Abu Dhabi — Movenpick Hotels and Resorts announced on Wednesday plans to open its first property in Dubai Media City in 2017.

The 251-key hotel will be adjacent to the innovation hub announced by the Dubai government last year, and will bring the group’s portfolio in Dubai to eight properties.

The property will include rooms and suites with a minimum size of 42 square metres, and will also house four restaurants and loungers, a spa, and a gym, among other facilities.