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Natural history of the UAE,
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Report by National US Arab Chamber of Commerce on the UAE. Vol XV, No 3, June 2007. Includes analysis of UAE economy. |
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THE ECONOMY - HOTELS
 Abu Dhabi plans to more than double hotel rooms by 2012
Posted on 18/11/2008
There will be more than 26,000 hotel rooms in Abu Dhabi by 2012 and business tourism is a key focus of the emirate's tourism strategy, the chairman of the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) said here on Monday.
"Abu Dhabi's hotel room inventory will be in excess of 26,000 in 2012 and the destination is also rapidly developing international convention expertise to ensure its success as a major global meetings destination," said Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan.
Abu Dhabi has about 12,000
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 Big stars set to descend on Atlantis opening ceremony
Posted on 18/11/2008
The much-anticipated, grand opening of Dubai's most luxurious resort and newest icon, Atlantis — The Palm, this Thursday will see the red carpet roll out for some of the biggest names from the entertainment and sporting scenes.
Also, the Palm will be lit up in what would be the world's largest fireworks display, marking the official launch of the landmark and its flagship resort.
American actors Robert De Niro, Denzel Washington, basketball legend Michael Jordon, talk show host Oprah
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 Aldar Hotels & Hospitality, Ritz-Carlton Hotels announce partnership
Posted on 13/11/2008
Aldar Properties yesterday announced the signing of an exclusive development agreement with The Ritz-Carlton Hotels Company, which will result in the development of a number of luxury hotels in Abu Dhabi to be managed by The Ritz-Carlton. The parties also announced the signing of the second hotel management agreement under the exclusive arrangement which relates to The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Al Dana to be developed at the exclusive Al Dana precinct on Aldar's spectacular Al Raha Beach
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 Sharjah’s hotel occupancy rates rise 75 per cent
Posted on 13/11/2008
Sharjah has registered 75 per cent growth in its hotel occupancy for the third quarter of 2008, with an increase of 13 per cent in the number of tourist visiting the emirate, according to statistic reports issued by the Sharjah Commercial and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA).
The increase in Sharjah's hotel occupation rates and the number of hotel institutions forecasts impressive tourism performance for the year, as can be seen from what had been achieved by the end of September, said
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 Emirates Palace awarded series of honours at World Travel Awards
Posted on 31/10/2008
Adding new feathers in its cap, Emirates Palace has scooped a collection of honours at the 2008 World Travel Awards (WTA),the most prestigious and coveted global travel and tourism accolades which also acknowledge and recognize excellence in the industry.
The WTA organisers said the Abu Dhabi iconic hotel brand had been awarded these highest accolades by votes cast by thousands of agents and travel professionals in over 160 countries across the globe, for its world class products of
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 Emirates Palace awarded prestigious place on Conde Nast Gold List 2008
Posted on 24/10/2008
The Emirates Palace's star has shone bright once again at the world travel, tourism and hospitality sky by being voted to the 2008 Conde Nast Traveller's Gold List, the ultimate guide to the world's hotels that conform to the prestigious Publication's Gold standard.
Emirates Palace joins an exclusive list of renowned properties all over the world that feature the best service, rooms, food, ambience and design, location and leisure facilities based on votes submitted through the magazine's
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 Tourists pack ‘safari experience’ resort
Posted on 13/10/2008
Promoted by word of mouth and little local advertising, the first of Abu Dhabi's desert island hotels opened fully booked this month.
The 64-room hotel is the centrepiece of Sir Bani Yas Island, a nature reserve and tourist destination that was the vision of Sheikh Zayed, the late founder of the nation.
Significantly smaller than many projects under way in the country, the hotel's owners believe it has the potential to play a part in conservation tourism in the Middle East.
"The impact that
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 ALDAR signs Movenpick Hotels and Resorts for Al Raha Beach
Posted on 09/10/2008
ALDAR Properties PJSC, the leading integrated property development, investment and management company, yesterday announced the signing of an agreement with Movenpick Hotels '&' Resorts for the operation of an upscale resort hotel in the Al Seef precinct on the highly anticipated and sought after Al Raha Beach development.
This is the second hotel property to be developed and built by ALDAR as part of a strategic alliance between the two companies which includes the development of three hotels
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 Al Maha Desert Resort wins again Conde Nast Award
Posted on 03/10/2008
Al Maha Desert Resort and Spa in Dubai has won for the second time the Conde Nast Traveller Readers' Travel Award. The distinctive desert retreat owned by Emirates Hotels and Resorts, was selected by Conde Naste to join the exclusive list of 20 most luxurious resorts in the MENA region.
Jumping six places in its overall rating from last year, Al Maha was the only Dubai hotel to be listed in the prestigious top 20 list, for Overseas Leisure Hotels.
For the second year running, readers have
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 The Address, Downtown Burj Dubai opens its doors
Posted on 02/10/2008
The newest hotel in Dubai has opened its doors to guests yesterday. The Address, Downtown Burj Dubai, developed by Emaar Hospitality Group, brings to the city a new luxury hotel experience defined by a spectacular location advantage, tangible guest benefits and superior service standards.
At an imposing 306 meters in height, the 63-storey hotel is located at the heart of the most prestigious square kilometre on the planet. The hotel is the first and flagship property from Emaar Hospitality
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 Jumeirah voted best business hotel chain
Posted on 01/10/2008
Luxury hotel group Jumeirah, member of Dubai Holding, has been voted "Best Business Hotel Chain in the Middle East" by readers of Business Traveller magazines both in the United Kingdom and throughout Asia-Pacific.
The two awards ceremonies took place last week in London and Hong Kong.
It is the third year in a row that Business Traveller's readers from the United Kingdom grant the "Best Chain in the Middle East" title to Jumeirah. For a record eighth consecutive year, they also voted
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 Emirates Palace makes good headway into US travel and tourism market
Posted on 28/09/2008
General Manager of Emirates Palace Hans Olbertz has revealed the Abu Dhabi iconic property has succeeded in attracting celebrities and stars of the US in the arts, movies and music industry to stay in the hotel and enjoy its premier luxury hospitality.
He announced that the hotel was virtually fully booked for the coming three months due to the busy calendar of a lineup of international film and musical festivals, art exhibitions, concerts and conferences.
Olbertz said he had participated in
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 UAE's super luxurious Atlantis Resort opened
Posted on 25/09/2008
The Palm Atlantis, a super luxury resort described as a magnificent, oceanic tribute to a mythological age, was opened yesterday in a grand ceremony in Dubai.
The super-luxurious resort boasts an indoor ski-slope and a giant open-air tank holding dolphins which have been flown in from the Solomon Islands.
Developed on Palm Jumeirah, a palm tree-shaped artificial island off the coast of Dubai, the resort which consists of 1359 room and suites was implemented by a team of 3000 people who worked
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 Jumeirah to manage Virgin Islands resort
Posted on 23/09/2008
Luxury international hospitality management group, Jumeirah, has been appointed to manage a luxury multi-use resort in the Virgin Islands in the United States, occupying the entire western tip of St Thomas, the group said yesterday.
The Jumeirah Botany Bay Resort, formerly known as The Preserve at Botany Bay, is scheduled to open in 2011. The 400-acre resort will include 30 fractional residences, 30 whole ownership villas and up to 20 grand estates, and will be located 15 minutes away from the
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 Expensive Atlantis suite damaged in fire
Posted on 05/09/2008
The US$25,000 (Dh91,850) a night Bridge Suite at the Atlantis resort on Palm Jumeirah has reportedly been damaged by smoke, according to Gulf News sources.
The Bridge Suite is 924 square metres in size. It connects the west and east towers in the centre of the hotel, which is due to open later this month.
However, managing director of Atlantis, Alan Leibman, said on Thursday that only the external section of the roof and lobby dome had been damaged by the fire that broke out on Tuesday
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