Hayya! Health Clubs offer value deals on memberships this summer

Hayya! Health Clubs, owned and managed by Emaar Hospitality Group, has developed a value deal this summer that entitles one free month of health and fitness amenities to those who opt for a three-month membership. The special summer offer gives members access to all Hayya! facilities.Mr Phil Bartle, Senior Operations Manager of Hayya!, said: “Hayya! clubs have become an integral component of the lifestyles of residents in Emaar communities as well as other health & and fitness enthusiasts in Dubai. We are adding to the Hayya! differentials of offering an extensive range of amenities and personalized service with value deals this summer.”The summer promotion offers special rates ranging from AED 1,195 for a single membership and AED 1,695 for a couple membership to AED 2,195 for a family membership for a limited period only. Hayya! clubs are located within The Lakes, Town Centre, Meadows Village and The Old Town – Downtown Burj Dubai. The range of facilities include gymnasiums, swimming and lap pools, aerobics studios, squash courts, tennis courts, children’s play areas, change room facilities, along with steam rooms and jacuzzi.To book your 1 Day Free Trial and avail of the summer offer, call 800 Hayya (42992)

The Address Downtown Burj Dubai Unveils Luxurious Serviced Residences

The Address Hotels + Resorts, the five-star premium hotel brand owned and operated by Emaar Hospitality Group, has unveiled The Address Downtown Burj Dubai Residences, a luxury collection of serviced apartments at the company’s flagship hotel in Downtown Burj Dubai. These well-appointed residences offer an array of business and leisure amenities and round-the-clock service to meet all modern lifestyle requirements.Ranging from elegant studios to spacious four-bedroom penthouses, the 626 serviced residences are located on levels 15 to 60 of The Address Downtown Burj Dubai, the second tallest building in the vibrant Downtown Burj Dubai community. The apartments are ideal for short or long-term stays, with The Address Hotels + Resorts managing the homes to world-class standards.Mr. Marc Dardenne, Chief Executive Officer, Emaar Hospitality Group, said: “For those on business, leisure or for executives in the process of relocation, the serviced residences are easily accessible from all key financial and commercial areas, and offer all essential hotel-like amenities. They combine the ease and luxury of a hotel, while offering independence and privacy.”He added: “Each space was created on the same operational philosophy of The Address Hotels + Resorts of offering tangible guest benefits and superior service. The Address tag line of ‘Where Life Happens’ is extended to the serviced residences, to meet the requirements of families, leisure guests and business travellers who can also access the business and leisure facilities of the hotel. These include 8 vibrant restaurants and lounges, a fully-equipped fitness centre, spa and beauty salon, a 1,000 sq m outdoor swimming pool and a well-equipped library.”Featuring a private entrance and welcome amenities, The Address Downtown Burj Dubai Residences feature modern home appliances, complimentary wireless internet access in the apartments and public areas, a fully-equipped gourmet kitchen, Plasma TV and built-in wardrobes. Guests can also benefit from 24-hour concierge and room service, laundry and housekeeping and a 24-hour business lounge. All residents can contact the dedicated Service Plus team who serve as a single point of contact for all requirements. A simple account-based payment system is provided in the spa and restaurants and residents have priority reservations at the hotel’s restaurants and lounges.The 132 studios on floors 15 to 47 feature a spacious living room area, modern kitchen, stylish bathroom and ultra-comfortable bed while the 336 one-bedroom apartments are located on floors 15 to 47 and 49 to 56, and feature a separate bedroom. The main living space is equipped with a sleek, modern kitchen-cum-dining and lounge area opening to a private balcony. In addition there are 148 two-bedroom residences, designed for comfortable living with the master-bedroom having generous space, full-length windows and built-in walk-in closets. The four-bedroom penthouses – eight of them – are located on levels 57 to 60, and include a variety of amenities.

Situated in close proximity to all major business districts, shopping centers and leisure attractions and just fifteen minutes away from the airport, The Address Downtown Burj Dubai Residences are a practical and convenient location.  Within walking distance of The Dubai Mall, the world’s largest shopping and entertainment destination, and in close proximity to Souk Al Bahar, a modern shopping centre with elegant Arabesque architectural features, the serviced residents give visitors a plethora of opportunities to explore Dubai.Since its opening in October 2008, The Address Downtown Burj Dubai, has established its credentials as a path-breaking hotel development. The hotel offers several dining choices including the sky bar Neos on the 63rd floor that offers sweeping vistas of the city. The hotel has diverse business amenities, including a Ballroom and meeting areas that open to Burj Dubai.

Emaar Hospitality Group and ’A Helping Hand’ raise AED 165,000 for Medecins Sans Frontieres

Emaar Hospitality Group joined hands with ’A Helping Hand,’ a group of students from The American School of Dubai, to host a fund-raising dinner for Medecins Sans Frontières (MSF). The annual event, ’Dinner on the Greens’ was held recently at The Montgomerie Dubai with the support of the Red Crescent and raised AED 165,000 to fund medication for an epidemic in West Africa. Médecins Sans Frontières will vaccinate over seven million people for free in Chad, Niger and Nigeria, in one of the worst meningitis epidemics in five years, as reported by United Nations.Mr Marc Dardenne, Chief Executive Office, Emaar Hospitality Group and Emaar Hotels & Resorts said: "A Helping Hand is a model charity organization led by students and through this event they not only contribute to society but also further strengthen their personal development and societal commitment. Emaar Hospitality Group is privileged to partner with such a noble initiative that touches the lives of people across geographies."The JMH Group, the owners of Fosroc, the construction chemicals brand, and of Fitriani, Kilgour and Ray Ward, the exclusive womenswear, men’s bespoke tailors and gunsmiths brands, respectively, was the main sponsor of the event.’Dinner on the Greens’ featured two components – a sponsored 18-hole golf tournament, and a gala dinner with a silent auction held overlooking the greens of The Montgomerie Dubai golf course.Several prizes were on offer throughout the event including the silent auction grand prize sponsored by Emirates Airlines which included two business class return flights anywhere on the Emirates network valued at AED 50,000.Eighty-five per cent of proceeds raised from the event at The Montgomerie Dubai went to the humanitarian and medical assistance work, and the rest was contributed to the general emergency fund of MSF.

The Address Hotels + Resorts strengthens sales presence in key feeder markets

The Address Hotels + Resorts, the five star premium hotel brand owned and operated by Emaar Hospitality Group, has strengthened its sales presence in key feeder markets in the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent. The company has appointed Nijhawan Group as its official sales representative office in India and Mr Wael Naba, a hospitality sales and marketing professional in Saudi Arabia.The exclusive representations are aimed at strengthening the marketing initiatives of The Address Hotels + Resorts, which already operates two prestigious properties in Dubai, The Address Downtown Burj Dubai, the flagship hotel of the brand, and The Palace – The Old Town.
 
Mr Marc Dardenne, Chief Executive Officer, Emaar Hospitality Group and Emaar Hotels & Resorts, said: “The Address Hotels + Resorts has consolidated its reputation as an award-winning premier hotel brand. The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and the Indian Subcontinent are among our strongest feeder markets apart from Europe and Southeast Asia. Through our exclusive marketing partnerships in Saudi Arabia and India, we are further strengthening our customer outreach.”
 
He added: “Dubai’s tourism profile represents a high proportion of visitors from the Gulf region, particularly Saudi Arabia, and India. The marketing partnerships will help to reach out to these key markets and enable potential guests to evaluate the differentials offered by our brand. Both the Nijhawan Group and Mr Wael Naba have years of expertise in the hospitality sector and will further establish our brand in India and Saudi Arabia, respectively.”
 
Marketing activities to be undertaken by the new representatives include tradeshow management, roadshows and promotions. Sales and marketing initiatives will be drawn out and implemented to ensure achievement of revenue goals by tapping into relevant market segments within the countries.
 
With 34 years of experience in India, Nijhawan Group is a leader in the travel sector and boasts more than ten offices in different regions of the country including Delhi, Bangalore, Jaipur, Mumbai and Punjab among other important cities. The Group will focus on designing sales and marketing strategies to keep positioning The Address Hotels + Resorts as a luxury destination for business and leisure travellers within India.
 
The Address Downtown Burj Dubai – in close proximity to The Dubai Mall, the world’s largest shopping and entertainment destination – offers 196 guestrooms including 25 suites, and 626 serviced residences. The Palace – The Old Town, with 242 luxurious guestrooms including 81 suites, is an upmarket five star property managed by The Address Hotels + Resorts, also located in Downtown Burj Dubai.
 
Two additional hotels are scheduled to open later this year as part of the expansion plans of The Address Hotels + Resorts. The Address Dubai Mall is nearing completion and will offer 245 signature rooms, 450 serviced apartments and modern lifestyle amenities. The Address Dubai Marina, with 200 guestrooms and 442 serviced residences, is part of the Dubai Marina Mall complex, located centrally in the one of the most sought-after waterfront projects in the region.

UAE Nationals dominate The Dubai Mall raffle winners

The ‘Win Millions’ raffle at Festival @ The Dubai Mall has a clear domination by UAE Nationals, who have won 40 daily raffles for AED 10,000 each and one weekly draw for AED 100,000 with only two days remaining for the shopping and entertainment extravaganza to conclude.Three expatriates – an Iranian, South African and Pakistani each – also won AED 100,000 each at the weekly draws. The Iranian expatriate, Mr Kaveh Oyar Hosseini also got AED 50,000 as bonus prize money for being present in the mall during the draw. The grand draw for AED 1 million will be held on the closing day of the Festival on Friday (May 29, 2009). Mr Nasser Rafi, Chief Executive Officer, Emaar Malls Group, said: “The winner profile of Festival @ The Dubai Mall highlights the cosmopolitan character of Dubai. Apart from the UAE nationals, the daily winners of over 100 customers at the mall include nationals from the Middle East, Europe, the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, CIS countries and USA.” He added: “The multi-cultural profile of winners also highlights the appeal of The Dubai Mall to people of all nationalities, several of them tourists. The chief draw of the mall as a shopping destination is the diversity of choices it offers, with over 900 outlets including several flagship and Middle East debuts of the world’s leading brands.” To participate in the Win Millions raffles, customers only have to spend AED 500 at any of the retail and/or F&B outlets. They also get bargain deals from participating outlets. The month-long Festival @ The Dubai Mall, also featuring a Grand Bentley raffle and mall-wide entertainment, will conclude on May 29. It is supported by Dubai Media Inc, Arab Media Group and The Address Hotels + Resorts, a part of Emaar Hospitality Group.

The Address Hotels + Resorts Offer Amazing Deals In Support Of Festival@The Dubai Mall

The Address Downtown Burj Dubai, the 5 star premium hotel of Emaar Hospitality Group, along with The Palace – The Old Town hotel has joined the excitement gripping the UAE during the month long Festival@The Dubai Mall. As a special offer, the two hotels are offering amazing room deals throughout the festival starting from AED 1,099, including breakfast.

Located in close proximity to The Dubai Mall, the hotels provide an ideal location for tourists and residents alike to enjoy a weekend of luxurious stay, indulge in world class shopping at the mall and try their luck at winning a total of AED 3.1 million in cash prizes. The special festival rates are available at The Address Downtown Burj Dubai and The Palace – The Old Town until 29 May, 2009.

Mr Marc Dardene, Chief Executive Officer, Emaar Hospitality Group, said: “Dubai’s reputation as a shopping destination is unchallenged. We have many customers from GCC countries, the Levant and the Indian sub-continent who make short trips to Dubai to enjoy the finest shopping deals. The Festival@The Dubai Mall is one of the best shopping festivals initiated this year and our special hotel package caters to those who want to participate in the festival while staying in the luxurious settings of our two hotels in Downtown Burj Dubai.”

Apart from the special package, The Address Downtown Burj Dubai and The Palace – The Old Town also offers its guests priority access to the various entertainment components within The Dubai Mall including free entry to Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo and the Dubai Ice Rink. The Address Downtown Burj Dubai also provides the opportunity to win an overnight stay by entering into one of the on-line competitions at www.festivalatthedubaimall.com.

The Address Downtown Burj Dubai offers 196 spacious and contemporary rooms located between the 7th and 12th floors, including 25 suites with spectacular views of Burj Dubai, the world’s tallest tower. The hotel also offers visitors unique restaurants, a dedicated spa and leisure facilities. In addition, many services are available around the clock including a modern fitness centre and a business lounge, strengthening the guest benefits differential of the hotel. For those wanting to extend their stay, the hotel also provides 626 well appointed serviced residences which combine the ease and luxury of a hotel, while offering the independence and privacy of a home.

The Palace – The Old Town, managed by The Address Hotels + Resorts, is the centrepiece of the Old Town Island in Downtown Burj Dubai and the hotel boasts a captivating Middle Eastern theme. The hotel offers 242 spacious and luxurious guest rooms, many of which overlook The Dubai Fountain, a magnificent sound, light and musical extravaganza.

Emaar Hospitality Group is the hospitality and leisure subsidiary of Emaar Properties. Two new The Address properties are also to open in Dubai – The Address Dubai Mall and The Address Dubai Marina this year. The Address Hotels + Resorts is one of the main sponsors of the Festival@The Dubai Mall.

Dubai Marina Yacht Club Wins ’Best New Asian Marina/Yacht Club’ At Asia Boating Awards 2009

Dubai Marina Yacht Club, the recently opened yacht club and marina owned and managed by Emaar Hospitality Group, was voted ‘Best New Asian Marina/Yacht Club’ at the Asia Boating Awards held recently in Shanghai.

The Asia Boating Awards have been running for five consecutive years and recognize the efforts being made to develop the leisure marine industry in Asia. A panel of over 18 judges was formed with key industry leaders to adjudicate the awards which honour yacht builders, marinas, charter companies, personality and design representatives who have made a difference in the maritime industry.

Mr Steve Stiglbauer, General Manager, Dubai Marina Yacht Club, said, “Since our opening in November we have had a very positive response from our members and visitors. The yacht club has welcomed many guests to its marina and news of our presence is spreading among the yachting community. It is an honour and privilege to have received this award which has helped increase awareness about the world class yachting facilities that we have here in Dubai.”

Set on a 3.5 km canal by the Arabian Sea, Dubai Marina Yacht Club will eventually cater to over 500 yachts between 10 and 35 meters in length. The Club’s highlight is the elegantly designed Clubhouse overlooking its own 116-berth private marina, of which the ground floor opens out through a waterfront café/bistro onto a public boulevard encircling the canal.

The Dubai Marina Yacht Club is quickly becoming the new centre of lifestyle yachting in Dubai, and features a marine retail shopping arcade, international yacht sales and brokers’ offices, a ship chandlery & nautical gifts store, a yachting fashion boutique and charter yachts.

The Address Hotels + Resorts Makes Global Imprint With Prestigious Industry Awards

The Address Hotels + Resorts, the five star premium hotel brand owned and operated by Emaar Hospitality Group, has marked its global imprint in less than one year of the brand’s launch by winning prestigious international industry awards.

The Address, Downtown Burj Dubai and The Palace – The Old Town, the two properties in The Address portfolio currently, have won industry-leading honours at the World Travel Awards and the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference Development Awards, both held in Dubai this week.

Billed as the ‘Oscars of the Tourism Industry’ and the sector’s highest accolade, the World Travel Awards celebrate the best practices in travel and hospitality. Established 16 years ago, the awards encourage tourism organisations to set new boundaries for customer service, value and innovation. The winners are selected by votes from agents and travel professionals globally.

This year, with a record of over 170,000 professionals voting for the awards, The Address, Downtown Burj Dubai emerged triumphant with two awards – ‘Dubai’s Leading Lifestyle Hotel’ and ‘Middle East’s Leading New Hotel.’ The Palace – The Old Town received the honour of ‘Dubai’s Leading City Resort.’

Another impressive laurel for The Address, Downtown Burj Dubai was at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) Development Awards, which acknowledge innovative hotel design, development and best practice in the Middle East. Launched last year, nominees are judged by key professionals within the hospitality industry who evaluate them for innovation taking into consideration the scale of the project, design, use of materials and practices that redefine the hotel industry.

The Awards complement the AHIC, which showcases hospitality investment opportunities to a global high-profile audience. The Address, Downtown Burj Dubai was adjudged as ‘Best New Hotel’ at the AHIC Development Awards.

Another crowning glory for the hotel came from Condé Nast Traveler, the world’s authoritative travel and hospitality magazine, which included The Address, Downtown Burj Dubai in their Annual Hot List 2009. The ultimate insider’s guide to the newest and hottest hotels opened all over the world features only those establishments whose design, service and amenities transcend industry standards. The magazine’s editorial team pursues a stringent policy in creating the list taking into consideration location, service and amenities provided, and the listing comes as an impressive achievement for a hotel that opened only in October 2008.

Mr Amit Arora, Corporate Director, Sales and Marketing, Emaar Hospitality Group, received the awards on behalf of The Address, Downtown Burj Dubai at the World Travel Awards. Mr Olivier Heuchenne, General Manager, The Palace – The Old Town accepted the award for ‘Dubai’s Leading City Resort.’

Mr Marc Dardenne, Chief Executive Officer, Emaar Hospitality Group said: “We launched The Address Hotels + Resorts brand six months ago and have consolidated the strength of differentials of our brand, with the opening of our flagship property The Address, Downtown Burj Dubai, and assuming the management of The Palace – The Old Town. For The Address, Downtown Burj Dubai to be awarded with these prestigious accolades, is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our associates who have helped establish the brand and uphold its individuality.”

Mr Heuchenne said: “The Palace – The Old Town has a captivating Middle Eastern theme, which makes it appealing to the global traveller. Its design excellence, central location within the heart of the city and the various lifestyle amenities make it an unparalleled resort experience. We are greatly honoured to be awarded this prestigious accolade by the World Travel Awards.”

The Address, Downtown Burj Dubai and The Palace – The Old Town are centrally located in Downtown Burj Dubai, the flagship mega-development by Emaar Properties. Described as the new soul of the city, Downtown Burj Dubai features Burj Dubai, the world’s tallest building; The Dubai Mall, one of the world’s largest shopping and leisure destinations and The Dubai Fountain, the world’s tallest performing fountain.

The Address Hotels + Resorts enters Europe with Domaine de Lavagnac management contract

The Address Hotels + Resorts, the home-grown 5 star premium hotel brand of Emaar Hospitality Group, has marked its entry into the European market with a management contract to operate Domaine de Lavagnac, a luxury resort developed by Residence De Lavagnac SARL in Languedoc-Roussillon, South of France. The European expansion of The Address brand was announced today at a press conference held on the sidelines of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM). Mr Charles Cox, Chairman of Residence De Lavagnac SARL and Mr Marc Dardenne, Chief Executive Officer, Emaar Hospitality Group and Emaar Hotels & Resorts, signed the management agreement in the presence of Mr Eric Perez, Project Manager, Residence De Lavagnac SARL and Mr Patrick Heuze, Senior Director – Hospitality Asset Management & Development, Emaar Properties PJSC.  Scheduled to open in 2011, Domaine de Lavagnac is the first five star tourism development in Languedoc and comprises a 17th century chateau that is beingtransformed into a 70 suite hotel located in close proximity to the Mediterranean coast. Dating back to the Gallo-Roman era, the chateau is one of the finest in South of France and a fitting centerpiece for the premier property development.  Featuring a spa and golf course, the property is billed to be an exclusive golf-spa retreat and poised to drive the tourism growth of Languedoc. The 1,000 sq m spa retreat will be one of the largest in the region and will feature spacious lounge areas bathed in natural light and indoor pools to provide the perfect place to unwind where a range of relaxing and rejuvenating treatments and exercise classes will be on offer to pamper visitors. The project will also have430 serviced residencesto be managed by The Address Hotels + Resorts, all of them designed in chic contemporary style. The Address Hotels + Resorts will manage the property’s gourmet restaurants serving a delectable culinary spread including the much-acclaimed local delicacies of Languedoc prepared with Garrigue herbs, Bouziques oysters and wild mushrooms. The hotel’s terrace with its elegant carved-stone balustrade is an ideal place to relax in the evening. The property will have meeting venues including a conference center that can accommodate up to 500 people, leisure facilities and business lounge, as well as the luxury residential hamlets, which are planned to open in 2011.  Each of the 650 residential properties will offer unrivalled luxury accommodation, with 20 per cent being allocated for full-time occupation and the remainder for holiday accommodation. The homes, which will range from 80 to 316 sq m, are now available for purchase. Each property has been sensitively designed to maximise the natural beauty of its surroundings. Mr Cox said: “Domaine de Lavagnac is the first of its kind five star luxury resort in the South of France, and is set to further strengthen in-bound tourism to the region on the Mediterranean coast. The eco-friendly resort is designed as an integrated community with a retail village and world-class golf course and academy to maximise its tourism potential. To operate the hotel and residential units, we needed a partner who could bring in true value differentials. The Address Hotels + Resorts, with its track-record of creating distinctive hospitality experiences, offers a perfect fit to our growth objectives.” Mr Dardenne opined: “This new management contract is a significant milestone for us in the development and expansion of our hotel brand which we launched just one year ago. As part of our international expansion strategy, we are looking at other European destinations, and this contract in Languedoc-Roussillon acts as the perfect gateway to the rest of the region.” Mr Heuze stated: “At Domaine de Lavagnac, our operational philosophy will be to offer tangible benefits to guests through a one-size fits one strategy. The entry of the brand to Europe will help us achieve our global expansion plans, and also strengthen our core competencies in the hospitality sector.” The hotel operator has already opened The Address, Downtown Burj Dubai to international acclaim, and will soon open The Address, Dubai Mall and The Address, Dubai Marina later this year.   The Address Hotels + Resorts recently announced its first property outside the UAE which will be in Uptown Cairo and has signed a management contract with Jnan Amar Polo retreat in Morocco. Other destinations for The Address brand include Shanghai, Lombok in Indonesia, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, London, Los Angeles and New York. Emaar Hospitality Group owns and manages a diversified portfolio of hospitality assets such as hotels, serviced residences, golf resorts, a polo and equestrian club, recreation clubs, and the Dubai Marina Yacht Club and Marinas.

Bidding For Two Hours To Win A Bargain Deal

Bidding feverishly for two hours, the winner of the Bid 2 Win auction for a Bose Lifestyle 48 Series IV DVD Home Entertainment System at The Dubai Mall got a bargain deal, saving about 30 per cent on the price of the product.Mrs Colleen Birla, an Indian expatriate, was the winner of the second Bid 2 Win, a unique event being organised as part of the Festival@The Dubai Mall. She had wanted to buy a home entertainment system and visited the mall hearing about the Bid 2 Win event.She and her husband bid for close to two hours over SMS, and eventually Mrs Birla made the biggest bid for AED 11,550 as the event drew to a close at 9pm. The original price of the home entertainment system, courtesy of Plug-Ins, is AED 15,999.Mrs Birla said she liked the concept of bidding by SMS, adding that it was very professionally organised. She said she will return to the mall this weekend to see the products that go up for bidding.Bid 2 Win is held on Fridays and Saturdays. It is an innovative retail event, wherein visitors to the mall only have to SMS the product code of the items on display at the mall to Etisalat 4643. Bidders first register to participate in the auction at the same number.Bids open at 10am and continue until 9pm. Particpiants are informed of the status of their bid in real-time, and live updates of the auction are displayed on the multimedia screens.In addition to Bid 2 Win, the mall also offers a ‘Win Millions’ raffle, a Grand Bentley raffle with only 5,000 tickets priced at AED 200 each going into the draw and roaming entertainment throughout the mall.Festival@The Dubai Mall is supported by Dubai Media Inc, Arab Media Group and The Address Hotels + Resorts, Emaar Hospitality Group’s five star hotel brand.