IHG Hotels & Resorts to bring its midscale brand, Garner Hotels to the Middle East with a dual signing in the UAE

Dubai, UAE – 29 September 2026: IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is bringing its conversion brand, Garner Hotels, to the Middle East through the signing of two hotels in the UAE with Nooa Holdings. Expected to open in 2026, Garner Hotel Dubai Al Jaddaf and Garner Hotel Ras Al Khaimah Downtown will add a combined 285 keys to IHG’s portfolio in the country. The milestone marks the regional debut of IHG’s fastest-scaling global brand and supports IHG’s continued growth in the UAE.

The 204-key Garner Hotel Ras Al Khaimah Downtown will bring the brand to the growing northern emirate. The converted hotel will be located by the creek in Al Nakheel, close to Al Naeem Mall and approximately 15 minutes from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport, positioning it to serve both business and leisure travellers.

The 81-key Garner Hotel Dubai Al Jaddaf will occupy a well-connected location near Al Jaddaf Waterfront, between Downtown Dubai and Dubai International Airport. Featuring a rooftop pool overlooking Dubai Creek, the hotel will be within easy reach of the city’s business, leisure and cultural hotspots.

Garner Hotels brings a distinctive proposition to the region's growing mainstream segment - quality stays at an affordable price point, designed for guests who are in love with life, not luxury. With a highly adaptable, conversion-friendly model, the brand enables owners to unlock value with efficient and practical solutions, while delivering the relaxed, flexible and purposefully different experience travellers value most: a convenient location, a sound night's sleep and a great breakfast. The brand offers easy-going stays that get guests on their way — and it gives owners access to IHG's quality standards, enterprise systems and global loyalty platform, IHG One Rewards.

Haitham Mattar, Managing Director, India, Middle East & Africa, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “Bringing Garner Hotels to the Middle East is an important step in strengthening IHG’s midscale offer in the region. The UAE is a natural launch market for the brand, with strong demand from travellers seeking high-quality stays at an accessible price point and from owners looking for a compelling model backed by IHG’s systems, scale and global platforms. We are pleased to mark this milestone with Nooa Holdings as we continue to bring the right brands to the right locations across the UAE.”

Amit Basnet, Founder & CEO, Nooa Holdings, added: “We are pleased to partner with IHG through Garner Hotel Dubai Al Jaddaf and Garner Hotel Ras Al Khaimah Downtown. Garner Hotels’ flexible model and focus on high-quality, affordable stays make it a strong fit for these two destinations. We look forward to opening both hotels and exploring further opportunities to grow our portfolio with IHG.”

The signings respond to growing demand for high-quality, branded midscale accommodation in the UAE. Serving transient, business and leisure travellers, the two hotels will broaden guest choice in Al Jaddaf and Ras Al Khaimah while advancing IHG’s strategy to grow in high-potential destinations across the Emirates.

IHG® currently has 39 hotels operating across eight brands in UAE, including InterContinental Hotels and Resorts®, Vignette Collection, Hotel Indigo, Crowne Plaza®, voco^TM Hotels, Holiday Inn Resort® , Holiday Inn Express® and Staybridge Suites, and a strong pipeline of 110 hotels due to open in the next 3-5 years.