Meydan Hotel relaunches under Kerzner’s rare finds with racing flair

UAE – The Meydan Hotel has reopened on January 15, 2026, under Kerzner International’s Rare Finds banner, owned by Dubai Holding Hospitality.

This revamped icon, nestled beside Meydan Racecourse and minutes from Downtown Dubai and DXB Airport, blends modern luxury with 284 spacious rooms and suites featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and private balconies.

Configurations span 62 square meter retreats to lavish 370 square meter duplex suites across two dedicated floors, catering to high-rollers and families alike.

Guests dive into sports-centric leisure via The Track’s nine-hole golf course, Meydan Tennis Academy’s seven courts, and dedicated padel courts, perfect for GCC execs blending business with athletic escapes.

Social hubs pulse with energy: Farriers delivers Mediterranean flavors from seaside grills to mezze feasts, while Millennium Lounge pours artisanal coffees, teas, and shisha sessions amid plush lounges.

Equus Pool Bar crowns the rooftop infinity pool with sunset spritzes and light bites, framing racecourse panoramas.

Event prowess shines with indoor-outdoor venues scaling from intimate boardrooms to 50,000-guest spectacles, backed by vast parking for Dubai World Cup throngs or corporate galas.

General Manager Ziad Sleiman reflected on the property’s storied legacy in Dubai’s hospitality tapestry, expressing honor in helming its fresh era.

He committed to honoring traditions while injecting Kerzner’s dynamic vibe and world-class service, eager to rekindle community bonds with unprecedented experiences.

Dubai’s hospitality matrix evolves: Meydan’s relaunch rides December 2025’s AED 878 RevPAR record, targeting 85% occupancy via racing season spikes and Emirates’ Helsinki inflows.

QSR operators salivate, Farriers lobby kiosks could host Subway footlong stations or Five Guys burger modules for paddock crowds, capturing 20% F&B uplift akin to Dubai’s airport lounges.

Event spaces prime MICE hybrids: Equus Poolside Nando’s platters for tennis mixers, mirroring ATM 2026’s US$60 billion MENASA spend projections.

Hospitality investors note Rare Finds’ mid-luxury edge: 10-12% yields from sports adjacency outpace JBR peers, with US$200 million capex (roughly AED 734 million) fueling retrofits.

Proximity to Burj Khalifa fireworks and DXB’s 90 million passengers funnels stopover traffic, blending golf brunches with quick-service grabs. As Kerzner scales Rare Finds globally, Meydan anchors Dubai’s racing-tourism nexus, rivaling Wynn’s Vegas model.

For QSR chains, it’s prime real estate: modular shawarma carts by padel courts, data-driven promos via loyalty apps. This rebirth cements Meydan as Dubai’s ultimate leisure-business playground, where heritage meets high-octane hospitality.

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