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Travelers from the GCC who want to get away from the summer heat will find The Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam a memorable and luxurious retreat in the heart of Amsterdam. The hotel’s location offers an ideal opportunity to explore Amsterdam's long history at a slow pace. You can come out of the hotel and take a stroll along the canals, spend a day exploring the paintings of Vermeer and Van Gogh in the city's many…
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International, Inc. announced the reopening of the iconic Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino, a city landmark for more than four decades. The hotel emerges after extensive renovation with modern interiors, refreshed public spaces and innovative and revitalized dining concepts. Perched on the West Bank of the River Nile, it enjoys a prime location, in the heart of the city,…
The Waldorf Astoria Hotel Ras Al Khaimah is celebrating a culinary festival in July offering a variety of new menus for one month at all its restaurants. Umi: A modern Japanese restaurant surrounded by a Japanese-style garden. The restaurant serves a variety of Teppanyaki grilled meat dishes as well as traditional sushi and sashimi. Marjan: An eclectic fusion of traditional and quirky modern interiors is the…
If you are planning to eat out during the Eid holidays, you should head to the Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel. A sumptuous buffet will be available on the first two days of Eid ay the VIP Majlis which will feature a wide variety of Arabic and International specialties with live cooking stations and an assortment of gourmet sweets. Ferghal Purcell, COO of HMH – Hospitality Management Holding, said, “Eid is a very…
Jabal Omar Development Company (JODC), Saudi Arabia’s leading real estate development company, announced that Emaar Hospitality Group’s premium luxury hotel brand Address Hotels + Resorts has been selected to manage its flagship hospitality project in the Holy City of Makkah. This also marks the first expansion of the Address Hotels + Resorts to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Jabal Omar Address Makkah,…
Burj Al Arab Jumeirah has once again been voted ‘Best Hotel in the World’ and ‘Best Hotel in the Middle East’ at The Telegraph’s ULTRA awards in London. This is the fifth time in a row the property has been awarded the ‘Best Hotel in the World’ title and the eleventh year in a row it has been named ‘Best Hotel in the Middle East.’ Every year the readers of Ultratravel, The Telegraph’s luxury travel magazine,…
Emirates Palace is launching a custom built Ramadan Pavilion for Iftar and Suhoor which will provide stunning views of the sunset while guests enjoy traditional Ramadan delicacies during the Holy Month of Ramadan. With a large open dining area for Iftar buffets, a separate lounge area and private majlis and featuring live cooking stations, this is expected to be Abu Dhabi’s grandest array of traditional…
This Ramadan, the Feast restaurant at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Dubai is inviting guests to have a grand Iftar buffet. The restaurant will serve both traditional Middle Eastern dishes and cuisines from all over the world. Taking diners on a culinary journey, the lavish spread will feature an array of cuisines from Far Eastern delicacies to European favorites such as pizza. Paying tribute to the region, Feast…
Rixos Bab Al Bahr, Ras Al Khaimah, has announced the launch of a lineup of stars for its week-long music festival May Fest 2017 that will be held from April 30 to May 7. DJ Chadash Cort, DJ Nicola Fasano, DJ Mari Ferrari, DJ Oly, DJ Smash, DJ Stanley Williams, DJ Anna Khilkevich and musical duo Filatov & Karas will be the headlining artists for the event. Guests have the option of purchasing a day pass or…
DUKES Dubai, the British five-star hotel and residences on Palm Jumeirah, has debuted its Duchess Floor, an exclusive area dedicated to female guests. The Duchess Floor features 20 exclusive rooms and is located on the third floor at DUKES Dubai. With private lift access, the floor features women’s only public spaces, as well as discreet and private access to rooms. The entire floor is adorned with Liberty…
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts has opened its second hotel in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Holy City, the 1,624 room Swissôtel Al Maqam Makkah. The hotel overlooks the Masjid Al Haram and is conveniently located in the Abraj Al Bait complex, just steps away from the holy Ka’aba. Swissôtel Al Maqam Makkah's guest rooms and suites range from 32 to 84 square meters in size, with the majority providing unobstructed…
The Hilton Makkah Convention Hotel opened its doors on April 1 2017 to cater to the needs of pilgrims and also opened up a new option for the meetings and convention sector by offering the first and the largest conference center in the city with majestic views of the Grand Mosque. Instead of a beach holiday, now convention attendees can benefit from religious cleansing by being close to Islam’s holiest place.…
Those of you planning a trip to Qatar may want to check out Qatar’s first leisure destination Sealine Beach, a Murwab Resort, which has now opened following a major renovation. “We are pleased to be finally showcasing our meticulously restored resort to visitors and families. Our valued guests now have the chance to experience the distinctive seaside location, lavishly modern furnishing and fixtures, and…
Amaseena, the outdoors restaurant at the Ritz-Carlton, Dubai, is reopening for the winter season on October 6 2016. With the onset of pleasant weather in Dubai, guests will be able to enjoy delicious authentic Arab dishes under the stars. Located in the heart of Dubai Marina, just a few steps from the famous JBR Walk, every Wednesday and Thursday evening Chef Rami hosts "the taste of the Arab world" in which the…
Stay at the five star Banana Island Resort with your children. Only 10 minutes from Doha city centre. Enjoy water sports and fine dining at this alcohol free resort. For booking please click here.
If you are planning a trip to Mallorca visit the Sóller Valley which has a long history of producing olive oil. Guests staying at Jumeirah Port Soller Hotel and Spa can discover its many benefits and sample a bespoke olive oil, ‘Olis Sóller’ created especially for the hotel, thanks to a unique collaboration with local producer ‘Cooperativa de Sóller.’ The cultivation of olives and creation of olive oil is deeply…
Fancy a sand based exfoliation, or a rose steam bath, or a honey massage, or a zero gravity experience? These exotic spa treatments and many more are all available to the discerning traveler who is willing to get pampered at any one of 20 Ritz-Carlton hotels and resorts around the world that are introducing new spa treatments with a local flavor. Here is a sample of what to expect at 10 luxury spas around the…
The Elaf Group of Saudi Arabia has revealed its successful participation at the recently concluded edition of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM 2016) in Dubai. The group showcased its hotels located in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, especially its properties in Makkah, Madinah and Jeddah - catering to visitors performing their Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages. The company also showcased its current range of travel packages…
