Condé Nast Traveler today announced the results of its 31st annual Readers’ Choice Awards with Palazzo Versace Dubai recognized as one of the Best Hotels in the Middle East.
Nearly half a million Condé Nast Traveler readers submitted a recording-breaking number of responses rating their travel experiences to provide a full snapshot of where and how we travel today.
Getting to the gym can be a challenge for most people but Canal Central Hotel Business Bay has a plan to get its team and guests moving. As part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge the hotel will motivate people to join in the month-long activities.
Shady Dawad, General Manager of Canal Central Hotel Business Bay, said, “We are very excited to be part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge, organized under the kind patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council for Dubai Government, that is aimed at making Dubai the most active city in the world. It is a wonderful initiative to motivate people to exercise every day for 30 minutes. We have a fantastic gym at the Canal Central Hotel equipped with world-class facilities. Throughout the month we will be organising various stimulating activities to entice people to incorporate exercise in their daily lifestyle. By doing so the goal is to make everyone feel stronger and healthier.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Al Habtoor City was announced winner in the category Best Project, Residential/Hospitality at the Engineering News-Record (ENR) Global Best Projects Competition 2018. The 2018 Global Best Projects winners were selected by an independent jury of industry professionals with extensive international experience based on several criteria including safety, innovation, contribution to the global community, aesthetic quality and workmanship. The awards ceremony which was held at the Edison Ballroom in New York City on 2 October 2018 selected its winners from 14 different countries across the globe.
Khalaf Al Habtoor, Founding Chairman, Al Habtoor Group said, “I am pleased to see Al Habtoor City recognized as the Global Best Project in the Residential / Hospitality category for 2018 by an acclaimed international institute. Al Habtoor City represents a distinct investment and lifestyle destination unlike anywhere else in the world. The integrated development puts Dubai on the map as one of world’s most sought-after investment destinations.”
Deyaar Development PJSC, one of the UAE’s leading property development and real estate services companies, and Millennium Hotels & Resorts, Middle East and Africa (MEA), one of the fastest growing hotel management companies in the region, today announced that Millennium Atria Business Bay will open its doors to welcome guests by the end of 2018.
The 30-storey Millennium Atria Business Bay hotel apartment tower which will be managed by Millennium Hotels & Resorts MEA is the first property in Deyaar’s hospitality portfolio. The opening was announced at this year’s Cityscape Global.
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.
