Press releases for 2006

LONDON’S LOWNDES HOTEL IN KNIGHTSBRIDGE TO UNDERGO OVER $14 MILLION IN RENOVATIONS AND A REBRAND

Major refurbishment scheduled for the “fashionably different” Jumeirah Property in 2006

London, England – The Lowndes Hotel, London’s best located boutique hotel in Knightsbridge, will temporarily close its doors on December 19, 2005 to undergo a $14.2 million refurbishment program. 

JUMEIRAH ESSEX HOUSE CELEBRATES 75TH ANNIVERSARY WITH NEW WORLD RENOWNED MANAGEMENT COMPANY

Jumeirah takes over management of first U.S. property

New York, January 2006 - Jumeirah, the dynamic and fast growing Dubai based international luxury hospitality group has formally taken over the management of New York’s Essex House hotel– which will now go by the name Jumeirah Essex House -, as the 515-room premier hotel celebrates its 75th anniversary.

JUMEIRAH APPOINTED TO MANAGE SHANGHAI’S MOST PRESTIGIOUS NEW LUXURY HOTEL DEVELOPMENT

JUMEIRAH PARTNERS WITH ASIA MILES TO OFFER EXCLUSIVE PROMOTION TO ITS MEMBERS

JUMEIRAH’S SUPERCHEFS SWEEP UP MULTIPLE AWARDS AT HOTELYMPIA 2006

JUMEIRAH ANNOUNCES ‘FESTIVAL OF TASTE’

Dubai, March 14th 2006 - Jumeirah, the dynamic and rapidly growing luxury hospitality group and member of Dubai Holding, has announced today that it will host Dubai’s first ‘Festival of Taste’ from May 21st -26th 2006 in association with presenting sponsors American Express and Emirates Airline.  The ‘Festival of Taste’ promises to be a world class culinary spectacle that will see some of the world’s most renowned celebrity chefs come to Dubai to participate in the various events lined up for this extraordinary week-long festival. This is the inaugural festival of what will become a biannual food and lifestyle event for Jumeirah.

JUMEIRAH EMIRATES TOWERS LAUNCHES JUMEIRAH’S FIRST MALE-ONLY SPA

MIMOSA BAR & RESTAURANT AT THE JUMEIRAH LOWNDES HOTEL BRINGS MEDITERRANEAN CHIC TO THE HEART OF BELGRAVIA

November 2006 heralds the launch of Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel, introducing a luxury boutique property with chic and urban glamour to one of the hottest addresses in town. Style savvy food lovers will welcome the hotel’s launch as it opens its doors with Mimosa Bar & Restaurant, a brand new bistro-style venue paying homage to the heart beat of the Mediterranean and al fresco dining.

JUMEIRAH’S LOWNDES HOTEL REOPENS AS THE LEADING NEW BOUTIQUE RETREAT IN LONDON

The Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel reopens today following a multimillion pound sterling renovation programme

Dubai November 2006: The Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel in London, part of Jumeirah, the Dubai-based dynamic and fast growing luxury hospitality group, has officially reopened its doors following a multimillion pound sterling renovation project.

GILT CHAMPAGNE LOUNGE SET TO ENCHANT KNIGHTSBRIDGE

The time is now as GILT Champagne Lounge officially opens its doors to the capital’s most prestigious area of Knightsbridge at the Jumeirah Carlton Tower Hotel. Get set to be dazzled by the unveiling of a precious jewel offering fine Champagne and decadent interiors to the refined and discerning bar-flies of the metropolis.

THE EMIRATES ACADEMY OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT RECEIVES TOP AWARD FOR ‘BEST CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME’

The Emirates Academy honoured at the Worldwide Hospitality Awards 2006

Dubai, November 12th 2006: The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management, part of Jumeirah, the Dubai based luxury hospitality group, took first place in the category of ‘Best Career Development Programme’ at last week’s annual Worldwide Hospitality Awards in Paris, France.

BEST HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT STUDENTS AWARDED AT THE EMIRATES ACADEMY OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

Outstanding Academy students recognised at Dean’s List ceremony

Dubai, December 2006: The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management, part of the fast growing Dubai based luxury hospitality group Jumeirah, recently recognised top students for their outstanding academic performance.

JUMEIRAH INVESTS IN NEW WORLDWIDE PAYMENT SYSTEM TO ENSURE RAPID AND ACCURATE PROCESSING OF TRAVEL AGENTS’ COMMISSION

April 2006 – In line with its recently announced global expansion plans, Jumeirah, the Dubai-based international luxury hospitality group, has purchased a worldwide travel agency commission payment system for the Dubai properties that will ensure commission is more effectively paid to the travel agencies it contracts.

JUMEIRAH BAB AL SHAMS DESERT RESORT & SPA AWARDED ISO9001:2000 CERTIFICATION

Jumeirah Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa proud to be the new Jumeirah property to be awarded the ISO 9001:2000 Certification

Dubai, 2006: Jumeirah Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa, part of Dubai-based luxury hospitality group Jumeirah, has recently been awarded the ISO9001:2000 Certification by Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance for their Quality Management System. Jumeirah Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa is the new Jumeirah hotel to join its sister properties to implement and achieve the standards as required of ISO9001:2000.

JUMEIRAH MOVES AHEAD WITH AGGRESSIVE EXPANSION PLANS

Group rounds up a successful 2005 and moves into 2006 with exciting announcements

Dubai, May 2006: Jumeirah, the dynamic and rapidly growing luxury hospitality group and member of Dubai Holding, has had a successful year in 2005 and moves ahead aggressively with new projects and developments in 2006.

JUMEIRAH LAUNCHES 'JCast'

The first luxury group to introduce video podcasting into the hospitality industry

Dubai, May 2006: Jumeirah, the dynamic and rapidly growing luxury hospitality group and member of Dubai Holding, has announced a new podcast service called ‘JCast’ to deliver to its guests all around the world the latest news and property videos of Jumeirah. Jumeirah’s podcasts are designed primarily to give our guests a tool to show their friends and family where they stayed and to keep them informed about the new happenings in the Jumeirah world.

JUMEIRAH STRENGTHENS ASIAN PRESENCE

Francis Killory joins Jumeirah as Vice President of Development Asia Pacific, based in Shanghai, China

Dubai June 2006: Jumeirah, the dynamic and fast growing Dubai based luxury hospitality group, has announced the appointment of Mr. Francis Killory as Vice President of Development Asia Pacific.

JUMEIRAH APPOINTS SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, GULF

Marco Nijhof joins Jumeirah to oversee the Gulf region for the Group

Dubai June 2006: Jumeirah, the dynamic and fast growing Dubai based luxury hospitality group and member of Dubai Holding, has announced the appointment of Marco P. Nijhof as Senior Vice President, Gulf for Jumeirah, based in Dubai.

SAFETY COMES FIRST AT JUMEIRAH

Jumeirah drivers are given hands free kits to be used while driving on duty

Dubai, June 2006: Jumeirah, the dynamic and fast growing Dubai based luxury hospitality group and member of Dubai Holding, is committed to providing its employees with a safe working environment.

JUMEIRAH ANNOUNCES THE CLOSURE AND REDEVELOPMENT OF JUMEIRAH BEACH CLUB RESORT & SPA

The property will close for a complete re-development and will re-open as a luxury 141 all-suite boutique resort in late 2007

Dubai, June 25th 2006 - Jumeirah, the dynamic and fast growing Dubai based hospitality group and member of Dubai Holding, has announced the closure of Jumeirah Beach Club Resort & Spa for complete redevelopment. The resort is expected to re-open with an increased number of suites in the last quarter of 2007.

NEW KIDS ON THE 'WOK': NOODLE HOUSE ON THE MOVE

Jumeirah Branded Restaurants signs its first master license agreement that will see Noodle House expand into Jordan

Dubai, July 2006: Jumeirah Branded Restaurants, part of Jumeirah Group, the dynamic and fast growing Dubai based luxury hospitality group and member of Dubai Holding, signed its first master license agreement for Noodle House in Jordan.

NAKHEEL HOTEL & RESORTS ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH JUMEIRAH GROUP

Nakheel, the UAE's leading property developer, has embarked on a strategic alliance with Jumeirah Group, the dynamic and fast growing Dubai-based luxury hospitality group, and member of Dubai Holding.

The landmark partnership will see Jumeirah have complete operating and management responsibilities for Trump International Hotel & Tower, The Palm Jumeirah; the Jumeirah Shoreline Hotel & Yacht Club and its surrounding five beach clubs located on the trunk of the island; and a soon to be announced hotel on The World.

WILD WADI HAS WELCOMED ITS 4 MILLIONTH VISITOR

Dubai, August 28th 2006: Wild Wadi Water Park, part of Jumeirah Group, the dynamic and fast growing Dubai-based luxury hospitality group, has rewarded its 4 millionth visitor with a family holiday to New York staying at Jumeirah Essex House.

AL QASR CROWNED ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST EXCLUSIVE LUXURY HOTELS

Dubai, 5 September 2006…Al Qasr, the palace hotel at Madinat Jumeirah – The Arabian Resort of Dubai, has been named one of the world’s most exclusive luxury hotels in the premier issue of Robb Report Luxury Hotels, a bespoke annual publication from the editors of Robb Report magazine.

THE EMIRATES ACADEMY OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT UNVEILS PLANS FOR CAMPUS EXTENSION

New facilities to include state of the art class rooms, two auditoria, a fully equipped learning resource centre and other specialised facilities for its academic faculty and rapidly growing international student body

Dubai, September 2006: The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management, part of Jumeirah Group, recently unveiled plans for a major extension of its campus with construction well underway for a scheduled opening in early 2007. To accommodate the rapid growth of The Emirates Academy, additional facilities will include additional class/teaching rooms, two auditoria and a large learning resource centre.

JUMEIRAH DOMINATES BUSINESS TRAVELLER AWARDS IN THE UK AND ASIA PACIFIC ONCE AGAIN THIS YEAR

Readers of the prestigious Business Traveller magazine recognise Jumeirah in multiple countries and categories

Dubai, September 2006: Jumeirah, the dynamic and fast growing Dubai-based luxury hospitality group and member of Dubai Holding, has again this year dominated the Business Traveller awards ceremonies in both Hong Kong and London.

A NEW WORLD CLASS LUXURY JUMEIRAH HOTEL TO OPEN IN LONDON

Dubai, September 2006: Jumeirah, the dynamic and rapidly growing luxury hospitality group and member of Dubai Holding, has been selected to create one of the world's most luxurious hotels in a 51 storey glass tower, combining spectacular residential apartments and luxury hotel accommodation, next to Thames in Southwark.

NEWS FROM JUMEIRAH

London, November 2006 - Jumeirah, the dynamic and rapidly expanding Dubai-based luxury hospitality group and member of Dubai Holding, continues to move ahead aggressively with new projects and developments.

JUMEIRAH TO MANAGE EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE ISLAND RESORT IN PHUKET, THAILAND

TGR Group- Asia appoints Jumeirah to manage the luxury five star private island resort on Koh Raet Island, Ao Po Bay, Phuket

Dubai, 20 November 2006 - Jumeirah Group, the dynamic Dubai based luxury international hospitality group and member of Dubai Holding, has been appointed by TGR Group – Asia to manage the five star private island resort currently under development in Ao Po Bay, Phuket, - Thailand

PRE-THEATRE DINNERS LAUNCHED AT MADINAT JUMEIRAH

Dubai, 19 July 2006 - Madinat Jumeirah – The Arabian Resort, Dubai, part of Jumeirah, the Dubai based luxury hospitality group, has launched the eagerly anticipated Pre-Theatre Dinners at Jambase.

MADINAT JUMEIRAH CELEBRATES SUCCESSFUL TURTLE RELEASE

Dubai, 12 December 2006…The Madinat Jumeirah Turtle Rehabilitation Unit, in conjunction with the National Marine Aquarium and the Wildlife Protection Office, celebrated the release of four healthy hawksbill turtles yesterday, whilst a mature green turtle weighing almost 80kg was introduced to the Mina A' Salam enclosure for the first time.

MADINAT JUMEIRAH STAGES SUCCESSFUL FILM FESTIVAL

Dubai, 20 December 2006…Madinat Jumeirah, the Arabian Resort of Dubai, has successfully hosted the 2006 Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) which this year saw high-profile celebrities such as Richard Gere, Oliver Stone, Laurence Fishburne, Joshua Jackson, Diane Kruger and Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan converge on the Resort for a week-long celebration of movie magic.

JUMEIRAH BEACH HOTEL WINS BEST RESORT AWARD FROM BRITISH AIRWAYS HOLIDAYS

1st December 2006 - Jumeirah, the dynamic and rapidly growing luxury hospitality group and member of Dubai Holding, is pleased to announce that Jumeirah Beach Hotel has been named Best Resort at the recent British Airways Holidays Awards.

JUMEIRAH EMIRATES TOWERS LAUNCHES JUMEIRAH'S FIRST MALE-ONLY SPA

H2O The Male Spa is the new relaxation destination for the modern male traveller

Dubai, March 26 2006: Jumeirah Emirates Towers, part of Jumeirah, the dynamic and rapidly growing luxury hospitality group based in Dubai, has officially opened its male only spa, named H2O. H2O is a unique modern City Life Spa featuring high-tech active relaxation for male residents of the hotel.