“Dubai Summer Surprises Spa Packages” Offers Over 50 Spa Experiences From 34 World-Class Spas

With the highest concentration of spas per capita in the world, and with three out of four spas classified as world-class by the ‘Leading Hotels of the World Group’ to be found in Dubai, the city is the undisputed Spa Capital of the Middle East. For the fourth consecutive year, Spa Packages, a unique collaboration between DSS and several renowned spas in the city, is offering special packages and promotional prices that cover a wide range of spa experiences in Dubai, inspired by relaxing and rejuvenating treatments from all over the world.

From June 11 to August 14, 34 spas will offer over 50 special DSS spa experiences, including great discounts of up to 68% on selected premium products and services. Featured treatments draw on a wide range of therapeutic traditions from across the world such as Ayurveda, Tai Chi, aromatherapy, Oriental Hammam and traditional Swedish massage techniques, and include luxurious treatments inspired by royal rituals such as the ‘Cleopatra Bath’ – a pampering floral milk bath that promises to leave your skin as creamily soft as the famed Egyptian beauty, and the ‘Royal Javanese Lulur Ritual’ – a skin softening treatment administered to Balinese princesses 40 days before their wedding.

Khulood Al Thani, Marketing Director of DSF Office said, “The participating spa establishments confirmed the tremendous success of the Spa Packages during DSS 2008 and we expect to match that level of interest this year with several indulgent new treatments and exciting discounts. We expect the DSS Spa Packages to go a long way in promoting Dubai as a world-class spa tourism destination.”

From 25 spas in DSS 2008, the number of participating outlets has risen to 34 spas in 2009, evidence of the positive response to the DSS Spa Packages concept. With participating spas spread all across the city from Deira to Jumeirah, Dubai Marina to Jebel Ali, finding the right treatment at the right price and the right neighborhood has never been easier – you can opt for a quick lunch-time escape like a facial or foot massage, or go all out and indulge in a whole afternoon of full-body pampering.

“Dubai’s internationally acclaimed spa resorts offer visitors an unbeatable quality of service in the region. Apart from catering to the spa tourist segment, the DSF Office wishes to promote wellness and relaxation as major components of the ‘Surprising Dubai’ theme of DSS 2009,” added Al Thani.

The inclusion of spas in the DSS 2009 itinerary will be another draw card among the countless shopping, winning, and family entertainment options on offer during the 65-day summer fiesta.

For more details on the participating spas and packages offered, call Ahlan Dubai on +971 600 54 5555 or visit www.mydsf.com.

Dazzling Summer Surprises With Wafi Health & Leisure

Summer 2009 will be an exciting season filled with thrilling promotions and special offers. Wafi Health & Leisure is pleased to be participating in the captivating Dubai Summer Surprises 2009 from June 11- August 14. This will be the fourth consecutive year that Cleopatra’s Spa takes part in the festive event. This year, the newly established Cleopatra’s Medi Spa will also be involved which means double the rejuvenation for all patrons!

The recently launched Cleopatra’s Medi Spa is the latest addition to the fascinating Wafi Health & Leisure portfolio of spa operations and specializes in the field of non-invasive cosmetic procedures and therapies. This will be one of the first ever medi spa to participate in the Dubai Summer Surprises Spa Packages Program.

Centered around the concepts of rejuvenation and total wellbeing, Cleopatra’s Spa looks forward to not only playing an active role in DSS 2009 but to also offering Dubai residents some special promotions to help them stay glamorous, relaxed and revitalized during the long hot summer. At Cleopatra’s Spa, the Ancient Delight package will be offered.

Emerse yourself in the wonders of the ancient world with this natural treatment. Start with an all over body clay containing the natural richness of volcanic minerals, a citrus exfoliates is used to gently scrub away dead skin cells revealing smooth, soft skin. Finish off with an all over back of the body massage. Continue in the zone of relaxation with a Spa meal and use of the spa wet and relaxation areas. The total time treatment is 120 minutes. Available for males and females.

Cleopatra’s Medi Spa will be giving its guests the chance to experience ecstasy with the Restore & Relax package that includes a Digital Skin Analysis, an effective method that is to assess the status of the skin followed by a detailed and informative consultation with a qualified skin specialist. Based on the results, this will be nicely complemented by a result oriented facial treatment that best coincides with the individual’s skin’s conditions. Immerse yourself in the grand wonders of skin enhancement.

Wafi Health & Leisure are experts within the spa and wellness industry and they have been successfully helping people learn about wellbeing and to get rejuvenated for over a decade with their sophisticated care. Ms. Daniella Russell, the Director of Wafi Health & Leisure stated, “Dubai Summer Surprises is eagerly anticipated every year.

We are always so glad to be a part of DSS and to be able to create our special offers to help our guests feel invigorated during the hot summer. Cleopatra’s Spa is an excellent place for individuals to escape daily stresses and strains, unwind and energize. It is able to assist people in feeling totally relaxed or really rejuvenated.”

Ms. Russell added, “This year, we are especially pleased to be participating since we also have an offer from our newly launched Cleopatra’s Medi Spa which is more focused on non-invasive treatments and procedures, therefore we are so happy that people now get the chance to complete their experience with 2 distinct options for revitalization and wellbeing.”

These delightful packages are exclusively available at Cleopatra’s Spa and Cleopatra’s Medi Spa from June 11th until August 14th 2009.

Travellers Vote Dubai International As Middle East’s Best Airport

Dubai International has been voted as the Middle East’s best airport by readers of Business Traveller, the internationally acclaimed travel magazine, in a survey for 2009. The readers also voted Dubai International as the Best Airport in the Middle East for Duty Free Shopping.

The award in the best airport category is given based on excellence in delivery of customer service, particularly in areas such as baggage delivery, check-in, and frontline services. Airport facilities and duty-free shopping are some of the major factors that play a role in the voting for the awards. Survey forms are included in Business Traveller magazine and sent to all regional subscribers, a large percentage of which turns them in with their choice.

In the world’s best airport category, Dubai International finished second only to Singapore’s Changi Airport, the winner this year.

This is the fourth consecutive year that Dubai International has won the region’s best airport award. Dubai International has won over 14 regional and international awards between 2008 and 2009 – nearly triple the number of awards in the preceding year, and the highest in a year to date.

"At Dubai Airports, we aspire to be the world’s best airport in every sense, but most of all in the quality of our customer service. While all awards and recognitions evoke a sense of pride at Dubai Airports, the Business Traveller Award is truly special because it is the travellers – our customers, who choose the winner. Winning this award tells us that our efforts at continually enhancing our customer service are making a difference, and that we are headed in the right direction," said, Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports.

The annual awards ceremony was held at the Godolphin Ballroom, Emirates Towers on May 4, on the eve of the Arabian Travel Market 2009. Griffiths received the award on behalf of Dubai Airports from the guest of honour Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, Head of easyGroup – best known for creating the low cost airline easyJet in 1995.

DSS Announces Sponsorship Of ATM Media Centre For Fourth Consecutive Year

Dubai Summer Surprises will be sponsoring the Arabian Travel Market media centre for the fourth consecutive year, providing the latest technologies and facilities to journalists from around the world for the four-day internationally recognized travel and tourism exhibition.“The sponsorship is part of the DSF Office’s efforts in reaching out to the hundreds of regional and international journalists and quintessentially promoting Dubai to a larger geographical audience. In keeping with the standards of ATM as a globally renowned event, the media centre will be equipped with high-quality laptops, fax machines, printers, and wireless internet access,” said Khulood Al Thani, Marketing Director, DSF Office.Being held from May 5 to May 8, the 2009 Arabian Travel Market is expected to attract industry players from over 100 countries in addition to a multitude of journalists from major regional and international media organisations.“The DSF Office will provide high level of services to journalists from around the world at the ATM media centre. These include the latest communications equipment and standby personnel to assist journalists in their efforts to cover ATM 2009. It is also notable that 2009 marks the second year of a three-year agreement with ATM for sponsoring the media centre,” added Khulood.“Through this initiative, we have been able to meet journalists from across the world in person and communicate the key messages of the DSF Office apart from gaining valuable feedback. Over the past three years, we have succeeded in expanding our presence in numerous countries with the help of these media,” she said.DSS celebrates its twelfth edition this year and is gearing up to unveil a host of innovative and exciting family entertainment events for visitors, tourists, and residents. Beginning on June 11, the summer event will run until August 14, offering nine weeks of Surprises and activities for every visitor and every family.