There is a myriad of seasonal extravagances on offer this festive season at Sofitel Dubai Downtown which will host a veritable calendar of promotional offers and activities from the delicious Santa Hat Shaped Cake and genteel afternoon tea to New Year’s Eve under the Burj Khalifa fireworks.
Atlantis, The Palm and UberEATS have joined forces to ‘serve the extraordinary’ to residents of The Palm with signature dishes from four of the resort’s outlets, Ronda Locatelli, Shawafel, The Burger Joint and Asia Republic. All dishes will also be delivered in recyclable packaging in line with the resort’s sustainability initiative ‘Atlantis Cares’ and to celebrate, residents who order, will receive FREE delivery from 27th November-3rd December.
As anticipation levels reach an all-time high, the curtain will rise on Emerald Palace Kempinski Dubai as it opens its doors to guests on 29 November 2018.
Set within 100,000 sq m, the Palace lies on the West Crescent of Palm Jumeirah, the world’s largest man-made island and archipelago. Its privileged location boasts panoramic sea views and vistas of Dubai’s iconic skyline offering a tranquil and private escape, just a short drive away from the city’s vibrant attractions. Inspired by the palaces of 18th century Europe, guests can expect discreet service, refined dining and artfully curated experiences catering to the privileged few, setting a new precedent in a city synonymous with pioneering hospitality.
In line with its ongoing efforts to make a worthwhile impact on the local community through positive, beneficial initiatives, Rove has partnered with STEM for Kids to host STEM Saturday Camps at Rove Downtown. The camps are designed to offer highly flexible and engaging programmes that focus on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) for 5 to 11-year-olds.
STEM for Kids was established in USA in 2010 and began its Dubai operations in 2015. It has since become a premier educator of STEM principles in the region. The programmes are created by engineers, educators and industry insiders to deliver a unique hands-on approach that makes learning fun and highly engaging for kids. Through the STEM camps, Rove aims to highlight how important it is for children to learn scientific principles that can be applied to real-life scenarios.
From the 4th until the 21st of December, Habtoor Palace’s enchanting Festive Garden will be open daily from 3pm until midnight, to ensure visitors are able to celebrate the Christmas season in true palatial fashion. Located in the property’s beautiful Versailles Gardens, the space will resemble a winter wonderland, providing fun festivities for all the family.
Established in 2014, Roda Hotels and Resorts continues to flourish in the ever developing UAE hospitality industry. From the seven properties within its portfolio, two have been awarded at this years GCC Best Employer of the year awards, Roda Al Bustan for ‘GCC’s Best General Manager – Hospitality’ and Roda Amwaj Suites for ‘GCC’s Best Employer’.
TAMANI Marina Hotel & Hotel Apartment in Dubai, located right in the heart of the commercial business hub of Dubai Marina, was declared the 2018 Luxury All Suite Hotel at the 12th Annual Gala Ceremony of The World Luxury Hotel Awards (WLHA) held on November 10, 2018 in Bali, Indonesia.
The World Luxury Hotel Awards is a recognized global organization providing luxury hotels with recognition for their world-class facilities and service excellence provided to guests. The TAMANI Marina Hotel award serves as recognition of sustained commitment to excellence and outstanding achievement in the international luxury hospitality industry.
Telal Resort and Zawan Lawal Heritage are proud winners of Luxury Boutique Award (Middle East) at the recently held World Luxury Hotel Awards event held at AYANA Resort & Spa, Bali, Indonesia. The venue hosted the prestigious black-tie event celebrating the 12th anniversary of the World Luxury Hotel Awards on November 10th. Over 360 guests flew in from around the world to attend the event, which awarded the world’s finest hotels for their luxury offerings and exceptional service delivery.
Encapsulating the heritage and culture of the desert environment, Al Maha brings together the fabled charm of the Arabian Desert whilst offering ultimate man-made comforts. Take a 50-minute drive and escape from the bustling urban life to experience complete tranquility and relaxation in the heart of Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve.
The hospitality and theme parks industry ranked last out of 15 industries surveyed in MBLM’s 2018 Brand Intimacy Report. The category’s average Brand Intimacy Quotient was 22.8, well below the cross-industry average of 30.5. Within the category, Hilton, Jumeirah, Ferrari World, Rotana, Dubai Parks and Resorts, Marriott, Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi, IMG Worlds of Adventure, Address and Aquaventure comprised the Top 10 brands.
