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JUMEIRAH GIVES UAE RESIDENTSREASON TO CELEBRATE

To mark the 37th anniversary of the United Arab Emirates, Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hotel company and a member of Dubai Holding, will join in the national celebrations and acknowledge the spirit of the UAE and its residents by launching a special rate.

The rate will offer UAE citizens and residence visa holders 15% off the best available room rate. The rate will be available starting December 2nd to UAE citizens and residence visa holders in any Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts in the United Arab Emirates.

Reservations can only be made by calling the Jumeirah central reservation toll free number on 800 58634724

.This offer is valid until April 17th 2009.

Guests will be asked to present a UAE passport or passport with a valid UAE residence visa upon check in.

Opened in October 2008, Desert Islands Resort & Spa is situated on Sir Bani Yas Island the once-private Royal Nature Reserve established by the late ruler and founder of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The exclusive resort is surrounded by the wild vastness of the island, transformed into an ecologically-viable, wild-life rich natural preserve and scenic retreat.

At the Desert Islands Resort & Spa, experience a unique brand of service inspired by the local traditions of hospitality and culture. Situated along the resplendent coast line of Sir Bani Yas Island, the hotel-resort offers 64 luxuriously designed rooms with living quarters decked out in state-of-the-art amenities and styled with eye-catching Arabian touches like marble bath-fixtures. Here, wake-up to the alluring melodies of a thousand bird songs and the spectacular view of the distant sea and surrounding natural reserves; while your enclave slowly gets drenched in the warmth of the island’s natural sunlight.

For the ultimate royal indulgence choose one of Desert Islands Resort & Spa’s regal retreats - the two Royal Villas and two Beach Villas come equipped with the best standards of luxury services including a 24/7 butler. These airy abodes feature two bedrooms, living and lounge space, kitchenette, dining area, private splash pools and boast direct access to the beach.

The beautiful and supremely intimate Safaa Spa has four treatment rooms – two for couples and two for individuals - each of them spacious and all offering a wide range of world-renowned luxurious indulgences. Choose from an array of natural treatments - Thai massage, aromatherapy, Ayurvedic therapies, rich facials, and lavish body treatments and scrubs all using the finest ingredients – as well as treatments based on the healing and beautifying properties of gemstones and precious metals. Facilities include a private outdoor relaxation area, separate male and female changing areas, sauna and steam rooms.

Benefit from the well-informed local staff in scoping out pursuits of all sorts throughout the resort. For those with gastronomic adventures in mind, relish the joys of a delectable seafood menu and a waterfront view at Desert Islands’ signature restaurant Samak. Or sample the local cuisine and take the taste buds on a mouth-watering global trip at the tropically-inspired Palm Restaurant.

For lighter bites stop by The Deli and indulge in an outstanding variety of gourmet coffee. Enjoy your favourite beverage and the rich and colourful sea views in the tranquil and private Lounge Bar , situated on the Mezzanine level.

After a day of exploration, enjoy a refreshing beverage from Al Shams Pool Bar over-looking the cerulean waters of the Arabian Sea or relax in the one of the shaded quarters of the hotel pool – cool, private nooks sheltered and divided by exotic plants for visitors to unwind in privacy. For those with extra energy, other facilities include tennis courts equipped with night-playing technology and a health club that’s open around the clock.

The Desert Islands Resort and Spa tastefully merges a luxurious lifestyle experience with a memorable life experience. Combining the beautiful natural reserves of Sir Bani Yas Island and the demand for quality destination activities, the resort is at the forefront of environment based tourism featuring guided tours along some of the region’s most exciting trails and snorkeling into the pristine reefs. Desert Islands Resort & Spa can arrange a number of pursuits ranging from snorkeling to mountain biking to kayaking, tailored to each guest’s specific physical and recreational requirements.

Discovery, Adventure, Culture and Luxury define the Desert Islands experience

 

Wild Wadi Pricing and Daily Timings
Price: AED 195 General Admissions
AED 165 Children below 1.1

Timings: November – February: 11.00am – 6.00pm

Wild Wadi Cabanas
Benefits of a day in a Cabana include guaranteed private and exclusive seating with a great view of the beach all day, fast track entrance to the first slide entrance (White Water Wadi) and cold towels upon arrival.

Each Cabana can accommodate up to 8 guests and contains 4 premium sun loungers with cushions, a teakwood table with 4 chairs, 8 towels and a cooler with complimentary water.

Price: AED 1,200 (Weekdays)
AED 1,500 (Weekends)

For more information, please contact Wild Wadi Water Park
Tel: +971 4 348 4444
www.wildwadi.com

Be a Wild Wadi Citizen
Visitors to Wild Wadi can now hold a Wild Wadi passport. Have the passport stamped on every time and the fifth visit is free!

Validity: 1 year from date of issue

For more information, please contact Wild Wadi Water Park
Tel: +971 4 348 4444
www.wildwadi.com

Jumeirah Emirates Towers is offering a special weekend rate with eight exclusive benefits including early check-in from 10am onwards, breakfast at Mosaico for guests staying in Deluxe Rooms and breakfast at the Club Executive lounge for those staying at Club Executive Rooms or Apex Suites.

 Guests will also enjoy 50% off food at all restaurants and private dining, a complimentary fitness consultation at The Health Club, complimentary shuttle service and access to Wild Wadi Water Park, complimentary shuttle transfers to Mall of the Emirates and a late checkout until 6pm.

In addition, gentlemen can indulge in spa treatments at H2O The Male Spa, and ladies at The Health Club, with a 20% reduction every Monday and Sunday for three consecutive months following their stay.

Price: AED 1,290 (Deluxe Room)
AED 1,790 (Club Executive Room)
AED 1,990 (Apex Suite)
(Prices are exclusive of 20% tax & service charge)
Validity: Weekends (October – January 2009)

For more information, please contact Jumeirah Emirates Towers Room Reservations
Tel: +971 4 330 0000
Email: JETinfo@jumeirah.com

 

Spend your day in the tranquility of the infinity pool at Jumeirah Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa. The day also includes use of the changing rooms, showers and personal secured lockers and unlimited beach towels. Guests will also enjoy camel rides, a falcon show, aqua aerobics classes as well as lawn games activities such as a 9-hole putting green, volleyball, table tennis and croquet.

Validity: 1st January 2009 – 31st March 2009
Pricing: AED 275 per person

For more information, please contact Jumeirah Bab Al Shams Leisure
Tel: +971 4 809 6100
Email: JBASleisure@jumeirah.com

Rejuvenating Spa
Rejuvenate and soothe upper body tension with a 25-minute deep tissue massage focusing on the back, neck and shoulders to relieve tension followed by a refreshing 25-minute aromatherapy facial.

Validity: 1st January – 31st January 2009
Pricing: AED 395 per person

For more information, please contact Satori Spa
Tel: +9714 809 6100
Email: JBASspa@jumeirah.com

 

Avail of any of the luxurious Talise Wellness signature rituals and receive a complementary Talise robe worth AED 650.

Talise Wellness Day Pass
Enjoy a whole day of relaxing and pampering at Talise Wellness spa with a 50 minute Fingerprint Facial or Fingerprint Massage, beach access, and a two-course lunch or dinner at Magnolia.

Pricing: AED 795 per person

Talise Wellness Morning Ritual
Start your day with yoga on the beach followed by a relaxing 50 minute Fingerprint Massage.

Timings: starts at 8.00am
Pricing: AED 465 per person

For more information, please contact Talise Wellness at Madinat Jumeirah
Tel. No: +971 4 366 6818
Email: mj-talise@jumeirah.com

 

Guests who stay for five nights in a Malakiya Villa will receive a number of benefits during their stay, including a four-course dinner in Pierchic or Pisces. This offer also includes a 60 minute Talise Fingerprint Massage.

Validity: January 2009 - January 2010
Pricing: starting at AED 22,000

For more information, please contact Madinat Jumeirah Room Reservations
Tel: +971 4 366 6200
Email: MJreservations@jumeirah.com

World’s Most Luxurious Hotel receives two prestigious World Travel Awards and two Luxury Travel Advisor Awards on the same day

Dubai: The celebrated Burj Al Arab, flagship hotel for Dubai based luxury hotel company Jumeirah, collected two much-coveted accolades at the 15th Annual World Travel Awards, held in the Turks & Caicos Islands on Tuesday. The hotel was also recognised elsewhere on the same day at the Luxury Travel Expo in Las Vegas with two Luxury Travel Advisor Awards.

The World’s Most Luxurious Hotel was once again recognised as the World’s Leading Hotel as well as the World’sLeading All Suite Hotel at the 2008 World Travel Awards, for the commitment to luxury, convenience and a highly personalized service for every guest, enhanced by private reception desks on every floor, as well as in-suite check-in and a brigade of exclusive butlers that provide around the clock assistance.

The inaugural Luxury Travel Advisor Awards in Las Vegas named Burj Al Arab as Best Hotel/Resort in the Middle East and the hotel also collected the award for Top Luxury Suite in a Hotel/Resort Worldwide for the Royal Suites. The Royal Suites are located on the 25th floor of Burj Al Arab and the award–winning features include an extravagantly appointed Majlis style lounge, a spacious library, luxurious dining room, a master bedroom with rotating four-poster canopy bed, spacious dressing room and adjoining marble bathroom complete with spa bath and walk-in shower, and a second bedroom with a luxurious bathroom similar to the master bathroom. The suites also contain a private elevator and private cinema.

Heinrich Morio, General Manager of Burj Al Arab, commented: “We are proud to have been recognized at the Annual World Travel Awards yet again this year, and are delighted at the support from readers of Luxury Travel Advisor. We believe that Burj Al Arab symbolizes the very essence of Dubai, embracing the best of the new alongside traditions of the past and setting new standards of luxury, service and comfort.

At Burj Al Arab, as with the rest of the Jumeirah Group, we are truly committed to our guests, and our promise to STAY DIFFERENT™. We would like to thank all of our Jumeirah colleagues for their continued hard work and dedication to surpass guest expectations.”

The second spa for the world’s leading skin and beauty care brand, NIVEA Haus, officially opened its doors this month at the new Dubai Mall.

AMMAN, JORDAN, — The unique store concept, pioneered by NIVEA in Germany in 2006, offers expert pampering experiences using NIVEA’s extensive range of hair, skin, body care and cosmetic products. Services include a full range of spa treatments, beauty therapy as well as hairstyling. The state-of-the-art 5,000 square feet store allows customers to enjoy a retail advice centre, separate ladies and gents grooming lounges as well as private treatment cabins.

Robert Taylor-Hughes, Managing Director of Beiersdorf Middle East and project owner stated: “The NIVEA Haus Dubai concept represents one of the many pioneering expansion initiatives that we have launched this year. Through this spa facility, we hope to engage our customers in a different way, and let them experience the full and diverse range of NIVEA’s product line. It’s exciting considering the wellness industry offers tough competition in this market, but we have industry leading products and a world class location, so we are in no doubt about achieving ‘best in class’ in the day spa industry.”

The first NIVEA Haus was set up in Hamburg to astounding success leading the global skin care and beauty brand to consider the establishment of a second outlet in Dubai as a licensed venture between Beiersdorf Middle East and the local UAE partners, NMC.

The Store Manager is provided by Beiersdorf Middle East along with the necessary training required in order to offer perfect service at all levels. Sallyann Simmons, formerly with Clarins Technical Training, has been appointed to fulfil this important role.

NIVEA HAUS Dubai is located on the first floor of Dubai’s newest landmark, The Dubai Mall, directly above the grand entrance forming part of the dedicated beauty zone.

For many years, Dubai has worked to earn its reputation as one of the world’s leading luxury destinations, with its pioneering spirit and the development of myriad unparalleled attractions. Numerous high-profile projects such as the recently unveiled Atlantis, The Palm and the iconic Burj Al Arab have led the world in the quality of hospitality that they offer, where visitors can expect the best. With so many trailblazing projects, Dubai’s popularity continues to grow, and the government has been sure to develop a highly desirable, increasingly diversified premium tourism product, to meet the needs of an ever expanding audience. With this in mind, Dubai’s plethora of prestigious developments has been joined by a new breed, of quality ‘affordable luxury’ accommodation.

Recognising the need to appeal to different markets, Dubai has developed a range of hotels, providing a highly-desirable yet affordable alternative to travellers. And, the emirate’s low-cost options retain the exceptional quality of service and facilities for which Dubai is renowned. These ‘affordable luxury’ options include a Premier Inn, which opened earlier in 2008, as well as three Holiday Inn Express hotels and two Ibis hotels all of which are geographically spread throughout Dubai. And, in addition to this, a further two Ibis hotels are due to open in the first half of 2009, expanding the emirate’s cost-effective accommodation option further.

To accompany the accommodation, Dubai has also developed a range of affordable dining and shopping options. Many of the malls offer big name brands at reduced, tax-free prices particularly at the Dubai Outlet Mall, and the traditional souks also provide an opportunity for visitors to pick up authentic Arabian goods at very reasonable and negotiable prices.

The malls also boast a range of ‘cheap eats’ for those looking for a quick pit-stop during a hard day’s shopping, while street stalls and local bistros offer visitors the chance to sample local specialties at a very reasonable rate. And with a plethora of taxis and abras (water taxis), visitors can easily – and inexpensively – navigate the city.

The emirate’s geographical location is also one of its greatest assets, rendering it easily accessible from all four corners of the globe. And the UK is particularly well-appointed, with some 138 direct flights a week from across the country.

Dubai’s popularity continues to grow, despite the problems facing the world’s economies, with the UK remaining the largest source market and recording an impressive 9.2 per cent increase in visitors during the first three quarters of 2008. This confidence and appeal in the emirate means that Dubai is well on the way to achieving its projected annual visitor figures in excess of 800,000.

Commenting on Dubai’s predictions for 2009, Ian Scott, UK and Ireland director of Dubai Tourism and Commerce Marketing, reveals that “Dubai remains a hugely popular business and leisure destination, the destination of choice for discerning travellers who seek a fail-safe, world-class holiday experience. The emirate is continually evolving and expanding to meet and grow consumer demand, and this is reflected in the quality of new projects that are regularly unveiled. Easily accessible, with year-round sunshine and a suburb quality of experience, Dubai can offer the affordable solution for holidaymakers seeking a longer-haul break. People may be taking fewer holidays, however they will be looking to expect the best from their travel experiences, and excellence is what we have come to expect from Dubai’s offering.”

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