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Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, yesterday celebrated the grand opening of Aloft City Centre Deira at an event attended by VIPs, media and influencers from the United Arab Emirates. The opening of the event took place in the presence of Alain Bejjani, Chief Executive Officer, Majid Al Futtaim – Holding, and Arne Sorenson, President and Chief Executive Officer, Marriott International. The event featured a futuristic line-up of entertainment to represent the brand’s signature urban-cool theme and setting.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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