Category Archives: Hotels

Farnek secured six hospitality contracts recently, varying in length from one to three years, valued at AED 7.56 million. Farnek was awarded four hotel/apartment contracts, namely the five-star Fairmont Dubai hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road, the three-star 230 room Revier Hotel, situated in Business Bay, the four-star, S Hotel in Al Barsha and the deluxe Sonder – JBR Suites, on the Walk, Jumeirah Beach Residence.In addition, Farnek also secured two restaurant contracts, The Mood Rooftop Lounge in The Meydan Hotel, Nad Al Sheba and the Cloud Lounge in the Studio One Hotel in Dubai Media City.In total, over 65 staff have been mobilised to manage a range of services from cleaning, housekeeping, security as well as Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) maintenance. Khaldun Aburok, Director of Business Development, Farnek said, “To secure these contracts, some of which are for three years, we not only offered a broad-based proposition, which was commercially competitive. We also demonstrated a high degree of technical training, development and professionalism, offering a well-trained and cost-effective, tech-savvy workforce.” “To maintain those standards training is essential and the Farnek training centre comes complete with a fully fitted elevator, bathroom, kitchen, lobby, and a staircase. The walls and the floor are partially covered in a variety of materials such as carpet, rubber, linoleum, slate, marble, wood and ceramic tiles, enabling our staff to be fully trained on every surface they could potentially come into contact with,” added Aburok.

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts announced the highly-anticipated opening of The St. Regis Cairo. Rising tall on the banks of the River Nile, The St. Regis Cairo is an illustrious icon weaving a powerful story of luxury in the region. Located at the North end of the Corniche, in the heart of Egypt’s bustling metropolis, the 39-storey hotel offers easy access to the magnificent monuments of a city steeped in history. To celebrate the opening, The St. Regis Cairo hosted a special ceremony which was attended by H.E. Ali Shareef Al Emadi, Minister of Finance for Qatar, Sheikh Khalid Bin Khalifa Al Thani, Chairman of Qatari Diar , Eng. Abdullah Bin Hamad Al Attiyah, CEO of Qatari Diar, Steven Mnuchin, United States Secretary of the Treasury, Dr. Mohamed Maait, Minister of Finance, Satya Anand, President for Europe, Middle East and Africa, Marriott International, and other VIP’s. “Egypt has historically been one of our key markets and strategically significant to our growth in the region,” said Satya Anand, President for Europe, Middle East and Africa, Marriott International. “Cairo is a storied destination that has long mesmerized the global traveler with its incredible energy offering a vibrant mix of history, culture, tradition and glamour. The St. Regis Cairo is an exciting addition to our fast-growing brand portfolio and is set to elevate Cairo’s luxury hospitality landscape with its remarkable design, uncompromising service, and exceptional culinary venues.” Eng. Abdullah Bin Hamad Al Attiyah, CEO of Qatari Diar commented, “We are delighted to strengthen our global portfolio of hospitality developments with the opening of The St. Regis Cairo. This luxury landmark will introduce higher standards of hospitality to this beautiful destination with its unparalleled …

Conrad Hotels & Resorts announced plans to bring the global brand to Manama, Bahrain following the signing of an agreement to open Conrad Residences Bahrain Financial Harbour in 2022 at the upcoming state of the art, mixed-use development, First Energy Bank Tower. The highly anticipated property will be the first fully residential luxury development for the Conrad brand in the Middle East. Part of Bahrain Financial Harbour, a commercial waterfront development located on the northern shore of Manama, Conrad Residences Bahrain Financial Harbour will provide an exceptional location for people to enjoy spectacular coastal views of the Arabian Gulf while being conveniently located in the heart of the capital city’s up-and-coming business and residential district. “We believe that this will be a high value addition, not only for the upcoming FEB Tower at Bahrain Financial Harbour, but for the Kingdom of Bahrain,” said Mohamed Ghanem, CEO of First Energy Bank. “The introduction of the Conrad brand to Bahrain will provide further visibility of the hospitality sector in the Kingdom, enabling the property to offer a unique and premium product appealing to regional and international travellers, and will attract a new class of travelers to the Kingdom of Bahrain.” Carlos Khneisser, Vice President of development, Middle East and Africa, Hilton, said “We see significant opportunity in branded luxury residences for our world class hospitality brands. Whether planning a long or short-term stay, guests can look forward to enjoying unparalleled service standards and state-of-the-art amenities at this exclusive Conrad property.” “Providing a host of both leisure and business opportunities amidst the beautiful backdrop of the Arabian Gulf, Bahrain Financial Harbour is the ideal setting in which to debut Conrad’s modern yet stylish residential …

Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort welcomes the new year with the exciting launch of an all-new experience, Extreme Jabal Activity Wall and the big reveal of the much-anticipated dining platform, The Royal Edge in addition to a range of upgrades across the property. This comes right in time with the amazing news of the Sultanate reopening its land, air and sea borders after a temporary closure. The Supreme committee has also made it compulsory for all travellers to take a PCR test 72 hrs prior to the scheduled time of arrival in Oman with a mandatory 7-day quarantine thereafter. While the travel restrictions being updated, every other week, keeping in mind the health and safety of all citizens and travellers, Oman is still considered one of the safest countries to travel offering warm and friendly locals and a rich history, making it a must-visit travel destination in 2021. To experience the country in splendour, Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort welcomes guests to live life at 2000m with unparalleled views, great adventure, Omani hospitality and scrumptious food. Rami Farhat, Acting General Manager at Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar said, “With the borders just recently opened to international travellers, followed by visa exemptions, Oman is slowly bouncing back and taking actions to establish a new sense of normalcy. We are glad that we’ll be able to welcome guests locally from Oman as well as from all around the world to enjoy our new activities, improved living and fully immerse themselves in true Omani hospitality. The entire team has put in a lot of work into forging an experience that breaches a new level of luxury which the GCC region is …

Avani Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of Avani Palm View Dubai Hotel & Suites, offering an enviable blend of stylish beach city living and contemporary comfort in one of Dubai’s most sought-after areas. The soaring, 48-storey property boasts an unbeatable location overlooking the iconic Palm Jumeirah. Positioned between the vibrant communities of Dubai Media City, The Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Marina, the city’s world-famous shopping malls, dining, entertainment and beach destinations surround Avani Palm View Dubai Hotel & Suites, offering every kind of activity imaginable for both residents and visitors to enjoy whilst staying in the Middle East’s most effervescent, directional and cosmopolitan city. With distinct interior design, contemporary comfort and total body fitness a focus, Avani Palm View embodies 21st-century stylish living. The 264-rooms & suites property boasts exceptional dwelling spaces, with floor-to-ceiling windows, fully-equipped kitchens, interactive living spaces and private terraces featuring sweeping views of The Palm Jumeirah, the Arabian Gulf and the dazzling Dubai skyline. Ranging from 41 sqm studios, up to 165 sqm three bedroom units, with eleven different room types to choose from and a host of amenities, Avani Palm View pairs beautifully-designed accommodation with excellent in-house services, including complimentary WiFi and free valet parking, culminating in a destination offering an enviable, effortless existence, with everything the modern city-dweller could wish for.

Bab Al Shams offers this winter season an opportunity to unwind and dine amongst the dunes as you escape to an enchanting desert oasis for a staycation that takes your breath away. Starting at AED 2,021, savour mouthwatering spreads under the stars, indulge in free-­owing beverages and embark on exhilarating adventures at Al Qudra as you experience a magical 2021 with Bab Al Shams. Pulling all stops for an adventure like no other, discover Middle East’s best desert resort with Bab Al Shams’ signature hospitality and luxury all for a special number. Inclusive of a stay in a superior room, dinner at the newly reopened Al Hadheerah, breakfast at Al Forsan and two hours of complimentary house beverages at Al Sarab Rooftop Lounge, indulgence is our middle name with this dreamy staycation o‑ering. If you wish to pamper yourself further, upgrade your stay to a terrace room for just AED 2,121. Whether you choose to go camel riding or play archery, or even soak up the sun by our picturesque infinity pools overlooking Bab Al Shams’ low-lying dunes, a magical winter escape awaits you and your loved onesthis season.  

Offering the residents of KSA the perfect getaway, Ascott welcomes family and friends to a luxurious retreat at Ascott Corniche Al Khobar. Part of the brand’s prestigious portfolio, the property is locally popular for its exclusive serviced apartments and recreational facilities that include a swimming pool, gymnasium, restaurant, guest lounge and business facilities. Offering studios, one-, two-, and three-bedrooms, the serviced property is located steps away from the picturesque and tranquil corniche. Guests are welcome to step into Ascott Corniche Al Khobar for a pampering stay and step out for a calm stroll along the serene corniche. To uplift confidence and safety, the property is accredited with the renowned Bureau Veritas certificate in line with the brand’s Ascott Cares initiative.

Aloft City Center Deira invites guests to relax and unwind with an exciting ‘Stay, Shop & Dine’ offer, where guests of all ages can enjoy a wide variety of benefits both within the hotel and at the mall. With its direct connection to the City Center Deira, this comprehensive deal offers guests discounts of up to 25% across selected stores with different product offerings. In addition to this, the hotel has also partnered with Majid Al Futtaim to offer exciting entertainment options such as Magic Planet credit for the little ones, heavily discounted rates to Ski Dubai and also, discounted tickets to OUTDOOR by VOX Cinemas located within the hotel. To unwind within the hotel itself and part of the package, each guest gets a voucher worth AED75 to use at the Dreamworks Spa. And the deal doesn’t stop there. Guests will also receive credit of AED150 per day to use for F&B. Rates for this spectacular offer start at just AED241.  

Arura Hospitality announces its partnership with Frank Porter, a global provider of world-class vacation home management services. Arura Hospitality will be providing Frank Porter with properties that meets certain specifications as vacation homes to valued guests. Through its wide network, Arura Hospitality will be responsible to attract guests searching for holidays well-spent and introduce properties in the United Arab Emirates managed by Frank Porter. Commenting on the sought after partnership, Alaa Al-Ali, CEO of Joyoun Holding said, “As we are heading towards continued success and strong drive to become the best, we strive to meet customer demands, and adapt and live to expectations as we face changing market and its prospects. Arura Hospitality strives to achieve business excellence by focusing on working for success and continuous growth. This is made possible by providing personalized hospitality management services that are specifically designed to meet individual requirements of each property.” Anna Skigin, Founder and CEO of Frank Porter said, “We are delighted to sign a partnership agreement with Arura Hospitality, one of the leading companies in the hospitality sector in the UAE.” “We hope that this partnership will lead to meeting all specific and detailed requirements according to the needs of tourists and guests, especially with the UAE’s leading position on the global tourism map.” added Anwar Nusseibeh the Managing partner, “Frank Porter specializes in managing world-class holiday homes, working to provide distinguished hospitality services in all the properties that it manages while removing all the difficulties of the renting experience offered by similar platforms. The experts of Frank Porter’s professional team provide integrated services for all real estate, starting with producing successful advertisements for homes or apartments to be rented through …

Occidental Al Jaddaf is set to open in February 2021, the brand new 365-room hotel is a chic four-star property in the thriving Al Jaddaf district of the city. Part of the globally renowned Spanish hotel chain, Barceló Hotel Group, the hotel represents a fusion of Spanish hospitality and Arabic culture, perfectly encapsulating the beauty and charm of both cultures. Featuring five brand new exciting dining concepts, including a Lebanese restaurant, pool bar and Spanish restaurant, the property, Occidental Al Jaddaf is set to become a heaven for foodies and cultural catalysts of the city. As a part of the launch, Occidental Al Jaddaf will give away a 21 individual night stays with breakfast as part of activation from their Instagram and Facebook accounts launching the 3rd of January. Entry is simple and requires participants to tag a friend they consider deserving of the prize in a specific post on Instagram. The winner will be announced via Instagram stories and along with the person tagged will win a voucher to avail of the luxury stay for two people. The competition is open to everyone and anyone living within the UAE and the winner is picked at random.  Whether it is a friend, family member or colleague that has had a difficult 2020, Occidental Al Jaddaf will help people of the UAE pay it forward in 2021, spreading positivity, optimism and goodwill.  The winner must be following @occidentalaljaddaf to qualify for the competition.