Starwood Hotels Resorts Offers Members Of Its Award-Winning Loyalty Programme, SPG, Special Offers And Awards In Celebration Of Ramadan

Starwood Preferred Guest® (SPG), the world renowned and award winning loyalty programme from Starwood Hotels & Resorts, will be celebrating the Holy Month of Ramadan with its members across a number of properties across the Middle East and in Egypt.

During Ramadan, SPG members will receive a 20 per cent discount on Iftars at 30 participating Starwood hotels in the UAE, KSA, Egypt, Kuwait, Lebanon, Bahrain, Qatar and Jordan. SPG members will also have the chance to win up to 10 prizes including a seven-night stay or weekend stays at one of Starwood’s 200 luxurious resorts. Iftar guests at participating hotels will also have the opportunity to sign up on the spot as an SPG member allowing them to benefit immediately from the discount and enter the raffle draw.

“We are proud to celebrate the heritage of Ramadan with our SPG members by offering an array of celebrations and dining experiences to enjoy,” said Steven Taylor, Vice President Marketing, Starwood Hotels & Resorts. “Our SPG members are some of our most valued and loyal customers and we are always looking at ways we can add meaningful benefits and awards to their travel experiences. The Holy Month of Ramadan is an extremely special time and this offer gives them the perfect opportunity to enjoy quality time with families and friends.”

Along with its Ramadan promotion, SPG also recently announced its “SPG Kids Pass,” through which kids 12-and-under can enjoy food and drink on an all-inclusive basis throughout their stay at nearly 150 Starwood resorts.

SPG: Starwood’s Award Winning Loyalty Programme
Launched in 1999, SPG is known today as the industry’s leading loyalty programme, offering travellers the opportunity to earn and redeem points in over 1,000 hotels in more than 100 countries. SPG is designed as the simplest, most flexible and rewarding programme in the industry.

With some of the world’s best known, best loved and most luxurious hotel brands to choose from including St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, W, Westin, Le Méridien, Sheraton, Four Points by Sheraton, and the recently launched Aloft and Element, SPG gives members more of what they deserve, for less.

Key Features of SPG include:
• Three membership levels – Preferred Guest, Gold Preferred and Platinum Preferred. Each membership level offers greater benefits.
• Members can redeem Starpoints for a host of extraordinary rewards, including free nights, airline tickets and once-in-a-lifetime moments.
• Members earn Starpoints for every purchase of eligible items at participating properties.
• With a no blackouts policy, members can redeem points where they want and when they want.
• Members can use Starpoints for hotel services immediately.
• Starpoints never expire as long as members remain active.

For enrollment and more information on Starwood Preferred Guest please visit www.spg.com or call one of the following numbers listed below:
• For those residing in the UAE please call 800 0441 3234 (Toll free number)
• For those residing in KSA please call 800 844 1349 (Toll free number)
• For those residing in Egypt, Kuwait, Lebanon, Qatar & Jordan please call + 353-21-4511056 (Non-Toll free number)
• For those residing in Bahrain, please call 800 00038 (Toll free number)
 

Standard Chartered Offers More Value On Home Loans

Standard Chartered announced today the launch of its latest value-added promotion on Home Loans, offering loan amounts of up to AED 18 million at a loan-to-value ratio of as much as 80 per cent, up to 30 years loan repayment tenure and a special interest rate of 4.99 per cent per annum fixed for the first 12 months. The Standard Chartered Base Lending Rate (SCBLR) plus the Prescribed Rate will be applied thereafter. The promotion will be offered under Standard Chartered Bank’s Home Suite Bundle Account and will be available until the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan 2011. The offer is also applicable for standard Mortgage and is available under Shariah-compliant terms through Saadiq, Standard Chartered’s Islamic Banking arm.

Aside from the competitive rate and flexible tenures, the package also comes with a free credit card that holders can use to earn flight tickets on any airline. Home Suite customers may also avail of personal loans of up to AED 250,000. In addition, customers may be provided with a priority banking account with no required minimum balance, a dedicated relationship manager, special fee discounts on routine banking transactions, and free high-cash withdrawal limits with the Standard Chartered Platinum Debit Card.

Commenting on the new Promotion, Syed Hammad Haidar, General Manager – Retail Products and New Business, Standard Chartered UAE, said:

“This offer coincides with the Holy month of Ramadan, which is an ideal period for us to fulfill the desire of those planning to own their dream home. Our offer is one of the most competitive and value-added housing loan offerings in the UAE and reflects our customer focus strategy that aims to offer our customers products and promotions designed to meet their specific needs.”

The Ramadan 2011 Home Suite offer continues a series of value-added deals that Standard Chartered Bank has been introducing to further strengthen its presence in the UAE. The bank recently offered a similarly competitive package for residents of Arabian Ranches.

dus Sizzling Hot Summer Traveller Rewards Promotion Offers 30% Discount On All Calls To Any UAE Number While Travelling Abroad

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In view of the travelling season when all UAE residents travel to exotic destinations or back to their home country du has come up with a fantastic promotion for its customers for using their phone while travelling abroad.

du’s impressive new offer reduces call rates for calling any UAE number while travelling in numerous countries including UK, USA, Canada, Australia, as well as many European countries such as France and Germany. The ‘Summer Traveller Rewards’ promotion is valid till 26th August 2011 and enables all UAE residents using du mobile line to get a hefty 30% discount on all calls made to UAE numbers. This new offer, which is available to all du customers, can be activated for free by texting the word ‘summer’ to 9831. du Mobile customers will be able to subscribe to the brand new offer either before travelling or upon reaching the destination.

“du is committed to providing top-quality, affordable, roaming services in order to cater to the needs of its customers. Calling the UAE from abroad is now more affordable than ever before thanks to the very generous discount of 30% provided by the ‘Summer Traveller Rewards’ promotion. It’s an innovative offer that will boost a person’s holiday or benefit someone on a business trip, because at the end of the day, du believes in ensuring their customers are satisfied and happy,” said Farid Faraidooni, Chief Commercial Officer, du.

The reduced call rates to any UAE number, during the promotional period, covers major summer travelling destinations and allows customers to enjoy amazing freedom and flexibility. Customers can now enjoy more value and convenience than ever before.

“du gifts its customers with a valuable reward, which will strengthen du’s status of being known as the best operator that offers unmatched International Roaming services,” added Faraidooni.

 

Copthorne Dubai Offers Free Internet For Online Bookers

Copthorne Hotel Dubai, the downtown Deira business hotel, has today announced it is offering free internet access to all guests who make their room bookings online.

People who book online, whether directly on the www.millenniumhotels.com website or through a third party booking engine, are highly likely to be active internet users. The hotel is offering free internet access in a bid to add value where it is most appreciated by its guests.

The Copthorne Dubai is committed to meeting the needs of business travellers and offering outstanding value and quality. The free internet offer is designed to respond to changing consumer behaviours with self serve booking patterns being a key development in the past year.

In 2011 year to date, online bookings for the Copthorne Dubai have increased by 62% when compared to the same period in 2010, clearly showing a strong trend for consumers choosing to book online.
 

Standard Chartered Offers Value Added Benefits To Arabian Ranches Residents

Standard Chartered Bank has recently announced its latest value deal which offers dining vouchers ranging from AED 500 to AED 3,000 depending on their total relationship amount, to residents of Arabian Ranches who open a Priority Banking account or an SME Banking account. The vouchers are redeemable at premium dining establishments across Dubai. The offer is valid till July 20, 2011. This offer comes in addition to the recently launched low-interest home loans offered through its Home Suite Bundle Account.

Standard Chartered’s Home Suite Bundle Account is ideal for customers who are seeking to transfer their existing home finance or purchase a new home. The special Home Suite Bundle Account promotion for Arabian Ranches residents is valid until June 30, 2011. Home loan package offers a minimal interest rate of 5.49 per cent per annum for loan amounts of up to AED 18 million and tenor of up to 30 years.

Also, in line with its ongoing efforts to build stronger relations with customers, Standard Chartered recently sponsored a Dinner for residents of Arabian Ranches at the Golf Academy Lawns of the Arabian Ranches Golf Club. The get-together featured several fun-filled activities and exciting giveaways for each participating family.

Emirates Offers 15% Discount For Summer Travel

Emirates is offering a 15 percent discount to select destinations during June, an attractive offer for people looking to travel last minute.

Valid to over 30 select Emirates destinations, for passengers travelling in Economy Class and Business Class the offer is available for booking only up to 20th June 2011. Travel must be completed before the 31st of August 2011.

“With the summer travel peak just around the corner we wanted to be able to offer our passengers an opportunity to travel for business or leisure at a reduced rate,” said Khalid Bel Jaflah, Emirates Vice President Commercial Sales UAE.

The destinations included in the offer incorporate numerous continents spanning Europe, the Far East, the Middle East, Australasia, South Africa and the Indian Subcontinent.

Bookings can be made through www.emirates.ae and your local travel agent.

Emirates currently flies to 113 destinations in 66 countries.

 

Fitness First Offers Health Enthusiasts Four-Day Complimentary Access To All Clubs In UAE

Fitness First, the world’s number one health and fitness club chain and a member of the Landmark Group, today announced a four-day initiative welcoming all UAE residents to walk into any of its clubs across the country and gain a first-hand experience of the user-friendly amenities.

The promotion, which reiterates Fitness First’s commitment to helping individuals seek a healthy integrated lifestyle, will be held from 12th – 15th May. Providing complimentary access to facilities, the initiative aims to encourage people to experience the clubs’ state-of-the-art equipment, interact with qualified trainers, and participate in the latest group exercise classes without having to commit to a full membership.

During the promotional period, some of the Fitness First clubs will additionally offer general health check-up, fitness age tests, special GX classes and free workout sessions.

As part of Fitness First’s continued appreciation of its patrons, existing members of the club will also benefit from the promotion and receive a month’s free membership through referring a friend to join.

Praveen Bhatnagar, CEO – Landmark Hotels and Wellness , said: “As the largest privately-owned health club group in the world and a leader in the fitness industry, Fitness First constantly seek opportunities to reach out to people and motivate them to adopt a healthy lifestyle. The ‘Open Weekend’ promotion is yet another step to providing our future customers with a first-hand experience of our facilities and inspiring them to join Fitness First.”

George Flooks, Chief Operating Officer, Fitness First Middle East, said: “The promotion is a holistic approach to encouraging people to experience the high quality solutions that we offer. Through this activity, we aim to motivate more people to adopt healthier lifestyles. It also serves as our way of recognising our existing members through offering them a window to gain a month of free membership.”

With more than 18 clubs across the Middle East offering state-of-the-art equipment, fully qualified personal trainers and the latest group exercise classes, Fitness First is dedicated to ‘making the world a fitter place’.

For more details, call 800-FITNESS (3486377) or visit www.fitnessfirst-me.com.
 

Licensing Agency Offers 500 Four And Five-Digit Plates In The 4th E-Auction

 Roads & Transport Authority – Manal Khalid:

  The Licensing Agency, Roads & Transport Authority (RTA), has offered yesterday around 500 number plates in the 4th Number Plate Online Auction encompassing 4 and 5-digit plates of the categories J, I, K and G; which will last for one week.
Commenting on the new auction, the Director of RTA Vehicle Licensing Mohammed Abdul Kareem Nimaat said: “The 4th online auctions requires all participants to register through RTA website (www.rta.ae) and the bidder has to have a traffic file opened in Dubai Emirate and pay a deposit of 5,000 dirham refundable in case no successful bid is made, and it is important for the bidder to be the remainder of the amount of the bid within ten days. The deposit can be made either electronically through RTA website using a credit card, using e-Dirahm, depositing a cheque to the amount of the deposit through an approved service center, or communicating with the Customer Service Work Team by dialing the toll-free RTA Call Center 8009090.   “Through holding these online auctions, the Licensing Agency is keen on offering all participants ample opportunities to select their favourite plates in an easy, clear and careful manner so that a suitable number can be selected while the applicant is free from pressures. Holding the public and online auctions so regularly is a testament to the huge attention shown by the public and the large number of interested and serious buyers flocking to take part or bid for the number plates.   “The 3rd Online Auction was all success as it managed to attract huge numbers of individuals who contributed to buying a diverse collection of number plates; which has enhanced the profile of these auctions and prompted us to continue hold them.

New VIP Lounge At The Bride Show Dubai Tips And Toes Offers Brides-To-Be Beauty Treatments Ahead Of Their Big Day

Every bride should be treated like a princess on their big day, and of course it’s vital to get some practice in beforehand too. That’s the idea behind the new VIP Lounge at The Bride Show Dubai, which will offer brides-to-be and their entourages pampering treats and goodies.

For AED50, shoppers can access the VIP Lounge to take advantage of top treatments from Tips and Toes, the largest chain of nail salons in the Middle East. Trained beauty technicians will offer rejuvenation in the form of head, neck and shoulder massages, nail colour changes, nail art and mini facials.

After hours of browsing the aisles at The Bride Show Dubai, in Sheikh Saeed Halls within the Dubai International Exhibition Centre, even the most enthusiastic fiancée will welcome a well-earned break before continuing in her quest for all things bridal.

The VIP pass includes reserved fashion show seating, refreshments and a goody bag.

The Bride Show Dubai, the region’s most prestigious bridal and fashion event, takes place from 30 March to 2 April 2011 and will be officially inaugurated by Her Highness Sheikha Sheikha Bint Saif, wife of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

For all the latest updates on The Bride Show, become a fan on Facebook, www.facebook.com/TheBrideShow or Twitter, www.twitter.com/TheBrideShow.

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Fashion Show Schedule
Wednesday 30 March
5:00pm After You Say Yes – Sima
6:00pm Queen of Pearls
7:00pm Beautiful People
9:00pm Demetrios

Thursday 31 March
6:00pm Dan Trading
7:00pm Liberty of London for Lace Art
9:00pm Farage (France) Friday 1 April
6:00pm Louzan
7:00pm Tijan Trading
8:00pm Mauzan
9:00pm M&A Abayas

Saturday 2 April
5:00pm Dubai Ladies Club: Oriental Red Carpet
8:00pm Dantella Designs
9:00pm Satya Paul

Caption: The new VIP lounge at The Bride Show Dubai will offer brides-to-be rejuvenating treatments from Tips and Toes.
 

DU Partners With ENOC And EPPCO To Provide Special Mobile Offers In The Spirit Of The Shopping Season

Make the most of this shopping season with du. We have partnered with ENOC and EPPCO to bring special mobile offers. The offers include special rates on a range of popular Samsung and Nokia handsets when you purchase a du mobile line.

“In the spirit of the shopping season, we wanted to provide unique packages that would offer fantastic deals on popular mobile handsets. With our special offer, UAE residents can enjoy all the benefits of having a du line, including such features as Pay by the Second billing, our revolutionary WoW recharge cards which offer more than 60 per cent bonus on international calling, the fastest network in the UAE and superb voice clarity. Furthermore, we are offering double rewards through the value du services offer and the winning opportunities available through the ENOC/EPPCO raffle,” commented Farid Faraidooni, Chief Commercial Officer, du.

The exclusive offer consists of four popular mobile handsets along with a du Pay as you Go® line (worth AED 55), including the Samsung E 1087 for just AED 99 (a saving of AED 55), the Nokia 1616 for just AED 120 (a saving of AED 30), the Nokia 1800 for just AED 134 (a saving of AED 30) and the Nokia 2700 for just AED 309 (a saving of AED 40).

Your du mobile package gives you the advantage of extensive mobile coverage, the fastest network in the UAE, the most innovative propositions, value-for-money tariffs, easy to access retail network and friendly customer service.
As part of the special offer, customers will also be given two raffle tickets for every AED 20 they spend at ENOC and EPPCO service station, including one for the daily Nissan car draw, and one for the ENOC and EPPCO 32-day giveaway, which offers the opportunity to win AED 320,000 during four different draws of AED 80,000 each on the dates, 31 January and 7, 14 and 20 February.