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Archive for December, 2007


Published December 15th, 2007

Grand Hyatt Dubai Hotel – Luxury Hotel in Dubai, UAE

Grand Hyatt Hotel Dubai, United Arab EmiratesGrand Hyatt Hotel DubaiDubai‘s luxury city conference hotel, Grand Hyatt Dubai, towers majestically by the edge of Dubai’s historic creek. Set within 37 acres of landscaped gardens, the hotel is an outstanding combination of resort facilities, luxury hotel guest rooms and suites, residential apartments and one of the most advanced conference centres in the Middle East.

The Grand Hyatt Hotel Dubai commands a glorious waterfront location within close proximity of the vibrant city centre and just 10 minutes from Dubai International Airport. At the Grand Hyatt Hotel comfort and convenience gently blend to provide the ideal atmosphere for the business or leisure traveler. The Grand Hyatt Hotel features superb banquet rooms with conference facilities catered to by 14 inspirational restaurants and sociable bars suitable for any occasion. . The Grand Hyatt Hotel offers 674 finely decorated spacious guestrooms and suites each configured with modern amenities to ensure a pleasurable stay. Guests to. the Grand Hyatt Hotel can enjoy a variety of recreational activities that includes a captivating indoor and outdoor swimming pool with gym and sauna complex. (more…)

Published December 15th, 2007

Good start to Dubai cruise tourism season with six new arrivals

Dubai welcomed six cruise ships at its state-of-the-art cruise terminal since the start of cruise season in October. Awadh Seghayer Al Ketbi, Executive Director for Heritage and Cruise at the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) said the cruise tourism season had a good start and several cruise ships from various parts of the world are expected to visit the emirate until the end of the season in April.

The ship-shaped cruise terminal, opened in 2001, measures 3300 square metres and is able to accommodate two ships simultaneously on a 335-metre quay The Dubai Cruise Terminal is the world’s first to receive ISO-9002 certification and also the world’s only cruise facility run by the government tourism body, DTCM. The Dubai cruise terminal is able to accommodate two ships simultaneously. (more…)

Published December 15th, 2007

Movenpick to open new resort in Al Ain, UAE

Movenpick Hotels & Resorts is gaining another foothold in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi as the company has signed a management contract for a first-class city resort in the heart of the city of Al Ain with the owning company Sorouh Real Estate PJSC. The Movenpick Resort Al Ain is scheduled to open at the end of 2010.

The city of Al Ain is an important part of our expansion plans in the United Arab Emirates, where our intention is to complete a number of projects also outside Dubai," explains Andreas Mattmuller Senior Vice President Movenpick Hotels & Resorts Middle East & Asia. And we are delighted to have found such a strong partner in Sorouh Real Estate PJSC for this exceptional hotel. (more…)

Published December 7th, 2007

Emirates launches Direct Flights between Dubai and Houston

Emirates Airline has launched non-stop services between Dubai and Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport, its 2nd gateway into the U.S..

The new route will offer travellers a fast link between Texas and the UAE with a 15 hour flight from Houston to Dubai and a return of approximately 17 hours. The route follows on the success of Emirates’ first destination in the United States, New York which has been operating since 2004 and grown to become a three-flights-a-day service. (more…)

Published December 7th, 2007

Landmark Hotel Group launches new 4-star Deluxe Hotel Project in Abu Dhabi

Landmark Hotel Group, one of the UAE’s leading Hotel Management companies and a part of Zenath Real Estate, which is a Khalid Abdullah Al Ghurair Group company, recently unveiled a new 237-room 4-star hotel development project. (more…)

Published December 1st, 2007

Four Points by Sheraton Bur Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Four Points by Sheraton Bur Dubai, United Arab EmiratesFour Points by Sheraton Bur Dubai, Ideally located in the heart of the most exciting part of Dubai, Four Points by Sheraton Bur Dubai is a mid-scale full-service hotel, ideal for corporate and leisure travelers. 125 elegantly appointed guest rooms offer a distinctive yet hospitable style. Our friendly staff and personalized service complement a host of food and beverage outlets and facilities. Conveniently located in Dubai‘s main business and shopping district, we are within walking distance of prime shopping areas and entertainment venues. (more…)