When is the Mallside Hotel expected to open?

The Mallside Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, is anticipated to open and welcome guests in the first quarter of 2027.

Where is the Mallside Hotel located?

The hotel is situated within Dubai Hills Estate and will offer direct access to Dubai Hills Mall via a pedestrian skybridge, placing it in a key lifestyle and entertainment destination.

Who is developing the Mallside Hotel?

Royal Development Holding, a premium real estate developer and subsidiary of Emirates Stallions Group (ADX: ESG), is developing the Mallside Hotel.

What is the significance of the Curio Collection by Hilton brand?

The Curio Collection by Hilton brand indicates that the Mallside Hotel will combine a unique identity and character with Hilton's globally recognised standards of quality, service, and hospitality.

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Market Data·27 October 2026

Royal Development Holding to Open Mallside Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, in Dubai Hills Estate

Royal Development Holding has announced that the Mallside Hotel, part of Hilton's Curio Collection, is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2027 within Dubai Hills Estate, offering direct access to Dubai Hills Mall.

Royal Development Holding, a subsidiary of Emirates Stallions Group (ADX: ESG), has announced the upcoming launch of the Mallside Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, in Dubai Hills Estate. The hotel is set to open its doors in Q1 2027 and is currently in its final development stages.

Prime Location and Connectivity

The Mallside Hotel will boast a strategic location within Dubai Hills Estate, directly connected to Dubai Hills Mall via a pedestrian skybridge. This positioning offers guests smooth access to a prominent lifestyle, retail, and entertainment hub in Dubai, catering to both business and leisure travellers.

Hilton Partnership and Leadership

As part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, the hotel aims to combine a distinctive identity with Hilton’s global standards of quality and service. Tariq Nazzal, CEO of Royal Development Holding, emphasised that this project reinforces their strategy to build a diversified portfolio of high-quality assets in markets with strong long-term fundamentals like Dubai.

Nagy Nagaty has been appointed as the General Manager for Mallside Hotel. With over 25 years of international hospitality experience, including senior roles with Hilton and Four Seasons, Nagaty will oversee the property's operations and team to establish its market positioning and operational direction.

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Questions, answered

When is the Mallside Hotel expected to open?: The Mallside Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, is anticipated to open and welcome guests in the first quarter of 2027.
Where is the Mallside Hotel located?: The hotel is situated within Dubai Hills Estate and will offer direct access to Dubai Hills Mall via a pedestrian skybridge, placing it in a key lifestyle and entertainment destination.
Who is developing the Mallside Hotel?: Royal Development Holding, a premium real estate developer and subsidiary of Emirates Stallions Group (ADX: ESG), is developing the Mallside Hotel.
Who has been appointed as the General Manager for Mallside Hotel?: Nagy Nagaty, an industry veteran with over 25 years of international hospitality experience, has been appointed as the General Manager for the Mallside Hotel.
What is the significance of the Curio Collection by Hilton brand?: The Curio Collection by Hilton brand indicates that the Mallside Hotel will combine a unique identity and character with Hilton's globally recognised standards of quality, service, and hospitality.

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