Dubai, 7 May 2012 - Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa, the flagship beach resort of Jebel Ali International Hotels, has won a Dubai Green Tourism Award in the 5-star hotel category.

The awards are presented to the hospitality sector in order to encourage environmentally friendly initiatives and practices. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place were awarded in several hotel categories, ranging from 5-star to 2-star properties as well as two categories of hotel apartments.

Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa are delighted to take top spot in the 5-star category, closely followed by Intercontinental Festival City and Hyatt Regency Dubai. The awards took place at ATM last week and were presented by DTCM who acknowledged the winners' proud efforts. The winners were chosen from 104 properties who submitted their application, by a specialist judging panel consisting of representatives from DTCM, Dubai Municipality, DEWA, WWF and EEG.

David Thomson, Regional General Manager of Jebel Ali International Hotels, said "We are delighted to receive this award recognising the 'green' initiatives made by Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa. Looking after the environment is a key aspect for any company and we're proud to be so highly acknowledged for our efforts".

Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa are still revelling in the delight of their multiple award wins last week where they took home three World Travel Awards as well as the Dubai Green Tourism Award. Fredrik Reinisch, General Manager of Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa said "It is an honour to receive an award that commends the hard work of the team here at the resort. We have numerous standard practices in place such as monitoring water usage and on-going community activities as well as more specialist initiatives including marine enrichment and growing our own herbs and vegetables in the resort's bio garden".

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Jebel Ali International Hotels is the successful owner and/or operator of the five star Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa, comprising the Jebel Ali Hotel and the all-suite newly refurbished Palm Tree Court & Spa; the Hatta Fort Hotel, nestled amidst the majestic Hajar mountains; the 180 luxury serviced hotel apartments of the Oasis Beach Tower located on the famous Jumeirah Beach strip; Bateaux Dubai, the unique dining cruise vessel on Dubai Creek; the Jebel Ali International Shooting Club, the Jebel Ali International Centre of Excellence and Al Sahra Desert Resort, which is also managed by the company.

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