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Dusit International plans to triple its presence in the GCC in 2019

Dusit International plans to triple its presence in the GCC in 2019 ​

Dubai, 13 February 2019: Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, is marking the start of 2019 with a strategy to expand in the GCC market. The plan includes opening six new hotels across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and other GCC countries, in a step counted as a first of its kind for the group’s growth in this region.

Known globally for its distinctive brand of gracious hospitality inspired by authentic Thai values, Bangkok-based Dusit International opened its first hotel in the Middle East more than 15 years ago, in Dubai. Today, the company operates five hotels across the region, including three in the UAE – namely Dusit Thani Dubai, Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi, and dusitD2 Kenz Dubai. According to its plans, Dusit will have nine hotels in operation in the GCC by the end of the year.

“The GCC is one of the most increasingly important markets for our portfolio, and we are delighted to introduce our unique brand of Thai-inspired, gracious hospitality in new destinations in this market,” said Prateek Kumar, Regional Vice President – EMEA region. “Our planned expansion is in line with Dusit’s three-pronged strategy for sustainable and profitable growth, which includes balance, expansion and diversification. We aim to have more than 14,000 keys in operation across more than 20 countries by 2021, and our planned expansion in the GCC is a step forward to achieving this goal.”

Among the Dusit hotels slated to open in the GCC this year are: Dusit Resort and Spa Lagoona Beach, Budaiya, Bahrain; and dusitD2 City Centre Bahrain.

In addition to its expansion in the GCC market, Dusit International also plans to open five new hotels in the Philippines, one in Singapore, and two in China before the end of 2019. Several other projects are being developed across the globe.

Dusit International’s core brands include Dusit Thani Hotels & Resorts, Dusit Princess Hotels and Resorts, dusitD2 Hotels and Resorts, Dusit Residence Serviced Apartments, and Devarana Hotels and Resorts. ASAI Hotels, an affordable lifestyle brand aimed at millennial-minded travellers, is set to open its first property early next year.

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New JA Lake View Hotel to Open in September Making JA The Resort ‘Dubai’s Largest Experience Resort’

Dubai, 10th February 2019) Scheduled to open with a bang in September 2019, JA Lake View Hotel adds another 348 luxurious rooms and suites to the area, as the third unique property in the 128-acre experience-packed JA The Resort in Jebel Ali.

Promising to add exciting restaurant concepts driven by chefs with Michelin-star acclaim, three additional outdoor swimming pools and a spectacular contemporary rooftop bar with views over the golf course and Arabian sea, JA Lake View Hotel will add another level of unforgettable experiences to modern travelers with discerning taste.

The 348 key hotel is designed to be spacious and relaxing, with a focus on light and space, and a neutral colour palette complementing the natural surrounds of the green landscape and saltwater lake. The property also offers 5 meeting rooms with floor to ceiling windows and superb views, ideal for forward thinking companies who wish to bring energy and focus to their meetings and events.

In a year where JA Resorts & Hotels has hinted at a new Food & Beverage focus and multiple exciting new additions, JA Lake View Hotel will launch Kinara, a vibrant Indian restaurant, headed by James Beard Award Nominee and Michelin Star Chef Vikas Khanna – the internationally acclaimed Indian chef. Host of several seasons of MasterChef India and voted as one of the Sexiest Men Alive by People Magazine, Khanna is set to add some culinary flair to the new property. The hotel will also host 81, a buffet restaurant serving breakfast and dinner with live cooking stations, named after the inaugural year of JA Resorts & Hotels first property. Republik is set to be a new modern gastropub with Friday brunches and a live DJ and the rooftop mixology lounge, with panoramic views of the sprawling estate will be named Bibé, after the Latin word for drink.

Located just 10 minutes away from Dubai Parks & Resorts, 20 minutes from Dubai’s buzzing JBR and 30 minutes from the iconic Dubai Mall, the new 5-star property joins the award-winning JA Beach Hotel and the all-suite JA Palm Tree Court to become Dubai’s Largest Experience Resort. Set along 800-metres of private beach, JA The Resort claims over 1 million square metres of activities and extensive array of leisure facilities promising to thrill all generations.  In total the resort has seven landscaped swimming pools with four swim up bars, a choice of 23 restaurants and bars, a 9-hole, par 35 championship standard golf course with floodlit driving range, putting and pitching greens and Leadbetter Golf Academy Dubai, 4 floodlit tennis courts and a tennis academy, squash courts, badminton courts, beach volleyball facilities, horse riding stables, 9-hole mini-golf course, a Watercooled Watersports Centre with water-skiing, windsurfing, jet-skiing, banana boats, catamarans, laser sailboats and a private 85-berth full service marina offering fishing trips, boat trips and sea plane flights. It also boasts 6 shooting ranges, Calm Spaa 1,100m2 bio-garden, a crèche, CoolZone Kids’ Club, ChillZone Teens’ Club and Babysitting service.

William Harley-Fleming, Cluster General Manager of JA The Resort, commented;

“We are delighted to announce that JA Lake View Hotel will be added to our iconic flagship resort. The work is well underway, with the project team in the interior fit out stage, ready for our September 2019 opening. With the additional of JA Lake View Hotel, we can now offer three different styles of accommodation to our guests, as well as even more restaurants, lounges and leisure facilities in one incredibly beautiful destination. The new property will spearhead the repositioning of the resort and help to solidify its standing as one of the most recognised family-friendly resorts in the UAE.”

 

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Leva Hotel opens In Dubai

Leva Hotels, announces the launch of their much-awaited 4-star Hotel property on Sheikh Zayed road, Dubai. The new hotel consists of 178 thoughtfully designed rooms with chic interiors, custom designs and fittings, luxurious bedding and fine furnishing that have been carefully selected to simplify and enhance one’s stay.

Tucked between Al Wasl Road and Sheikh Zayed Road, the hotel occupies one of the most enviable addresses in Dubai. Located in Mazaya centre, Leva stands in the midst of celebrated tourist attractions like City Walk, oversees the tallest building in the world, Burj Khalifa as well as every shopper’s paradise – The Dubai Mall. Wander around the dazzling Dubai Mall one day or absorb the soothing sounds of the Dubai Water Canal the next – all within easy reach. Thus, complimenting the hospitality offerings already present at these locations. Catering to the modern traveller who seeks Comfort, Service and Value, Leva understands that today, guests look for unforgettable experiences tailor-made for them and will rate experience over expense.

S Anand, Chief Executive Office, Leva Hotels said, “We are delighted to announce that Leva Hotel is ready to take its guests on a journey of unmatched hospitality. At Leva, we believe in offering our guests with experiences that stays with them. An excellent experience is what wins a guest over and creates value for them, and good value creates its own market.”

Open in space and spirit, Leva offers a living environment where design and technology blend together seamlessly. The artistically designed rooms span across 3 different categories – Studios, 1BHK and 2BHK. There are 162 studio apartments in the property, 19 of which offer views of the Burj Khalifa and are thus called Burj Studios. For those looking for even more spacious rooms, the property offers 16 one-bedroom apartments and a spectacular Burj Suite that faces the Burj Khalifa. Moreover, every room in this upscale property has a unique structure that has been carefully designed to offer a wide variety of customizations to the guests to choose from. The rooftop swimming pool is a getaway in itself that allows guests a chance to cool off with a scenic view of the city and feel the pulse of the city that never sleeps.

When it comes to the interiors, every corner of the hotel has a story to tell. Right from hand painted pieces of art from local artists, to the soothing and tranquilizing music for the common areas, the rooms are equipped with contemporary facilities and fittings to offer guests a class of comfort that makes them feel special every moment of their stay. The property also offers wellness facilities like a Gym, Spa, a 24×7 Business hub and most importantly, an efficient hotel staff that is entirely dedicated to ensuring a hassle-free and memorable experience for every guest that walks into LEVA. A great hospitality experience can never be complete without great food. To take back delicious memories of their stay at Leva, guests can tuck into all-day Italian dining at the Ecco restaurant – from energizing breakfasts and enjoyable lunches to refreshing beverages, desserts and savouring dinners.

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Caesars Resort Bluewaters Dubai Is Now Accepting Reservations

Caesars Resort Bluewaters Dubai is now accepting reservations, joining Caesars Palace Bluewaters Dubai and The Residences at Caesars Palace Bluewaters Dubai to complete the trio of beachfront properties on Dubai’s newest island oasis, Bluewaters. Focusing its fun-fused approach to luxury on families looking for a truly immersive hospitality experience, expect epic dining delivered by Las-Vegas grown concepts such as Bacchanal and entertainment designed to bring multi-generational guests together. At Caesars Resort Bluewaters Dubai there is one promise – every family member will vacation like a Caesars from the moment they arrive. Guests can now book their getaway at caesarsdubai.ae

Promising sheer indulgence, island seclusion and a fully packed roster of entertainment for all ages, Caesars Resort Bluewaters Dubai comprises of 301 stylish guest rooms. Seven room categories are offered to suit families of all sizes ¬– from epic suites for larger groups to interconnecting rooms for the perfect balance of blissful space and close-knit togetherness.

To keep young and old visitors alike entertained, the resort boasts two temperature-controlled outdoor infinity pools – one family-friendly and one for adults only – and access to 450 meters of pristine private beach. Those wanting a break from their sun lounger can book in to the newly launched roster of sea-based activities. From wakeboarding, jet skiing and parasailing for adrenaline junkies to photo cruises and yacht trips for families, everyone can take to the Arabian Gulf and create unforgettable memories.

Bringing loved ones together at meal times, Caesars Resort Bluewaters Dubai boasts seven restaurants and bars to cater to every culinary whim. One dining highlight is Bacchanal – the sister restaurant to its original stateside outpost and named the best buffet restaurant in Las Vegas twice by USA Today. Here in the UAE, the restaurant will follow the same ‘more-is-more’ concept, with oversize open kitchens serving up a wealth of decadent dishes. From prime rib, chilled crab legs and oysters to handmade dim sum and baked-to-order soufflés, Bacchanal’s approach to lavish dining is set to become the stuff of Dubai legend.

Other dining options at Caesars Resort Bluewaters Dubai include The Piazza serving traditional afternoon tea with home-baked scones, clotted cream and strawberry preserve plus refined patisserie, pool bar and grill The Sandbar with the freshest seafood inspired by sun-soaked afternoons in the South of France, a fusion of Mediterranean and Arabic flavours at Cleo’s Table and the best poolside light bites, burgers and salads on the island at Fortuna and Venus. The resort’s piece de resistance when it comes to dining is rooftop restaurant Paru – boasting the most spectacular views on Bluewaters and an eclectic culinary menu of contemporary Japanese dishes fused with a Korean-American twist. The perfect spot to watch the sun set across the Arabian Gulf, guests can expect a bustling crowd sipping cocktails on the open-air roof terrace and tucking into exceptional fusion cuisine.

Following in the legendary 50-year footsteps of its famous Las Vegas resort when it comes to epic entertainment Caesars Resort Bluewaters Dubai gives guests direct access to The Rotunda, a dedicated events destination showcasing an electrifying roster of high-flying headliners, trendsetting theatre acts, mind-blowing magicians and hilarious comedians. Another handy feature for parents and kids alike is the Empire Club – a kids club for Cherubs (ages 0-2), Gladiators (ages 3-7) and Centurions (ages 8-12) available to all junior guests – and joining soon Roam, a teen’s club for young adults. Accessible to all families staying at the resort, the colorful and activity-filled kids club and trendy teens hang out will help younger Caesars guests to shape their own vacation schedules.

While the children are busy with their own activities, parents or grandparents can maximize relaxation time with some serious pampering. At Qua Spa, an elevated spa experience lifts guests above the realm of modern-day stresses and transports them to a one-stop destination for wellbeing and beauty. Located at Caesars Palace Bluewaters Dubai but accessible to all guests, Qua Spa is designed as a sanctuary fit for royalty, taking a holistic approach to enhance emotional and physical balance centered around five elements for perfect ‘Qi’ or energy. Boasting eight treatment rooms including two rooms for couples, signature facial and massage treatments, relaxation lounge and male and female facilities with rock saunas, aroma steam rooms, experience showers and ice fountains – Qua Spa offers an intimate spa experience like no other. Another shared resort experience is Caesars FORUM – comprising a state-of-the-art conference center, three meeting rooms and the 750sqm Forum Ballroom.

Located on Bluewaters, a modern, family-oriented island destination by Meraas, Caesars Bluewaters Dubai will be surrounded by nearly 200 retail, dining and entertainment outlets. The world’s largest observation wheel, the Ain Dubai, serves as a spectacular central focal point and can be seen from both hotels and the residences. Bluewaters is easily located from the mainland, a new pedestrian bridge over the crystal waters of the Arabian Gulf leads guests directly from The Beach to the island.

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Ring in the prosperous Chinese New Year at Armani Hotel Dubai

To celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year, Armani Hotel Dubai has designed special offers and experiences for all guests. Capturing the spirit of joy and prosperity, the award-winning hotel located in the iconic Burj Khalifa invites guests to enjoy an excellent dining experience and vibrant traditions.

Get this Chinese New Year off to an auspicious start with a classic meets contemporary feast at Armani/Mediterraneo. Enjoy delectable dining of the highest calibre with a sensory showcase featuring signature dim sum, wok tossed favourites and traditional flavours from across China and beyond.

This year Armani Hotel Dubai will take part in one of the largest Chinese New Year traditions, the Golden Wish Tree. Every year, billions of people around the world express their wishes by writing them on red cards and hanging them on the wish tree, with the hopes that they come true in the coming year. This year, Armani Hotel Dubai is giving all guests an opportunity to make a wish for prosperity, happiness and longevity by hanging a red card on the Golden Wish Tree displayed by the Armani/Lounge. Additionally, guests who post a picture at the Golden Wish Tree and tag Armani Hotel Dubai on WeChat will receive 20% discount at the luxurious Armani/SPA.

The hotel has made further provisions to engage current and aspiring Mandarin speakers by introducing a website in Mandarin language, underlining the hotel’s commitment to better serve guests from one of the most prominent regions in the travel and tourism industry.

Celebrating its ‘Stay with Armani’ philosophy, every guest is considered as a personal guest of fashion legend Giorgio Armani. Armani Hotel Dubai offers truly distinctive and connecting lifestyle experiences, showcasing excellence through its sophisticated comfort, award-winning restaurants, and its unrivalled spa.

Date: 4 – 10 February 2019

Time: 12.30 – 3pm and 6.30 – 10pm

Price: Lunch AED 205 per person; Dinner AED 288 per person

Location: Armani/Mediterraneo, Burj Khalifa