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.”
Ibis Dubai Al Barsha Hotel, part of the distinctive Accor Group has announced exciting renovation plans for the months ahead. The locally renowned three-star property will undergo a four-month makeover of the ground floor and lobby area, set for completion and launch in December 2018. Throughout the transformation, the property will remain open for business as usual, with minimal disruption to guests.
The planned upgrade will include a brand new reception area, a state-of-the-art gym for fitness enthusiasts, along with the enhancement of the hotel’s facilities, with the addition of dynamic meeting rooms. The hotel is also set to introduce an exclusive new restaurant and bar concept to Dubai’s dining landscape.
Things have just gotten even more exciting at Rove Hotels after receiving certification to confirm its official Happiness Partnership with Dubai Police. The welfare of Rovers and Rovesters is of the utmost importance to Rove and is central to its overall strategy; therefore, joining the select group of awardees of the special certificate has been welcomed as a huge honour for the hotel group. Contributing to the government’s vision to make the UAE one of the happiest countries in the world is a responsibility Rovesters take very seriously – but with smiles on their faces of course.
Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure subsidiary of global developer Emaar Properties and the Expo 2020 Dubai Official Hotel & Hospitality Partner, has secured TripAdvisor’s top rankings among Dubai hotels across all three categories – five-star, four-star and three-star.
Address Dubai Marina, a 5-star property, ranks first among all 582 hotels in Dubai, evaluated by the world’s largest travel site based on customer reviews. Manzil Downtown tops in the 4-star category, and Rove Healthcare City leads in the 3-star category. The other four Rove hotels in Dubai occupy the places 2 to 5 on the TripAdvisor rankings for 3-star hotels. This also marks the first time that a hospitality company has earned the coveted top position in all three categories.
Millennium Hotels and Resorts, Middle East and Africa has been recognised at the Gala Ceremony of the Arabian Travel Awards 2018 across six of their 10 prestigious hotel brands; The Biltmore Collection, Grand Millennium, Millennium Resorts, M Social, Millennium Place, Copthorne, M Hotel, Studio M, Kingsgate, Millennium Executive Apartments. The global hotel operator claimed 11 awards, including ‘Best Sales & Marketing Professional’ and ‘Best Business Hotel Brand’ in the Middle East at the red-carpet ceremony that took place on Thursday 20 September.
Ghaya Grand Hotel won the Arabian Travel Awards 2018 for the Luxury Serviced Apartment Hotels category at a glittering ceremony held at the JW Marriott Hotel, Deira on 20th September 2018 received by Mr. Ossama Kachkouche, Director of Sales and Marketing.
“We are extremely honored to be recognized at the recent Arabian Travel Awards. It’s always a special feeling when all of our hardwork was acknowledge, it’s seal of approval that we are on a right track and we should continue to maintain and improve our hospitality services.” said Mr. Ossama Kachkouche, Director of Sales and Marketing.
Arabian Travel Awards is a platform for the Middle East to recognize those behind the success of the Travel & Hospitality industry to make them believe they are achievers. Planned as an exclusive one – of – its- kind event, this award ceremony is held annually.
