First Shariah hotel opens in Dubai

KM Holding, daughter company of the Al Rostamani Group, launched the first of its four planned Islamic hotels today. Located in Dubai Marina, the 55-storey Tamani deluxe serviced apartment hotel is addressed to Muslim tourists that desire to stay at a Shariah compliant location. The company plans to built 15 Islamic hotels in the region over the coming five years. If alcohol is banned from the restaurant it can be drunk in guests rooms. The company said it makes up lost revenues from not serving alcohol though lower staffing costs because all rooms are apartments.