Sankhara Villas In Mauritius Ideal For Families Or Several Couples

A hidden gem awaits visitors to Mauritius. Sankhara Villas (a member of Luxury Hotels by Dnata), opened in November 2009, is an ideal retreat for families or couples seeking luxurious, spacious accommodations. It is also the perfect venue to celebrate a special occasion with a small group of friends. Located on a secluded white sandy beach off the Indian Ocean, the villas have the feeling of an elegant private home.

On the property, guests can relax outdoors in a hammock with a book, or indoors with a favourite movie. Internet access is complimentary. An award-winning gourmet chef can create tasting menus and special dinners with live entertainment such as a jazz band, piano music or belly dancing. Children have a special menu too.

Outside the property, a private butler and chauffeur will cater to guests’ every whim and wish. The resort can arrange sightseeing, shopping excursions, spa treatments, golf (on five world-class courses), boat excursions, water sports, deep-sea fishing, dolphin watching, horseback riding, star gazing, meditation and yoga classes, and access to wildlife and nature parks.

The resort has just launched an all-inclusive promotion. Per person, per night rates in a three-bedroom villa are: 200 Euros (AED 922) for six guests, 250 Euros (AED 1,152) for four guests, and 350 Euros (AED 1,613) for two guests. If guests stay for seven nights, they only pay for five nights (no charge for two nights). This offer, valid until 30th September, includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and selected beverages. Children under age 12 stay for free.

Luxury Hotels by Dnata (www.dnata.com) is a leading sales, marketing and PR provider in Dubai. The collection includes 20 five-star hotels in London, Geneva, Vevey (Switzerland), Florence, Durban, Cape Town, Bangkok, Phuket, Hersonissos (Crete), Mauritius and Rotorua (New Zealand), as well as nine Peninsula Hotels in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Bangkok, Beijing, New York, Tokyo, Chicago, Beverly Hills and Manila.

To book, or for more information about Luxury Hotels by Dnata’s hotels and range of services, e-mail luxuryhotels@dnata.com. Sankhara’s website is www.sankhara-villas.com.
 

1,111,111th Visitor At Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo Rewarded With Mauritius Holiday

Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, the popular leisure attraction at The Dubai Mall, recently welcomed its 1,111,111th paid visitor with a whole host of fantastic prizes. Mr Awad Mohammed Al Kabbi, a UAE national, received the grand prize of a dream holiday for two to Mauritius including Emirates Airline return tickets and a four night stay at the exquisite One&Only Le Saint Geran.

Mr Damien Prendergast, General Manager of Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, presented the prize to Mr Awad Mohammed Al Kabbi. He also presented other prizes including a dinner for two at Fazaris restaurant at The Address Downtown Burj Dubai; sporting goods vouchers from Stadium Store worth AED 3,000; and Sharaf DG vouchers worth AED 5,000!

The special campaign to celebrate the 1,111,111th paid visitor to Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo was organised in association with Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority; One&Only Le Saint Geran, Mauritius; Emirates Airline; Virgin 104.4; Stadium; Sharaf DG and The Address Hotels + Resorts.

Mr Arif Amiri, Chief Executive Officer, Emaar Retail, said: “Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo opens doors to an amazing diversity of aquatic animals and is one of Dubai’s most popular family attractions. We recently crossed our 1,000,000th visitor within seven months of operation, which was a milestone in itself. To celebrate the popularity of the destination and to reward our visitors for their continued patronage, we decided to offer the unique 1,111,111th visitor with an unforgettable holiday and a host of prizes.”

Mr Awad Mohammed Al Kabbi said: “I am really happy and surprised to be the winner. I have heard a lot about the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo and this is my first visit. I can’t believe my luck and it is wonderful to be part of this unique celebration for Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo.”

Dr A Karl Mootoosamy, Director of Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority, said: “Mauritius is very proud to be associated with Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo at The Dubai Mall. Aligning with such a strong brand, as Emaar, will certainly reinforce our image in the Middle East market and we will continue to focus our efforts in intensifying our presence in this region. It gives us great pleasure to welcome the lucky winner to experience the many activities and diversity the island has to offer.”

Featuring a rich diversity of aquatic animals including Sand Tiger Sharks, Rays, Giant Groupers, Penguins, Seals, Crocodiles and a mind-boggling variety of fish, Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo is spread over two levels of The Dubai Mall. Shark Dives, which are open to certified divers and to those who have never dived before, are popular with young and old alike. The recently introduced Glass Bottom boat rides throughout the day are also extremely popular with the public.

Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo complements other leisure attractions such as the Olympic-sized Dubai Ice Rink and The Waterfall, which traverses all four levels of the mall.

The Dubai Mall will soon open a dedicated Entertainment Precinct featuring SEGA Republic, the largest of its kind indoor family theme park; KidZania®, an award winning children’s ‘edu-tainment’ concept; and Reel Cinemas, a 22-screen megaplex.