A member of the Al Habtoor Group, Habtoor Hospitality has been part of the Dubai hospitality scene since the Metropolitan Hotel Dubai first opened in 1979. Since then, it owns and operates hotels throughout the Middle East through its subsidiary Habtoor Hospitality. Today, Al Habtoor Group is recognized as the most experienced Dubai-based international hotel company and is determined to retain this position. The group's perseverance for maintaining high standards and innovation has enabled it to set on the tracks of rapid expansion.
Today the group owns and manages five star plus properties - Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa - Jumeirah, Dubai and Habtoor Grand Convention Centre & Spa - Beirut, Lebanon; five star properties - Metropolitan Palace -Dubai, and the Metropolitan Palace Beirut, first-class international hotels the Metropolitan Hotel Dubai, the Monkey Island Hotel in England and the Metropolitan Deira Hotel. Habtoor Hospitality has its more recent addition, which is Lebanon's first, fully-fledged theme park - Habtoorland. The group's prestigious upcoming projects are the Palm Project and the Metropolitan Hotel Apartments.
The Metropolitan Hotel Dubai - Dubai, UAEThe Metropolitan Hotel Dubai is a first-class international hotel equipped with international facilities for business, pleasure and leisure, which have ever since been rated as one of the finest hotels in the region. The hotel's ideal location facilitates an easy access to important venues like the Dubai World Trade Centre, business districts, Jebel Ali Free Zone, Al Quoz industrial area, beach, golf and horse racing tracks. The hotel has 192 fine guestrooms, including Royal Suite, Presidential Suite, Duplex Suites, Executive Suites, Junior Suites, Standard double rooms, standard twin rooms and an exclusive Executive floor for the business travelers. The hotel also houses the Dimension Health & Fitness Club, one of the finest world-class health and fitness centres in Dubai.
The hotel prides in being a gourmet's paradise, featuring international restaurants which include - Summer Place authentic Chinese restaurant, Fish Bazaar - Thai seafood market-place restaurant, Don Corleone - cozy Italian restaurant and bar, Shajahan - truly Indian restaurant serving Mughlai cuisine, Rattle Snake - a Tex Mex bar and restaurant, The Red Lion - one of the oldest English pubs in Dubai, The Oak Room - a classical cocktail lounge, Al Saffa - an international all-day restaurant, Venezia - a huge Venetian themed restaurant, Miwako - an enchanting Japanese lounge, Chaos - a trendy late-night lounge, Fusion Square - A stylish dining and wining area featuring a range of outlets. Skybar - the place for heady cocktails, chilled funk and Buddha bar music. Pool Bar - a swim-up bar serving snacks and beverages.
The Metropolitan Palace Dubai, UAEThe Metropolitan Palace Dubai on Al Maktoum Street is an upmarket five-star hotel ideal for the business traveller. This tower of elegance and luxury offers unprecedented levels of luxury and comforts that is matched by an impeccable standard of guest care. The hotel's proximity to the Dubai International Airport, the main business districts and other important landmarks makes it an ideal choice for the visiting business traveller. Apart from the ideal location, the hotel also offers extensive facilities like multi-sized conference halls, syndicate rooms, and latest communication systems, including Internet access, which enables the business guest to stay in constant touch with his home or office.
Furnished to reflect the highest standards of quality, the hotel boasts of 212 tastefully appointed luxury suites and rooms. The hotel is themed in three unique styles: Arabic, Far Eastern, and European; where each theme is aesthetically reflected on separate floors offering the distinguished guests a pleasantly different experience every time they visit the hotel. The Executive Floor offers special privileges, enhanced room amenities and caters to the needs of the business traveller. A wealth of recreational facilities awaits the guests at the hotel. Apart from the Nautilus Health Club, there is a large rooftop bar attached swimming pool.
The hotel is truly a haven for fine dining, with its great international restaurants: Tahiti - the Polynesian themed restaurant, Al Shindagah - a 24-hour International restaurant, Al Diwan - a popular Lebanese restaurant known for its traditional Arabic entertainment, Sketch - a contemporary bar, restaurant and lounge serving creative Mediterranean cuisine, and the Pool Bar - a roof top swim-up bar offering great view of the city.Habtoor Grand Resort and Spa - Dubai, UAE
Located on the pristine shores of the Arabian Gulf, and the renowned Jumeriah beach is the Habtoor Grand Resort and Spa. This luxurious five-star plus is a perfect place for both business and leisure travellers to Dubai. The hotel is with a 30-minute drive from Dubai Airport and is close to Dubai 's Internet City.
Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa offers 442 spacious rooms and suites, and hotel guestrooms benefit from the resort's unrivalled setting with magnificent garden or sea views. Beautifully furnished, the rooms and suites feature comfortable lounge areas and superb bathrooms, creating a sense of tasteful luxury and warm Arabian style.
Two pools are set within the resort's landscaped gardens, and a third 'infinity pool' is located on the mezzanine level of the Towers. For lovers of sun, sand and warm waters, there's the Habtoor Grand Resort's large private beach that also offers unrestricted views of the clear Arabian Gulf.
The resort offers guests an unparalleled culinary journey across the world. Mun Chi - contemporary Far East fusion cuisine restaurant, Luciano's - the Italian restaurant, Al Marsa - the Middle Eastern restaurant, Al Dhiyafa - an International restaurant, Multaka - a cocktail lounge, The Underground - British-style pub, Al Naai - a tea and coffee shop, Al Majlis - a lounge, The 25th - a fine dining place offering spectacular view, Al Manara - a casual dining place, La Pampa - a restaurant serving finest of South American cuisine, Horizon Bar - a pool deck bar, Pool Bar - best place for refreshments and ice creams.
The resort is also a great venue for sporting activities, thanks to its three floodlit tennis courts, glass walled squash courts, fully equipped gymnasiums, beach volleyball facilities and a host of water sports like wind surfing, water skiing, jet skiing, scuba diving along with a host of other water adventures, all under the watchful eyes of professional instructors.
Metropolitan Deira Hotel - Dubai, UAE
Located next to the Dubai Clock Tower, the Metropolitan Deira Hotel is surrounded by important landmarks and shopping malls. Formerly the Royalton Plaza, the grand four-star hotel, recently joined the Metropolitan Hotels International chain. The hotel is the only 4-star in the Metropolitan portfolio and is ideal for business or for leisure.
The hotel features 136 beautifully furnished rooms with all the amenities required for a comfortable stay.
The hotel offers a great choice of fine restaurants and theme bars. The Al Riqa Restaurant serves a fine collection of international cuisine anytime of the day or night. Dublin Arms offers a true taste of Ireland with its fabulous food and beverages. Not to mention the exciting theme nights round the week. Royalton Lounge is an ideal place for a variety of snacks, French pastries, coffee, tea and prime brands of cigars. Wunder Bar is a typical German pub that brings great food and drinks. Pool Bar is the place for refreshing drinks and snacks.
The hotel's Health Club with its fully equipped gymnasium roof-top temperature controlled swimming pool, Jacuzzi and sauna is the ideal place to relax and rejuvenate after a hard day's work.
Monkey Island Hotel - Berkshire, UK
The Monkey Island Hotel has the fine distinction of being the oldest hotel in the group. Built in 1738, the hotel was a country retreat for the Duke of Marlborough, and is today 260 years old.
The rather unusual name of the property stems from old English history when the island boasted a monastery and was known as 'Monks Eyot' or 'Monks' Island.' This has, over time, developed into 'Monkey Island.'
The Monkey Island Hotel is picturesquely set on its own private island, in the middle of the Thames, near the village of Bray-on-Thames, Maidenhead, and is accessed only by footbridge or boat. Riverside lawns and gardens are graced by resident swans and peacocks and give a feeling of peace and exclusivity.
The hotel features twenty-six elegant individually designed and well-equipped guestrooms and suites, each one with its own river or garden views.
The standard of cuisine at the Monkey Island hotel is quite high. The Pavilion Restaurant is famous for its English & Continental cuisine. Situated at the top of the island, the Pavilion Restaurant benefits from glorious upstream views. Decorated in pastel shades and with a private terrace, the Pavilion is truly an elegant choice for up to one hundred seated guests. The Pavilion restaurant has earlier been awarded two Michelin rosettes.
The Monkey Island Hotel is an ideal venue for weddings and conferences, with the River Room being suspended over the River Thames. The panoramic windows and domed ceiling provide abundant natural daylight and beautiful river views for up to 130-seated guests. For smaller groups there is a Boardroom, which is ideal for meetings or small luncheons or dinners.
Metropolitan Palace Beirut, LebanonSince the opening of the Metropolitan Palace Beirut, in 2001, this elegant landmark on Beirut's skyline has become one of the most prestigious and successful hotels in Lebanon. Located in Sin El Fil, the five-star Metropolitan Palace Beirut combines the best of traditional Arabian hospitality with unmatched luxury.
Located in Sin Al Fil, the 5-star hotel is renowned for its quiet sophistication that combines the best of traditional Arabian hospitality with that of unmatched luxury. Making it an excellent choice for jet setting businessmen, highflying executives and the adventurous tourists from around the world.
The Metropolitan Palace Beirut has 183 deluxe bedrooms and suites built around the hotel's soaring, 21-storey atrium and offers executives and tourists from around the world quiet sophistication and attentive hotel service. The hotel guest rooms are spacious, tastefully appointed and have magnificent views over Beirut whilst the hotel's 20 suites, crowned by the 1000 sq. m. Penthouse, ensure that visiting dignitaries and chief executives enjoy greater comfort, privacy and exceptional luxury.
When it comes to dining, the hotel is a gourmet's paradise. It features a whole assortment of world-class restaurants and theme bars. Venezia Ristorante Italiano - A themed restaurant, complete with a facade of Venetian architecture, canals and gondolas, offering a wide range of Italian delights along with some of the finest wines. Summer Place - A creative line-up of authentic Chinese dishes served by talented Chinese chefs in an ambience reminiscent of imperial China, complemented by Mongolian culinary delights and barbecues. Al Shindagah - Open seven days a week, 24 hours a day - the restaurant that never closes! Breakfast is a huge display of Arabic, Lebanese and European morning favourites, whilst for lunch there is a large selection of mezzas, appetisers, salads, main courses and desserts from a local and international buffet. There's also a choice of delicacies from an extensive la carte menu. Candles Lounge - The traditional cigar bar is the ideal place to unwind after a hectic day, relax and enjoy a drink in a luxuriously comfortable atmosphere. Tea Garden -Beirut's meeting place, located on the ground floor adjacent to the Lobby, this large area with comfortable seating offers a fine selection of refreshing beverages, drinks and light snacks.
Habtoor Grand Hotel Convention Center & Spa - Beirut, LebanonThe most prestigious landmark to grace the Beirut skyline, Habtoor Grand Hotel Convention Center & Spa takes hotel and leisure facilities in Beirut to a new level. Located in the Sin El Fil area of Beirut, just ten minutes from downtown and Beirut International Airport, the hotel features 202 spacious and elegant guestrooms and suites. Habtoor Grand Hotel Convention Center & Spa offers the ultimate in comfort with breathtaking views of the mountains or city of Beirut.
The multi-purpose ballroom at the Habtoor Grand Hotel Convention Center & Spa is equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment, suitable for Beirut-based conferences, conventions, dinner concerts, wedding celebrations, exhibitions and fashion shows. The hall has a capacity of 3500 for cocktails or 2200 for a banquet.
The gateway to some of the world's most favoured cuisines, the Habtoor Grand Hotel Convention Center & Spa offers guests a great choice of Arabian, French and American cuisine, all skilfully prepared by the hotel's expert team of international chefs. Grand Cru - a distinctive wine bar that offers an extensive choice of the world's finest wines and trendy culinary specialities. The Exchange - a stylish club restaurant, split over two levels including an outdoor terrace, promising great entertainment and fun. Oak Lounge - comfortable sofas and neoclassical design invite guests to relax any time of day or night. Qasr Abu Nawas - a traditional Arabic restaurant offering pure Arabic food and live entertainment daily. Up on the 31st - the place to savour light snacks, cigars and drinks, with a live jazz band and stunning views of Beirut and the Mediterranean Sea. Le Ciel - the place takes French fine dining to new heights with its superb panoramic views overlooking Beirut's spectacular skyline. Roof Garden - the highest level for sightseeing and dining in the city.
New and Upcoming Projects The Palm ProjectAl Habtoor Group is proceeding with a 47,468 sq. m boutique resort project on the man-made Palm Island on the Arabian Sea bordering Dubai. A complete tropical island themed boutique resort, the new project resembles the ambience of Thai and Balinese islands. With low thatched building and bungalows, the boutique resort aims to capture the vibrance of the tropical island resorts. With 250 deluxe rooms, 38 executive suites, 2 honeymoon suites and 2 Presidential suites, the resort has several swimming pools, landscaped gardens with chosen tropical plants, a lot of bridges, ponds, waterfalls and streams.
Business and social events get a never before boost, thanks to the resort's unique location on the world map and its world-class infrastructure. It offers a wide range of facilities for health and leisure. Apart from a spa with landscaped surroundings, lap and leisure swimming pools, the resort also has 3 tennis courts, special play rooms, and separate kids game facilities & swimming pool.
Driving all the way into the island will soon be a culture among the gastronome in town. A fine mix of fabulous world dining is planned for the project which includes six individually themed restaurants, all-day dining coffee shop, cocktail lounge, beach bar, lobby lounge, pool bar, outdoor garden caf and a floating restaurant.
Metropolitan Suites
As an extension to the existing Metropolitan Hotel Dubai, a whole new world of luxurious suites that assures all the comforts and privacy of a home is coming up. The new luxury complex includes 14 two-bedroom suites, 42 single bedroom suites and 3 studio suites.
Nestled in the midst of a tranquil landscaped haven, this new property is easily approachable, thanks to its location on the prestigious Sheikh Zayed Road. To add more convenience, each suite is complete with a fully-equipped kitchen, living room, LCD TV, DVD player, Internet, digital safe, refrigerators, washer and dryer. Guests enjoy the privilege to use all the finest international facilities and services available at the Metropolitan Hotel Dubai including its 11 international F&B outlets, Dimension health Club, 8-screen cinema, access to private beach, 24-hour security, reception & room service, housekeeping, rent a car, airport transfers, visa arrangements and a supermarket.
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© Press Release 2006
