Al Habtoor Hotels in partnership with Elli’s Kosher Kitchen recently became the first hotel group to introduce Kosher food and beverage services to its UAE culinary portfolio. Further ongoing efforts to excel in meeting the needs and requirements of the Jewish community visiting the UAE, Al Habtoor City, Hotel Collection has extended its kosher services by being the first hotels to offer a 24/7 In-room dining experience whereby guests may indulge in a delicious OU Certified Kosher Room Service Menu in the comfort of their very own guest rooms. The room service menu would include a selection of breakfast items as well as a curated range of Kosher favourites including a selection of Kosher grape beverages and a kid’s menu prepared in accordance to the OU Kosher Certification (Orthodox United) which is known to be the most trusted form of certification when it comes to handling Kosher meals globally. Fredrik Reinisch – Complex General Manager for Al Habtoor City, Hotel Collection had this to say, “Following the instant positive feedback, we received when we launched our Kosher catering facility last month, we decided to take it one step further. Our guests may now order Kosher food and beverages from the comfort of their room around the clock and there is even a selection of kid’s favourites. We are also excited to offer special Shabbat meals to guests upon request”. Al Habtoor City, Hotel Collection along with its UAE sister properties look forward to working with Elli’s Kitchen ensuring each guests visit is a memorable and enjoyable culinary journey. Hotels offering Kosher 24/7 in-room dining menus will include Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City, V Hotel Curio Collection by Hilton and Habtoor …
Read More »Dubai reaches 100,000 rooms milestone
Key players in Dubai’s tourism industry came together to mark the city’s milestone achievement of reaching 100,000 rooms across its expanding hotel and hotel apartment inventory following the soft opening of The Westin Dubai, Al Habtoor City. In attendance were His Excellency Helal Saeed Almarri, Director General of Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), and Mohammed Khalaf Al Habtoor, Vice Chairman and CEO of Al Habtoor Group, together with Marriott International’s Alex Kyriakidis, President and Managing Director Middle East and Africa, and Guido de Wilde, Chief Operating Officer Middle East. Commenting on the occasion, His Excellency Almarri said that for the hotel sector, high demand from international travellers, and the consequent growth in tourism volumes, has been the cornerstone of fostering continued investment in supply enhancement, which has seen us cross this historic 100,000 rooms threshold. This has been a journey undertaken collaboratively and achieved through the enduring strength of our public and private partnerships that underscore Dubai’s maturing prominence on the world stage.
Read More »The Westin Dubai, Al Habtoor City opens
Westin Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, has soft launched The Westin Dubai, Al Habtoor City. The hotel is the second Westin hotel to open in Dubai and the largest Westin hotel across Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Rising to 41 storeys and located on Sheikh Zayed Road, it promises travellers a whole new level of active wellness from check-in to check-out. The Westin Dubai, Al Habtoor City features 1,004 well-appointed guestrooms, including 142 suites. All rooms and suites feature the world-renowned Westin Heavenly® Bed and dedicated Sleep Well Menu, invigorating rainforest shower and separate Heavenly bathtub, along with Westin’s signature bath amenities – to reinforce the concept of rejuvenation and ensure an unwinding experience. Offering a sensory welcome, the hotel’s lobby and interiors have been inspired by the region’s Hajar Mountains and feature stylised motifs of the Art Deco movement. The two-bedroom Heavenly Suite is located on the 40th floor with floor-to-ceiling windows framing captivating views of Dubai Water Canal and Sheikh Zayed Road. As the hotel’s top suite, this is a 425sqm sanctuary with king size Westin Heavenly® beds to ensure unsurpassed comfort. The spacious living area offers comfortable seating for up to 14 guests and includes a bar counter, while the kitchen extends into a dining room with a 10-seat dining table and separate majlis area. The suite also includes a separate entertainment room with a media wall and pool table. “Together with Al Habtoor Group, we are excited to deliver Westin’s well-being promise to guests at Starwood’s largest hospitality project in the Middle East,” said Michael Wale, President, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Europe, Africa and Middle East. “This opening reaffirms Westin is on …
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