Swissôtel Makkah, the largest hotel in Saudi Arabia and the biggest entity of Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts, with 1,487 rooms and suites with views of the Grand Mosque and the Kaaba, is all set to welcome guests from the first day of Ramadan in July.
The hotel offers comfortable pre-set 352 triple-bed rooms and 22 disabled-friendly rooms with free internet access. While Al Rowad, the casual all-day dining restaurant, and Ajwa restaurant, will offer multicuisine dining experience, Café Swiss will offer traditional and international specialties. For details, log on to www.swissotel.com/makkah
Suite Dreams at Dusit Thani Bangkok
Dusit Thani Bangkok, located in the heart of the leisure and commercial district of the Thai capital, is offering the Suite Dreams offer this summer. From 7,500 Thai bahts (Dh878) per room per night (minimum two nights' stay), guests can check in to a Grand Room with buffet breakfast, fast-track immigration upon arrival, private check-in, Dusit Club benefits (morning and afternoon tea, evening canapes with beverages) and chilled beverage on arrival. Visit www.dusit.com or e-mail dtbkrsvn@dusit.com.
KLM's amazing discounts
From June 1, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will offer discounts to various destinations every five days from the first Friday of every month. Each offer will be linked to a specific type of holiday, such as trips to "Holiday in the sun" or travel to other continents such as Asia. Discounts can be up to 30 per cent of the basic fare and can be to destinations from Bangkok to New York to Curacao. You can choose from 236 destinations on http://vakantie.klm.com/nl_en/
Valet service at Media One
Media One Hotel, Dubai Media City, has introduced a 24-hour valet parking service to relieve guests from parking issues. The service provided by P Secure will be available free for staying guests and those visiting the office tower, or diners spending a minimum of Dh75 at food and beverage outlets. Others pay the applicable daily charge. For more details and information, call 04-4271000 or write to bite@mediaonehotel.com
Safi Airways now operates with Etihad Airways
Afghan airline Safi Airways will now operate under the Etihad Airways umbrella. The airline's four weekly services between Abu Dhabi and Kabul, operational since February, will carry the Etihad code "EY". This will also provide travellers in Afghanistan greater and easier access to Etihad's network of 86 destinations. The airline flies from Abu Dhabi on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 2am, arriving at 5.30am in Kabul; and on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday from Kabul at 7.30pm, arriving in Abu Dhabi at 10pm. For more information and bookings, log on to www.etihad.com
Enjoy Madonna's concert in style with St Regis exclusive packages
St Regis, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi is offering exclusive packages for Madonna's performance in the city on June 4. The Golden Package includes stay in a St Regis suite, two tickets to the Golden Circle with private entrance to the site and VIP parking pass or limousine drop-off, and two free beverages per ticket, for Dh7,100 (plus tourism fee and service charge). The Silver Package includes stay in a Superior Room, two tickets to the Grand Stand (reserved seating) and limousine drop off for Dh2,800 (plus tourism fee and service charge). Both packages include breakfast for two and late check-out at 3pm. For more information and reservations, call 02-4988888 or log on to www.stregissaadiyatisland.com
