The festivities at Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, kicked off in style last night as guests were treated to Christmas carols, performed by staff at the Hotel, and a visit from Santa Claus!
The Shangri-La Christmas Choir performed both traditional and contemporary carols and children and guests soon joined in for the impromptu party in the Lobby Lounge. Santa Claus even arrived for a dance with the choir and after the performance had finished, Santa Claus offered children presents and parents were offered mulled wine and Christmas cookies, getting everyone in to the Festive spirit.
To bring the evening to a close, the Christmas Tree lights were turned on, marking the beginning of the festive season at Shangri-La Hotel, Abu Dhabi. For more information on the festivities taking place, please call 02-509-8888 or visit www.shangri-la.com.
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About Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts
Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts currently manages 54 hotels under Shangri-La and Traders brands with a rooms inventory of over 24,000. Shangri-La hotels are five-star deluxe properties featuring extensive luxury facilities and services. Shangri-La hotels are located in Australia, mainland China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Sultanate of Oman, Taiwan, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates. The group has over 45 projects under development in Austria, Canada, mainland China, France, India, Japan, Macau, Maldives, Philippines, Qatar, Seychelles, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and the United States. For more information or reservations, please contact a travel professional or access the website at www.shangri-la.com.
Shangri-La Hotel, Abu Dhabi, is owned by the Al Jaber Group. Al Jaber Group has played an instrumental part in the phenomenal development and growth of the United Arab Emirates over the last 30 years. With a current dedicated and professional workforce of over 35,000 employees and a visionary management team the group has made a significant contribution in playing an integral part of the countries ambitious construction efforts. Al Jaber's participation in the development of the UAE's infrastructure has included involvement in areas such as construction, logistics, oil and gas services, landscaping, industrial development and trading. The achievements of Al Jaber have performed with consistent quality safety and excellence to bring services and products that have helped build a nation.
For more information, please contact:
Natalie Glorney
Director of Communications
Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
Tel: (971 2) 5098618
Fax: (971 2) 5585999
Email: natalie.glorney@shangri-la.com
Website: www.shangri-la.com
© Press Release 2007
