Turkish President says Rixos The Palm" resort to open within weeks

Dubai, Feb 2, 2012 (WAM) - Turkish President Abdullah Gul on Wednesday announced that the "Rixos The Palm" resort in Dubai will open doors to guests within weeks. Gul made the announcement during a visit to the luxurious resort which is situated in the most prestigious part of Palm Jumeirah. The resort is part of Rixos Hotels' portfolio. The Rixos luxury hotel concept, first launched in the year 2000, in Antalya, Turkey, is the brainchild of Turkish businessman Fettah Tamince. The hotel section of Rixos The Palm, Dubai consists of 234 rooms and suites, 33 well appointed residential apartments, and multi-dining Food and Beverage venues featuring innovative concepts for the Dubai market. - Emirates News Agency, WAM