Bangkok-based Dusit International has announced it is planning for a soft opening of its Dusit Princess City Centre Dubai, the first Dusit Princess hotel outside of Thailand. The management contract was signed with Dubai-based Sharaf Group in December 2008 and construction work is now nearing completion. Five minutes walk from Deira City Centre shopping mall the four-star property features 120 rooms and suites, meeting rooms, and an all day dining restaurant.