Dubai, UAE 3rd May: Relax at Le Royal Meridien's stunning gazebos situated in the gardens over looking the Arabian Gulf. They are a haven of tranquillity for those looking to escape the hectic pace of Dubai life.

The gazebos offer guests the opportunity to indulge in a relaxing massage whilst listening to the sound of nature. "There is nothing better than unwinding in complete serenity", commented Pam Wilby, general manager of Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort and Spa.

"We constantly strive to offer our guests the ultimate experience and our facilities are the best Dubai has to offer. The gazebos are the perfect addition to our leisure facilities and we hope our guests will take the opportunity to further relax and unwind in this unique setting." 

The gazebos are a delightful addition to Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa's already extensive range of impressive leisure activities which include the Caracalla spa and health club, a large gym overlooking the gardens, aerobics centre, ladies and men's sauna, jacuzzi and steam room, plus 5 stunning Romanesque Hammam Pools.

Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa was awarded the Middle East Leading Spa Resort for the fourth time running at the World Travel Awards, 2006. The award adds to other accolades won by the hotel for best spa in the Middle East, including the Conde Nast Traveller award (UK-based travel magazine), based on reader votes. Other features of the resort are four floodlit tennis courts, two squash courts, three temperature controlled outdoor pools, children's Penguin Club with daily activities, and a water sports centre offering windsurfing, kayaks, aqua-bikes, sailing, deep-sea fishing and more.

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Le Mridien
Le Mridien Hotels & Resorts, with its portfolio of 130 luxury and upscale hotels in 53 countries worldwide, is owned by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide. 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.leMridien.com

Starwood Hotels & Resorts
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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