiar, general manager of Citymax Hotel Business Bay.

Rates for Citymax Hotel Business Bay start at Dh199 per night.