InterContinental Dubai Marina, which launches in May 2015, will host nine diverse food and beverage offerings, welcoming residents, guests, and visitors to enjoy a variety of “exciting gastronomic experiences”. 

Located in the heart of the vibrant Dubai Marina in Dubai, UAE, InterContinental Hotels Group’s (IHG) landmark new 328-key hotel has 328 keys, and also offers nine meeting rooms, a spa, gym and outdoor pool facilities.

Headlining the hotel’s food and beverage offering will be Marina Social Restaurant and The Social Room Bar that will mark celebrity Chef Jason Atherton’s entrance into the region. 

Internationally celebrated for his unique British deformalised style of dining, Marina Social is set to become the place to be in Dubai, the hotel says. 

Marina Social will launch in September 2015 and it will operate for dinner and drinks from 6.30 pm to 11.30 pm.

“Dubai’s growing gastro scene needed something new and exciting,” says James Worthington, Director of Food and Beverage, InterContinental Dubai Marina. 

“With Marina Social, we’re really stepping it up a notch. Providing diners with an entirely new dining concept that will set a new benchmark to Dubai’s culinary offering.” 

The hotel will also house Accents Restaurant & Deli, open daily from 6.30 am to 11 pm. Inspired by international cuisine, the 160-seat restaurant, including an outdoor terrace will offer buffet options for breakfast and an a la carte lunch and dinner. One of the unique highlights of Accents will be the open kitchen bar, from which diners will be able to pick fresh ingredients and witness them being prepared and cooked to perfection by the restaurant’s expert team of chefs, before being served to diners alongside a wide selection of beverages

Ginter, a relaxed bar venue serving a range of international light bite dishes, will be located just off the hotel’s lobby and caters for up to 50 guests, open from 12 pm to 2 am. With a more intimate, casual feel, Ginter will present one of the largest collections of gin in Dubai, specialising in gin-based cocktails and not forgetting the vast array of tonics along with many more favourites. 

“Diners in Dubai are looking for more than traditional fine dining. They are increasingly expecting ‘3D’ dining experiences, that not only excite the taste buds but also the visual senses,” continues Worthington. IHG’s ‘3D’ dining concept emphasises the combination of delivering a global, local, and personalised experience, by which all senses are stimulated.

The lobby lounge will be known as the Gallery Lounge, open from 8 am to 11 pm every day, the lounge will be serving light snacks and refreshments throughout the day, an ideal location for an informal meeting or to simply catch up on your thoughts.

Located within the hotel lobby will be Accents Deli, open daily from 7.30 am to 11.00 pm. Serving a range of pastries and sandwiches, the deli is set to be the perfect stop for people looking for a quick coffee or relaxed catch-up with a friend whilst in the Marina. 

Additionally, those looking to experience the signature Middle Eastern relaxing time will be able to enjoy the Urban Shisha Lounge. Alternatively Urban Lounge will be open by the pool, offering drinks and snacks during the evening on weekends. 

Finally, YNot Bar & Kitchen, the hotel’s waterfront wine bar, will stock a fabulous range of international grapes, hand chosen by the in-house Food & Beverage Manager Julien Coron. The bar will also include a state-of-the-art dispenser offering 24 individual wines by the glass. Y-not will serve a variety of international tapas-style dishes, providing the perfect accompaniment to the beverages on offer. 

IHG has a portfolio of nine hotel brands, including InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Hotel Indigo, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn Hotels and Resorts, Holiday Inn Express, Staybridge Suites, Candlewood Suites, EVEN Hotels and HUALUXE Hotels & Resorts. It franchises, leases, manages or owns 4,700 hotels and 687,000 guest rooms in nearly 100 countries and territories.

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has 178 hotels located in more than 65 countries.