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One of Dubai’s most anticipated new hotels, Vida Dubai Marina & Yacht Club, is now open to welcome you with the best of city’s experiences from yacht adventures to culinary offerings and amazing nightlife.

With a stunning view overlooking Dubai Marina, the high-rise Vida consists of 158 hotel rooms and more than 300 residences. It takes pride of place at one of the most iconic locations – means everything you need is in close reach!

With its idyllic location on the waterfront promenade, Vida Dubai Marina & Yacht Club brings diverse gastronomic offerings with a stunning vista and adds to the already vibrant lifestyle to be found in the neighborhood. This will surely be your next destination for bites, sips, and weekend vibes – you can even bring your furry friends along to make it paw-some.

Origins restaurant brings the perfect blend of fabulous flavours for those wanting to eat cleaner with a perfect marina view. Whether you are looking to start the day off right, devour a light lunch, or savour a delectable dinner, Origins is the spot for you.

For a change of pace Stage 2 offers a relaxed vibe, ideal for connecting with friends, or popping some headphones in and catching up with some work. With indoor and outdoor seating, you can grab a bite and a coffee and enjoy this chilled out space with an energetic creative kick.

The rooftop pool at Vida Dubai Marina & Yacht Club is perfect to catch some rays, or enjoy sips while you savor a stunning marina sunset. And don’t worry about the little ones either – they will be more than entertained in the Kids’ Club.

With exceptionally crafted creative spaces and amenities, Vida Marina & Yacht Club offers an upscale lifestyle hub for entrepreneurial and creative minds, so come to Dubai’s new destination where you can connect, inspire, and create.

Head of Emaar Hospitality Group, Mark Kirby said: “We are incredibly proud and excited to introduce Vida Dubai Marina & Yacht Club as this is a very important extension of Vida brand. Dubai Marina is full of life and exceptional energy, a great community where our brand fits perfectly and we look forward to integrating into this neighbourhood while offering both visitors and guests unforgettable experiences.”

To find out more information or to book a stay, please visit:
https://www.vidahotels.com/en/hotels/vida-dubai-marina-yacht-club/

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About Vida Hotels and Resorts:
Vida, meaning ‘life’ in Spanish embraces warmth, simplicity, and creativity in design-led spaces. Vida Hotels and Resorts inject life into experiences by keeping its authentic, yet creative values close to heart. This is an urban hub that offers an upscale lifestyle at stylishly designed hotels, resorts, and residences across the region. Positioned as a lively and vibrant space where creative and entrepreneurial minds can create, play, and come alive.

Vida Hotels and Resorts offer a stimulating environment where style meets convenience and interactivity. As a brand that is inspired by creativity and design, it captures the most high-spirited destinations across the UAE including Vida Downtown, Vida Emirates Hills, Vida Creek Harbour, and Vida Beach Resort Umm Al Quwain. It is expanding its vibrant lifestyle to key locations in the region with the recent opening of Vida Marassi Al Bahrain and the newly opened Vida Dubai Marina& Yacht Club along with further expansion to Saudi Arabia and Egypt in the coming future.

About Emaar Hospitality Group:
Emaar Hospitality Group LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Emaar Properties PJSC, the Dubai-based global property developer, and manages Emaar’s hospitality and leisure projects across the region. Defining its competency in managing mixed-use property developments, Emaar Hospitality Group owns and manages a diversified portfolio of assets including hotels, serviced residences, golf retreats, a polo and equestrian club, marina and yacht club and lifestyle dining outlets. Emaar Hospitality Group has defined its credentials in the hotel industry with the launch of three brands, each with a distinct niche –Address Hotels + Resorts, Vida Hotels and Resorts and Rove Hotels. Address Hotels + Resorts, a premium luxury hotel and residences brand, brings a fresh identity to the hospitality and service sector of Dubai and the region. Address’s brands feature a bouquet of experiences providing unique benefits for business and leisure travellers within its properties. Address Hotels + Resorts is set to operate hotels and serviced residences in Egypt, Turkey, and Bahrain, apart from expanding its presence in Dubai. An upscale boutique lifestyle hotel and residences brand, Vida Hotels and Resorts is a refreshingly different concept for the new generation of business executives, entrepreneurs and leisure travellers. The hotels create a stimulating environment for the younger generation. Vida currently operates two hotels in Dubai – Vida Downtown Dubai and Manzil Downtown Dubai. Vida Hotels and Resorts is set to operate a hotel and serviced residences in Bahrain and other key markets in the region as well as in Dubai. Rove Hotels is a contemporary new midscale hotel and residences brand developed by Emaar Hospitality Group for a joint venture of Emaar Properties and Meraas Holding. Rooted in culture and design-influenced, Rove Hotels celebrate the very heartbeat of the city with its unique approach to delivering value hospitality experiences for the young and young at heart global traveller, who explores without borders. The first project in the Rove Hotels portfolio is Rove Downtown Dubai, which opened doors in May 2016. The leisure assets of Emaar Hospitality Group include Arabian Ranches Golf Club and Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club.

Meliá Desert Palm, a Member of Meliá Collection, invites guests to say goodbye to 2022 and celebrate New Year’s Eve with “Pura Locura” packages to gather family and friends in complete privacy. With spacious one, two, or three-bedroom secluded villas explicitly designed for privacy, guests can celebrate to their own themes and intimate style.

The majestic private pool villas showcase their distinctive design and abundant colours and lights, revealing inspiring views of the lush gardens or the dazzling city skyline. The one-bedroom Pool Villas feature separate living and dining spaces extending to the spacious outdoors with sunken bedrooms and a skylight bathroom overlooking a private temperature-controlled pool. In contrast, the two-bedroom Pool Residences are encircled by high walls for ultimate privacy, making it the perfect choice for a secluded party.

The magnificent Villa Layali is an exclusive three-bedroom presidential villa taking the hotel’s intimate experience to an even more refined level where the private entrance greets you with fountains, waterfalls and a 60-sqm swimming pool adorned in cool blue mosaic tiles. With an outdoor terrace overlooking the main championship polo field and a 60 square metre pool with sundeck, sunbeds and outdoor dining area, guests will have an unparalleled start to 2023.

Guests will have multiple options to pick from, whether they would like to book one or two-bedroom villas and bring their own food and beverages to enjoy their own creations or book a three-bedroom Villa Layali with a private chef and enjoy tantalising food and live cooking stations. All contemporary villas will be filled with New Year’s Eve vibes, welcome amenities, premium beverages, and a private butler to serve the stylish guests. At the same time, the private security personnel will be at the door welcoming and managing their guest’s access.

Pura Locura offers prices starting from AED 28,000 for 20 guests in one bedroom pool villa and AED 40,000 for 35 guests in two bedroom pool villa with a terrace, and AED 170,000 for 60 guests in three bedroom villa with a pool and terrace.

Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection is thrilled to announce its win of the 2022 Travelers’ Choice Award from TripAdvisor, one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive travel sites.

Every year, TripAdvisor recognizes and celebrates businesses that have demonstrated a commitment to hospitality excellence with a Traveler’s Choice Award and this year – Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection has made the list, which is a great achievement for the whole team.

The Travelers’ Choice awards honours travelers’ favourite destinations, hotels, restaurants, things to do and beyond, based on the reviews and opinions collected from travelers and diners around the world on TripAdvisor over a 12-month period. The reputable award celebrates the top 10% of hotels worldwide and has recognized Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection for consistently delivering an all-rounded experience to residents and travelers visiting the city. Providing high-quality service and prioritizing guest satisfaction, the hotel has consistently earned positive reviews, making it stand out for its excellent operations this year.

“It is a proud moment for me and my team to have received this recognition from TripAdvisor and would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our guests for all the positive reviews that were published on the platform. Our guest experience is our number one priority, and our team always aims not only to meet, but to exceed expectations.”, comments Karolina Paliszewska, General Manager of Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection.

Whether you’re in the mood for family getaways, longing to spend quality time with your closest girlfriends or looking for a relaxing destination in between business trips, Arabian Park Dubai, a modern contemporary hotel located in the thriving Al Jaddaf district is offering a spectacular selection of staycation packages for guests to explore. Promising a memorable stay like no other, the hotel features 328 bright and sophisticated rooms with the latest in-room technology and comfort, with a view of the pool or city, a state-of-the-art gymnasium, an expansive outdoor swimming pool and lounge area including private cabanas.

Girls Escape Package 

Looking for a fun-filled getaway with the girls? Bring your closest girlfriends and enjoy a relaxing stay at Arabian Park Dubai. The stay includes a complimentary voucher worth AED 100 to shop at Dubai mall along with a drop off service to Dubai Mall or Dubai Festival City Mall, ideal for bonding with friends while relaxing, unwinding and shopping in the city. Start the morning right with a delicious buffet breakfast at Gardenia, an all-day dining destination featuring a delightful menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner; and later enjoy two complimentary beverages at Cheers Pub, a vibrant pub that offers a wide selection of bar bites, mocktails and cocktails to choose from. Stay fit with a 20% discount for a paddle/tennis game at TopSpin Sports Centre and unwind with a 25% discount on massage services at Bodylines fitness and wellness club located in Al Jaddaf Rotana Suite Hotel nearby.
Price: Starting at AED 350

Family Escape Package 

Spend quality time with loved ones and create memories to cherish for a lifetime with the Family Escape Package at Arabian Park Dubai. Explore a relaxing holiday filled with holiday fun like no other. Relax in interconnecting family rooms and enjoy a free upgrade to a half-board stay along with a late check-out till 6pm. The fun-filled stay includes four complimentary tickets to Aventura Parks Dubai, the largest zipline adventure park in Dubai, perfect for a family of adventure enthusiasts. For those looking to shop around, guests can take advantage of a complimentary drop off service to Dubai Mall or La Mer Beach.
Price: Starting at AED 610

All Inclusive Package 

Partake in an all-inclusive experience at Arabian Park Dubai. Whether it’s short-term or long-term stays, dive into this staycation package that includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and house beverages. The hotel boasts spacious and comfortable rooms that promise a relaxed stay. Guests can revive and rejuvenate their senses with a 25% discount on massage services at Bodylines fitness and wellness club at Al Jaddaf Rotana Suite Hotel also located in the complex. Those looking to stay active can take advantage of the 20% discount on a Paddle or Tennis game at TopSpin Sports Centre.
Price: Starting from AED 650

Business Escape Package

Arabian Park’s Business Escape Package is the ideal solution for corporate travelers frequently traveling to Dubai for short or long-term business trips. Located in the heart of Dubai, Arabian Park is nestled in a premium location in the Al Jaddaf area and provides easy access to the top venues business meetings around Dubai. Stay at Arabian Park before a big work presentation and relax in the spacious rooms that radiate modern elegance and comfort. Savour a delicious buffet breakfast at Gardenia, an all-day dining destination featuring a delightful menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner and two complimentary beverages to celebrate work victories at Cheers Pub, a vibrant pub that offers a wide selection of bar bites, mocktails and cocktails to choose from. The staycation package offers 30 minutes of personal training session per stay at the gym for those to looking to stay in shape. Guests can also use the meeting room to catch up on meetings for one hour during their stay.
Price: Starting at AED 450

Immerse yourself in the festive spirit as the Residence Inn by Marriott Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai brings you a sparkling holiday season with exciting celebrations across its superb restaurants.

Launching the festive programme, Khaled Saab, General Manager for Residence Inn by Marriott Sheikh Zayed Road, said, “It is the most wonderful time of the year and we look forward to welcoming our guests to experience it.We have prepared an array of activities and packages for Christmas and New Year celebrations to help guests connect with their loved ones. Whether you choose to party or enjoy afamily-friendly dinner, we will help you craft the perfect celebration.”

Kids Christmas Party
Surprise and delight your children with the perfect Christmas celebration packed with a whole lot of fun including a magic show, face painting, games, competitions, and gifts!

Saturday, 17th December 2022I 12.30 pm – 3.30 pm
AED 120 per person
Panorama Restaurant

Per family of four, 2 kids below 5 dine free and those between 6 and 12 years enjoy 50% discount.

Christmas Eve Gala Dinner Buffet
Join us on the Christmas Eve and experience a lavish buffet specially crafted for you and your loved ones by our culinary team. Enjoy the magical atmosphere as you indulge in the festive feast featuring a wide selection of traditional Christmas favourites including roast turkey and beef rib eye. Making it extra special are live cooking station and variety of indulgent desserts.

Saturday, 24th December 2022I 7.30 pm – 11.00 pm
Panorama Restaurant
Christmas carols followed by Santa’s visit at 12 midnight

AED 250 / person
AED 450 for 2 persons
AED 800 for 4 persons
Rate inclusive of welcome drink & sparkling beverage

Per family of four, 2 kids below 5 years dine free and those between 6 and 12 years enjoy 50% discount.

Christmas Day Family Brunch Buffet
Celebrate the most magical day of the year with a detectable Family Brunch Buffet featuring a variety of international dishes and traditional favourites such as turkey with all the trimmings and cranberry sauce.Enhancing the experience will be live carving, seafood and international stations as well as irresistible desserts.

Sunday, 25th December 2022 I 12.30 pm – 4.00 pm
Panorama Restaurant

AED 175 / person
AED 325 per 2 persons
AED 640 per 4 persons
Rates inclusive of welcome drink

Lots of fun for kids with magic show, face painting, games, competitions & gifts!

Per family of four, 2 kids below 5 years dine free and those between 6 and 12 years enjoy 50% discount.

New Year’s Eve Light & Sound Dinner
Welcome 2023 with our spectacular New Year’s Eve Light & Sound Dinner featuring a specially-crafted menu accompanied with live DJ and fireworks.Join us on the 47th floor offering a magical view of the Burj Khalifa and the stunning fireworks that light up the skies.

Saturday, 31st December 2022 I 8.00 pm – 3.00 am
Cabana& Grill

AED 660 per couple with sparkling beverage
Tent Price: AED 3200 per tent (up to 6 persons)
DJ & Fireworks

Per family of four, 2 kids below 5 years dine free and those between 6 and 12 years enjoy 50% discount.

Christmas Delights

It’s the season for sugar and spice and everything nice. A special selection of festive treats is available at the Sicily Café & Bistro for you to take home or gift to your loved ones. Indulge in a variety of Christmas specialties and our signature creations.

Turkey Takeaway
Whether it’s a family gathering or an office party we have got you covered this festive season.
Order Butterball Turkey with all traditional trimmings including root vegetables, roast potatoes, chipolatas, roasted chestnuts and Brussel sprouts with cranberry sauce and gravy

AED 499 for 5-6 kgs (6-8 persons)
5th December 2022 to 10th January 2023
8.00 am to 11.00 pm

Sicily Café & Bistro
All orders require a minimum 48 hours’ notice

Roasted Rack of Lamb
Rack of lamb with sautéed vegetables, roast potatoes, mint sauce, and mint jus

AED 799 for 4kgs (4-6 persons)
5th December 2022 to 10th January 2023
8.00 am to 11.00 pm

Sicily Café & Bistro
All orders require a minimum 48 hours’ notice

Bouche de Noel Yule Log
1 Kg chocolate or vanilla log

AED 190
5th December 2022 to 10th January 2023
8.00 am to 11.00 pm

Sicily Café & Bistro
All orders require a minimum 48 hours’ notice

Festive Christmas Cake
1 Kg cake

AED 190
5th December 2022 to 10th January 2023
8.00 am to 11.00 pm

Sicily Café & Bistro
All orders require a minimum 48 hours’ notice

For more information and reservations call +971 4 215 0222 or +971 52 969 0851 or email info@residenceinnszr.com

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About Residence Inn by Marriott Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
Residence Inn by Marriott Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, member of Marriott Bonvoy, enjoys a prime location on Sheikh Zayed Road near the city’s key business and leisure attraction such as the Dubai International Financial Centre, Museum of the Future, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Emirates Towers, and World Trade Centre. It is the world’s largest and tallest hotel to join the Residence Inn by Marriott brand.

Featuring 430 modern residential rooms and suites, many of which boast impressive views of the Sheikh Zayed Road and Jumeirah coastline, Residence Inn by Marriott Sheikh Zayed Road offers travellers a ‘home-away-from-home’ experience with personalised service and amenities. The spacious rooms and one and two-bedroom suites, all have fully equipped kitchens, including refrigerator, microwave, hob, cookware, washing machine and dryer.

Giving guests and residents the chance to create meaningful connections over memorable dining experiences, the Residence Inn by Marriott Sheikh Zayed Road, boasts diverse culinary options with multiple onsite restaurants. Guests can dine in, eat out, grab and go, or cook in their suite. The possibilities are endless so no matter what mood you are in, you can always find just what you are craving.

Ensuring guests thrive during their stay, Residence Inn by Marriott Sheikh Zayed Road, offers an array of amenities and conveniences including complimentary grocery delivery service, free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, a well-equipped gym open 24 hours a day, sauna, and steam room, rooftop swimming pool and jacuzzi with expansive views of Dubai’s famous skyline, spa, tennis court, beauty and hair salons for ladies and gents, and multiple meeting rooms with flexible conference and event spaces. Both the gym and the spa are the largest in size when compared to other hotels in the area.

For more information, please visit marriott.com/DXBSZ

The iconic W Dubai – The Palm is set to launch the ultimate 12 Days of Festive countdown, starting from December 9th until December 20th. For twelve days only, guests can discover an array of magical offers and discounts available exclusively across the hotel’s stunning F&B offering. Hurry, because the first 25 people that quote ’12 days of festive giveaways at W Dubai – The Palm’ will enjoy free access to WET and the beach during weekdays from the 9th until the 20th of December.

Embark on a culinary journey across a range of spectacular restaurants and bars – including Chef Massimo Bottura’s MICHELIN Star restaurant, Torno Subito and Chef Akira Back’s hugely popular self-titled restaurant, serving up breath-taking views of the Dubai Marina, the Palm Jumeirah, and the Arabian Gulf. Designed to bring out guests’ naughty side, SoBe rooftop bar and restaurant is the ultimate destination for some festive fun and mischief, while the super Instagrammable WET Deck is the hottest destination to cool off poolside.

From mouth-watering brunches, chic ladies’ nights to unmissable discounts all up for grabs, this year, let’s hope you have made it onto the W Dubai – The Palm 12 Days of Festive giveaway list!

Friday, 9th December

What: 20% discount off the total bill at LIV, W Lounge and WET Deck only.

Time: Throughout the day

Booking Details: Call 04 245 5800 or email wpalmdining@whotelsworldwide.com

Saturday, 10th December

What: Buy 2 get 1 free at Torno Subito’s La Riviera Brunch – available on house beverage package.

Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Booking Details: Call 04 245 5800 or email tornosubitodubai@whotels.com

Sunday, 11th December

What: Buy 1 get 1 free at Akira Back’s Social Sunday brunch – available on house beverages and bubbly packages

Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Booking Details: Call 04 245 5800 or email wpalmdining@whotelsworldwide.com

Monday, 12th December

What: Buy 2 get 1 free at Akira Back’s Batafurai Ladies Night

Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Booking Details: Call 04 245 5800 or email wpalmdining@whotelsworldwide.com

Tuesday, 13th December

What: Buy 2 get 1 free at Torno Subito’s Ciao Ragazze Ladies Night

Time: 6:30 PM – 11:00 PM

Booking Details: Call 04 245 5800 or email tornosubitodubai@whotels.com

Wednesday, 14th December

What: Get 6 drinks instead of 4 at SoBe’s Escandalosa Ladies Night

Time: 7:00 PM until midnight

Booking Details: Call 04 245 5800 or email wpalmdining@whotelsworldwide.com

Thursday, 15th December

What: Buy 2 get 1 free at SoBe’ No Filter offer

20% off Torno Subito’s ‘Best Of’ set menu – food only

20% off Akira Back’s Greatest Hits menu

Booking Details: Call 04 245 5800 or email wpalmdining@whotelsworldwide.com

Friday, 16th December

What: 20% discount off the total bill at LIV, W Lounge and WET Deck only.

Time: Throughout the day

Booking Details: Call 04 245 5800 or email wpalmdining@whotelsworldwide.com

Saturday, 17th December

What: Buy 2 get 1 free at Torno Subito’s La Riviera Brunch – available on house beverage package.

Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Booking Details: Call 04 245 5800 or email tornosubitodubai@whotels.com

Sunday, 18th December

What: Buy 1 get 1 free at Akira Back’s Social Sunday brunch – available on house beverages and bubbly packages

Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Booking Details: Call 04 245 5800 or email wpalmdining@whotelsworldwide.com

Monday, 19th December

What: Buy 2 get 1 free at Akira Back’s Batafurai Ladies Night

Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Booking Details: Call 04 245 5800 or email wpalmdining@whotelsworldwide.com

Tuesday, 20th December

What: Buy 2 get 1 free at Torno Subito’s Ciao Ragazze Ladies Night

Time: 6:30 PM – 11:00 PM

Booking Details: Call 04 245 5800 or email tornosubitodubai@whotels.com

Swissotel Al Ghurair, a five-star family destination in Dubai, successfully organized a unique masterclass in collaboration with LINDT on November 29^th.

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The year-end holiday season is almost here, and as Dubai gets ready for 2023, IHG Hotels at Dubai Festival City has a line-up of festive activities to experience the holiday spirit, indulge in Christmas treats, meet Santa and so much more.
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Marriott International is pleased to announce that Delta Hotels by Marriott® has opened its 100th property – Delta Hotels by Marriott, Dubai Investment Park – bringing the brand’s seamless travel experience to the city’s gated enclave surrounded by landscaped gardens and near one of the world’s most important trade centers. Delta Hotels by Marriott – part of Marriott Bonvoy’s extraordinary portfolio of 30 hotel brands – now offers two properties in Dubai and three overall in the Middle East, providing travelers with more opportunities to explore and immerse themselves in the destination.

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Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah, located along Dubai’s golden coastline on the world-famous Palm Jumeriah is set to become a beachside haven, perfectly located for guests to explore the vibrant city and its globally renowned attractions, while offering a place to escape.

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