The first Rotana property with direct beach access in Dubai has been opened at Jumeirah Beach Residence, Gulf News has reported. The opening of the 301-room hotel had been delayed by two years due to contractual agreements between the owner and the developer, Omer Kaddouri, chief operating officer, Rotana Hotels, told the daily. "This is indeed a good time to open. We expect 40% occupancy until the end of Ramadan rising to 80% in the last quarter of this year," he said.