Fitness First Offers Health Enthusiasts Four-Day Complimentary Access To All Clubs In UAE

Fitness First, the world’s number one health and fitness club chain and a member of the Landmark Group, today announced a four-day initiative welcoming all UAE residents to walk into any of its clubs across the country and gain a first-hand experience of the user-friendly amenities.

The promotion, which reiterates Fitness First’s commitment to helping individuals seek a healthy integrated lifestyle, will be held from 12th – 15th May. Providing complimentary access to facilities, the initiative aims to encourage people to experience the clubs’ state-of-the-art equipment, interact with qualified trainers, and participate in the latest group exercise classes without having to commit to a full membership.

During the promotional period, some of the Fitness First clubs will additionally offer general health check-up, fitness age tests, special GX classes and free workout sessions.

As part of Fitness First’s continued appreciation of its patrons, existing members of the club will also benefit from the promotion and receive a month’s free membership through referring a friend to join.

Praveen Bhatnagar, CEO – Landmark Hotels and Wellness , said: “As the largest privately-owned health club group in the world and a leader in the fitness industry, Fitness First constantly seek opportunities to reach out to people and motivate them to adopt a healthy lifestyle. The ‘Open Weekend’ promotion is yet another step to providing our future customers with a first-hand experience of our facilities and inspiring them to join Fitness First.”

George Flooks, Chief Operating Officer, Fitness First Middle East, said: “The promotion is a holistic approach to encouraging people to experience the high quality solutions that we offer. Through this activity, we aim to motivate more people to adopt healthier lifestyles. It also serves as our way of recognising our existing members through offering them a window to gain a month of free membership.”

With more than 18 clubs across the Middle East offering state-of-the-art equipment, fully qualified personal trainers and the latest group exercise classes, Fitness First is dedicated to ‘making the world a fitter place’.

For more details, call 800-FITNESS (3486377) or visit www.fitnessfirst-me.com.
 

RTA Offers Complimentary Transportation To Participants At The UITP Dubai 2011

Delegates from around the world who will be attending the UITP Dubai 2011, the 59th UITP World Congress and Exhibition, entitled “Boosting Public Transport: Action!” will benefit from the complimentary transportation services offered by the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), said a spokesperson for the authority.

According to Furat Ali Al Amri, Director of Buses at RTA’s Public Transport Agency and Head of the Transportation Team during this global event, free Silver NOL cards will be provided to participants in the event to facilitate their movement to and from the venue of the event at the Dubai World Trade Center and within the city for the duration of the event.

This is the first time since its inception that the UITP World Congress and Exhibition are held outside Europe, a clear acknowledgement of the position of Dubai as a global business center and the growing importance of the public transport sector in the UAE and the region in general.

It is also the first time that the local host offers these facilities for participating delegates, as the NOL cards will allow them to use the Dubai metro and buses free of charge. And in order to facilitate the travel of participant to and from the Dubai World Trade Center which will host the discussion sessions, workshops and official meetings among others, RTA will offer a detailed map of all the means of transportation available in the city. RTA will also provide shuttle services for participants to attend the various social functions and sightseeing tours within the Emirate that aim to introduce participants to the rich history, culture and heritage of the UAE.

The Authority is currently in the process of finalizing all arrangements to host the event that will take place for the first time since its inception outside the EU and in Dubai on April 10-14.

The 59th UITP World Congress and Exhibition hosted by RTA will promote, discuss and debate UITP’s strategy of doubling public transport market share worldwide by 2025. The event will be the first important milestone for UITP to assess what has been achieved and what is still needed in order to achieve its vision: doubling the public transport market share worldwide by 2025 (PTx2 strategy). The event will offer the opportunity to gauge the capacity of the sector to grow rapidly and will showcase the latest innovations in vehicles, information technologies, equipment and services. UITP is the global advocate for public transport and sustainable mobility, and the promoter of innovations in the sector.
 

The Address Hotels + Resorts Offers Complimentary Passes To Attractions In Downtown Dubai This Summer

This summer, The Address Hotels + Resorts, Dubai’s 5-star hotel brand, is offering guests the opportunity to experience some of the most premier iconic attractions in the city. Guests staying at The Address Downtown Dubai, The Palace – The Old Town, The Address Dubai Mall, The Address Dubai Marina and The Address Montgomerie Dubai can enjoy complimentary priority access to The Dubai Mall’s famous attractions such as Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, SEGA Republic, KidZania®, Dubai Ice Rink and At the Top, Burj Khalifa. The special offer is valid until September 9, 2010 and includes attractive summer rates.

Guests staying at any property of the The Address Hotels + Resorts for a 3-night visit receive access to Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo or the Dubai Ice Rink. The longer guests stay the more complimentary passes they receive. A 4-night stay includes tickets to SEGA Republic while for 5 nights they obtain further passes to access KidZania® in addition to the above. If guests stay for a week or more they can gain entrance to all these exciting attractions in addition to At the Top, Burj Khalifa.

Mr. Marc Dardenne, Chief Executive Officer, Emaar Hospitality Group said: “All our 5 properties in The Address Hotels + Resort’s portfolio bring new and exciting packages every summer. This year we have introduced offers for guests which give them access to Downtown Dubai’s famous attractions. From visiting The Dubai Mall to the awe inspiring At the Top, Burj Khalifa we have arranged for each visitor to have a pleasurable experience. We have organized special room rates for families and those looking for conferences and event venues will be provided added services and attractive benefits.”

The Address Hotels + Resorts offer unique lifestyle experiences. The Address Downtown Dubai sports an elegant façade with a post-modern architectural splendour. Its award-winning interior design is inspired by regional landscapes while reflecting a sense of grandeur. Classical themes and Arabian tradition meet at The Palace – The Old Town. The Address Dubai Mall is set amidst the chic and energetic Downtown Dubai area and linked to The Dubai Mall, the world’s largest shopping and entertainment destination. The Address Dubai Mall is a premium haven for leisure guests and shopping enthusiasts. Located in one of Dubai’s most popular lifestyle districts The Address Dubai Marina is a modern business and leisure destination with access to the entertainment and other exciting components of Dubai Marina.

The Address Montgomerie Dubai is an idyllic golf retreat. The hotel combines premium golf in sublime surroundings with that of an exclusive retreat. The Address Montgomerie Dubai offers one of the most luxurious golf experiences in the Middle East.

The attractions guests can enjoy include Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo. This is one of the largest indoor aquariums in the world and features the largest acrylic viewing panel. A glass walkthrough tunnel provides an incredible close encounter with over 33,000 diverse species of marine life including sharks, stingrays and giant groupers. Dubai Ice Rink is the coolest spot in the city with the Olympic-size ice rink offering live entertainment such as frequent figure skating events and ice hockey games. Guests also have the convenience of shopping at over 1,200 retail outlets in The Dubai Mall and can enjoy the unparalleled visual experience of The Dubai Fountain, the world’s tallest performing fountain. At the Top is the globe’s highest observation deck located on Level 124 of Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building.

Special summer offers at conference and events venues at The Address Hotels + Resorts, include three refreshment breaks, lunch, LCD projector, meeting amenities; free WiFi, free valet parking and discounts on Business Centre services among others.

The Address Hotels + Resorts brand defines itself on a ‘one size fits one’ approach where benefits to guests and service excellence are a priority. For the convenience of guests check-ins can be processed in the guestrooms upon arrival. In addition, complimentary wireless internet is available throughout the hotel which also offers a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour business lounge. Guests opting to stay in selected suites or club rooms can enjoy the innovative and convenient privilege of a complete 24-hour stay.

For more information on the offer or to make a booking, please contact your local travel agent, call +971 4 423 8888, TOLL FREE (UAE ) 800 ADDRESS, E: stay@theaddress.com or visit www.theaddress.com.
 

Premium Complimentary Shuttle Service Offered To Dubai Festival City Guests

Dubai Festival City, flagship waterfront development by Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate (AFGRE) has introduced complimentary premium shuttle facility servicing seven key locations across the award-winning property.

The Dubai Festival City shuttle will ferry guests from and to Al Badia Golf Club, Al Areesh Club, Ace Hardware, Marsa Plaza, Marsa Automotive Park, InterContinental Dubai Festival City, and Dubai Gold Marketplace – Festival Centre between 10am to midnight everyday. Each location will be serviced at regular intervals of 15 minutes approximately and Dubai Festival City has employed three Dodge Durango vehicles for the job.

Expected to service 4 guests at a time along with chilled refreshments over the prestigious retail, residential, automotive, hospitality and golfing facilities, this service aims to decrease traffic in the 30 kms of internal road network within Dubai Festival City – leading to lower levels of air and noise pollution within the development as well.

Tom Miles, Director of Shopping Centres, AFGRE said: “Dubai Festival City is a thriving property sprawling across 1300 acres with multiple hot spots that draw in close to 25,000 visitors daily. Introducing the shuttle service is our way of enhancing our guests and visitors their Dubai Festival City experience.”