JA RESORTS & HOTELS TO LAUNCH HIGH-END RESORT IN MALDIVES
JA Resorts & Hotels will open a high-end all inclusive resort in the Maldives. JA Manafaru, located in the Northern Haa Alifu Atoll, will be an year-round holiday destination for couples and families, and marks the second international property in the UAE-based company’s portfolio.
The property will consist of 84 beach villas and water villas, eight food and beverage outlets, a spa and beauty complex, water sports and PADI dive centre, and extensive children’s entertainment area. The all-inclusive rates, to be announced at a later stage, will include the seaplane transfer, non-motorised water sports activities, and access to the children’s care area.
For further information on JA Resorts & Hotels, log on to Jaresortshotels.com
MINA A’SALAM HOTEL HAS THE BEST OFFER FOR SHOPAHOLICS
Book your stay in a choice of rooms and suites at Mina A’Salam hotel, Madinat Jumeirah, until April 30 and enjoy an exclusive spring shopping experience with Harvey Nichols Dubai, Mall of the Emirates. The package will include a Dh750 gift card; luxury gift bag with pampering and travel products; an invitation for a private shopping appointment with a guide at Harvey Nichols-Dubai; shuttle service to the mall; unlimited access to Wild Wadi Waterpark and Sindbad’s Kids Club, and complimentary internet access. Write to mjreservations@jumeirah.com
SOFITEL DUBAI DOWNTOWN OPENING ON MAY 1
The 5-star Sofitel Dubai Downtown, offering amazing views of Burj Khalifa and the Arabian coast, will open on Shaikh Zayed Road, on May 1.
The hotel’s 350 spacious rooms (including 76 suites) showcase Op Art design, stunning views of the Burj Khalifa and the coast. All rooms feature spacious marble bathrooms, deluxe French amenities such as Lanvin and Hermes along with Sofitel’s MyBed concept — an all-feather bed and extra light down duvet, free wi-fi and Nespresso coffee machine. Dining options include the signature The Green Spices (Thai) and The Red Grill (French). Les Cuisines and Lobby Patisserie offer all-day international.
ROYAL ROSE ABU DHABI BEGINS SOFT OPENING
City Seasons Hotels has announced the soft opening of Royal Rose, the first 5-star property of the Bin Ham Group. Built in the style of a 17th century French palace, Royal Rose, situated in Al Markaziyah, Abu Dhabi, features 355 luxury rooms and suites, signature restaurant and dining outlets, a fully equipped Health Club, swimming pool and spa. For more information log on to Royalrosehotel.com, write to info@royalrosehotel.com or call 02-6724000.
FOUR SEASONS OFFERS BACKSTAGE WITH THE ARTS TRAVEL PACKAGE
From exclusive access to Milan’s iconic Duomo to a performance at the Estates Theatre in Prague, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts take you to a new experience with Backstage with the Arts — on a private jet. From April 2015, guests can enjoy 16 days of behind-the-scenes access to some of Europe’s most exciting art experiences curated in partnership with La Fugue, Paris, including Jerónimos Monastery with Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon; the iconic Duomo with Four Seasons Hotel Milano; and architectural wonders as the Hagia Sophia and the Basilica Cistern with Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet, among others. The rates start from $69,000 (Dh253,444) per person based on double occupancy from April 20 to May 5, 2015. For more information, log on to Fourseasons.com/aroundtheworld/.
