There is something special about staying in a Ritz-Carlton hotel, anywhere in the world. In Dubai, business travellers have come to enjoy their luxuries on the beach, and they can now look forward to continuing the grand tradition at a second venue in the city.
The blue blooded Ritz-Carlton hotel on Jumeirah Beach in Dubai is on a roll after receiving four of the highest commendations at the DEPA Middle East Hotel Awards 2005. Ritz-Carlton Dubai received the 'Commitment to Quality Award', and the 'Young Hotelier of the Year Award' was awarded to Alyssa Palaganas, the hotel's Assistant Director of Human Resources. Further recognition of the importance of their people in was given when the trophy for 'Hotel Manager of the Year Award' went to Marc Dardenne who was nominated by the staff and management of his hotel. The hotel was also nominated for the 'Human Development Award', the 'Hotel Spa Facility of the Year Award' and the 'Middle East Property of the Year Award'
For business guests coming in to Dubai, The Ritz-Carlton has a fully equipped business centre and two small meeting rooms, in addition to 138 rooms and suites with private balconies and patios, signature restaurants, a Balinese inspired spa, and a vast resort recreation facility.
If there is one thing the ladies and gentlemen at The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai know about, it is stylish service and attention to detail. The dedicated Conference and Catering team can arrange any kind of special event - whether it be a meeting, a celebration or a corporate launch. 'Our clients can be assured that we will take care of their every requirement, allowing them the freedom to play the elegant host with quiet confidence. No detail is too small or our dedicated team, and our service is exhaustive,' comments Maya Saliba, assistant conference and catering director.
The Ritz-Carlton catering team are able to provide everything to make an event that little bit special: elegantly dressed ladies and gentlemen serving your guests, gleaming Ritz-Carlton cutlery, crockery, linen and flowers for every occasion. Tailor-made menus are designed to suit a variety of events such as a dune dinner under the stars, a fancy dress dinner party, and a business lunch on board a traditional dhow.
The Ritz-Carlton Dubai offers attractive day rates for conferences and business meetings. Dhs. 205 net per delegate includes complimentary use of an elegant meeting room, mineral water and mints, conference pads and writing implements, TV, VCR, flipcharts and projectors, and an LCD projector is available for an additional fee. This is complemented by a sumptuous buffet lunch of Ritz-Carlton specialities.
What is more, the hotel offers a mobile phone to any event's key organiser for the duration of the event. The phone is pre-programmed with the direct line of the meeting planner and it is as easy as hitting the send button. The service is also available immediately prior to the event, when last minute details are crucial to the smooth running of any function.
Meanwhile, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company L.L.C. and Union Properties PJSC have announced plans to open a 330 room hotel, with 121 serviced and managed apartments, at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Scheduled to open in 2008, the second Ritz-Carlton in Dubai will be the fifth location in the Middle East for the award-winning luxury hotel company.
"We believe the hotel will be a very strategic addition to our global portfolio," notes Simon F. Cooper, president and chief operating officer of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company. "We have enjoyed great success with our resort on Jumeirah Beach, therefore the opportunity to expand our presence in Dubai and be part of a region of substantial growth is a tremendous opportunity. The new hotel will be an important addition to the planned DIFC, another outstanding vision from Sheikh Mohamed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and UAE Defence Minister. It will attract senior corporate executives travelling to Dubai to conduct business in this free trade/tax zone, and provide an outstanding meeting site for the international companies expected to open offices in the complex. Dubai is a vibrant and exciting city, poised on the brink of becoming one of the world's foremost leisure and business destinations, and we feel privileged to play a part in this development."
A soaring contemporary design on Sheikh Zayed Road, The Ritz-Carlton Dubai, International Financial Centre will stand 15 stories high. The interior will blend elements of modern style and classic Arabic design elements for a showplace of luxury and elegance. The 330 guestrooms and suites will include a Ritz-Carlton Suite and Royal Suite with the convenience and comfort suitable to host visiting dignitaries and delegations. Several floors of the hotel will be dedicated to the Club Level, featuring an extra measure of privacy and amenities for guests.
Meetings and conference space at The Ritz-Carlton, totalling 2000 square meters will be extensive, and flexible enough to host large gatherings and exclusive social events. The facilities include a 1,400 square meters Ballroom, five meeting rooms, including a boardroom; will be available to accommodate a range of needs and occasions.
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