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Category: History

2026

Gulf Hotels Group Expands Hospitality Portfolio with Launch of Gulf Catering

2025

Signing with MFive Services x Abu Dhabi National Hotels (ADNH) X Metro Global

2024

Signing an agreement with Marriott International to integrate Gulf Hotel into the “Autograph Collection”.

2023

The Group completed the acquisition of Novotel Bahrain Al Dana Resort.

2022

Bahrain Family Leisure Company initiated the process of merging its operations with Dividend Gate Capital Hospitality Company.

2020

Opening of Bahrain Airport Hotel.

2018

Opening of Gulf Court Hotel Business Bay in Dubai.

2016

Opening of the 3,100 sqm Gulf Spa.

2014

Opening of the Gulf Hotel Laundry Services.

2011

Opening of The K Hotel.

2010

Completion and Opening of the 7000m2 Gulf Executive Offices and 600 bay multistorey car park.

2007

Complete renovation of the Gulf Hotel’s Tower Block.

2004

Opening of Ocean Paradise Resort and Spa in Zanzibar.

1997

The grandest exhibition and convention facility in Bahrain, the Gulf International Convention and Exhibition Centre opens.

1984 – 1996

Gulf Hotel outlets opened or were refurbished, including Sherlock Holmes Pub, Health Club, La Pergola, Al Waha Café, Stars Bar, and China Garden Restaurant.

1983

Furusato Japanese restaurant opens. Later re-named Sato when taken over by the hotel.

1969

The Gulf Hotel opens its doors to the public.nvnvmnvc,mnxmncx,mv

1967

Hotel reclamation and construction begins.

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