EMIRATES LAUNCHES REGIONAL MENUS IN INDIA
Emirates has enhanced its menus across 10 destinations in India, reflecting regional tastes and customer preferences. While customers on the Kolkata route can enjoy a Sarson Maach (mustard fish curry), Ahmedabad-bound passengers can try the Turiya Vatana Muthia (ridge gourd and green peas dumpling), Meen Mulaku Curry (fish in red gravy) will be on the menu to Kerala, and Dhabe Da Gosht (lamb meat cooked in pure ghee and flavoured with cardamoms, poppy seeds and spices) will serve to those flying to Delhi. These will be accompanied by regional chutneys and pickles, vegetarian meal options and individually-packed flat breads. The menu will continue to offer chivda (a savoury dry snack), nimbu paani (lemon water), pappadums, raita (yoghurt) and traditional Indian after-mints. For more information log on to Emirates.com
DON’T MISS IT! THE OBEROI ANNOUNCES EXCITING PACKAGE
The Oberoi, Dubai, is celebrating its first anniversary with “First Time for Everything” package. Stay in a luxury suite with 2,150 square feet of space with timber floors, hand-tufted carpets and original artwork by Mrinmoy Barua, a spacious living room, a dining area for six guests and floor to ceiling windows with a private balcony overlooking the Burj Khalifa. The package also includes breakfast for two at Nine7One, two 60 minute treatments at The Oberoi Spa and a private yoga class with Olympic gold medallist resident yoga instructor Priyanka Chowdhury; a candlelit dinner on the private balcony of the luxury suite and a one-to-one masterclass with award-winning executive chef, Dirk Haltenhof. Valid for a minimum stay of three nights until December 28, rates start at Dh2,099 per room per night. Call 04-4441444 or write to GM.TODB@oberoihotels.com
A PERFECT SUMMER GETAWAY IN SWITZERLAND
Through an interactive video map (engadin.stmoritz.ch/sommer/en/videomap/), Engadin St Moritz, Switzerland, offers a range of experiences available to suit different preferences. Walk barefoot along the Barefoot Trail in the Staz Forest, observe indigenous wild animals at the Gregory mountain hut, go on an exhilarating river-rafting adventure, explore the enchanting Beyer village in a horse-drawn carriage, or indulge your palate on local staple dishes in charming mountain restaurants. These experiences will make it easier for guests to plan that perfect summer getaway.
FOR FOOD AND LUXURY IN ABU DHABI
Southern Sun Abu Dhabi opened earlier this month in the capital’s cornice area. The 353-room hotel includes 280 deluxe rooms, 32 executive rooms, 38 one-bedroom suites and three presidential suites overlooking the city. Culinary offerings include The Foundry, an evening steakhouse and all day dining venue, fitted with concealed partitions and private rooms to provide a personalised dining experience; Kahraman, a Middle Eastern cuisine with a sushi counter; Balcon Bar, Terrace & Lounge offering an al fresco shisha bar: and Rooftop venue Hytes Bar. A rooftop pool with views of the Corniche, rooftop gym, sauna and steam room offer a leisure retreat to guests. Call 02-8184888 for more information.
HURRY! BOOK A STAY AT CORINTHIA ST PETERSBURG
Stay for five nights in one of Corinthia St Petersburg executive suites and savour the history, culture and cuisine of Russia’s second largest city, at rates starting from $1,390 (Dh5,105) per person. The package also includes buffet breakfast, private tour of the city and Peter & Paul Fortress, dinner in a Russian restaurant, a world-class ballet or opera performance, two-hour boat tourd or Yusupov Palace, and private airport transfer service. Valid for stay until December 31. For more information log on to Corinthia.com
