Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek Acquires Green Globe Status

BRUSSELS, Nov. 24, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — Radisson Blu’s property in Dubai, the Dubai Deira Creek Hotel has been awarded Green Globe Certification.

The luxury hotel in Dubai, which originally opened in 1975, was officially recognized for its environmentally friendly practices after consulting Dubai-based sustainability experts Farnek Avireal which paved the way and brought the Dubai hotels, existing green policies through Responsible Business to meet the exacting certification standards.

Chief Engineer Arthur Rodrigues said: \\\”The Green Globe Certification Audit is based on a number of environmental factors, in all we had 250 points to address. Some of the inefficient old and high-power consuming air-conditioning equipment was replaced, coupled with the energy saving wheel, which cools hot air drawn from outside, before passing it through the hotel chillers. It is always more challenging for an older property to attain such rigorous standards, but considering that, it is so much more rewarding to be recognised for our achievements.\\\”

The Green Globe brand and programme, has primarily been used in the travel and tourism industry but is now being expanded to include a growing number of environmentally responsible businesses in a variety of market sectors. The GGC stamp of approval is an ideal symbol for the world’s increasing awareness of environmental responsibility and response to global climate change.

\\\”We had already completed a number of sustainability initiatives, such as energy and resource saving, the use of biodegradable chemicals and recycling initiatives, but achieving Green Globe status will now have a positive effect on every aspect of the hotel operation,\\\” added Rodrigues.

About Radisson Blu Hotels & Resorts

Radisson Blu Hotels & Resorts (formerly Radisson SAS Hotels & Resorts), part of The Rezidor Hotel Group, provides guests with a contemporary, upscale hospitality experience. Radisson Blu has received numerous awards for Best Hotel Chain and is renowned for its ’Yes I Can’ spirit of service and the ’100% Guest Satisfaction Guarantee’. September 2005 saw the rollout of a free broadband service across the portfolio – the first international hotel chain to offer this service. Radisson Blu currently includes almost 250 hotels either in operation or under development and with more than 58,000 rooms in Europe, the Middle East, including hotels in Dubai, and Africa.

 

Ramadan Gifts Given To Creek Dhow Crews

The Mission to Seafarers and The Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry teamed up over the weekend to collect and distribute 1,000 Ramadan gifts for the seafarers who live and work onboard the dhows moored along Dubai Creek.

The Mission to Seafarers in Dubai, part of the international organisation that cares for seafarers regardless of race or religion in more than 300 ports around the world, honoured the rich culture of the UAE’s marine industry with these gifts. The packages included toiletries and a box of dates wrapped in a t-shirt.

For more information on charity and work they do, please go to www.angelappeal.com.
 

Dubai Creek Marina Announces Middle East’s First Used Boat Show

The Middle East’s first and only ‘Used Boat Show’ has been officially announced by organisers Dubai Creek Marina, Dubai’s leading full service marina situated within Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club on the banks of the stunning Dubai Creek.

Set to take place over three days, 4th – 6th November 2010, the exciting event has been created to offer genuine value and choice to existing yachting enthusiasts as well as encouraging more people to get out onto the water with friends and family.

Speaking on the first boat show of its kind in the region, Mustafa Al Hashimi, Club Manager of Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club, said;

“Driven by growing demand and interest from boat owners, the Dubai Used Boat Show is a response to an enormous gap in the market, bringing buyers and sellers directly together. Currently there is no event like it in the UAE.

“Any marine retailer or boat owner interested in trading up or down should make use of this ideal opportunity to showcase their vessels and equipment to the local yachting community at very affordable rates in the heart of Dubai.”

Combining great deals on over forty used vessels of all sizes from world renowned manufacturers, alongside leading marine traders covering finance, insurance, accessories, maintenance services and supplies, the Dubai Used Boat Show offers absolutely everything an aspiring or current boat owner could possibly need in one convenient location.

Al Hashimi, continued; “The Dubai Used Boat Show is a celebration of life on the water with the aim of making yachting and marine leisure more accessible. Whether only starting out or an experienced yachtsman, this is the perfect and only occasion to consider options on the used market and learn more by speaking to the local experts.
“Getting out onto the water is a very simple pleasure, yet currently yachting in the Middle East has ultra exclusive image of superyachts affordable only to the few. However, enjoying the beautiful waters off the UAE’s coast does not need to be out of reach, there are affordable options as the Used Boat Show will clearly highlight.”

Open and free of charge to the public with children welcome, the Dubai Used Boat Show will be hosted at the award winning marina at Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club which currently has capacity amongst its 121 berths, providing an extra incentive to anyone interested in yachting, as Stuart Burke, Marina Manager at Dubai Creek Marina explained;

“It’s a very exciting time at Dubai Creek. Typically it is very rare for berths to become available at Dubai Creek, but with capacity currently available and the Dubai Used Boat Show taking place in November there could be no better time to get involved and sample the spirit of sailing.

“With excellent deal on quality vessels from 18ft and upwards displayed on land and water, experts on hand, leading traders showcasing their latest equipment the Dubai Used Boat show is a must-attend event.”

Far more than just a boat show, the event includes a host of fun attractions geared towards entertaining the entire family on a day out. The action on the edge of the water at Dubai Creek features everything from a kid’s zone and food village serving up fresh seafood and international cuisine to live music and daily prizes.

Managed by Dubai Golf, through parent company wasl Asset Management Group, , Dubai Creek Marina will make further announcements in coming months confirming the specific details of the vessels for sale and the traders exhibiting during the Dubai Used Boat Show.

For further information on selling or exhibiting at the Dubai Used Boat Show and available berths at Dubai Creek Marina and Yacht Club please; Telephone: +971 4 295 6000 or Email: marina@dubaigolf.com
 

RTA Reopens Boats Slipway at Mamzar Creek

Marine Agency at Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) has reopened Boats Slipway at Al Mamzar Creek following completion of organizational procedures related to registration and licensing of Jet Skis in the Emirate of Dubai in accordance with safety & security stipulations of maritime leisure activities.“The Slipway was closed in order to give the public opportunity to finalize registration & insurance of Jet Skis and enhance the compliance with the safety & security stipulations of maritime leisure activities. Al Mamzar Slipway was closed for two days starting from 09/06/2009 and the blocks have been removed and the Slipway reopened on 11/06/2009” said Hussain Al Saffar, Director of Operation & Maintenance Dep’t at RTA Marine Agency.He added: “Closure of the Slipway was carried out in conformity with the provisions of Order No. 3/2008 regarding the Use and Licensing of Jet Skis in the Emirate of Dubai issued on 17/06/2008. Several complaints were received from Ports Police Station and Coastguard HQ about the difficulty of taking law-enforcement measures against Jet Ski violators at Al Mamzar Creek who are threatening the general safety. Moreover, Boats Slipway at Al Mamzar Creek has been subject to construction works during that period to improve the infrastructure”.Marine Agency has recently launched Jet Ski Registration and licensing process as an initial step to streamline the practice of this activity. The area extending between Jumeirah 3 and Umm Suqeim 1 has been designated for practicing Jet Skiing for individuals, while Al Mamzar site has been designated for Jet Skiing for companies. Grid references of these areas have been demarcated so that Jet Skiing can be practiced in coordination with Coastguard HQ and Ports Police Station. Work is in hand to erect 40 cautionary signs to explain the areas where the use of Jet Skis is prohibited for public safety.