Dubai for Life

Westin ATM party draws over 2,000: Pre-ATM bash declared ‘hottest’ party of the year
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, May 6, 2008 – It was Open House at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina last night as the five-star resort flung open its doors to welcome in the world’s travel industry and give them [...]

The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina showed the Dubai Taxi Drivers the Westin difference, when they invited them to experience a breakfast- to- go compliments of The Westin. Over 500 taxi drivers showed their support ahead of the opening and were met by key management staff of The Westin and handed a [...]

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 [...]

Hotel eMarketing and Internet ‘e’volution – Creating an Online Culture at Hotels: Are you a hotel eMarketer looking for ways to better communicate, educate and develop the role at your property/ies? This article explores some of the issues surrounding these efforts, complemented by a dose of perspective and a generous helping of best practices, all [...]

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 [...]

The premier appearance of the fabulous Krystal Dinner Show is drawing to close with the finale show announced for February 29th, after a very successful and extended run. The show has been running nightly since January 24th with brunches on Fridays and a Family Brunch Show on Saturdays.
The show has been watched so far by [...]

The popular Gipsy Kings are all set to bring their musical talents to Dubai and usher in the new year with pomp and style! The New Year’s eve (December 31st, 2007) event will be held at the Al Sahra Desert Resort & Amphitheater and will include a five-star Gala Dinner, Champagne reception, unlimited beverages on [...]

ALOHA ABU DHABI!  “The new tWist in Travel” will debut in 2009 in the sophisticated Capital Centre Development: aloha! Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.® (NYSE: HOT) and its much-anticipated new lifestyle brand aloftSM hotels  today announced plans for the first aloft hotel in the Middle East - aloft Abu Dhabi.  aloft is partnering with Abu Dhabi [...]

Patrons of the Hotel & Hospitality industry (and certainly those that run it) are no stranger to the glitz and glamour associated with it. A world different than most, comprised of the most beautiful places, experiences, designs and gastronomic delights…all driven by the dynamic and hardy people who define the industry. But while we hear [...]