* Weekly draws for tickets to exotic destinations around the world courtesy of Emirates

* Monthly bonus draws to include complimentary stays at Le Mridien Al Aqah, Fujairah and artful pampering at Natural Elements Spa & Fitness at Le Meridien Dubai

Dubai, October 19, 2004

To celebrate 25 years of service excellence and to reward the overwhelming response that the hotel has received from its patrons and loyal guests all these years, Le Mridien Dubai has launched the 'Dine and Win' promotion that will continue till December 31, 2004.

One could take part in the contest by spending as little as, AED 250 on food and beverage at any of the participating outlets or a spa treatment at Natural Elements Spa and Fitness. The collected entries will be drawn each week starting October 16, 2004. The weekly raffle draws will give away return tickets to 13 exotic destinations around the world, courtesy the award winning Emirates.

Some of the destinations included in the promotions are: Shanghai, Hong Kong, Rome, Vienna, Bangkok, Osaka, New York, London, Munich, Cochin, Paris and Beirut. The Grand Prize, to be drawn on December 31, 2004, is a pair of first class tickets to any Emirates Airline's destination. Once the entry form is submitted in the draw, it remains in the raffle throughout the promotion, thus giving the participant up to 25 chances to win.  

In addition to the weekly draws, there will be monthly bonus draws that include free stays at Le Mridien Al Aqah Beach Resort - UAE's premier family getaway and pampering treatments at Natural Elements Spa and Fitness.

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About Le Mridien Hotels
Le Mridien is a global hotel group with a portfolio of over 130 luxury and upscale hotels (36,000 rooms) 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 company also enjoys a strategic alliance with JAL-owned Nikko Hotels, providing loyal guests access to an additional 44 properties around the world

For further information contact:
Sandra Abraham
Le Mridien Dubai
Tel: (971-4) 282-4040
Fax: (971-4) 282-4672
Email: sandra@le-meridien-dubai.com

Or

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Jaya Joshi
Tel : (971-4) 344-6373
Fax : (971-4) 342-9158
E-mail: jaya@perceptprofilegulf.com

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