Burj Al Arab unveils the Gold Standard of Romance with its Gold Package offering

Dubai, 17 May 2012: Burj Al Arab, the World’s Most Luxurious Hotel, announces today the launch of its Gold Package, offering guests the most romantic experiences imaginable for each night of their stay.

Jumeirah Beach Hotel celebrates International Day of Families

Dubai, 16 May: Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Jumeirah Group’s first family beach resort built in a shape of a breaking wave, announces the celebration of International Day of Families.

Jumeirah launches the UAE’s first New York Style Restaurant Week

Dubai, 8 May 2012: Jumeirah, the global luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, is delighted to announce the launch of Jumeirah Restaurant Week which will take place between 23rd and 29th May 2012.

International Sales appointments for Jumeirah Group

Dubai, 10 May 2012: Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, is pleased to announce several new appointments for its Sales team around the world.

Jumeirah Group announces new Communications appointments

Dubai, 6 May 2012: Jumeirah, the global luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding has announced Genevieve Picard as the Director of Corporate Communications for the Jumeirah Group and welcomes Katerina Dixon as the new Director of Communications for Jumeirah hotels and resorts in Dubai.

Jumeirah Group celebrates its 20th hotel globally and a dynamic start to 2012

Dubai, 29 April 2012: Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hotel company and a member of Dubai Holding, added a 20th hotel to its international portfolio and reconfirmed its market leader position in terms of hotel performance in Dubai.

The noodle house reaches the Atlantic coast

Dubai, 26 April 2012: Jumeirah Restaurants LLC, the dedicated branded restaurant division within the Jumeirah Group, is continuing its global expansion with the signing of two license agreements this week, one with affiliates of the EQ Group to open 27 noodle house restaurants across Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), and another with EKY Asian Cuisine SRL to open five outlets in Morocco.

Jumeirah’s first European resort is now open

Dubai (UAE) and Puerto de Sóller (Spain), 25 April 2012: Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, celebrates the opening of its first European resort this week.

Jumeirah Group expands Sales presence in Asia

Dubai, 23 April 2012: Jumeirah, the global luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, is expanding its Sales presence in Asia with the appointment of a Beijing-based Sales Manager and a partnership with Heavens Portfolio as Sales and Marketing representative in Hong Kong and Taiwan.

Jumeirah Group appoints Nicholas Clayton as Chief Operating Officer

Dubai, 19 April 2012: Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, announces the appointment of Nicholas Clayton as Chief Operating Officer.

Jumeirah Group organises Sports Day for Senses

Dubai, 15 April 2012: Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, has organised a sports day for 50 children from Senses Residential Care centre, a non-profit organisation. The centre houses and cares for children and young adults with severe physical and learning difficulties. The sports day included several activities such as games, a basketball tournament and a magic show. Over 40 Jumeirah employees across all departments and hotels in Dubai volunteered for the event. 

Jumeirah Emirates Towers Vertical Marathon raises AED 170,000 in its 10th year

Dubai, 13 April 2011: 200 runners ascended 52 floors of the Office Tower at Jumeirah Emirates Towers this morning in the 10th annual Vertical Marathon event. Participants and supporters of the event raised a total of AED 170,000 for Médecins Sans Frontières, bringing the total amount raised for MSF in the past 10 years to over AED one million.

Madinat Jumeirah recognised as Distinguished Patron of the Arts 2012

Dubai, 11 April 2012: Madinat Jumeirah – The Arabian resort has received the ‘Distinguished Patron of the Arts’ accolade for 2012 at a ceremony held on 9 April at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray.

Sales appointments for Jumeirah Group in Dubai

Dubai, 04 April 2012: Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, is pleased to announce several new appointments for its Sales team in Dubai.

Good luck Rory McIlroy at The Masters 2012!

We would like to wish Jumeirah Brand Ambassador, Rory McIlroy, the very best of luck during his participation at The Masters, 2012, at the Augusta National Golf Course in Atlanta, Georgia.

Jumeirah Group hosts its first ‘writer in residence’

Dubai, 29 March 2012: On the arts and culture front, the past few weeks have been very busy for Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hotel company and a member of Dubai Holding. 

Jumeirah Emirates Towers awarded Green Globe Certification

Dubai, 28 March 2012: Jumeirah Emirates Towers, part of Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, has been awarded the internationally renowned Green Globe Certification (GGC) following a recent sustainability audit.

Jumeirah Group announces appointments of General Managers in Dubai, Guangzhou and Istanbul

Dubai, 27 March 2012: Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, announces the appointment of new General Managers for several of its hotels around the world.

Jumeirah Carlton Tower launches ‘Afternoon Tea by Eric Lanlard’

London, 26 March 2012: Jumeirah Carlton Tower has teamed up with master patissier and star of Channel 4’s "Baking Mad" series Eric Lanlard to design a new afternoon tea menu for the five-star hotel’s Chinoiserie restaurant.

Jumeirah Group announces the winner of its 2nd Arts and Culture Award for the luxury sector

Dubai, 18 March 2012: Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, is proud to announce the winner of its second Arts and Culture Award, presented at the 16th Annual Luxury Briefing Awards, celebrating the best in the luxury industry and taking place last week at The Corinthia Hotel in London.

Jumeirah to operate Pera Palace Hotel in Istanbul

Dubai, UAE and Istanbul, Turkey, 19 March 2012: Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hotel company and a member of Dubai Holding, has signed a management agreement with Demsa Group, a leading Turkish company specialising in the luxury and fashion retail industry and representing 13 global brands, to operate the Pera Palace Hotel in Istanbul, Turkey. Jumeirah Group will assume management of the luxury museum hotel from 01 May 2012 and the property will be known as Pera Palace Hotel, Jumeirah.

Jumeirah Emirates Towers celebrates 10th anniversary of The Vertical Marathon

Dubai, 15 March 2012:  Jumeirah Emirates Towers, in association with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and in collaboration with the Red Crescent Society, is proud to announce details of one of Dubai’s most popular fundraising events – The Vertical Marathon.

Jumeirah’s promise to Stay Different™ allows guests to “Stay Connected”

Abu Dhabi, 13 March 2012: Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, a member of the luxury hotel group Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts, has introduced iPads to its fleet of chauffeured hotel limousines as part of a service to allow guests to conveniently stay connected throughout their stay. In addition to the complimentary Wi-fi access provided throughout the hotel to all visitors, the new service provides guests availing of the hotel limousine services with uninterrupted connectivity from the moment they are picked up at the airport, should they utilise the hotel’s airport transfer service, as well as when travelling outside of the hotel.

Jumeirah Group announces internal promotions to senior roles in Marketing

Dubai, 13 March 2012: Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, has announced the promotion of Ross McAuley to the role of Vice President, Brand Marketing for Jumeirah Group and Shaf Butt as Director of Marketing for the Dubai Commercial Team.

Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel Shanghai Wins a Second Award as Best New Hotel from TimeOut Shanghai

Dubai, 07 March 2012: Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel Shanghai is one of the biggest winners at TimeOut Shanghai’s 2012 Best Hotel Award Ceremony with three prestigious awards.

Double the talent at Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts London

London, 06 March 2012:  The luxury hotel group Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts has appointed two senior team members at their London properties.

Jumeirah Group congratulates Rory McIlroy on his stellar performance

Dubai 05 March 2012: Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hotel company and member of Dubai Holding, congratulates its global brand ambassador, golfer Rory McIlroy, on his victory in The Honda Classic at the PGA National Course, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, USA. This victory has secured McIlroy the number 1 position in the Official World Golf Ranking for the very first time.

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Jumeirah Group participates in Careers UAE 2012

Dubai, 05 March 2012: Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, is participating in the UAE’s annual careers fair which takes place at Dubai World Trade Centre from 05 – 07 March 2012. 

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Jumeirah Chefs celebrate outstanding success at Hotelympia

Dubai, 02 March 2012:  Jumeirah, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, is thrilled to announce its unrivalled success at Hotelympia – the UK’s largest exhibition for foodservice and hospitality.

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Jumeirah Group announces new Marketing and Public Relations appointments

Dubai, 01 March 2012: Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, has announced the appointment of Detria Williamson Chapman as Director of Marketing and Public Relations for Burj Al Arab (Dubai) and Christopher Walters as Director of Public Relations for Jumeirah Essex House (New York).

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Jumeirah’s new hotels and residences in Europe ‘Now Open for Reservations’ on Jumeirah.com

Dubai 28 February 2012: Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hotel company and a member of Dubai Holding, is inviting guests to book online for stays in its three newest European properties in Rome, London and Mallorca. 

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Al Nafoorah voted the Best Middle Eastern Restaurant in the Middle East

Dubai, 27 February 2012: Jumeirah, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, is pleased to announce its success at the BBC Good Food (ME) Awards 2012 after scooping two awards including the Best Middle East North Africa (MENA) Restaurant for Al Nafoorah, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray.

Jumeirah Carlton Tower and Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel announce support of the Fabergé Big Egg Hunt hosting eggs designed by Sophie Conran and Rhea Thierstein

London, 14 February 2012: Jumeirah Carlton Tower and Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel are delightedto announce their support of The Fabergé Big Egg Hunt. Each property will house one of the mosttalked-about eggs, one decorated by Sophie Conran and one decorated by Rhea Thierstein. Both hotels will launch specially created Eggs menus for the duration of The Big Egg Hunt with adonation from each dish sold going to Action for Children and Elephant Family.

Jumeirah Essex House announces VIP sponsorship of the Armory Show 2012

New York, 22 February 2012: Jumeirah Essex House has announced it will return as the VIP Hotel Sponsor of The Armory Show.  This marks the fifth year of the landmark hotel’s partnership with the internationally acclaimed art fair, which has served as a cornerstone of the property’s prominent Art Program since its inception in 2006 and is part of Jumeirah’s global Culturally Connected platform, supporting creative communities worldwide.  Jumeirah Essex House will serve as the official hotel for guests of The Armory Show including artists, VIPs, collectors, art dealers and curators as well as a wide range of cultural tourists who travel to New York expressly to attend The Armory Show and enjoy the city’s Armory Arts Week. 

Jumeirah appoints Adrian Bradley as Chief Financial Officer

Dubai, 21 February 2012: Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, has appointed Adrian Bradley as Chief Financial Officer to succeed Alaister Murray. Adrian Bradley joins Jumeirah Group from London & Regional Hotels, following an 11-year career at Hilton and an early career at PepsiCo and Millicom. 

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Jumeirah Group launches a traditional Pearl Diving experience

Dubai, 12 February 2012: Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, is launching a traditional Pearl Diving experience.

Jumeirah opens Grosvenor House Apartments on Park Lane, London

Dubai, 08 February 2012: Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, will open a new concept in luxury accommodation on Park Lane in London - The Grosvenor House Apartments by Jumeirah Living. These exclusive “hotel residences” combine the services of a five-star Jumeirah hotel with the discretion and privacy of an exclusive Mayfair residence, appealing to high net worth individuals looking for a more private form of luxury and an immediate sense of home. 

England Cricket Team host The Ivy Dubai's first 'Ivy Dinner Series'

Dubai, 01 February 2012: A host of England sporting legends descended upon The Ivy Dubai in Jumeirah Emirates Towers last night for an evening of celebration and revels, to raise money for a worthy cause.

Jumeirah Group reports record festive season in Dubai

Dubai, 01 February 2012: Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, has released the results of its Dubai based hotels and resorts during the festive season. The results reflect the continuing growth of Dubai as a holiday destination, the loyalty of visitors from traditional markets and a surge in interest from new areas, particularly Asia.

Jumeirah welcomes Rory McIlroy to Abu Dhabi ahead of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship

Dubai, 26 January 2012: Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hotel company and a member of Dubai Holding, welcomed its global brand ambassador, golfer Rory McIlroy, to the recently opened Jumeirah at Etihad Towers in Abu Dhabi where he warmed up for the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championships.

The End of a Sceirah Era

Dubai, 19 January 2012: Wild Wadi Waterpark, which forms part of the Jumeirah Group, has announced that it will remove its landmark waterslide, Jumeirah Sceirah, to make space for new and exciting developments, to be unveiled later this year.

Jumeirah to Operate Luxury Resort in Bali

Dubai, 17 January 2011: Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hotel company and a member of Dubai Holding, has signed a management agreement with PT Asia Pasifik Properti to operate a luxury resort on the island of Bali, Indonesia. The resort will be known as Jumeirah Bali and is expected to open in 2015.

The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management Tops Global Student Satisfaction Survey

Dubai, 15 January 2012: The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management (The Academy), one of the world’s leading business hospitality management schools and a part of the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company, Jumeirah Group, has topped the recent international and domestic student satisfaction survey (ISB-SB™) conducted by the International Centre of Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality, THE-ICE.

Fortune and Fire-Breathing: Burj Al Arab celebrates Year of the Dragon

Dubai, 12 January 2011: As thousands of years of tradition come to life in one of history’s most vibrant celebrations, Burj Al Arab will bring all the colour and sensory experiences of Chinese New Year to guests this month.  Falling on January 23^rd, guests to the UAE’s landmark hotel can welcome the Year of the Dragon with a number of dynamic festivities that pay homage to the longest- standing and most important celebration in the Chinese calendar.   

Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel Shanghai wins "Best New Hotel in China 2011" by Voyage Magazine

Shanghai, 11 January 2011: Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel Shanghai – Jumeirah Group’s Asia Pacific debut, won the accolade of  “Best New Hotel in China 2011” by Voyage magazine in their 2011 Hotel & Resort Best Value awards. 

Jumeirah Group celebrates success at World Travel Awards 2011

Dubai, 12 January 2012: Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, is delighted to announce its success after receiving five awards at the World Travel Awards 2011.

Executive Appointments at Jumeirah Group

Dubai, 09 January 2012: Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, has announced the appointment of new General Managers for two of its properties.