Movenpick Ibn Battuta Gate
Location
The Movenpick Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel is perfectly located, being just 30 minutes drive from Dubai International Airport and 40 minutes drive from Abu Dhabi airport. It is within walking distance of Ibn Battuta Mall, is just 5 minutes drive from several of the city's key business centres and is 10 minutes drive from the beach. The city's golf courses, horse and camel race tracks and key sights are also within easy reach.
Accommodation
Each of the spacious 396 hotel rooms are beautifully furnished in the colours and styles of Moroccan influence, while all of the suites are themed on the Africa, Asian, Middle Eastern and southern European countries visited by 14th century Arabian adventurer Ibn Battuta. A five-star property steeped in the magic of the mystical past, Ibn Battuta Gate also enjoys three floors dedicated to the business traveller with separate welcome receptions and lounge areas.
Restaurant & Bar
- The majority are centred around Al Bahoo (the Grand Hall), tempting and tantilising guests with their delicious sights and smells. Watch the chefs at work behind the windows of the kitchen at Shanghai Chic. Let your eyes be caught by the glow of the pizza oven at Sicilia, marvel at the temptations of Pastane or be enticed by the three great tandoor ovens in Chor Bazaar.
- In celebration of the life of Ibn Battuta, the greatest Arab traveller in history, the focus is on truly creative gastronomy representing the lands he visited on his travels.The Mediterranean restaurant features all-day dining and a show kitchen, while the Indian restaurant offers the exotic flavours of northern India.
- The Italian speciality outlet is always a firm favourite and the selection would not be complete without Movenpick Ibn Battuta’s favourite, the Chinese restaurant. Casual dining is available in the pool bar and daylight flooded lobby lounge and the gourmet shop is the place for freshly baked pastries and breads.
Sports & Leisure
Fitness enthusiasts will appreciate the superbly equipped fitness centre which boasts the latest equipment for cardiovascular workouts, aerobics facilities and free weights. Nestled underneath imposing Moroccan arches, the 20 m rooftop swimming pool also provides an outlet for rest and relaxation.
Conference & Banquets
Conferences and Banquets For the business traveller, the sixteen naturally lit meeting rooms able to be tailored as break out rooms meet any corporate request. Larger functions can be hosted in any of the property’s three ballrooms ranging in size from 74-280 m2. These are designed to cater for up to 250 guests for a reception.