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Dubai-based luxury property developer and holding company, Seven Tides International, has unveiled a state-of-the-art Virtual Reality (VR) tool to showcase its exclusive luxury living development SE7EN Residences, located on Palm Jumeirah, Dubai UAE.

The Visual Navigator, is a web-based 3D platform for architecture and interiors, which utilises a dynamic, media-rich web interface to present an immersive Virtual 3D Walkthrough Tour of a chosen apartment.

The powerful visualisation tool allows prospective buyers, residents and investors to view 2D and 3D floor plans, take specialised 3D tours and view relevant images, videos and diagrams. Additionally, web-based 3D editor functionality allows buyers to experiment with interior styles and configurations to fully visualise their dream home, before committing to a purchase.

Accessible through the recently relaunched www.SevenTides.com, the Visual Navigator for the SE7EN Residences features 360-degree images, 360-degree apartment tours, 3D animation videos and Virtual Reality capabilities.

“Using the latest technology, Visual Navigator is a state-of-the-art tool revolutionising how buyers interact with real estate developers and agents. This marks a turning point in how Dubai’s real estate is showcased to prospective buyers and It’s an exciting development for both Seven Tides and Dubai’s wider real estate industry,” said Abdulla Bin Sulayem, CEO, Seven Tides International.

According to research, 90% of real estate buyers start their search online, placing significant focus on digital capabilities. However, Seven Tides is one of the first premium developers to react to the evolving demand.

Implementing the Visual Navigator supports innovation across the real estate sector as buyers increasingly turn to multi-media listings to help shortlist projects without a physical viewing.  Further, property listings enhanced with the Visual Navigator often achieve a higher sales price, with 83% of featured properties meeting or exceeding the listed price to date.

Compatible with any web-enabled device and requiring no additional software, the tours can be viewed from most VR headsets to accurately recreate the experience of walking through a space.

Helping to create an authentic “at home” feeling, Visual Navigator allows viewers to digitally view their luxury apartment for the ultimate in personalisation. With the ability to walk through the apartments, viewers can feel at home right away. Homes that are styled sell 75% faster than other units.

Sulayem added: “The tool’s integration into our sales process compliments our brand new online presence, which combines the latest technology, tools and software, for a seamless experience on desktop, tablet and mobile. The Visual Navigator is already popular with our clients and we expect this immersive and interactive experience to support strong sales across the SE7EN Residences portfolio, bringing our investors and residents one step closer to moving into their dream Dubai home.”

Located on the trunk of the prestigious Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, SE7EN Residences is a collection of beachfront properties and exclusive residential apartments.

Each of the 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom homes offers freehold ownership and 5-star luxury amenities with spectacular views. Residents can enjoy access to the rooftop infinity pool, a fully equipped gymnasium, F&B outlets, golden beaches and close proximity to Nakheel Mall.

Apartments are priced at AED 752,000 for studios, AED 1,03 mil for one- bedrooms, AED 1,99 mil for two-bedrooms and AED 3,55 mil for three-bedroom units. Construction started onsite, and completion set for December 2019.

For more information, please visit  www.seventides.com

A new era is beginning for the more than 110 million members of Marriott International’s award-winning loyalty programs – Marriott Rewards, which includes The Ritz-Carlton Rewards, and Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG). For the first time since Marriott International acquired Starwood Hotels and Resorts in 2016, the programs now operate under one set of unified benefits and one currency spanning the entire loyalty portfolio of 29 brands and more than 6,700 participating hotels in 130 countries and territories. Members are able to seamlessly earn and redeem across the entire loyalty portfolio and achieve Elite status faster with new Elite tiers. Members can now combine their separate program accounts into one at Marriott.com or SPG.com to take advantage of everything Marriott International’s loyalty programs offer worldwide.

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Make a splash or simply relax poolside with Vida Downtown’s amazing daycation package. Enjoy full day pool access at Dubai’s upscale lifestyle hotel for AED 250 and get AED 150 as credit to spend on food and beverages at their contemporary dining restaurant, 3in1.

Soak up the views from the comfort of your chic cabanas while indulging in Mediterranean delicacies from the restaurant’s a la carte menu.

The hotel’s outdoor swimming pool complete with comfortable cabanas is open from 7am to 7pm, allowing guests to sunbathe, swim laps, or just lounge by the pool under the endless blue skies. The service is second to none, and you can order a host of mocktails and cocktails to your stylish poolside cabanas.

Day & Time: Daily from 7am to 7pm

Price: AED 250 per person including pool access and F&B credit of AED 150. Cabanas are available on a first come first serve basis.

For reservations or more information, please contact 04 888 3444 or email dine@emaar.com

In celebration of the mid-autumn festival, Langham Hospitality Group’s Hong Kong hotels offer an exquisite selection of delicate mooncakes presented in an elegant Langham pink jewellery box.

Renowned for its excellence in Chinese cuisine, T’ang Court at The Langham, Hong Kong has been awarded three Michelin stars for three consecutive years while Cordis, Hong Kong and Yat Tung Heen at Eaton, Hong Kong have also maintained their one Michelin star status and have each won numerous awards for their authentic Chinese cuisine. Master Chefs Kwong Wai Keung (T’ang Court) and Tam Tung (Yat Tung Heen) have continued to work together to uphold the highest standards of texture and taste for mooncakes through their exclusive recipes.

With almost 800,000 mooncakes sold last year from the Group’s three Hong Kong hotels, Langham’s mooncakes have become one of the highly anticipated products among our loyal customers. This year, we are bringing back the popular pink jewellery box adorned with delicate flowers to symbolise prosperity, happiness and family reunion during this festive season.

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Meliá Hotels International has made MeliáRewards the single loyalty programme for both consumers and industry professionals, unifying both the value and experience offered to all members.

MeliáRewards now also includes all members of MeliáPro Rewards (B2B loyalty programme), adding more than eight million active members worldwide. Members all enjoy the exclusive benefits of one of the most comprehensive programmes in the industry. It includes benefits and discounts in hotels, flexible payment combining points plus cash, the Meliá Rewards Shopping online store and an extensive portfolio of partner companies through which programme members can redeem points for numerous products and services.

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DAMAC Properties has signed a landmark agreement with Radisson Hotel Group (RHG) to develop and launch the ‘Radisson Hotel, Dubai DAMAC Hills’, its first Radisson-branded property worldwide located on a golf course, the Trump International Golf Club Dubai at DAMAC Hills. The planned 481-key hotel property comprises of one and two-bedroom units, and offers investors an opportunity to purchase units operated by the Radisson Hotel Group, with strong returns of up to six percent guaranteed for the first three years on their property investment.

“Our partnership with Radisson Hotel Group presents unique opportunities for those looking to invest in Dubai’s lucrative hospitality industry,” said Hussain Sajwani, Chairman of DAMAC. “Dubai is one of the most visited cities in the world, with visitors occupying 29.2 million room nights last year, up more than one million from the year before. This exclusive property aims to support the sector’s growth, as Dubai prepares to welcome 20 million visitors leading up to Expo 2020 Dubai.”

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With the extensive cultural transformation in UAE, there are lots of modernized changes that are being seen today. Luxury hotels are one of those revolutionary aspects that are attracting millions of tourists from all over the world to this delightful Arabian country. With almost 100 hotels under construction, let’s analyze the luxury of the top hotels of UAE for brightening your leisure moments.

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Discover the best in business travel when you stay at Canal Central Hotel Business Bay. The luxurious hotel is strategically located only a few minutes away from The Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa as well as Dubai’s other key business hubs and commercial centers such as Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), Dubai Design District, Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Relax in one of the 278 spacious rooms and suites offering spectacular views of the Dubai Canal or Burj Khalifa and enjoy outstanding comfort and services including complimentary WiFi. Completing the experience is a hand-picked selection of dining outlets, flexible meeting spaces, salon, state-of-the-art gymnasium and spa, a stunning infinity swimming pool.

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Gulf Hotels Group (GHG), Bahrain’s leading home-grown hospitality provider, today announced the soft opening of its first UAE property, The Gulf Court Hotel Business Bay. The opening is the first phase of GHG’s expansion plan across the region.

The four-star deluxe hotel offers a total of 270 rooms, including superior rooms to suites, which overlook the Dubai Water Canal. Gulf Court Hotel Business Bay boasts fine-dining restaurants alongside impressive lounges and a grand banquet hall. Other facilities include meeting rooms, a swimming pool, fitness center and spa. The hotel also has a nightclub and karaoke room for both in-house and public guests.

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Meliá Hotels International, the leading hotel company in Spain, is a global market-leader in the digitalization of the hotel industry with a strong focus on innovation to drive enhancements to the customer experience. The Company has now become one of the first businesses to integrate WhatsApp Business into their operations.

Meliá Hotels International will use the WhatsApp Business tool to send customers their booking confirmation number, hotel location and hotel contact number, should the customer elect to use this service. The Company anticipates that the tool will improve customer experience and strengthen consumer relationships with the brand.

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