Visa Cardholders To Earn Rewards At Jumeirah Restaurants During Summer

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Visa cardholders are being given even more incentive to enjoy some of Dubai’s best loved restaurants and bars this summer, with the launch of a new promotion in conjunction with Jumeirah Group.

The offer, which runs from now until the end of September, gives Visa cardholders the chance to enjoy one of four special offers at selected Jumeirah signature and casual restaurants, as well as bars and nightlife venues, depending on the type of Visa card they have.

All Visa debit and credit cardholders can enjoy 20 per cent off food and beverages at 30 casual dining venues across Jumeirah hotels during lunch and dinner (except Jumeirah Emirates Towers, with the discount valid during dinner only). And, after a great meal, they can unwind further in one of 15 participating bars and nightlife venues with a special buy-two-get-one-free offer on selected house beverages.

Visa Infinite and Visa Platinum cardholders can also enjoy one complimentary bottle of a selected beverage for tables of two to four guests when dining at one of Jumeirah’s participating signature restaurants, or alternatively opt for a complimentary dessert for up to four persons.

Commenting on the promotion, Maysara Ghadban Traboulsi, Visa’s Head of Marketing Communications for ME, said: “We are delighted to be partnering with Jumeirah Group to offer Visa cardholders a great range of deals to enjoy over the summer. We are always looking to reward our cardholders with new and aspirational promotions that tap into their existing needs and interests. Jumeirah manages some of Dubai’s most-loved restaurants and bars, which makes this the perfect partnership and one which we expect to be incredibly popular with our cardholders.”

The summer-long promotion will be supported by a multi-media awareness campaign including radio and print advertising, in-store branding and online activity.

For more information on participating venues, terms and conditions, and how to avail each offer, please visit www.jumeirah.com/visa.
 

Jumeirah Brand Ambassador Rory McIlroy Wins His First US Open Title

Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hotel company and member of Dubai Holding, celebrates the victory of its global brand ambassador, golfer Rory McIlroy, in the US Open at the Congressional Country Club, Bethesda, Maryland, USA.

22-year-old Rory McIlroy led the tournament from start to finish, the first to do this since Tiger Woods in 2000. During the tournament he reached 16 under par, the lowest under-par score in US Open history.

Executive Chairman of Jumeirah Group, Gerald Lawless said: “Rory is truly an inspiration. Since his win at Quail Hollow in the US last year and indeed his victory in the Dubai Desert Classic in 2009, he has continued to impress and inspire golf enthusiasts around the world and we are immensely proud that he carries the Jumeirah brand.”

Jumeirah Group has sponsored Rory McIlroy from the moment he turned professional in 2007. The luxury hotel group’s connection with the golfing prodigy originated from his hometown of Holywood in Northern Ireland, also home to one of Jumeirah Group’s Chief Financial Officer, Alaister Murray. Spotting his early talent, Jumeirah invested in the young golfer’s career and has followed it with passion ever since.

A regular guest at Jumeirah properties around the world, Rory McIlroy has also demonstrated his prowess off the golf course: trying his hand as a cook in Madinat Jumeirah’s steak restaurant MJ’s, on the new slides at Wild Wadi Waterpark and as a turtle handler at Burj Al Arab.

 

Jumeirah Restaurants Set To Open The Ivy On 9 June 2011

The highly anticipated Ivy restaurant is set to open its doors in Dubai, taking forward the long-standing tradition of the international brassiere in London, in partnership with Jumeirah Restaurants.

The Ivy in Dubai will share the same standards of food, ambience and service as The Ivy in London, but will also take on board the best that Dubai has to offer. Located on the ground floor of The Boulevard, Jumeirah Emirates Towers, The Ivy will welcome diners from 9 June 2011.

Designed by Martin Brudnizki, the restaurant will serve as an ideal place for lunch, dinner or simply a drink at the bar. Housing a private dining room and a 60-seat terrace, The Ivy will offer a brassiere-style menu with a selection of classics, such as its world famous shepherd’s pie, Dover sole, and Scandinavian iced berries with hot white chocolate sauce. Dishes from around the world such as sashimi and Thai-baked sea bass are some of the other favourites The Ivy will offer.

Phil Broad, Managing Director of Jumeirah Restaurants, said, “The opening of The Ivy in Dubai has been highly anticipated by patrons for whom dining at the London brassiere has become a custom. It is a welcome addition to the Jumeirah restaurant portfolio. With its sophisticated décor and delicious food, The Ivy is set to become a landmark in Dubai. Similar to The Ivy in London, we are confident that delivering a gourmet experience and great value for money will keep our customers coming back to the Dubai restaurant.”

Owned by the parent company Caprice Holdings, The Ivy is one of London’s favourite restaurants; a uniquely British institution known throughout the world. An extensive refurbishment in 1990, with oak panelling, stained glass and site-specific commissions from leading contemporary artists, re-established The Ivy in London to that of its early-20th century heyday. It continues to be a staple with the pre and post-theatre crowds, and boasts a devoted clientele from the arts, media and beyond.

The critically acclaimed and hugely popular Rivington Grill, located at The Souk Al Bahar, Level 3, Old Town at Downtown Burj Khalifa, is the sister restaurant of The Ivy. The first Caprice Holdings restaurant to open in Dubai under the management of Jumeirah Restaurants LLC, Rivington Grill’s immense success is a testament to what can be expected from The Ivy.

Jumeirah Restaurants is a company of successfully developed restaurant concepts that are licensed globally. An important and strategic addition to the Jumeirah Group portfolio, the company’s mission is to set up and license innovative restaurants worldwide. The noodle house was the first restaurant brand to be created and is the flagship of Jumeirah Restaurants. Other concepts include Sana Bonta, Urbano, AllFreshCo, Rice plus Spice and The Flaming Revolution.

Regular updates are available on www.theivy.ae. For reservation enquiries, please contact +971-4-3198767, or email theivy.reservations@jumeirah.com
 

Jumeirah To Operate Luxury Resort On Anguilla

Jumeirah, the Dubai-based luxury hotel group and member of Dubai Holding, has signed a management agreement with Conch Bay Development Ltd, the development company owned by the Kentish and Lake families, to operate a luxury resort hotel and residences on the island of Anguilla, British West Indies, in the Caribbean. Development of the project will be coordinated by PN Holdings LLC, an entity formed by companies affiliated with Robert A. Petrallia and golf legend Jack Nicklaus.

On completion the Jumeirah Anguilla Resort project will consist of a 140-room Jumeirah luxury hotel with a spacious spa, conference facilities and beach clubs, as well as 460 residential units, which will also be managed by Jumeirah. Renowned golf course designer Jack Nicklaus is creating a championship 18-hole "Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course" for the Jumeirah Anguilla Resort. His Signature Course will run along a magnificent stretch of oceanfront property with several holes playing to or along the water. The course will offer spectacular views across the sea to the beautiful peaks of St. Maarten.

Situated on 370 acres of beachfront on the south side of Anguilla, the Jumeirah Anguilla Resort has been designed to express Jumeirah’s global brand promise to STAY DIFFERENTTM with imaginative architecture, exhilarating ocean views, thoughtful and generous service and a commitment to creating memorable, culturally relevant experiences for its guests. It is expected that the resort will open in the next 3 years.
 

UAE Jet Ski Championship Held Off The Coast Of The Walk At Jumeirah Beach Residence During New Years Weekend

The Gulfwater offthe coast ofThe Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR), a Dubai Properties Group destination, was the host venue for the UAE Jet Ski Championship over New Year’s weekend, organised by Dubai International Marine Club (DIMC).

Held on1 January 2011, the event offeredspectators extraordinary Jet Ski racing action on the beachfront along with an opportunity to see riders demonstrate a range of gravity-defying jumps and demanding turns.

Jun Ikoma from Japan won the Free Style event and World Champion Nadir Bin Hendi from the UAE had a convincing win in the Pro Runabout GP class. Steven Dauliach from France took the top prize in the Pro Ski GP with the UAE’s Saif Mohammed Saif Al Ma’asam winning the Junior Ski. In addition Omar Abdullah Rashid won the Ski Limited for the UAE and Kuwait’s Mohammed Jasem Al Baz won in the Runabout Stock.

The Walk has hosted several successful eventson shore including cultural, art and entertainment activities throughout the year, but this is the first time the destination hasbeen chosen for watersports along the promenade.

Following thesuccess of this weekend’s event, the second round of the Jet Ski Championships will be held at The Walk on January 8th.

The Walk, one of the most sought-after venues in Dubai, consistently contributes to enhancing the emirate’s tourism objectives.
 

Jumeirah Group Takes Social Media To The Next Level

Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, has launched a restaurant reservations booking tool on Facebook.

Following the successful launch of Jumeirah Group’s Facebook room reservations tool and recognising the channel shift in communications, the Group has taken their service offering to the next level by rolling out a similar booking tool for their restaurants.

Guests and diners can now search for Jumeirah restaurants in Dubai, London and New York by location or cuisine, view all details of the restaurant and reserve a table, all from their own Facebook page.

Both the restaurant and the room reservations tabs are now live on all Jumeirah Facebook pages, from the individual hotels to the Group’s main page, and all are fully mobile phone compatible.

Jumeirah Group is fully committed to innovation and will continue to develop these tools in the coming months in order to provide guests with the very best customer service and journey.
 

Jumeirah Carlton Tower Hotel is Voted One of the Worlds Best Hotels

DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 30, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — Jumeirah Carlton Tower, the luxury Knightsbridge hotel, has been voted as one of the world’s best hotels in Conde Nast Traveller magazine’s seventh annual Gold List – one of only three UK hotels to be recognised for outstanding service.

The panel of judges cited the hotel’s above and beyond service as the outstanding feature that propelled the hotel onto the Gold List. Feedback from the panel noted the Knightsbridge hotel staff are willing to go that extra mile, from preparing a private meal for two in the gardens of Cadogan Square to setting up cooking lessons with the chef.

Chosen by the magazine’s editors and travel experts, the Gold List is a definitive guide to the top hotels worldwide, with properties judged on six criteria – ambience and design, location, food, rooms, leisure facilities and service.

Commenting on the accolade, Derek Picot, regional vice president in Europe for Jumeirah said: "This is an exceptional achievement and I’m incredibly proud of my entire team who all deserve congratulations for the part they have played. It is testimony to our ongoing commitment to offer the very best in luxury hospitality and a great way to prepare for the hotel’s 50th anniversary in 2011."

The 5 star hotel in London combines first-class service and facilities, including 216 luxurious rooms and suites, its own premier health and beauty centre – The Peak Health Club and Spa – plus an array of gastronomic delights. Guests can enjoy dinner in the renowned Rib Room restaurant, afternoon tea in the elegant Chinoiserie, a choice of energizing smoothies and healthy buffet lunch option in the Club Room and Champagne and mouthwatering oriental snacks in the decadent GILT Cocktail Lounge. What’s more, it’s perfectly placed in one of London’s most exclusive fashion districts – Sloane Street – and surrounded by designer boutiques and world-renowned department stores including Harvey Nichols and Harrods.

About Jumeirah Group:

Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, operates a world-class portfolio of hotels and resorts. Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts includes the Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Madinat Jumeirah, Jumeirah The Meydan and Jumeirah Bab Al Shams Dubai luxury hotel; Jumeirah Carlton Tower and Jumeirah Lowndes luxury hotel in London; and Jumeirah Essex House luxury hotel in New York. Jumeirah Group also runs the luxury serviced residences brand Jumeirah Living; the spa brand Talise; Jumeirah Restaurants; Wild Wadi Waterpark; The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management; and Sirius, its global loyalty programme. Jumeirah Group has recently unveiled Venu Hotels, a contemporary lifestyle hotel brand.

Press Contact:
Mia Hedman
Director of Corporate Communications
Jumeirah Group Corporate Communications
PO Box 214159
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
+971 4 3647974
www.jumeirah.com

Over 30 Spa, Beauty And Wellness Centres Now Open At The Walk At Jumeirah Beach Residence

Over 30 Spa and Wellness centres have opened their doors to visitors at The Walk, the 1.7-km beachfront promenade for shopping and family entertainment at the Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) a Dubai Properties Group destination.

With a diverse range of options, The Walk is now firmly established as one of the most favoured destinations for lifestyle and leisure in the UAE. It is also regarded as one of the most popular urban developments in the emirate, appealing to visitors of all ages and social backgrounds.

The Walk’s specialised beauty centres offer the utmost convenience to visitors and serve as a ‘one-stop-shop’ for the entire family. The venue boasts well-known spas such as Spa Dunya, The Tanning Zone, International Spa Partners, Feet First and 1847 for men, delivering a world class range of physical therapy, massages, and an array of treatments.

Leading nail spas, including NStyle Nail Lounge, NBar, and Tips & Toes, provide visitors with the ultimate pampering experience and a host of beauty salons such as Belle Femme, Jet Set, Shima Beauty, Pelle Capelli and Hair Works for women, as well as Man Age, Hair Fiesta (opening soon) Joe & Moe all for men in the Murjan sector of JBR, as well as Black Stallion for men have established The Walk’s as a leading destination for not only recreation and leisure but beauty and wellness.

For fitness enthusiasts and body building gurus, a range of gyms including renowned brands such as Body Works (opening soon), Exhale Body Fitness in Murjan sector and Red Dragon Gym in Bahar are open across The Walk’s plaza level.

In addition, the dynamic beachfront promenade hosts over 300 retail outlets and continues to attract a diverse range of activities throughout the year, providing visitors with an inimitable experience during every visit and adding a new dimension to Dubai’s vibrant lifestyle.

The Walk features top notch retailers with anchor stores including Style outlet, Boutique 1 and Tara Jarmon. For the gourmet seeker, the venue boasts well-known restaurants and cafes such as Butcher Shop & Grill, On the Border, Kabab-Ji, Coco’s, Scoozi, Ruby Tuesday, Starbucks and Noodles Room.

In delivering ‘The Walk’, Dubai Properties Group continues to contribute to enhancing the emirate’s tourism objectives by shaping a destination that stands apart as one of the most sought-after venues.
 

Dubai Duty Free Appoints Jumeirah To Operate Hotel At Aviation Club In Dubai

Dubai Duty Free, the world’s No.1 airport retailer has signed a management agreement with Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hotel company and member of Dubai Holding, to operate a five star luxury hotel at The Aviation Club which is situated close to the Airport on the north side of Al Garhoud Bridge overlooking Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club.

The hotel has been carefully designed in a contemporary style that projects understated luxury. It will have 293 guestrooms, 2 restaurants, 2 bars and 2 lounges, as well as a spa and health club, and conference and banqueting facilities. The hotel sits within the grounds of The Aviation Club, the internationally acclaimed sports and leisure complex, home to the Dubai Tennis Championships and the award-winning Irish Village.

Commenting on the appointment, Colm McLoughlin, Managing Director of Dubai Duty Free said, ”We are delighted to sign the management agreement with Jumeirah Group who have a great deal of experience in operating some of the most iconic hotels in Dubai and have expanded considerably in recent years. We are confident that the new hotel will be a valued addition to the business and leisure facilities in Dubai and compliment the successful Aviation Club."

Gerald Lawless, Executive Chairman of Jumeirah Group, said: “We are honoured to have been invited by Dubai Duty Free to operate this exceptional luxury business hotel. It gives Jumeirah additional presence in the heart of Dubai and we look forward to delivering our promise of STAY DIFFERENT at the property when it opens.”

The hotel’s proximity to the airport and the wide range of sporting and leisure activities in the vicinity is expected to make the hotel popular with high-end business and leisure travellers, as well as local residents.

The hotel is currently under development and is expected to open during 2011. Jumeirah Group expects to open at least six other hotels in 2011, including Jumeirah Zabeel Saray in Dubai, Jumeirah Etihad Towers in Abu Dhabi, Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel Shanghai, Jumeirah Dhevanafushi and Jumeirah Vitavelli in the Maldives, Jumeirah Frankfurt as well as potential openings in Azerbaijan and Kuwait.
 

Jumeirah Announces Management Appointments for Maldives Resorts

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 30, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and member of Dubai Holding, has announced two management appointments for its two upcoming properties in the Maldives: Jumeirah Dhevanafushi and Jumeirah Vittaveli, scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2011.

Stefan Huemer joins Jumeirah Group as area general manager for the Maldives, with a particular remit to lead the pre-opening team of Jumeirah’s first two resorts in the Maldives. Mr. Huemer has over 20 years experience in the hospitality sector, having previously worked for international brands such as Radisson, Kempinski, Le Meridien and Mandarin Oriental. His career has included senior hotel positions in Austria, France, Singapore, Philippines and Germany. Most recently, Mr. Huemer was the general manager of Intercontinental Los Angeles Century City Hotel. In fact, Mr. Huemer is no stranger to the Maldives, having been the regional general manager and island chief for the Kuredu & Komandoo Island Resort & Spa for five years.

As part of this latest wave of appointments, Jumeirah is also welcoming Alexandre Hulen, who has been appointed as director of sales & marketing for the Maldives. Mr. Hulen brings 12 years of international experience in the hospitality industry, having worked for prestigious hotel groups such as Concorde Hotels, The Eton Collection, Le Meridien and Anantara. Prior to joining Jumeirah, Alexandre was working for the prestigious Anantara Group, overseeing the Sales and Marketing activities of three luxury hotels in the Maldives.

These two latest appointments to key roles within the luxury hotels Maldives sector highlight the care and importance Jumeirah is placing on the upcoming opening of its two new properties – Jumeirah Dhevanafushi and Jumeirah Vittaveli.