09 August 2005
Becomes first hotel to offer H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Sports and Physical Fitness program

Dubai, UAE - Le Meridien Dubai's fitness facility, Natural Elements, has announced a special fitness program to combat obesity, a growing grievance amongst many individuals of Dubai. The special fitness regime known as H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Sports and Physical fitness program and started by Dubai Police, was recently incorporated into Le Mridien Dubai fitness offerings, making it the city's first hotel to offer this facility.

To mark this special initiative, Mr. Ranjan Nadarajah, General Manager, Le Meridien Dubai received a certificate from H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Sports and Physical fitness program to recognize the hotel's efforts to support the program to combat the city's fast growing health problem.

In addition, members and staff of Natural Elements received certificates from H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Sports and Physical fitness program for successful completion of the training.

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About Le Mridien Hotel
London-based Le Mridien is a global hotel group with a portfolio of more than 130 luxury and upscale hotels in 56 countries worldwide.  The majority of its properties are located in the world's top cities and resorts throughout Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East. The strategic alliance with JAL-owned Nikko Hotels provides loyal guests with access to an additional 44 properties around the world.

Notes to Editor
Natural Elements Spa & Fitness is set amongst Le Mridien Dubai's 38 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens. This 2000 square metres idyllic wellness facility comprises of distinct areas offering a selection of luxurious body and wellness treatments, state-of-the-art equipment, relaxation, rejuvenation, fitness and sport facilities. With the latest gym equipment, racquet sports, luxurious spa areas, swimming pools and a range of internationally recognized therapies Natural Elements is specially designed for the ever-so-busy and jet setting business traveller, leisure traveller and local resident.

For further information contact please contact:
Trinette Rodricks
Le Mridien Dubai
Tel: 971 4 282 4040
Fax: 971 4 282 4672
E-mail: sandra@le-meridien-dubai.com

Yasmin Ranijiwala
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Percept Profile Gulf Public Relations
Tel: 971 4 344 6373
Fax: 971 4 342 9158
E-mail: info@perceptprofilegulf.com

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