Watch: Waldorf Astoria set for growth in Gulf region as it opens new Dubai hotel

Dino Michael, the hotel and resort brand's global head outlines its strategy as it prepares to open its second property in the emirate

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Waldorf Astoria has a "great growth story" in the Gulf region. That's according to the hotel and resort brand's global head Dino Michael.

Its DIFC property is set to open soon, which will be Waldorf Astoria's second in the emirate and fourth in the region - it also operates in Ras Al Khaimah and Jeddah.

Mr Michael tells The National that the company is also looking forward to opening hotels in Kuwait and Riyadh.

Waldorf Astoria is part of the Hilton Hotels group.