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To celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year, Armani Hotel Dubai has designed special offers and experiences for all guests. Capturing the spirit of joy and prosperity, the award-winning hotel located in the iconic Burj Khalifa invites guests to enjoy an excellent dining experience and vibrant traditions.

Get this Chinese New Year off to an auspicious start with a classic meets contemporary feast at Armani/Mediterraneo. Enjoy delectable dining of the highest calibre with a sensory showcase featuring signature dim sum, wok tossed favourites and traditional flavours from across China and beyond.

This year Armani Hotel Dubai will take part in one of the largest Chinese New Year traditions, the Golden Wish Tree. Every year, billions of people around the world express their wishes by writing them on red cards and hanging them on the wish tree, with the hopes that they come true in the coming year. This year, Armani Hotel Dubai is giving all guests an opportunity to make a wish for prosperity, happiness and longevity by hanging a red card on the Golden Wish Tree displayed by the Armani/Lounge. Additionally, guests who post a picture at the Golden Wish Tree and tag Armani Hotel Dubai on WeChat will receive 20% discount at the luxurious Armani/SPA.

The hotel has made further provisions to engage current and aspiring Mandarin speakers by introducing a website in Mandarin language, underlining the hotel’s commitment to better serve guests from one of the most prominent regions in the travel and tourism industry.

Celebrating its ‘Stay with Armani’ philosophy, every guest is considered as a personal guest of fashion legend Giorgio Armani. Armani Hotel Dubai offers truly distinctive and connecting lifestyle experiences, showcasing excellence through its sophisticated comfort, award-winning restaurants, and its unrivalled spa.

Date: 4 – 10 February 2019

Time: 12.30 – 3pm and 6.30 – 10pm

Price: Lunch AED 205 per person; Dinner AED 288 per person

Location: Armani/Mediterraneo, Burj Khalifa

AccorHotels, the world’s leading travel and hospitality group, is pleased to announce the soon-to-be-opened Grand Plaza Mövenpick Media City. As the first and only premium accommodation in Media City, within the upcoming Innovation Hub, and in close proximity to Internet City, the hotel will appeal to professionals in search of connectivity and convenience, as well as the lifestyle requirements of leisure guests with opportunities to explore the vibrant urban city.

Grand Plaza Mövenpick Media City features 235 spacious guestrooms and suites starting in size from 46 square metres upwards to 94 square metres. The hotel also boasts a fully equipped Convention Centre, completely unprecedented for the area, with a resplendent ballroom that can cater upwards to 800 guests. Adding to its appeal, award winning, local celebrity chefs Nick and Scott will actualize their latest collaboration with Verve Bar & Brasserie, destined to become a dining destination in its own right.

Grand Plaza Mövenpick Media City is in close proximity to Sheikh Zayed Road, the longest road in the United Arab Emirates as well as Nakheel and Internet City metro stations, and business hubs such as Media City and Jebel Ali Free Zone. Guests will also enjoy the convenience of being close to the heart of the city’s commercial activity as well as renowned attractions such as the Mall of the Emirates and the Palm Jumeirah located just a short drive away.
The property’s General Manager, Alfio Bernardini shares: “We are delighted to soon unveil the latest addition to the Mövenpick portfolio. Grand Plaza’s unique positioning, central location and exemplary facilities will serve to provide the best experiences for both business and leisure travelers. Every element of the property has been designed in line with our brand promise – ‘we make moments’.
The elegant property boasts exquisite attention to detail, high ceilings and large windows bathing the chic interiors in rich natural light. Setting a majestic scene upon entering the atrium of the property is The Swoop – the iconic chandelier, comprised of 3,500 hand-blown crystals, acting as a spiraling centerpiece. The artistic masterpiece was specially designed by Katerina Handlova, inspired by the flight of the bird, a simple concept whose aerodynamic intricacies are captured perfectly.

All rooms utilise a neutral colour palette and are set against breathtaking views of the Palm Jumeirah. Complimentary WiFi is offered throughout the hotel. The Executive Lounge offers an ideal workspace, tying in with overarching aim of encouraging possibilities wherever feasible for guests.

The hotel’s dining experience rings true to its Swiss origins, with the highest quality. It offers guests a choice of five in-house lifestyle driven venues. From Afternoon High Tea at The Grand Lounge, the ‘neighborhood’ deli Slice, poolside healthy dining options at Bytes, classic European escape Verve Bar & Brasserie, brainchild of award-winning\ chefs, Nick and Scott and TWENTY THREE Rooftop Bar, the new hotspot on the block, combining panoramic urban vistas with light bites and twenty three classic cocktails.

The hotel offers a fully equipped Convention Centre, inclusive of a 600 square metre ballroom, the only one of its kind in Media and Internet City, with a capacity of 800 guests, ideal for conventions, meetings, weddings and celebrations. Nine flexible meeting rooms, are aptly named after the winds of the world, including Sirocco, Mistral, Bise, Khamseen and Shamal, inspired by The Swoop. These are equipped with state of the art audiovisual technology, complementary WiFi and lighting equipment.

Other facilities include an expansive health club spanning the fourth floor and comprising an outdoor pool, gymnasium, sauna and steam rooms. The Spa by SensAsia, provides tailored and expertly delivered body treatments stemming from Balinese grace, Japanese elegance and Thai tradition.

The first Mandarin Oriental property in the Middle East, Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai, will open its doors in the first quarter of 2019. Located in the heart of Dubai with pristine views of the beach, urban architecture and chic design, Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai is set to bring a new wave of luxury to the shores of Dubai.

Enhancing Dubai’s Jumeirah beachfront, the resort will feature 178 spacious rooms and 78 elegant suites, all just a stone’s throw from the water’s edge, like no other property in the city. Designed by acclaimed international designer Jeffrey Wilkes, the rooms were conceived as individual retreats on the Arabian Gulf, to evoke a sense of refined and relaxed elegance. Refreshingly contemporary and wonderfully comfortable, the bright blue and earthy colour palettes bring the outdoors in while instilling the rooms with a sense of calm.

A magnificent lobby will welcome guests on arrival with a forest of lights leading to the beach front. Fourteen bronze metal trees standing seven, eight and nine metres high – each with 900 lights – create a canopy of crystal and light that glisten and sparkle, just like the nearby ocean. The expansive space opens up onto an outdoor area comprising water features, walkways, stone bridges and teak decks creating a path to the shoreline.

Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai is also home to six unrivalled restaurants and bars, all of which are noteworthy additions to Dubai’s dining scene. Portuguese celebrity chef José Avillez – of two Michelin-starred restaurant Belcanto in Lisbon – will take dinners on an authentic journey through Portugal with his vibrant menu at Tasca, while at Warayakiya-style Japanese steakhouse Netsu, Australian-born chef Ross Shonhan will lead the way with authentic Japanese cuisine in a dramatic setting.

The resort will also be the home to The Bay, a brasserie-style ground-floor restaurant with show-kitchens and family-friendly menus; the relaxing and elegant Noor Lounge, which opens around the clock, will serve guests a delightful assortment of teas, coffees and light refreshments, while The Mandarin Cake Shop is set to become a destination in its own right thanks to its freshly baked bespoke cakes, photogenic patisseries and authentic Arabic sweets. For those who prefer al fresco dining, Sun Vibe is a laidback spot to catch a bite poolside.

Guests of the Club Rooms and Suites will also enjoy access to the light and bright Club Lounge which boasts some of the best city views in town.

With a 2,000-square-metre spa and state-of-the-art gym, Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai is also set to make a splash in the city’s wellness and relaxation market. With nine treatment rooms featuring a VIP Royal Suite, heat and water experiences and a fitness centre, The Spa will be a welcoming oasis offering an unrivalled range of holistic rejuvenation and relaxation treatments. Guests will enjoy Mandarin Oriental’s legendary signature treatments such as Oriental Harmony, and locally-inspired experiences like the Nomadic Sensory, a rhythmic spa ritual that captures the spirit of Emirati Bedouin life, against the soundtrack of the beat of a Doumbek (Arabic goblet drum).

Finally, for younger Mandarin fans, Little Nomads kids’ club will help their imaginations run riot with a range of fun activities including a colourful treehouse for hours of entertainment.

About Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai

Located in one of Dubai’s most prestigious neighbourhoods, the resort’s elegant rooms and suites offer an abundance of space, combining contemporary décor with guest-centric technology and staggering views. Its restaurants and bars are equally enticing with six first-rate venues including two signature restaurants. Combined with a state-of-the-art destination spa spread over 2,000 square metres, a fitness centre and a kids’ club, Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai is the most exciting new addition to the region’s luxury hotel scene. Its unrivalled location with easy access to both Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport means that Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai is ideal for both business and leisure travellers. It also holds the status of being the closest beachfront resort to both Downtown Dubai and the financial and business districts.

About Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world’s most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences. Having grown from its Asian roots into a global brand, the Group now operates 30 hotels and six residences in 21 countries and territories, with each property reflecting the Group’s oriental heritage and unique sense of place. Mandarin Oriental has a strong pipeline of hotels and residences under development, and is a member of the Jardine Matheson Group.