Dubai, UAE – 14 September 2026: A new chapter has arrived at one of Dubai’s established city hotels with the launch of NH Collection Dubai Ibn Battuta. Following a significant phased transformation of the former Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel Dubai, the 396-room property combines refreshed accommodation and public spaces with an expanded collection of dining, leisure and social experiences.
Location: NH Collection The Gate, Dubai, UAE
PR Messaging: Feel Extraordinary; Feel the place; Feel inspired; Feel unique.
Key Spaces: Rooms, Pool, Restaurants, Lobby, Exterior.
Located beside Ibn Battuta Mall and within easy reach of Dubai’s key business, leisure and entertainment destinations, NH Collection Dubai Ibn Battuta brings together contemporary stays, distinctive dining and facilities for both relaxation and connection, appealing to leisure, family, business and MICE travellers.
The launch marks the latest addition to NH Collection’s growing UAE portfolio, joining NH Collection Dubai The Palm, with further NH Collection openings planned in Ras Al Khaimah.
Akram Al Ameer, General Manager, NH Collection Dubai Ibn Battuta, said: “The rebranding to NH Collection represents an important new chapter for the hotel. We have taken the strengths of an established property and built on them through a significant investment programme, with greater emphasis on contemporary design, quality, personalised service and the complete guest experience. As Dubai’s hospitality landscape continues to evolve, NH Collection gives us an opportunity to strengthen our appeal across leisure, corporate, group and MICE segments, while creating an experience that feels distinctive, relevant and memorable.”
Stay, dine and unwind
The hotel’s 396 rooms and suites span Collection, Superior and Premium Rooms through to Junior, Family and Terrace Pool Suites. Selected two-bedroom configurations provide additional flexibility for families and longer stays, while Club Rooms and suites offer Executive Lounge access. The Terrace Pool Suites feature private outdoor spaces and temperature-controlled pools.
Food and drink are central to the hotel’s refreshed offering. Benihana brings its internationally recognised Japanese teppanyaki experience to the property, with chefs preparing dishes live at the table in a combination of culinary skill and theatrical performance.
New concepts Taste and Nomad offer further reasons to visit. Taste is a contemporary all-day dining destination inspired by culinary traditions from around the world, while Nomad is a relaxed café serving speciality coffee and wholesome bites in a setting designed to meet, work or recharge.
They join existing favourites including Skyline Pool Bar, McGettigan’s and Rodeo Drive, an American-inspired venue offering Tex-Mex flavours alongside live music and entertainment.
For downtime, guests can make use of the rooftop swimming pool, fitness centre, spa, beauty salon and Kids Club, providing options for relaxation and family time alongside the hotel’s city location.
The hotel also retains a comprehensive meetings and events offering, anchored by the 871-square-metre meeting space and complemented by a range of flexible meeting and breakout spaces for conferences, corporate events, celebrations and private occasions.
With its combination of refreshed accommodation, new dining concepts and leisure facilities, NH Collection Dubai Ibn Battuta offers a contemporary new take on an established Dubai address, while adding another distinctive destination to the city’s diverse hospitality landscape.
