Hotels

Rotana, a leading hotel management company in the Middle East and North Africa, will open the Amwaj Rotana Jumeirah Beach Dubai on May 15th 2010.

Commenting on the announcement, Omer Z. Kaddouri, Senior Vice President UAE of Rotana said: “The essence of Rotana is the diversity in its products and for us to be managing this newest property, which is Rotana’s first property with a beach access in Dubai, makes this statement stronger. Amwaj Rotana Jumeirah Beach’s team, headed by the General Manager Timur Ilgaz, has been working hand in hand with Rotana Corporate Office to ensure all areas of the opening are perfected for the operation of this attractive property”.

“Providing a great location to relax and unwind, this property is part of Jumeirah Beach Residence Complex and will be the ultimate comfort and convenience for great value accomodation” , revealed Timur Ilgaz, General Manager of Amwaj Rotana Jumeirah Beach Dubai.

This world class property offers 301 superb rooms, suites and one presidential suite with their modern designs overlooking the Arabia Gulf Sea. Each of the rooms and suites will have a high-speed internet connection and a variety of amenities and facilities. Amwaj Rotana Jumeirah Beach Dubai features exquisite dining venues including Rosso – Bar, Enoteca & Ristorante – an Italian restaurant with a convivial ambience offering al fresco dining, Benihana an American Japanese Restaurant and sushi bar with al fresco dining, Horizon, Sun Deck the pool bar and terrace, and Atrium the lobby lounge Café.

In addition, the hotel offers the most up to date technology in its 3 meeting rooms all offering daylight, one ballroom with private access, business facilities, a state-of-the-art fitness centre, outdoor temperature controlled swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam rooms.

The Meydan, the world’s first five-star trackside hotel, opened its doors to the world on March 4, 2010, with its very first guest checking into the property. The luxury hotel forms an integral part of the Meydan Grandstand and Racecourse, the new home to the world’s richest horse racing event, the Dubai World Cup.

Mr Abdin Nasralla, Vice President Meydan Hotels and Hospitality Division said “The Meydan and its offering of unique experiences is a gift not only to the racing world, but for all who can appreciate superior service and hospitality excellence. We are especially pleased to open The Meydan in time for this year’s Dubai World Cup where a room at the The Meydan will naturally make this already special occasion a once in a lifetime experience.”

The Ritz Carlton Dubai has announced an expansion project that will increase the total number of guest rooms and see the addition of several new restaurant concepts. This project will commence in April and is expected to be complete by early 2012.

The beachfront resort currently features 138 sea view guestrooms over seven floors. Spearheaded by Dubai-based architectural firm Rice Perry Ellis, there are plans to build an adjacent wing to house an additional 163 guestrooms, bringing the total number to 301. Of these, 18 are designated as suites including two Royal Suites, each providing more than 180 square meters (1,937 square feet) and offering a 180-degree panoramic view of the Arabian Gulf.

All guest rooms will be equipped with the finest bedding experience, state-of-the-art technology including wireless and wired internet access, iPod docking stations, flat screen televisions and DVD players as standard to enable guests to both work and relax in their rooms. Located on the third floor of the new wing is The Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge, offering six complimentary food and beverage presentations throughout the day and dedicated multi-lingual concierge service.

As the new wing is located away from the resort’s guestrooms and recreational facilities such as the Spa and swimming pools, General Manager Andrew Nasskau believes the impact will be minimal. “We are mindful of the effect that the expansion programme will have on our guests and we will make every effort to ensure that their comfort and enjoyment will not be compromised,” he says. “All our rooms and suites will still be occupied for the next two years, and the only areas that will be closed are La Baie, the spa pool and garden in front of the new wing.”

To capitalize on the requirements of corporate travellers, the resort will boast sizable meeting and function space to include an 800-square-meter (8,640-square-feet) grand ballroom that is divisible by six, a boardroom and three multi-purpose function rooms. In total, the resort will offer 1,160 square meters (12,528 square feet) of meeting space, all of which will be equipped with the most advanced technology. In addition to a world-class audio and visual set-up, the hotel’s Technology Butler, floral artist services and a dedicated catering and conference team ensures a seamless experience for all meetings and events.

Culinary offerings will be enhanced by the 10 new private dining rooms within an enclosed solarium in the Italian specialty restaurant Splendido, and the signature restaurant La Baie will be revitalized by a new concept and a larger dining space. During the day, sun-worshippers may enjoy the fresh look of the Pool Bar & Grill Pavilion which can accommodate up to 100 guests around the new swimming pools.

The new wing will feature the resort’s famed landscaped gardens including new outdoor swimming pools and a terrace. A 2,020 square meters (21,743 square feet) Spa and Fitness Center, with separate entries for men and women, will showcase a fully equipped gymnasium, beauty salon and 13 private treatment rooms.

The Armani Hotel Dubai will open on March 18 2010, it was announced today.

The luxury hotel will occupy the lower floors of the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world.

The hotel is the first of a series of Armani Hotels opening as part of a joint venture between Giorgio Armani and Dubai’s Emaar Properties.

The world’s tallest building opened tonight with a spectacular fireworks ceremony attended by thousands.

The final height of the Burj Khalifa was revealed to be 828 metres high, much higher than the 508 metres of the previous record holder, Taipei 101.

Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum renamed the skyscraper, known as the Burj Dubai throughout construction, after Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahayan, president of the UAE and ruler of the neighbouring emirate of Abu Dhabi.

The tower is home to over 1,000 luxury apartments, 49 floors of offices and the 160-room Armani hotel. Around 12,000 people are expected to live and work in the tower, which is part of the Downtown Burj Dubai development.

Construction of the Burj Khalifa began in 2004 and involved some 12,000 workers. The first residents are expected to begin moving into their apartments in February 2010. The Armani Hotel is scheduled to open a month later.

The world’s tallest hotel is now open for business.

The Rose Rayhaan by Rotana hotel is an impressive 333 metres high and offers 482 rooms and suites spread over 72 floors.

It is situated on the Sheikh Zayed Road in the main business district of Dubai, opposite the Financial Centre Metro Station.

The hotel operates under Rotana’s alcohol-free Rayhaan Hotels and Resorts brand and will focus on serving guests from the GCC and local market.

Dubai’s hotels and resorts fared well in a recent survey completed by readers of the prestigious Conde Nast Traveler magazine.

The Emirate dominated the Best Resorts in the Middle East category, occupying the top 4 positions. The Burj Al Arab came first, followed by the Madinat Jumeirah, the One & Only Royal Mirage, and the Ritz Carlton. The Hyatt Regency was ranked 10th.

In the Best Hotels in the Middle East category the Jumeirah Beach Hotel was ranked number one. Other hotels receiving top marks were the Park Hyatt Dubai (3rd), Grand Hyatt Dubai (9th), Jumeirah Emirates Towers (10th), and the Fairmont Dubai (13th).

Over 25,000 readers participated in the survey. The results appear in the November issue of the prestigious magazine.

Depa has won an AED207 million contract to fit out Dubai’s new Conrad hotel.

The Conrad Dubai is a 51-floor hotel on the Sheikh Zayed Road, now scheduled to open in 2011. Conrad Hotels is a luxury hotel brand, operated by Hilton Worldwide.

Depa specialises in fitting and out and furnishing five-star hotels, yachts, restaurants, luxury apartments, and other prestigious properties. The company based in Dubai.

Dubai’s Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa to become the first 5-star hotel in the world to offer the famed Dinner in the Sky Restaurant.

Hailed as one of the most surprising events of the planet by Forbes magazine, Dinner in the Sky brings a whole new way of dining for anyone who wishes to transform an ordinary meal or meeting into a magical moment that will leave a lasting impression on their guests!

22 guests will be hosted at a table suspended up to 50 metres above the beach, allowing them to enjoy stunning aerial views along with great food.

‘We’re extremely happy to be able to announce Dinner in the Sky for our guests,’ said Thomas Kathmann, Director of Food & Beverage at the Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa. ‘It really is a unique experience and something you’ll remember for many years to come.’
This new form of dining will be a regular feature at the Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa, Dubai, Jumeirah Beach. In fact, the Habtoor Grand prides itself on being the first 5-star Hotel in the World to have a ‘Dinner in the Sky’ as a regular fixture in its dining options.

‘You will need a bit of a head for heights, but almost all our guests end up really enjoying having their dinner floating high above the ground,’ said Sean Keith, Partner at Event Horizon. ‘You’re safely strapped into your seat, which allows everyone to enjoy the amazing views and unique atmosphere of dining in the sky.’

Starting from 1st October 2009 and running through to the 31st May 2010, regular diners can enjoy this amazing experience. The hotel also expects to attract corporate customers wishing to entertain their clients and hold unique business meetings.

Event Horizon LLC and Mindset Media selected the Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa as the venue for the Dinner in the Sky Restaurant, as the hotel enjoys an excellent location, regularly organizes successful events and hosts reputable food & beverage outlets.

The Rezidor Hotel Group has announced plans for a new Park Inn hotel at Dubai Airport Free Zone. It will offer 312 rooms and is scheduled to open in 2012.

Park Inn is a mid-market brand of the Rezidor Hotel Group. Other brands in their portfolio are Radisson, Country Inn, Missoni, and Regent.