Fresh Lifestyle Look For Movenpick Hotel And Apartments Bur Dubai

DUBAI, UAE, November 8, 2010/PRNewswire/ — Newly Renovated Area, Exciting Dining Experiences and Creative Shops for Special Occasions

Movenpick Hotel and Apartments Bur Dubai has completed the stylish refurbishment of the hotel’s 255 guestrooms, the expansive lobby, the Fountain restaurant and Cafe lounge, providing the five-star property with a refreshingly contemporary image.

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"We are all extremely pleased and excited about the new look and feel of the hotel. Our goal was to renovate the interior decoration, furniture and fittings of the guest rooms and the main public areas as well as our dining facilities in order to introduce a fresh and contemporary ’lifestyle’ look which will appeal to the local community and international traveller," said Robert Barker, General Manager of the hotel.

Principal designer Martin Wojnowski said that the new design makes the hotel look more fresh and home-like, by avoiding sharp details and finishes typical to commercial spaces. "I think that the modern traveller is seeking the feeling of comfort and understated elegance," he said.

"I believe that the hotel now has one of the most guest-friendly lobbies in Dubai – it is contemporary, but comfortable and relaxing, creating an atmosphere of harmony away from the city’s hustle and bustle."

To illustrate the point, the renovated lobby mirrors guests’ living rooms. Traditional furniture is upholstered in contemporary fabrics, traditionally made carpet is adorned with modern patterns, and lighting allows for different mood and ambient options, complemented by creative artworks and accessories.

Alongside the 255 newly appointed rooms and suites, and added privacy and amenities of the exclusive Executive Floors, 57 stylish apartments are fully equipped with entertainment systems and kitchens. The hotel offers six eclectic restaurants comprising the Fountain restaurant offering international all day dining, Cafe lounge, an ideal venue for afternoon tea, a contemporary yet traditional North-Indian restaurant Chutneys, the Lebanese restaurant Fakhreldine, an English-style pub Somerset’s, and a Pool House rooftop bar serving light snacks and beverages.

Two new convenient venues have been launched: ’Sweet,’ an innovative cake and chocolate shop and ’Flowers’, a colourful shop offering modern floral designs for those special occasions.

Other facilities include a Fitness Centre and a temperature-controlled rooftop pool, the "Office", a totally new and unique concept combining the business centre, guest services, a gift shop and a Beauty salon.

"We are very focused on taking the hotel to the next level and believe that now we can deliver a warmer welcoming and a more memorable and comfortable stay to our guests," added Barker. "We look forward to welcoming everyone to the Movenpick Hotel & Apartments Bur Dubai and making it the city’s destination of choice."

The hotel will soon introduce a newly renovated ballroom and meeting rooms too, creating a relaxing yet stimulating ambience. The Grand Ballroom can accommodate up to 400 guests in one dramatic room or three separate sections. The meeting rooms and the ballroom are perfectly designed to meet the requirements of any event or conference, from company business meetings to major banquets, receptions, weddings and other social functions.

Movenpick Hotel & Apartments Bur Dubai, perfectly positioned in the heart of Dubai, is a short distance from many key landmarks such as Dubai International Airport, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai International Conference and Financial Centres, Burj Khalifa, the Dubai fountain and Dubai Mall among others.

Movenpick Hotels & Resorts (MH&R), a premium hotel management company with over 10,000 employees, is represented in 24 countries with 80 hotels existing or under construction and focuses on its core markets in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. The international hotel group with Swiss roots is forging ahead with its expansion and aims to extend its portfolio to include 100 hotels by 2010. MH&R has an established presence in the 4 and 5-star segment with two types of accommodation: business and conference hotels and holiday resorts. In keeping with its slogan "True Excellence in Swiss Hospitality", the hotel chain is a byword for the uncompromising quality of its products and services. The hotel group is owned by the Movenpick Holding (66.7 %) as well as the Kingdom Group (33.3 %).

For further information:
Manal El Matni
Marketing & Communications Manager
Movenpick Hotel & Apartments Bur Dubai
19th Street, Oud Metha
P.O. Box 32733, Dubai, U.A.E.
Phone +971-4-310-4202
Fax + 971-4-310-4204
manal.elmatni@moevenpick.com
http://www.moevenpick-burdubai.com

One Bedroom Apartments Available for Lease at Dubai Properties Group’s Shorooq Mirdif

The apartments, which average 1,000 sq feet, are available for immediate occupancy at some of the most competitive rates in the region. An antidote to high-rise living, Shorooq Mirdif offers residents a distinctive community lifestyle in an ideal location in the heart of Mirdif, featuring wide open spaces in a serene and secure environment.

Shorooq Mirdif, rated by the industry as an ideal family-focused neighborhood, is already home to over 1300 families. The community is taking shape with new facilities and enhanced landscaping in progress.  
Khalid Al Malik, Group CEO, Dubai Properties Group, said: “We continue to be committed to delivering sustainable communities in the most desirable neighborhoods in Dubai. Shorooq Mirdif meets the market demand for quality and affordability by delivering a holistic community experience in a great location at tremendous value for money.
With 2,096 residential units comprising studios, one and two bedroom apartments, in addition to two, three and four bedroom villas with private gardens, the Shorooq Mirdif community offers a wide spectrum of options to the discerning customer at competitive rates and flexible payment plans.

Conveniently located adjacent to the Rashidiya Metro station and the Dubai International Airport, Shorooq Mirdif is easily accessible from arterial highways including the Emirates Road and Al Awir Road. The community also offers convenient access to schools and shopping centres, including the popular Uptown Mirdif and the new Mirdif City Centre malls.

Dubai Properties Group is also currently leasing residential and commercial units at the Layan community, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Cordoba Villas, Al Khail Gate, and Office Park.
For leasing enquiries, please contact 800-DPG.

About Dubai Properties Group

Dubai Properties Group (DPG), a member of Dubai Holding, develops and manages properties, communities and destinations.  Through its subsidiaries, DPG also offers end-to-end property related services. Sales and leasing via Salwan; the real estate broker, property management, facilities management and security services via Dubai Assets Management company, in addition to destination management via DUBAILAND

The Dubai Properties Group focuses on the creation of a broad range of quality properties in which to live, work, play and shop in addition to the development and management of key destinations in Dubai including both Dubailand and ‘The Walk’ at JBR.

Dubai Properties Group aspires to become the best partner in providing a reliable service through the creation of quality, value for money lifestyles, and by creating a world class organization that offers a wealth of industry knowledge and expertise. DPG will constantly seek new and innovative ways to deliver comprehensive solutions to its stakeholders, investors and business partners.

For more information:
Dina Samhout
Account Manager
Jiwin Public Relations
Phone: +971-4-3755247
Fax: +971-4-3688001
Email: Dina.Samhout@jiwin.ae

Land Transactions In Dubai Top AED 254.67 Million

The total value of land transactions in Dubai on Monday peaked at 254.67 million, of which sales exceeded AED 171.05 million. The total value of mortgages during the period was AED 83.61 million, according to the Land Department.

A total of 4 sales transactions were registered with the Department by the end of the day, The most valuable of which was a plot in Jumeirah First that was sold for AED 18 million. The next two most prominent sales saw a second plot in Al Dhagaya acquired for the sum of AED 3 million and another in Emirates Hills Second for AED 2.91 million. The Al Dhagaya area was the most active in terms of the day’s sales.

During the period, Jumeirah First recorded the highest turnover by value, at AED 18 million, followed by the Al Dhagaya area, AED 3 million, and Emirates Hills Second area, AED 2.91 million. The biggest area sold was the 15,800 sq ft in the Al Khawaneej First area, which went for AED 2 million.

A 14993 sq ft plot in the Jumeirah First Area was acquired for AED 18 million, while 9474 sq ft of Emirates Hills Second was disposed of for AED 2.91 million. During the period under review 7 mortgages worth AED 51.83 million were registered, the most significant of which as the AED 33 million for an area at Sport City.

There was another for AED 9.48 million on an area in Palm Jumeirah Apartments and villas in freehold areas witnessed the registration of 148 sales transaction out of which 140 were for apartments for a total of 103.37 million and 8 villas at a total sum of 30.97 millions AED. A total of 14 mortgages for 18.43 millions AED were registered on villas and apartments.