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Hilton Hotels Are Kind of Big Deal in the KSA and the UAE

August 8, 2008 at 2:00 PM | 0 Comments

We probably have a one-track mind when we think of the United Arab Emirates---Dubai, Dubai, Dubai--which is why we were surprised to hear that Hiltons Hotels are kind of a big deal over there.

According to a recent travel survey , the chain was voted best hotel in terms of brand awareness, usage and intended future use in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Those are some pretty technical terms but it's safe to say that when in doubt, UAE and KSA travelers choose Hilton.

The hotel was also ranked as one of the most expensive hotel chains. Here's how others fared:

· Marriott was voted the most value-for-money hotel in KSA, while in the UAE, the distinction went to Radisson.
· Comparing the current use and intended future use of hotels, the Jumeirah, Shangri-La, Hyatt, and Marriott hotel brands in the UAE could expect a surge in guests.

Who woulda thunk it? Radisson is popular in Dubai! This is akin to Best Westerns being luxury hotels in China. Crazy.