Mövenpick Expands In UAE With Dubai Creek Opening

Modern Comfort And Prime Creekside Location

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts expanded its presence in the United Arab Emirates with the opening of Mövenpick Dubai Creek, following the rebranding of the former Golden Sands Hotel Creek. The opening aims to strengthen Accor’s premium footprint in the city. 

Located along the banks of Dubai Creek and just a 10-minute drive from Dubai International Airport, Mövenpick Dubai Creek offers convenient access to the city’s cultural and commercial landmarks. From Deira’s iconic spice and gold souks to traditional Abra crossings and heritage neighbourhoods, the hotel places guests at the crossroads of Dubai’s past and present. 

The hotel features 150 rooms and suites, combining contemporary comfort with functional elegance. Many rooms offer views across Dubai Creek and the city skyline, while layouts create space to gather, unwind or extend stays with ease. Facilities include two versatile meeting rooms for corporate gatherings and private events, wellness amenities, outdoor terraces, and curated leisure spaces designed to support reconnection.

Culinary experiences are a central part of the Mövenpick Dubai Creek offering. Breakfast emphasises wellbeing and variety, featuring healthy shots, fresh juices, and dishes inspired by local flavors, designed to energize guests for the day. Throughout the day, dining shifts to casual social gatherings and more refined culinary experiences, highlighting quality ingredients, live cooking, and shared meals. Guests can also take part in Mövenpick’s daily Chocolate Hour, which showcases handcrafted chocolates paired with signature Mövenpick coffee.

Raki Phillips, Regional President, Premium, Midscale and Economy Division, Middle East, Africa & Türkiye, Accor, said, “The opening of Mövenpick Dubai Creek reflects our continued focus on strengthening well-established destinations through meaningful brand conversions.Supported by trusted partners, this rebranding brings Mövenpick’s generous hospitality and culinary-led identity to this iconic Creekside location, while reinforcing our long-term commitment to the UAE market.”

Michael Goetz, Cluster General Manager, Mövenpick Dubai Creek, added, “Mövenpick Dubai Creek connects the character of timeless Dubai with a fresh, contemporary spirit. From wellness-led mornings to social dining moments and live culinary experiences, every detail reflects Mövenpick’s belief in ordinary things done in an extraordinary way, shaped by warmth, care and genuine hospitality.”

supporting local producers and reducing food waste to adopting eco-conscious operational practices throughout the hotel, each experience is thoughtfully designed to connect guests with the destination, its culture, and its people.

To celebrate the opening, members of ALL Accor will enjoy 4x reward points for bookings made between February 16 and April 12, 2026, for stays from February 16 to August 9, 2026. Members are invited to discover a world of exclusive benefits, unique experiences, and rewarding moments; all designed to make every stay even more memorable. 

Presently, Mövenpick counts more than 130 hotels and resorts in over 40 countries. In the Middle East, Africa and Türkiye, Accor currently operates 69 Mövenpick hotels (16,631 rooms), with 18 additional properties (3,915 rooms) scheduled to open by 2030.