Barasti the beach restaurant and bar at Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina has been named winner of Best Bar Food at the Time Out Dubai Restaurant Awards 2008.
‘The food at Barasti is a cut above the rest, and you’re also paying for amazing views over the Gulf and a back-drop of live music. The simple starters were a big hit with the Time Out critics – perfect grazing food in a sultry seafront location,’ said the judges of the winning bar.
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A great video showing a corporate hospitality event at the Mina Seyahi complex in Dubai, followed by a sailing match race between the Le Meridien and Westin Yachts (this was held during the Maktoum Sailing Trophy period, so you’ll see a lot of other vessels on the water too).
The Westin welcomes groups ‘all aboard!’ Hotel to offer unique meetings and incentives options at sea: The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina, scheduled to open May 2008, is set to offer the ultimate in team building activities with the recent acquisition of a stunning, Archambault 35 racing yacht.
The flagship Westin property will offer corporate groups the chance to take to the open sea and discover the adrenalin-rush of riding the waves at top speed aboard the stylish 35ft vessel. Winner of the Maktoum Sailing Trophy in 2007, the Archambault 35 is the perfect sailing vessel to bring out the competitive streak in groups large or small.
Dubai, March 3, 2008: The 2008 Maktoum Sailing Trophy, sponsored by Emirates Airline, has taken sailing to new heights in the UAE after a week of top class international action off the coast of Dubai. The five-day event attracted some of the world’s leading yachtsmen who competed in near-perfect sailing conditions in front of spectators, both on-shore and aboard other vessels.
Representatives of the UIM (Union Internationale Motonautique) and WPPA (World Professional Powerboating Association) met behind closed doors at DIMC following an earlier agreement between the parties to try to find a solution for the WPPA and Class 1 to remain under the auspices of the UIM. Representing the UIM were Raffaele Chiulli, Pleasure Navigation Committee Chairman from Italy, Sami Abu Shaikha, Council Member from Qatar and Per Benson, Cominoff Chairman from Sweden while Saeed Hareb, WPPA President; Marco Sala, Rory Power and Sid Bensalah, Council members along with WPPA Advisor Camille Chamoun represented the WPPA at the meeting this week.
Barasti – Jameson St. Patrick’s Party - On Saturday March 15th, Barasti hosts the Jameson 360 St. Patrick’s Day Party, allowing you and your friends to enjoy perfectly balanced Jameson served by the best bar team in town while watching Ireland vs. England in Twickenham. You may also be in with a chance to win a 5 day trip to Dublin on the night!
Barasti Bar - Located in the heart of Dubai Marina, Barasti has an atmosphere unlike any other in Dubai, a casual flair that comes from its prime beach location and chilled-out musical style. Add to that, its delectable food and it is no wonder that Barasti remains Dubai’s most popular restaurant and beach bar.
Dubai, February 27, 2008: Westin in control in Division 2 at Maktoum Sailing on second day
Ichi Ban continued its good work in Division 1 while Westin Mina Seyahi kept up the pressure in Division 2 after four races on the second day of the Maktoum Sailing Trophy being held off the Mina Seyahi waters at the Mina Seyahi Dubai.
In Division 3, North Star and Rush North were headed towards a confrontation for the sole leadership with just one point separating them, even as defending champion Eureka kept up the pace with the leaders in third place.
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Dubai, February 25, 2008: Fourth edition of Maktoum Sailing gets under way at Mina Seyahi
Australian boat Ichi Ban skippered by Matt Allen and Marcus Wieser-skippered Westin Mina Seyahi drew first blood in the top two divisions on the opening day of the 4th Maktoum Sailing Trophy off the Mina Seyahi waters at Dubai International Marine Club (DIMC).
Led by the inspirational Matt Allen, the Aussies from the Sydney Sailing Club were in a class of its own as they left the remaining 11 boats to finish first in both the races held yesterday.
The flagship Westin property will offer corporate groups the chance to take to the open sea and discover the adrenalin-rush of riding the waves at top speed aboard the stylish 35ft vessel. Winner of the Maktoum Sailing Trophy in 2007, the Archambault 35 is the perfect sailing vessel to bring out the competitive streak in groups large or small.
