Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa recognised as the Middle East Leading Desert Resort' and The Meydan Hotel as the Middle East Leading Sports Resort'
Dubai, May 19, 2015
The Meydan Hotel and Bab Al Shams Resort & Spa, part of Meydan Hotels & Hospitality, were selected as the Middle East Leading Sports Resort' and the Middle East Leading Desert Resort' respectively at the 22nd Annual World Trade Awards held May 6, 2015. This win marks the fourth consecutive year that the two properties have won the awards.
The two awards were presented to Mohamed Aghoury Cluster General Manager for The Meydan Hotel and Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa, at a ceremony held in Dubai and attended by key travel, tourism and hospitality executives.
Mohamed Aghoury, said, "This is a proud moment for the entire team at The Meydan Hotel and Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa. This achievement is the result of exceptional effort put into executing our innovative vision, and the hard work, professionalism and customer focus of our staff. We are happy to know that travel and tourism professionals from across the world and guests find our properties and services worthy of such prestigious awards. They not only personify the warm, authentic, yet modern Arabic hospitality, but they also represent the best in luxury, elegance, style, dynamism and serenity."
Since inception in 2004, Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa has offered guests an authentic desert experience that is true to the cultural and traditional heritage of the United Arab Emirates. This unique getaway offers the very best in Arabian luxury hospitality.
The Meydan Hotel opened in 2010, and since then has established itself as the region's leading destination hotels. Built around a world-class racecourse, The Meydan Hotel combines luxury, sophistication and a passion for equestrian sports, and plays host to a number of exciting global events including the Dubai World Cup, the world's richest horserace. In addition to horse riding, the hotel also offers Dubai's first pay and play golf course, a tennis academy, as well as facilities for a wide range of outdoor sports.
Hailed by worldwide media for its role in identifying and rewarding excellence in the travel and tourism sector, World Travel Awards celebrates its 22nd anniversary in 2015 and is acknowledged as the ultimate travel accolade. Last year alone, more than 650,000 individual votes were cast by travel professionals and high-end tourism consumers.
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About Meydan Hotels & Hospitality
Translated from Arabic, Meydan means 'a meeting place'. Meydan Hotels and Hospitality, through its collection of luxury hotels and resorts, provides its guests and customers with a myriad of unique and iconic places to meet and escape. Whether it is a meeting of minds at a board meeting or a meeting of hearts at a wedding reception, the unrivalled venues at Meydan Hotels and Hospitality make its properties the harmonious meeting venue. Meydan Hotels and Hospitality's premium leisure experiences include The Meydan Hotel, The Track, Meydan Golf, and Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa.
About The Meydan Hotel
The Meydan Hotel enjoys a majestic position overlooking the Dubai racecourse - host to the exhilarating racing season. Spanning a vast 1.6 km, it is also a coveted travel destination all-year round with unrivalled standards in luxury hospitality. With 284 extravagantly appointed rooms and suites, the hotel also offers a myriad of iconic meeting venues ideal for business and leisure travellers alike spanning over 20,350 sqm. Catering to every craving with its 7 themed food and beverage outlets, The Meydan Hotel also offers extensive leisure facilities such as tennis, golf, rooftop infinity pool, horse riding activities, gymnasium, and aerobics. It is within easy striking distance of Downtown Dubai, the Sheikh Zayed Road and Dubai International Airport, where guests can enjoy total serenity while remaining connected with the hustle and bustle of the city.
For more information, please visit www.meydanhotels.com/meydan
About Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa
The award-winning hotel is nestled in the heart of the desert dunes and is located only 1 hour and 15 minutes from the Dubai and Abu Dhabi and is adjacent to Dubai International Endurance City. The property is renowned as a rural, luxury desert retreat offering guests a one of its kind traditional experience as it embraces the culture and heritage of its landscape. The rustic hotel consists of 115 charming rooms and suites located in clusters of double- story buildings each featuring its own balcony or private terrace, five meeting rooms offering 8 food and beverage outlets, a dedicated leisure segment including activities from desert safari to bicycle tours and Satori Spa. Al Hadheerah is Bab Al Shams' traditional desert camp offering authentic dining experiences and unparalleled escapes into a rich world of cultural tradition, informal ambience, tranquil surroundings and colourful Arabian themes, that combine authentic Arabian cuisine cooked over wood fires and live cooking stations with cultural performances set to the backdrop of enchanting sand dunes.
For more information, please visit http://www.meydanhotels.com/babalshams/
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Press Release 2015
