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Al Bawaba
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Al Bawaba
Hospitality at its Finest: Celebrate Eid Al Adha and Summer in Style at Al Bandar Rotana
Al Bandar Rotana – Dubai Creek invites guests to celebrate Eid Al Adha and the summer season with two exceptional offerings that combine luxury hospitality with culinary indulgence and exclusive 6th to 8th June 2025, families and friends are welcome to experience a special Eid celebration at Salt & Pepper Restaurant with a grand brunch designed to reflect the true essence of togetherness. The festive buffet will feature a rich selection of traditional Arabic specialties and international favourites, along with live cooking stations and decadent desserts. Guests can choose to dine in the stylish indoor setting or enjoy the relaxing ambiance of the terrace overlooking the scenic Dubai Creek. The brunch is priced at AED 222 per person and AED 69 per child aged 6 to 12, while children under 6 dine free. The Eid Al Adha brunch will be served daily from 12:30 PM to 4:00 addition to the festive celebration, Al Bandar Rotana launches its summer campaign titled 'Chasing Sunsets. A New Skyline, A New Story,' offering guests the perfect urban retreat during the warmer months. From 1st June to 31st August 2025, guests booking a three-night stay will enjoy one complimentary night, creating more time for relaxation, exploration, and creating lasting memories. With views of the Dubai skyline and Burj Khalifa, elegant rooms, and premium dining options, the hotel presents a perfect mix of luxury and can unwind at Gusto, the rooftop Italian restaurant with panoramic skyline views, enjoy golden-hour moments by the infinity pool overlooking the creek, or sip signature drinks at the city's only creekside gastropub. Families are especially welcome, with children under six staying and dining for free, and those aged six to twelve enjoying a fifty percent discount on dining. Rotana Rewards Select members will also benefit from ten percent off at selected restaurants and earn triple points during their stay. With its central location near Al Seef and Old Dubai, Al Bandar Rotana offers a seamless blend of modern sophistication and traditional charm, making it the ideal destination for both festive occasions and summer escapes.


Khaleej Times
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Al Bandar Rotana – Dubai Creek offers Eid and summer packages
Al Bandar Rotana – Dubai Creek invites guests to celebrate Eid Al Adha and the summer season with two offerings that combine luxury hospitality with culinary indulgence and exclusive value. From 6th to 8th June 2025, families and friends are welcome to experience a special Eid celebration at Salt & Pepper Restaurant with a brunch designed to reflect the true essence of togetherness. The festive buffet will feature a rich selection of traditional Arabic specialties and international favourites, along with live cooking stations and decadent desserts. Guests can choose to dine in the stylish indoor setting or enjoy the relaxing ambiance of the terrace overlooking the scenic Dubai Creek. The brunch is priced at Dh222 per person and Dh69 per child aged 6 to 12, while children under 6 dine free. The Eid Al Adha brunch will be served daily from 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM. In addition to the festive celebration, Al Bandar Rotana launches its summer campaign titled 'Chasing Sunsets. A New Skyline, A New Story,' offering guests the perfect urban retreat during the warmer months. From 1st June to 31st August 2025, guests booking a three-night stay will enjoy one complimentary night, creating more time for relaxation, exploration, and creating lasting memories. With views of the Dubai skyline and Burj Khalifa, elegant rooms, and premium dining options, the hotel presents a perfect mix of luxury and comfort. Guests can unwind at Gusto, the rooftop Italian restaurant with panoramic skyline views, enjoy golden-hour moments by the infinity pool overlooking the creek, or sip signature drinks at the city's only creekside gastropub. Families are especially welcome, with children under six staying and dining for free, and those aged six to twelve enjoying a fifty percent discount on dining. Rotana Rewards Select members will also benefit from ten percent off at selected restaurants and earn triple points during their stay. With its central location near Al Seef and Old Dubai, Al Bandar Rotana offers a seamless blend of modern sophistication and traditional charm, making it the ideal destination for both festive occasions and summer escapes.


Trade Arabia
a day ago
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island sweeps 4 top honours at RAK awards
Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island has made history at the inaugural Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Excellence Awards, hosted by the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA), by taking home four of the most distinguished awards of the evening — affirming the resort's position as a leader in luxury hospitality, sustainability and culinary excellence. The awards ceremony, the first of its kind in the UAE, marked a new chapter in recognising outstanding contributions to Ras Al Khaimah's fast-growing tourism and hospitality sector. Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island stood out among a competitive lineup of top-tier hotels and resorts in Ras Al Khaimah, emerging as a multi-award winner across four pivotal categories: • Outstanding General Manager Award – Fabien Chesnais, a visionary hospitality leader known for steering the resort with purpose and passion. • Platinum Green Hotel Sustainability Award – The highest accolade for the resort's strong commitment to eco-conscious practices and green innovation. • Platinum Excellence Corporate Award – Best Hotel 2025 – A celebration of the resort's operational excellence, innovation and service leadership. • Culinary Artisan of the Year – Executive Chef Rajiv Ranjan Singh, recognized for his creative flair and dedication to unforgettable dining experiences. 'This milestone is a testament to the hard work, innovation and unwavering dedication of our entire Mövenpick family,' said Fabien Chesnais, General Manager of Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island. 'To be recognised across leadership, sustainability, culinary and overall excellence categories speak volumes about our team's collective commitment to raising the bar in hospitality not just in Ras Al Khaimah, but across the UAE.' The Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Excellence Awards celebrate exceptional achievements in the tourism landscape, highlighting businesses, individuals and initiatives that continue to elevate the Emirate as a premier global destination. The ceremony also spotlighted special honorary contributions, underscoring a shared ambition to position Ras Al Khaimah as a sustainable, innovative and world- class hub for tourism. Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island's recognition marks a defining moment for the resort and its role in shaping the future of Ras Al Khaimah's tourism success story.


Al Bawaba
a day ago
- Business
- Al Bawaba
The Ritz-Carlton, Amman Celebrates General Manager Tareq Derbas' Latest Honor and Legacy of Excellence
The Ritz-Carlton, Amman is honored to announce that its General Manager, Mr. Tareq Derbas, has been awarded General Manager of the Year – Jordan at the 2025 GM Awards. Presented at a prestigious ceremony in the UAE, this honor marks the second consecutive year Mr. Derbas has received this accolade, an extraordinary recognition of his leadership, innovation, and enduring impact on luxury hospitality in Jordan and the broader welcoming its first guests in 2022, The Ritz-Carlton, Amman has emerged as a beacon of refined service and exceptional guest experiences. From day one, the hotel's story has been guided by the expert hand of Mr. Derbas, whose three-decade career in global luxury hospitality has shaped every detail, from its intuitive service to vibrant cultural offerings. It is a testament to the brand's uncompromising standards and its ability to identify and entrust the right expertise to bring its vision to his stewardship, The Ritz-Carlton, Amman has earned a reputation for delivering consistently exceptional guest satisfaction. For over 30 consecutive months, the hotel has ranked as the #1 Ritz-Carlton property in the EMEA region in the brand's Intent-to-Recommend survey, while also securing a top-five position globally. It is an outstanding achievement that speaks to operational excellence and a deeply rooted service pursuit of excellence has been recognized across the hospitality world. The hotel was named Middle East's Leading Luxury Hotel by the World Travel Awards in both 2022 and 2023. In 2024, it reached even greater heights, earning dual honors as the World's Leading Luxury Hotel and Spa and the Middle East's Leading Luxury Hotel and Spa, reflecting the property's holistic luxury experience and continued the accolades, Mr. Derbas' influence has extended into the very culture and conscience of the hotel. His strategic focus on responsible tourism and sustainability helped The Ritz-Carlton, Amman become the first property in the city to receive the VERIFIED™ Responsible Hospitality badge from Forbes Travel Guide. The hotel also earned the internationally respected Green Key Sustainability Award in both 2024 and Travel Guide also honored the property with a Global Partner Award in 2024, which is reserved for hotels that exceed world-class standards through innovation, service, and unparalleled guest experiences. In the wellness space, The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Amman was named Jordan's Best Hotel Spa in 2024 by the World Spa Awards, further amplifying the hotel's position as a destination of serenity and Mr. Derbas has been recognized among the most influential hoteliers in the region, having been featured on Hotelier Middle East's General Manager Power List in both 2023 and 2024. His inclusion on this distinguished list for two consecutive years places him among the top 101 leaders shaping the future of hospitality across the Middle East. Over the past three years, The Ritz-Carlton, Amman has earned distinction for its consistently top-ranked guest experience, industry recognition, sustainability leadership, and wellness excellence. Under Mr. Derbas' leadership, the hotel has firmly established itself as a benchmark for luxury hospitality in the region, where each milestone reflects a commitment to excellence that continues to shape its story.

Hospitality Net
3 days ago
- Business
- Hospitality Net
Luca Finardi has been appointed Vice President, Operations EMEAC at Rosewood Hotel Group
Rosewood Hotel Group, one of the leading global lifestyle and hospitality management groups, is delighted to announce the appointment of a new corporate executive who will reinforce our strategic vision of becoming the global powerhouse in luxury, travel and lifestyle and further elevate our operational strengths. The Group is welcoming Luca Finardi as Vice President, Operations, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Caribbean Atlantic (EMEAC), on June 1, 2025. An accomplished hotelier with over 20 years of experience in luxury hospitality, Luca spent the past decade establishing Mandarin Oriental's Italian portfolio and was most recently General Manager of Mandarin Oriental Paris and Area Vice President, Operations for France, Italy and Czech Republic. Luca will report to Anthony Ingham, the Group's new Chief Operating Officer, and partner closely with Managing Directors of Rosewood's properties and key internal stakeholders to oversee the operational strategies of the Group's portfolio and sustain its quality growth in the EMEAC region. Together with the Vice Presidents, Operations for Americas and Asia Pacific, Luca will also play a pivotal role in identifying opportunities for optimization and developing best practices as the Group continues to expand its footprint and solidify its leading position.