The Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai walked away with the ‘Best Airport Hotel’ trophy for the second consecutive year at the prestigious Arabian Travel Awards held in Dubai. The winners were recognised at a glittering ceremony attended by the who’s who of the travel and hospitality industry from across the region.
When Vida Downtown launched its famous food truck, it was one of Dubai’s first unique hangouts offering a laid-back ambience and delicious street food. Now, its endearing free spirit gets a fantastic makeover – by artist and muralist Dina Saadi.
First 50 visitors will be treated with complimentary sliders as they watch Dina transform the food truck into a compelling piece of art on October 18 and 19 from 6pm to 10pm right outside Vida Downtown on Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard.
UAE-headquartered hospitality company, TIME Hotels, has added to its growing list of accolades with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry (Dubai Chamber) CSR Label Award for the fourth year in succession.
Launched in 2010 to reward corporate commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, the CSR Label is awarded based on performance scores across seven different criteria including human resources (training, development, welfare, Emiratisation), client relations, business development, procurement, environment, health and safety, innovation and community; with Dubai Chamber also measuring the resulting impact in four key areas, namely workplace, marketplace, community and environmental.
Al Habtoor City was announced winner in the category Best Project, Residential/Hospitality at the Engineering News-Record (ENR) Global Best Projects Competition 2018. The 2018 Global Best Projects winners were selected by an independent jury of industry professionals with extensive international experience based on several criteria including safety, innovation, contribution to the global community, aesthetic quality and workmanship. The awards ceremony which was held at the Edison Ballroom in New York City on 2 October 2018 selected its winners from 14 different countries across the globe.
Khalaf Al Habtoor, Founding Chairman, Al Habtoor Group said, “I am pleased to see Al Habtoor City recognized as the Global Best Project in the Residential / Hospitality category for 2018 by an acclaimed international institute. Al Habtoor City represents a distinct investment and lifestyle destination unlike anywhere else in the world. The integrated development puts Dubai on the map as one of world’s most sought-after investment destinations.”
Deyaar Development PJSC, one of the UAE’s leading property development and real estate services companies, and Millennium Hotels & Resorts, Middle East and Africa (MEA), one of the fastest growing hotel management companies in the region, today announced that Millennium Atria Business Bay will open its doors to welcome guests by the end of 2018.
The 30-storey Millennium Atria Business Bay hotel apartment tower which will be managed by Millennium Hotels & Resorts MEA is the first property in Deyaar’s hospitality portfolio. The opening was announced at this year’s Cityscape Global.
Following the establishment of the partnership between Millennium Hotels and Resorts, Middle East and Africa and Al Jalila Foundation and the launch of the UAE Taddamon initiative by the global hotel company, UAE-based General Managers visited Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital on Tuesday 25th September. Aiming to further educate the team and giving them the opportunity to see their fundraising efforts in action to this non-profit organisation in the UAE.
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Armani Hotel Dubai, located in the iconic Burj Khalifa, has gone live with Alipay, just in time for the ‘Chinese Golden Week’, enabling visitors from the country to make their payments conveniently and securely through the country’s leading online payment solution.
With the introduction of Alipay payment option, Chinese guests now have the added convenience of staying at their preferred luxury hotel destination in Dubai, as well as enjoying Armani Hotel Dubai’s wide array of lifestyle choices.
Address Montgomerie, the luxury boutique golf retreat located in the heart of the scenic residential community of Emirates Hills and part of Emaar Hospitality Group’s Address Hotels + Resorts brand, has unveiled its newly renovated premium rooms to elevate its appeal to connoisseurs of fine living and ensure a truly exceptional guest experience.
The newly renovated rooms in Address Montgomerie, home to the region’s iconic 18-hole, par 72 championship course designed by golf legend Colin Montgomerie in association with world-renowned designer Desmond Muirhead, exude effortless style and sophistication. Inspired by the verdant surroundings and mesmerising landscape, the 22 rooms have been refurbished with contemporary interiors and lighter hues of green to complement the lush fairways of the golf course.
Following the grand success of last year’s Arabic-inspired Christmas brunch at Al Diwaan and guests’ demand, Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa is launching a series of curated dinners for guests to enjoy a unique dining experience under the Arabian desert’s starry sky.
Set in a lush palm oasis, deep within Dubai’s magical dune and desert landscape of Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, the Bedouin-style resort promises blissful quiescence. The luxury desert hideaway is a short 50-minute drive from Dubai and instantly transports you to a haven of luxury and tranquility, courtesy the Bedouin inspired architecture, ultimate man-made comforts and desert trails, offering guests a true sense of desert adventure. Combining the fabled Bedouin way of life with traditional Emirati hospitality, guests at Al Maha can enjoy the ultimate dune dining experience on Friday, 26th October, 2018 with the extravagant Desert Moon Dinner.
Maintaining the hallmarks of the desert getaway’s luxury offerings, guests will arrive at the resort in a luxurious limo, to catch the majestic sunset with a signature bubbly. Upping the ante is the resort’s culinary team that has curated an extravagant buffet, post sundowner, with an array of offerings for starters and main course. Featuring an assortment of international favourites, live grill stations and decadent treats, guests can fully imbibe the desert ambience as gazelles and Arabian oryx wander freely. Foot tapping acoustics of the live Kanon band enjoyed with uninterrupted views of the infinite desert skyline, enables guests to enjoy a distinctive, Arabic-inspired al fresco experience at Al Maha.
“Nestled within a timeless oasis of the Arabian desert, Al Maha’s fabled charm is a nod to Bedouin heritage and distinctive culture of the desert environment. Following the success of last year’s Christmas brunch at Al Diwaan, our culinary team, starting 26th October, 2018, has curated a series of al fresco dinners that imbibe traditions of Emirati hospitality and the Bedouin way of life. Set amid the royal desert’s starry peacefulness, with live stations and foot tapping acoustics, we invite our guests to come and enjoy the ultimate dune dining experience at Al Maha,” says Patrick Antaki, Complex General Manager of Al Maha, A Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa and Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort, Fujairah.
Emaar Hospitality Group, a business of Emaar Properties and the Expo 2020 Dubai Official Hotel & Hospitality Partner, is offering global travellers and connoisseurs of fine living a taste of world cuisine with over 50 exceptional choices at the Group’s hotels and restaurants.
These are within 14 hotels under the Group’s three hotel brands – the premium luxury Address Hotels + Resorts; the upscale lifestyle Vida Hotels and Resorts and the contemporary midscale Rove Hotels – in Dubai as well as Al Alamein Hotel in Egypt. Global travellers can also explore the dining experiences offered at Armani Hotel Dubai and Armani Hotel Milan.
From international to authentic Japanese and traditional Arabic as well as fusion cuisine, the restaurants stand out for their exceptional location. Guests can revel in exotic cuisine at Burj Khalifa, the global icon, as well as at the outlets dotted across Downtown Dubai with views of The Dubai Fountain. They can dine at golf retreats or by the waterfront – whatever their choice, they have it with the trove of culinary offerings.
Explore At.mosphere, Burj Khalifa, a signature restaurant offering contemporary cuisine located on Level 122 of Burj Khalifa; La Serre, highlighted for it culinary innovation and French cuisine in Vida Downtown; Sean Connolly at Dubai Opera, which marks the regional debut of chef Sean Connolly; Toko, in Vida Downtown, for connoisseurs of Japanese cuisine; and Katana, set by Address Downtown, recreating the robata and sushi lounge on Los Angeles Sunset Strip. Guests have a selection of choices at Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club, Arabian Ranches Golf Club and Dubai Marina Yacht Club.
Discover Argentine cuisine at Asado in Palace Downtown; Nezesaussi flavours in Manzil Downtown and Address Dubai Marina; Mediterranean delights at Nineteen in Address Montgomerie; and international dishes at The Daily restaurants in Rove Hotels. Not to miss are the Lounge and The Restaurant at Address Boulevard and Address Downtown while for Thai delights check into Thiptara in Palace Downtown.
Olivier Harnisch, CEO of Emaar Hospitality Group, said: “Our restaurants, set in exotic locations and steered by seasoned professionals, are curated to present exceptional culinary flavours. Our guests will be spoilt for choice highlighting our competencies in restaurant operations.”
