Sonesta International Hotels Corporation has announced the Sonesta Kiroseiz Beach Resort Dahab, in Egypt. The 450-room resort, now under development, will open in 2012 under a new management agreement between Sonesta International Hotels and Kiroseiz Hotels Establishment. The Resort will be located on the Sinai Peninsula on the Red Sea, just 50 miles north of Sharm El Sheikh.

Dahab is renowned for spectacular diving on the Red Sea coral reefs and for expert windsurfing. Resort amenities will include: 3 restaurants; several cocktail lounges; lobby café; shopping arcade; several swimming pools and a children’s pool; floating sea pool; health club/spa; tennis; dive and windsurfing center and water park. The resort will also offer convention space for groups of up to 350 guests.

Sonesta has been operating deluxe hotels in the Middle East since 1982, primarily in Egypt, and continues to explore additional management opportunities in the region. The Sonesta Kiroseiz Beach Resort will be the 7th Sonesta hotel in Egypt and will bring the total (including the ships on the Nile) to 13 managed properties in the country.

The Sonesta Collection is a distinctive international collection of upscale hotels, resorts and cruise ships. Every property reflects the energy, style and spirit of its location. Locally-inspired and artfully-presented cuisine, luxurious accommodations and passionate personal service create an authentic and memorable guest experience. Discover the Sonesta Collection in Boston, New Orleans, Miami, St. Maarten (2), Brazil (2), Chile (2), Colombia, Peru (6), and Egypt (12). Opening in: Cusco, Peru; Calama, Chile; Jaco Beach, Costa Rica; Miami, FL; and San Carlos, Mexico. For more information visit or call 800.Sonesta (800.766.3782) in the U.S. and Canada.

Lorie Juliano
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation
+1 617 421 5429
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