Meydan hotel now open

David — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:46:50 +0000

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.”

IMAX theatre to open at Meydan

David — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:35:27 +0000

IMAX Corporation have announced that they have signed and agreement to install an IMAX theatre at Meydan, a commercial and residential project in Dubai incorporating the Meydan Racecourse. The advanced motion picture system is expected to be installed by the end of 2009.

The first IMAX theatre in the UAE opened at the Grand Megaplex cinema at the Ibn Battuta Mall in 2005 and features a screen measuring 44 feet tall and 70 feet wide.

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Meydan hotel now open

IMAX theatre to open at Meydan