29 November 2006
Middle East Leading Resort Le Meridien Al Aqah Invites Residents to Come Celebrate 4th Anniversary on the East Coast

Fujairah, United Arab Emirates

Recently awarded the title of Middle East's Leading Resort at the prestigious World Travel Awards (WTA) for the second year in a row, Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort will celebrate its fourth anniversary next month.

Over the past 4 years, the hotel has not only become the preferred regional property for the outbound leisure segment in key European markets but has also made inroads in the local market for weekend getaways and residential conferences.

As a token of its appreciation, the hotel is offering a special 4th anniversary rate for UAE residents. Starting from AED 444 per superior room (including taxes), guests can enjoy sea-facing rooms with balcony, a variety of water-sports, luxurious pampering at the hotel spa and a wide range of food and beverage options, all just 90 minutes from Dubai.

"The hotel has grown from strength to strength in the past four years thanks to a steadfast commitment to excellence from our dedicated staff that has ensured consistently high occupancy rates," said Patrick Antaki, general manager, Le Meridien Al Aqah.

Leisure facilities that guests at the hotel can enjoy include Spa Al Aqah, the Baywatch Village restaurant complex, four additional bars and restaurants and a professional diving centre.

Antaki added that the resort has also garnered numerous honors over the course of the year, in addition to the World Travel Award. The resort was applauded at the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and DEPA Travel Awards this year and Antaki himself was recently crowned 'GM of the Year' at the Middle East Hotelier Awards. He shared the spotlight with Stephen D'Souza who won 'Front Office Person of the Year'.

This offer is only valid on the following dates:  3rd December - 6th December and 9th December - 11th December 2007. 

For reservations please contact 09- 244 9000 

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About Le Mridien
Le Mridien Hotels & Resorts, with its portfolio of more than 130 luxury and upscale hotels in 53 countries worldwide, is owned by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. The majority of Le Mridien properties are located in the world's top cities and resorts throughout Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East. In the 2005 Luxury Brand Status Index survey Le Mridien was recognised as one of the top 15 luxury hotel brands. For more information, please visit www.lemeridien.com.

About Starwood
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with approximately 850 properties in more than 95 countries and 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels and resorts with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, Sheraton, Westin, Four Points by Sheraton, W, Le Mridien and the recently announced aloftSM and ELEMENTSM Hotels. Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com.

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