Dohaland and Premier Inn have signed a joint venture agreement which will see Premier Inn's budget hotel model being rolled out in Qatar. The first property to open will be a 200-room hotel at the Doha Education City.

Abdul Aziz Al-Emadi, CEO of Dohaland Hospitality said: "We are delighted to be bringing the Premier Inn brand to Qatar. We believe there is current need in the market for quality budget hotels in Doha and our partnership with a globally recognised brand such as Premier Inn will address this segment in the market." Darroch Crawford, managing director of Premier Inn in the Middle East said, "We are delighted with the signing of this partnership and are looking forward to bringing the Premier Inn brand to Qatar."

Whitbread-owned Premier Inn already operates three hotels in the UAE, with two more - in Abu Dhabi - to be opened shortly. All offer en-suite bathrooms with shower and bath; family rooms that sleep up to two adults and two children aged 15 and under; 32in flat screen TV; free wifi: laptop safe; tea/coffee making facilities; desk area and a contemporary restaurant. Most of them also offer a swimming pool.