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MGallery welcomes its second property in Dubai, as it rebrands The Canvas Hotel, MGallery, in Bur Dubai’s Port Rashid area. The agreement on the property has been recognised through the signing of a franchise agreement with Khamas Group of Investments, a multi-industry conglomerate.

The name was chosen in homage to the way the city of Dubai has developed, transforming from the ‘blank canvas’ of the desert sands into a glittering metropolis, a global destination fusing east and west, that has become a beacon for travellers and explorers from all over the world.

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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.

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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.

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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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