Noodles to invade the Mediteranean region

Jumeirah Group’s dedicated restaurant division, The Taste Department, signs licensing agreements that will see the noodle house brand expand into Lebanon, Cyprus and Egypt

Jumeirah to manage luxury resort in the US Virgin Islands

Jumeirah Group appointed by Timbers Resorts to manage the Jumeirah Botany Bay Resort on St. Thomas Island.

Jumeirah Group appoints sales representatives for the South American market

Personal Hotel Consulting will represent Jumeirah in Argentina, Chile, Peru, Venezuela and Colombia, while Hotel International Partners will cover Brazil.

JUMEIRAH FESTIVAL OF TASTE TAKES ON GREAT NEW FLAVOURS

Celebration of international food served up by renowned chefs in Jumeirah’s world class hotels

JUMEIRAH HOTELS AND RESORTS AMONG THE BEST IN THE WORLD

Jumeirah Carlton Tower, Jumeirah Emirates Towers and Madinat Jumeirah recognised by readers of Condé Nast Traveller

JUMEIRAH DOMINATES BUSINESS TRAVELLER AWARDS CEREMONIES IN LONDON AND HONG KONG

Jumeirah remains favourite hotel brand for readers of prestigious Business Traveller magazines

Dubai, September 2008: Readers of Business Traveller magazines both in the United Kingdom and throughout Asia-Pacific have named Jumeirah, the Dubai-based luxury hotel group and member of Dubai Holding, ‘Best Business Hotel Chain in the Middle East’. The two awards ceremonies took place last week in London and Hong Kong.

EXPEDIA AND JUMEIRAH GROUP SIGN GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT

Deal marks first for Jumeirah Group with an online travel company

JUMEIRAH APPOINTS VICE PRESIDENT SALES

Thomas Grundner will be responsible for all global sales activities for Jumeirah Group

Dubai, July 15th, 2008: Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury international hospitality management group and member of Dubai Holding, has announced today the internal appointment of Thomas Grundner to the position of Vice President Sales of the Jumeirah Group.

TALKING TASTE

Now known as ‘The Taste Department’, the restaurants division of the Jumeirah Group signs a license agreement with TECOM Investments that will see four restaurants open in the Dubai Outsource Zone

Jumeirah Associate Sponsor of the royal Ascot fashion show

Dubai, 19thJune 2008….For the second consecutive year Royal Ascot welcomed Jumeirah as one of their associate sponsors of the prestigious Royal Ascot Fashion Show.

JUMEIRAH GROUP APPOINTS AKRAM TOUMA AS GENERAL MANAGER FOR JUMEIRAH HANTANG XINTIANDI IN SHANGHAI

Akram Touma will lead the pre-opening team of Jumeirah’s first, flagship property in China.

Dubai, June 16, 2008: Jumeirah, the Dubai-based luxury international hospitality management group and a member of Dubai Holding, has announced today the appointment of Akram Touma to the position of General Manager for Jumeirah HanTang Xintiandi in Shanghai.

JUMEIRAH ENTERS SOUTH AMERICA WITH MANAGEMENT OF LUXURY POLO RESORT IN ARGENTINA

Jumeirah Group appointed by Culu Culu Lifestyle S.A. to manage the Jumeirah Culu Culu Polo Lifestyle Resort, the world’s first specialised multi-field Polo and Equestrian estate incorporating a luxury resort.

SMOOTH SAILING FOR JUMEIRAH’S PALM PROPERTY

Jumeirah signs management agreement for Jumeirah Al Fattan Palm Resort

Dubai, June 9th 2008: Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury international hospitality management group and member of Dubai Holding, has been formally appointed by Al Fattan Properties LLC to manage the Jumeirah Al Fattan Palm Resort at a signing ceremony held at Burj Al Arab on June 9th 2008.

JUMEIRAH GROUP ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE INTERNAL PROMOTIONS

Frank van der Post appointed as Chief Operating Officer of the Jumeirah Group.

Marco Nijhof‘s role expanded to Senior Vice President, Middle East, Africa, India, Seychelles and the Maldives.

Dubai, June 02, 2008: Jumeirah, the dynamic Dubai-based luxury international hospitality management group and a member of Dubai Holding, has announced today the internal appointment of Frank van der Post to the position of Chief Operating Officer of the Group, and Marco Nijhof as Senior Vice President, Middle East, Africa, India, Seychelles and the Maldives. Both roles will support Jumeirah’s future ambitious growth plans.

JUMEIRAH LISTENS TO ITS REGIONAL PARTNERS

Dubai, May 23 2008… Jumeirah, the dynamic and fast-growing Dubai based luxury hospitality group and member of Dubai Holding, is sending a team of senior colleagues to visit their partners in the region for a series of in-depth feedback forums to gain an even better understanding of this essential relationship.

JUMEIRAH COLLECTS PRESTIGIOUS BUSINESS TRAVELLER AWARDS

Jumeirah Emirates Towers and Madinat Jumeirah recognised by readers of Business Traveller Middle East

Dubai, May 2008: Dynamic and fast growing Dubai based luxury hospitality group Jumeirah has yet again received a number of top accolades across multiple categories at the Middle East Business Traveller Awards ceremony held at Jumeirah Emirates Towers in Dubai yesterday.

TRIPLE WIN FOR JUMEIRAH GROUP AT COVETED DUBAI QUALITY AWARDS 2008

Jumeirah receives three esteemed Dubai Quality Awards, including Gold Accreditation, at 2008 Dubai Quality Award Ceremony

Dubai, 30th April 2008: Wild Wadi Water Park, Jumeirah Beach Hotel and Jumeirah Emirates Towers, all part of Dubai-based luxury international hospitality management company, Jumeirah Group, were victorious at the prestigious Dubai Quality Awards 2008 for the tourism sector. The awards were presented during a ceremony held last night. 

JUMEIRAH LAUNCHES ‘ASPIRO’

A new fast track career development programme for ambitious and high-achieving students from leading hospitality institutions as well as Jumeirah colleagues.

Dubai, 20 April 2008: Jumeirah Group, the dynamic and rapidly growing Dubai-based luxury hotel and hospitality management company, and member of Dubai Holding, has launched ‘Aspiro’, a fast track career development programme for high-achieving, goal-oriented, ambitious students from leading hospitality and management degree programmes as well as existing Jumeirah colleagues.

JUMEIRAH COLLECTS 23 PRESTIGIOUS CULINARY AWARDS

Culinary team from Jumeirah recognized at Salon Culinaire in London

Dubai, 5th March 2008… Dubai based luxury hospitality group, Jumeirah, has been recognised with 23 awards at the prestigious Salon Culinaire competition in London last week.

THE JUMEIRAH GROUP APPOINTS THE RMR GROUP, INC. AS THE COMPANY’S SALES REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE CANADIAN MARKET

Dubai, February 12, 2008 - Jumeirah, the fast growing Dubai-based luxury international hospitality management group and a member of Dubai Holding, has announced today the appointment of The RMR Group, Inc. to head up the company’s sales efforts in Canada.

JUMEIRAH GROUP APPOINTS VICE PRESIDENT MARKET STRATEGY

Kevin Coleman joins the Jumeirah Group to further strengthen the Group’s sales and marketing team in line with the company’s ambitious growth plans

Dubai, February 3, 2008: Jumeirah, the fast growing Dubai-based luxury international hospitality management group and a member of Dubai Holding, has announced today the appointment of Kevin Coleman to the position of Vice President Market Strategy.

UK TRAVEL INDUSTRY CHOOSES JUMEIRAH AS BEST LEISURE HOTEL CHAIN IN THE WORLD

UK travel agents vote in Globe Travel Award independent survey.

Dubai, January 27, 2008: Jumeirah, the fast growing Dubai-based luxury international hospitality management group and a member of Dubai Holding, received yet another prestigious accolade this month as it was chosen ‘Best Leisure Hotel Chain’ by the UK travel trade, surpassing all other hotel groups at the 2008 Travel Weekly Globe Awards. 

Marathon Effort From Jumeirah

Dubai, 19 January 08: The largest team to participate in this year's Dubai Standard Chartered Marathon once again came from Dubai based luxury hospitality group, Jumeirah. The team consisted of over 650 enthusiastic colleagues from Jumeirah, and was headed up by the Group's Chief Executive Officer, Mr Guy Crawford.

JUMEIRAH WINS 'BEST IN MIDDLE EAST' TITLE - TWICE

On both sides of the Atlantic, readers of prestigious travel magazines recognise Jumeirah’s excellence.

Dubai, January 17, 2008: It is a busy week for Jumeirah, the fast growing Dubai-based luxury international hospitality management group and a member of Dubai Holding, as it reaps prestigious awards both in Europe and the Americas.

JUMEIRAH LIVING CUTS THE RIBBON TO ITS FIRST RESIDENCE IN DUBAI

The World Trade Centre Residence: the first in an anticipated worldwide Jumeirah Living portfolio

Dubai, 5th May, 2008: Jumeirah Living, part of Jumeirah Group, the dynamic Dubai-based luxury international hospitality management group, has cut the World Trade Centre Residence ribbon. The very first Jumeirah Living property is set to welcome residents and guests in August this year.

WITH THE OPENING OF ‘SOUTH GATE’ RESTAURANT, JUMEIRAH ESSEX HOUSE TURNS TO CENTRAL PARK FOR CULINARY INSPIRATION

Chef Kerry Heffernan brings his Modern American haute cuisine to Jumeirah in New York.

Dubai, February 24, 2008: With the opening of South Gate restaurant, Jumeirah, the fast growing Dubai-based luxury international hospitality group and member of Dubai Holding, adds a new dimension to the New York City dining landscape. Chef Kerry Heffernan has created a distinctive and seasonally inspired Modern American menu sure to attract native New Yorkers and visitors alike.

RIDE THE WAVES AND CHECK OUT THE PEPSI FLOWBOARDING COMPETITION AT WILD WADI

Dubai, June 8th 2008… Flowboarders from all over Dubai will be heading to Wild Wadi Water Park from 19th until 21st of June for the annual Flowboarding Competition, in association with Pepsi, which will transfer this ever-popular water park into every flowboarder’s dream destination complete with professional board riders from South Africa.

THE EMIRATES ACADEMY HOSTS EUROCHRIE BOARD MEETING

The European Council for Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Education comes to Dubai

EMIRATES ACADEMY OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT PREPARES FOR THE LARGEST GATHERING OF ACADEMICS IN THE REGION

EUROCHRIE CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS THE INCREASING NEED FOR COOPERATION BETWEEN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY AND EDUCATION

Dubai was chosen as the venue for the first EuroCHRIE conference outside of Europe since the Council was established due to its status as the most exciting and vibrant hospitality and tourism destination in the world today. HE Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Education, opened the prestigious event and was delighted to see such a large gathering of academics and researchers.

THE EMIRATES ACADEMY STRENGTHENS CONSULTANCY, TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT TEAM

Mike Newnham and Shaun Harper take up new positions at The Emirates Academy

Dubai, March 2008: The Emirates Academy, part of Dubai-based luxury international hospitality group, Jumeirah, has announced the appointment of Mr. Mike Newnham as Head of Consulting and Training and Mr. Shaun Harper as Director of Professional Training and Development.

CATCH THE FULL MOON WITH YOGA ON THE BEACH

Talise Spa hosts first Full Moon Yoga event of 2008 at Madinat Jumeirah Beach

Dubai: March 9th, 2008: With temperatures now perfect for outdoor activities, Talise Spa at Madinat Jumeirah will host the Full Moon Yoga event in Dubai this year. The spiritual event will take place by the light of the full moon, accompanied by thirty guitarists and fifteen drummers, at Madinat Jumeirah Beach on Monday 21st April. 

BAIT UP TO REEL IN AED 10,000

Big6 Fishing Tournament increases price fund

Dubai, March 6th 2008: The Arabian Sea will once again be set rocking on Friday 21st March when BIG6 Fishing Tournament returns. Organized by the award winning Jumeirah Beach Hotel, in association with ART Marine, and this year sponsored by Suzuki and Riviera, the competition will allow fishing enthusiasts of all abilities the chance to put their skills to the test and compete for the biggest catch of the day- AED 10,000. 

BUSINESS MEETINGS TAKEN TO NEW HEIGHTS

Jumeirah Emirates Towers is the first hotel in the Middle East to introduce new video teleconferencing technology

Dubai, January 8th 2008: The iconic award winning business hotel Jumeirah Emirates Towers, part of Dubai based luxury hospitality group Jumeirah, has implemented a radical new and high tech video teleconferencing system to complement the already extensive range of business services available to guests.

UAE NATIONAL KICKS OFF “TOWERS 100 PROJECT” AT JUMEIRAH EMIRATES TOWERS

Dubai, 21st January 2008….With a passionate attempt to raise money for children with special needs at the Rashid Pediatrics Therapy centre, Jalal Bin Theneya a young Twenty one year old Emarati college student, embarks on a new journey in creating awareness and educating the public on supporting Charity organizations.

ASCEND THE TOWER AND RAISE SUPPORT FOR CHARITY

The Big Apple at Jumeirah Emirates Towers to organise the Vertical Marathon in association with Médecins Sans Frontières

Dubai, April 9th 2008: Put on your running shoes and bring your family and friends to support the charity and climb the 1334 stairs of the iconic Jumeirah Emirates Towers. The Big Apple, in the Boulevard in association with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and in collaboration with the Red Crescent Society, is organising the sixth edition of the Vertical Marathon on Friday, 16th May.

THE COUNTDOWN FOR VERTICAL MARATHON HAS STARTED

The Big Apple at Jumeirah Emirates Towers organises charity event in association with Médecins Sans Frontières
 
Dubai, May 13th 2008: The Big Apple, in the Boulevard of the iconic and award-winning Jumeirah Emirates Towers, in association with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and in collaboration with the Red Crescent Society, is organising the sixth Vertical Marathon this upcoming Friday, 16th May.

OVER 120 000 AED RAISED IN CHARITY CHALLENGE

Dubai, 18 May 2008… More than 120 runners took part in the Vertical Marathon last Friday which was organized by The Big Apple, in the Boulevard of Jumeirah Emirates Towers, in association with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and in collaboration with the Red Crescent Society. This charitable event raised over 120 000 AED that will be used to help people who have suffered humanitarian crises.

TWO GREAT ICONS CLUB TOGETHER TO PROVIDE THE ULTIMATE SERVICE

Jumeirah Emirates Towers launches new innovative transport solution with MINI
 
Dubai, 9th October 2008: Award-winning business hotel, Jumeirah Emirates Towers is the first hotel in the region to launch an innovative complimentary chauffer-driven transport solution with MINI Cooper S Clubmans. The new service branded ‘MINIjet’ will transport guests between the hotel and Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), in three stylishly branded MINIs, saving precious time for today’s business traveller.  

BURJ AL ARAB RECEIVES ULTRA AWARD IN LONDON

Jumeirah’s flagship hotel recognised at the ULTRA’s for the second year running

Dubai, May 2008: Burj Al Arab, the world’s most luxurious hotel and part of Dubai based luxury hospitality group Jumeirah, collected a top accolade at the Ultimate Luxury Travel Related Awards (ULTRA’s) 2008 held in Park Lane, London, recently. 

LUXE LIVING UNVEILED AS JUMEIRAH CARLTON TOWER LAUNCHES SIX EXCLUSIVE NEW SUITES

The Jumeirah Carlton Tower in the heart of Knightsbridge continues to excel in the realms of luxury with the announcement of six brand new luxury suites. Created by world renowned interior designer Khuan Chew the suites will offer guests a slick retreat with an added element of surprise.