DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - 13 DECEMBER, 2015

Yesterday, on 12 December 2015, the five star Habtoor Grand Beach Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection won the 'World's Leading Executive Club Lounge' award at the World Travel Awards held at the Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort in El Jadida, Morocco.

The World Travel Awards are voted for by travel and tourism professionals worldwide, and this accolade recognises the commitment to excellence which the hotel has strongly demonstrated in the last twelve months, having joined the Marriott International's Autograph Collection. "We are honoured to have received this tremendous recognition. Using the World Travel Awards winners gold shield will show guests our continued commitment to reach new heights with our products and services." - Sunderesh Iyer, Chief Operating Officer from Al Habtoor Investment, commented.

The Habtoor Grand Beach Resort & Spa's Club Lounge occupies the entire 25th floor and boasts spectacular views across the Palm Jumeirah from its outdoor terrace. In addition, The Club Lounge has a dedicated kitchen with live cooking stations, a Children's Lounge and two well-appointed meeting rooms, catering to leisure and business travellers alike.

Autograph Collection is an evolving ensemble of strikingly independent hotels. Exactly like nothing else, each destination has been thoughtfully selected for its bold originality, rich character and uncommon details. From near to far, iconic to historic, the result is a unique array of properties that is nothing less than completely unique, nothing short of collectively exceptional. Fredrik Reinisch, General Manager at the hotel added; "We are very proud to have won the 'World's Leading Executive Club Lounge', which is a fantastic acknowledgment for all of the team's hard work to ensure we continue to deliver exceptional guest services. As part of Marriott's Autograph Collection, we are positive that focusing on the independent hotel experience will further strengthen our position in the market."

The 446-room Habtoor Grand Beach Resort & Spa is the first Autograph Collection hotel in the United Arab Emirates, situated on Dubai's world-famous Jumeirah Beach and adjacent to the stunning Dubai Marina, occupying one of Dubai's most enchanting beachside locations.  All rooms either face the sea, which stretches as far as the eye can see, or they overlook beautifully manicured lawns and gardens of the property.

As a part of Marriott's Autograph Collection, the hotel offers guests the opportunity to redeem and earn points through the Marriott Rewards loyalty program, giving it yet another unique advantage. Guests are also catered to with a range of recreation facilities including three swimming pools, tennis and squash courts, a health club, kids club and a full range spa.

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About Habtoor Grand Beach Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection
Habtoor Grand Beach Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection is a 5-star hotel ideally located on Dubai's Jumeirah Beach, adjacent to the Dubai Marina and a short walk from some of the area's most popular attractions. The Hotel's immaculately designed rooms and suites boast 5-star amenities, including deluxe bedding, large flat-screen TVs, and stunning resort garden or sea views with many rooms also offering private balconies. The Resort also features a luxury spa, fitness centre, tennis & squash courts, kid's club, private beach and three outdoor swimming pools including a children's pool with water slides. An impressive array of 16 dining options is sure to satisfy even the most discerning palates. The hotel also offers extensive and elegant indoor and outdoor venue space, for those planning events in Dubai.

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About Habtoor Hotels
The Al Habtoor Group is a UAE-based conglomerate. The Group is active in key sectors of the UAE economy including hospitality, automotive, real estate, education and publishing.

The Group's hospitality portfolio includes four properties in Dubai (Metropolitan Palace Hotel, Metropolitan Hotel Deira, Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah, and the Habtoor Grand Beach Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection). Its international portfolio includes two hotels in the Hungarian capital Budapest (Le Méridien Budapest, InterContinental Hotel Budapest), two Hilton-branded hotels in Beirut, Lebanon (Hilton Beirut Habtoor Grand, Hilton Beirut Metropolitan Palace), and one property in the US (The Abraham Lincoln Springfield, a DoubleTree by Hilton). In addition, the Group is currently building three new hotel developments in Dubai including Al Habtoor City, a multi-use development featuring three Starwood-branded hotels (The St. Regis Dubai, W Hotel - Al Habtoor City, The Westin Dubai, Al Habtoor City) alongside three high-rise residential towers; the Al Habtoor Polo Resort & Club, a luxury equestrian, hospitality and residential development, and the Metropolitan Sheikh Zayed Road.

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