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Rory McIlroy aims high at Burj Al Arab

Rory McIlroy Aims High at Burj Al Arab

Rory McIlroy, the global brand ambassador of luxury hotel company Jumeirah Group, concludes the season with one last shot on one of Dubai’s most iconic buildings, Burj Al Arab.

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the noodle house logo.

the noodle house earns Superbrand status

Dubai, 15 December, 2011:  the noodle house, the flagship brand of Jumeirah Restaurants LLC serving cuisines from South-East Asia, today announced it has been awarded Superbrand status for 2012. 

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Jumeirah celebrates the opening of Vittaveli

Jumeirah celebrates the opening of Vittaveli

Maldives, 14 December 2011: Jumeirah Vittaveli Maldives is now open. Receiving its first guests on the 14th December, the ultra luxury resort catering for couples, families and small groups is the second Jumeirah property to open in the Maldives this year. 

Jumeirah Zabeel Saray debuts in Mission: Impossible

Jumeirah Zabeel Saray debuts in Mission: Impossible

Dubai, 06 December 2011:  Jumeirah, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, is proud to see its newest Dubai hotel, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, feature in the fourth instalment of Mission: Impossible set to premiere at the Dubai International Film Festival on the 7th December 2011.

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Jumeirah Grand Hotel Via Veneto

Jumeirah Grand Hotel via Veneto

Jumeirah has been appointed to manage the five-star luxury Grand Hotel via Veneto in the heart of  Rome.

Shark in tank in Al Mahara

Jumeirah's Zebra Shark is first of its species to reproduce through parthenogenesis

A zebra shark in the aquarium of Burj Al Arab hotel has successfully reproduced in the absence of a male.

Dubai, 07 December 2011: The Aquarium team of Burj Al Arab, the World’s Most Luxurious Hotel, has announced that the Zebra Shark inhabiting the hotel’s ‘underwater restaurant’ aquarium is the first shark of its species to reproduce without the presence of a male – a process known as parthenogenesis.

Burj Al Arab 40th UAE National Day floral display

Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts announces plans for 40th UAE National Day weekend

Dubai, 30 November 2011:  Jumeirah, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, has announced plans to celebrate the 40th UAE National Day. 

Jumeirah releases 40kg turtle  back into the ocean with satellite tag

Jumeirah releases 40kg turtle back into the ocean with satellite tag

Dubai, November 26 2011 – This weekend hundreds of guests and competition winners gathered to watch the release of six rehabilitated green sea turtles from the beach at Madinat Jumeirah.

Owl City’s Adam Young pens an original score inspired by Burj Al Arab hotel

Owl City’s Adam Young pens an original score inspired by Burj Al Arab hotel

Dubai, 23 November 2011 – Adam Young, the man who gave the world the massive global number one hit, Fireflies, was delighted to score Alchemy Film’s Burj Al Arab promotional clip, ‘Leave the Ordinary Behind’, a 60-second social media video advertisement for the World’s most luxurious hotel.

the noodle house goes to Lebanon

the noodle house goes to Lebanon

Dubai, 22 November 2011:  Jumeirah Restaurants is the dedicated branded restaurant division within Jumeirah Group tasked with setting up and licensing an innovative and successful casual dining concept to its international network of partners. The noodle house was the first restaurant brand to be developed and is the flagship of Jumeirah Restaurants with licence agreements already signed in eleven countries globally.

Jumeirah releases rehabilitated sea turtles  back into the Arabian Gulf

Jumeirah releases rehabilitated sea turtles back into the Arabian Gulf

Dubai, November 21 2011 – On 25th November 2011, the Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project (DTRP) will return six green sea turtles back into their natural habitat following several months of rehabilitation at Burj Al Arab and Madinat Jumeirah.

Participants splash out for charity at  Wild Wadi Swim Burj Al Arab 2011

Participants splash out for charity at Wild Wadi Swim Burj Al Arab 2011

Dubai, 11 November 2011: Today over 670 participants descended into the sea to compete in the 2011 Wild Wadi Swim Burj Al Arab.

Jumeirah Group to operate Grosvenor House Apartments in London

Jumeirah Group to operate Grosvenor House Apartments in London

Dubai, 10 November 2011: Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hotel company and a member of Dubai Holding, has signed a Management Agreement with Grosvenor House Apartments Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Park Lane Properties Limited, to operate its luxury apartments in London.

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Jumeirah Group appoints two new Directors

Jumeirah Group appoints two new Directors

Dubai, 2 November 2011: Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, has announced the appointment of new Directors for two of its Talise spas in Dubai.

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Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts celebrate the 40th UAE National Day 2011

Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts celebrate the 40th UAE National Day 2011

Dubai, October 31, 2011:  Preparations for the 40th UAE National Day get under way as Jumeirah joins in on National celebration activities. Throughout November and December, Jumeirah will be hosting a varied programme of traditional events and entertainment across its Dubai based Hotels & Resorts.

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Rory McIlroy at Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel

Rory McIlroy at Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel

Dubai, 31 October 2011: Rory McIlroy relaxing at Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel Shanghai after winning the Shanghai Masters with senior management of Jumeirah Group, his principal sponsor. After winning the US Open this summer, he has now scooped golf’s richest prize and is preparing for the WGC-HSBC Champions.

Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi

Jumeirah at Etihad Towers opens its doors in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, 1 November 2011 - Jumeirah at Etihad Towers opened its doors to the world today on November 1, 2011, with its very first guest checking into the property. The luxury hotel located on the Arabian Gulf in the Ras Al Akhdar area of Abu Dhabi, which is close to the central business district and ministry compounds, is the first Jumeirah property to open in the UAE’s capital. 

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Jumeirah followers design the ‘Hotel of the future’

Jumeirah followers design the ‘Hotel of the future’

Dubai, 30 October 2011: At last weekend’s annual TEDx Dubai event, Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, engaged with the audience in an innovating and exhilarating fashion to create the hotel room of the future.

Jumeirah.com wins two major awards in the UK

Jumeirah.com wins two major awards in the UK

Dubai, 26 October 2011: Jumeirah, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, won two major awards in as many weeks for the quality of its expertise in digital strategy.

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Jumeirah Cheers Rory McIlroy in China

Jumeirah Cheers Rory McIlroy in China

Dubai, 24 October 2011: As principal sponsor of golfer Rory McIlroy, Jumeirah Group is turning out in force to support its global brand ambassador in China as he embarks on a series of golf tournaments in Shanghai, Shenzhen and Hong Kong.

Wild Wadi Swim Burj Al Arab 2011

Wild Wadi Swim Burj Al Arab 2011

Dubai, 25 October 2011 : On Friday 11th November 2011, hundreds of participants will descend into the waters and swim an 800m loop around the iconic Burj Al Arab under the watchful eyes of the Wild Wadi Lifeguards.

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Jumeirah Group shines at 2011 Hotelier Middle-East Awards

Jumeirah Group shines at 2011 Hotelier Middle-East Awards

Jumeirah Beach Hotel named Team of the Year; Robert Kunkler is GM of the Year

Dubai, 20 October 2011: Madinat Jumeirah, part of Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and member of Dubai Holding, was proud to host the 7th Hotelier Middle East awards ceremony last night in the Al Johara Ballroom. The event was attended by over 600 guests representing hotel companies from Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, Yemen and of course, the UAE.

Introducing the Ocean Pearls at Jumeirah Dhevanafushi Maldives

Introducing the Ocean Pearls at Jumeirah Dhevanafushi Maldives

Maldives, 20 October 2011: Jumeirah Dhevanafushi, Jumeirah Group’s first property on the Maldives and an exclusive all-suite resort, announces today the opening of the Ocean Pearls, a cluster of water villas located 800 metres from the main island, suspended on platforms above the sea and entirely self dependent.

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The Rib Room Bar and Restaurant

The Rib Room Returns

London, 17 October 2011: Fifty years after first opening, The Rib Room Bar & Restaurant makes a much-anticipated return to London’s culinary scene.

Rivington Bar & Grill to open in Madinat Jumeirah

Rivington Bar & Grill to open in Madinat Jumeirah

Dubai, 17 October 2011: Jumeirah Restaurants LLC and Caprice Holdings have announced their plans to open a third restaurant in Dubai. Rivington Bar & Grill will open in Souk Madinat Jumeirah, following three years of success with the original restaurant in Souk Al Bahar.

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Vôi, a trendy new addition  to Jumeirah Zabeel Saray’s culinary scene

Vôi, a trendy new addition to Jumeirah Zabeel Saray’s culinary scene

Monday,  17 October 2011: Jumeirah Zabeel Saray is delighted to introduce Vôi, a Vietnamese restaurant with an elegant French twist. The culinary jewel, inspired by the spirit of French colonial Southeast Asia from the 1920s, has a seating capacity of 80 guests and was launched on 22 September 2011.

The noodle house goes to Moscow

The noodle house goes to Moscow

Dubai, 12 October 2011: Jumeirah Restaurants, the dedicated branded restaurant division within the Jumeirah Group, has signed a license agreement with Ingeo Limited to open eight restaurants in Moscow.

The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management celebrates its 10th Anniversary and Seventh Graduating Class

The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management celebrates its 10th Anniversary and Seventh Graduating Class

Dubai, 09 October 2011: The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management (EAHM), one of the world’s leading business hospitality management schools and a part of the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company, Jumeirah Group, will hold a graduation ceremony for its seventh graduating class. The event, taking place on October 16 2011, will be attended by His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research. 

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Jumeirah Hotels Go Pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Jumeirah Hotels Go Pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Dubai, 06 October 2011 – During October, Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, is supporting of the Breast Cancer Awareness month and will be hosting a variety of ‘pink’ activities across its international network of hotels.

Jumeirah Group voted Best Overseas Hotel Group in The Guardian and Observer 2011 Travel Awards

Jumeirah Group voted Best Overseas Hotel Group in The Guardian and Observer 2011 Travel Awards

London,  06 October 2011: Jumeirah, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, has been voted the Best Overseas Hotel in The Guardian and Observer 2011 Travel Awards.

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Jumeirah Vittavelli celebrates World Tourism Day 2011 with an educational programme for local students

Jumeirah Vittavelli celebrates World Tourism Day 2011 with an educational programme for local students

Maldives, 26 September 2011: Jumeirah Vittaveli will celebrate World Tourism Day 2011 with local students in an effort to increase cultural and social awareness of the hospitality industry. 

Jumeirah Group introduces a 'Resort Wellbeing Chef'

Jumeirah Group introduces a 'Resort Wellbeing Chef'

Dubai , 04 October 2011: Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, has appointed Chef Gabi (Gabriele) Kurz as the company’s first ‘Resort Wellbeing’ chef responsible for all healthy dining alternatives for guests at Madinat Jumeirah.

High Altitude Suite

Madinat Jumeirah launches pioneering health club facilities in Dubai

Dubai, 03 October 2011: Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, has announced the launch of pioneering new health club facilities in Madinat Jumeirah – The Arabian Resort in Dubai.

Alfie's Dubai

dunhill Opens Alfie's Restaurant and Lounge in Jumeirah Emirates Towers

Dubai, 3 October 2011: Alfie’s Dubai will open in January 2012, found alongside the new dunhill store in the Boulevard at Jumeirah Emirates Tower.

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Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Best Business Hotel in the Middle East

Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Best Business Hotel in the Middle East

Dubai, 27 September 2011: Jumeirah, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and member of Dubai Holding, is delighted to have won two prestigious awards presented by the Business Traveller UK. Jumeirah Emirates Towers was recognised once again as Business Traveller’s Best Business Hotel in the Middle East for 2011. Jumeirah Group was also presented with the ‘Best Business Hotel Chain in the Middle East’ award for the seventh consecutive year.

A  brunch so big, it needs its own map

A brunch so big, it needs its own map

Dubai, 25 September 2011: An established favourite amongst Dubai residents, the Friday brunch in Al Qasr hotel is now introducing a unique ‘brunch map’.

Executive appointments at Jumeirah Group

Executive appointments at Jumeirah Group

Dubai, 29 September 2011: Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, has announced the appointment of new General Managers for several of its Dubai hotels.

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Talise Spa at Madinat Jumeirah creates Shiffa Treatment for Breast Cancer Awareness 2011

Talise Spa at Madinat Jumeirah creates Shiffa Treatment for Breast Cancer Awareness 2011

On October 25th, Talise Spa will be hosting a Go! Pink event at Madinat Jumeirah to raise money and awareness on breast cancer.

Marnie Kovacs, Director of Global Sales for UK, Ireland and Scandinavia

Jumeirah Group appoints Director of Sales for UK, Ireland and Scandinavia

London, 19 September 2011: In line with its ambitious expansion plans, Jumeirah, the luxury hotel group, has announced the appointment of Marnie Kovacs as its Director of Global Sales for the UK, Ireland and Scandinavia.

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Grand Opening of Jumeirah Frankfurt

Grand Opening of Jumeirah Frankfurt

Dubai, 26 September 2011 : Jumeirah Group’s first hotel in continental Europe, Jumeirah Frankfurt, hosted an official opening party on 22 September. The guest of honour was the Mayor of Frankfurt, Petra Roth – pictured cutting the ribbon with Jumeirah Frankfurt General Manager Dagmar Woodward and Jumeirah Executive Chairman Gerald Lawless.

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Madinat Jumeirah launches new health club

Madinat Jumeirah launches new health club

Dubai, 23 September 2011: Madinat Jumeirah yesterday launched the new Quay Health club following a major refurbishment which includes state-of-the-art Technogym equipment, a high altitude training suite and a children’s training facility and climbing wall.

Jumeirah launches exclusive new Beach Membership at Madinat Jumeirah

Jumeirah launches exclusive new Beach Membership at Madinat Jumeirah

Dubai, 16 September 2011: Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, has announced the launch of an exclusive new Beach Membership package at Madinat Jumeirah.

Wild Wadi Waterpark surfs into action this September

Wild Wadi Waterpark surfs into action this September

Dubai, 4 September 2011: Wild Wadi Waterpark is getting ready to host the exhilarating Pepsi Flowboarding Competition. From 8th – 10th September 2011, flowboarders from all over the UAE can head to Wild Wadi Waterpark to participate in the 10th edition of the action-packed Flowboarding Competition.

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Jumeirah Carlton Tower Hotel supports the Shooting Stars benefit closing ball on the 5th August 2011

The world-famous culinary team from Jumeirah Carlton Tower Hotel is turning its attention to supporting the Make A Wish, UK and the Samuel L Jackson Foundation and has designed an exquisite menu for the Closing Ball that will take place on Friday 5th August at the Royal Courts of Justice.

The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management Accredited in Australia and the UK

The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management Accredited in Australia and the UK

Dubai, 21 August 2011: The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management (EAHM), one of the world’s leading hospitality management schools and a part of the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company, Jumeirah Group, is now accredited in both Australia and the UK.

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Madinat Jumeirah first hotel in UAE to implement Bokashi Compost Programme

Madinat Jumeirah first hotel in UAE to implement Bokashi Compost Programme

Dubai, 16 August 2011: In line with its extensive corporate social responsibility (CSR) plans, Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, is the first hotel in the UAE to implement a Bokashi Compost Programme to improve environmental stability.

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Postgraduate students from Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne come to Dubai for classes at The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management

Postgraduate students from Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne come to Dubai for classes at The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management

Masters students from Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne in Switzerland have just completed a new exchange programme with The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management. The academic collaboration between the two hospitality schools celebrates another milestone with 30 postgraduate students of the Master in Hospitality Administration (MHA) programme who are from various nationalities including Romania, Spain, India and America undertaking classes in both Switzerland and Dubai.

Jumeirah Frankfurt Opens

Jumeirah Frankfurt Opens

Frankfurt and Dubai, 1 August 2011: Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, is opening its first hotel in continental Europe. The team at Jumeirah Frankfurt welcomes its first guests today, August 1, while the Grand Opening celebrations are scheduled for September.

Jumeirah Group announces new members of its Sales and Marketing team in Europe

Jumeirah Group announces new members of its Sales and Marketing team in Europe

Dubai, 26 July 2011: In line with its ambitious expansion plans, Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, has announced the appointment of two new Directors of Sales and Marketing for its hotels and resorts opening in Germany and in Spain as well as a new Brand Marketing Manager for Europe.

du and Jumeirah Group to launch the Region’s First Global Immersive Telepresence Service

du and Jumeirah Group to launch the Region’s First Global Immersive Telepresence Service

Dubai, 18 July 2011: The UAE’s integrated telecom service provider, du recently signed an agreement with Dubai-based luxury hotel company and a member of Dubai Holding, Jumeirah Group, in order to provide global Immersive Telepresence Public Rooms in selected Jumeirah hotels.

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Al'atoona Hag Al Leilah! Jumeirah hotels celebrate mid-Sha'ban

Al'atoona Hag Al Leilah! Jumeirah hotels celebrate mid-Sha'ban

Dubai, 16th July 2011: Jumeirah hotels yesterday celebrated mid-Sha'ban, which falls on the 15th of the Muslim month of Sha'ban. “Hag Al Leilah” is the traditional name for this night of festivities with family and neighbours.
 
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Yale University's A Cappella Singing Group Celebrate 4th July at Burj Al Arab

Yale University's A Cappella Singing Group Celebrate 4th July at Burj Al Arab

America’s oldest a cappella singing group, the Yale University Whiffenpoofs, performed a special 4th July recital to guests at the iconic Burj Al Arab during afternoon tea in Skyview Bar.

Felix Topolski who painted The Chelsea Girls series which still hangs in the hotel.

Jumeirah launches book in celebration of its London property’s 50TH anniversary

Dubai, June 28 2011:  Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, is delighted to announce the launch of a book marking the 50th anniversary of its London property, Jumeirah Carlton Tower.

U.S. Open Championship 2011

U.S. Open Championship 2011

Dubai, 20 June 2011: Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hotel company and member of Dubai Holding, celebrates the victory of its global brand ambassador, golfer Rory McIlroy, in the US Open at the Congressional Country Club, Bethesda, Maryland, USA.

Jumeirah releases 101 rehabilitated turtles back into the ocean

Jumeirah releases 101 rehabilitated turtles back into the ocean

Dubai, 16 June 2011:  In celebration of World Sea Turtle Day, the Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project (DTRP) today successfully returned 101 critically endangered hawksbill turtles back to their natural habitat following several months of rehabilitation at Burj Al Arab and Madinat Jumeirah.

Fabulous at 50 Jumeirah Carlton Tower

Fabulous at 50 Jumeirah Carlton Tower

London, 13 June 2011: The world-renowned Jumeirah Carlton Tower hosted its ʻFabulous At Fiftyʼ party in celebration of its 50th anniversary.The night brought together both Londonʼs bright young things and the original glamour pack who enjoyed the hotel when it first opened in 1961 for the ultimate evening of live entertainment and 60ʼs glamour.

Jumeirah Group sees social media surge

Jumeirah Group sees Social Media Surge

Dubai, 13 June 2011: Jumeirah Group, the Dubai based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai holding, has launched its first social media video advertisement for Burj Al Arab, the World’s most luxurious hotel.

Burj Al Arab Unveils World Class Wellbeing Programme

Burj Al Arab Unveils World Class Wellbeing Programme

Dubai, June 08 2011: Burj Al Arab, The World’s Most Luxurious Hotel, has announced the re-design of its Assawan Spa and Health Club menu of treatments and services coinciding with the launch of “The Ultimate Fitness Retreat™.”

International Paddle for the Planet campaign is successfully launched at Jumeirah Beach Hotel

International Paddle for the Planet campaign is successfully launched at Jumeirah Beach Hotel

Dubai, 5th June 2011:  Over 250 people plunged into the sea at Jumeirah Beach Hotel to take part in the launch of ‘Paddle for the Planet’ to raise awareness of the earth's oceans.

Jumeirah Restaurants Set to Open The Ivy on 9 June 2011

Jumeirah Restaurants Set to Open The Ivy on 9 June 2011

Dubai, 01 June 2011:  The highly anticipated Ivy restaurant is set to open its doors in Dubai, taking forward the long-standing tradition of the international brasserie in London, in partnership with Jumeirah Restaurants.

Jumeirah Group introduces an Arts and Culture Award for the luxury sector

Jumeirah Group introduces an Arts and Culture Award for the luxury sector

Dubai, 29 May 2011:  Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, has launched an Arts and Culture Award at the 15th Annual Luxury Briefing Awards, celebrating the best in the luxury industry and taking place last week at The Savoy Ballroom in London in front of 450 of the sector’s major players.

Jumeirah appoints General Manager for Azerbaijan hotel

Jumeirah appoints General Manager for Azerbaijan hotel

Dubai, 25 May 2011:  Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, has appointed Mete Atakuman as General Manager of Jumeirah Bilgah Hotel, Baku in Azerbaijan.

Volcanic Ash Travel Assistance

Jumeirah Group understand how difficult travel planning can be with the current Volcanic Ash situation in Iceland. Jumeirah can provide assistance if you are currently staying in our hotels or resorts and need to extend your stay, are planning to travel to a Jumeirah Hotel or Resort or, you simply need to book a room.

UK Restaurant Manager of the Year Award

UK Restaurant Manager of the Year Award

London, 17 May 2011: Jumeirah Carlton Tower is delighted to announce that Michele Caggianese, Manager of The Rib Room Restaurant, has won the top award at the UK Restaurant Manager of The Year Awards at a ceremony held last night after just two attempts at the title.

The Pavilion Marina at Jumeirah Beach Hotel first in the UAE to achieve 5 Gold Anchors status

The Pavilion Marina at Jumeirah Beach Hotel first in the UAE to achieve 5 Gold Anchors status

Dubai, 17 May 2011 - The Pavilion marina at Jumeirah Beach Hotel has been recognised with a ‘5 Gold Anchors’ status. The marina’s ideal location gives direct access to the Arabian Gulf as it is situated on Dubai’s well known Jumeirah Beach. It is the first marina in the Middle East to earn this prestigious award. The Gold Anchor ranking has been established 23 years ago by The Yacht Harbor Association and is based on their Code of Practice for the design construction and operation of marinas. The ratings range from three to five Gold Anchors whereby the number of anchors demonstrates the quality of the facilities, the standards of service available to berth holders as well compliance with statutory regulations.

Jumeirah Group appoints Klaus Assmann

Jumeirah Group appoints Klaus Assmann

Dubai, 12 May 2011: Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, announced today the appointment of Klaus Assmann to the position of General Manager for Jumeirah Creekside Hotel in Dubai.

Martin Steiner will lead the kitchen of Jumeirah Frankfurt

Martin Steiner will lead the kitchen of Jumeirah Frankfurt

Frankfurt, 09 May 2011 - In a few weeks, Jumeirah, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality group, will open its first property in mainland Europe. Jumeirah Frankfurt will be welcoming its first guest in August, while the Grand Opening is scheduled for September. One of the main goals of Dagmar Woodward, General Manager of Jumeirah Frankfurt, is to turn the hotel into a gastronomical destination. With the appointment of Martin Steiner as Executive Chef, this dream is becoming a reality and the Austrian national will soon enrich Frankfurt’s culinary scene thanks to the hotel’s signature restaurant, “Max on One”.

Jumeirah Group appoints Ernst Mayer General Manager for Jumeirah Dhevanafushi

Jumeirah Group appoints Ernst Mayer General Manager for Jumeirah Dhevanafushi

Maldives, 8 May 2011: Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, has appointed Ernst Mayer as General Manager of the recently-opened Jumeirah Dhevanafushi, Maldives.

Jumeirah Group reports robust 2010 performance and strong start to 2011

Jumeirah Group reports robust 2010 performance and strong start to 2011

Dubai, UAE, 2 May 2011: Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hotel company and a member of Dubai Holding, reported consistently high occupancy in its Dubai hotels in the first four months of 2011 with average room rates showing an upward trend.

Vertical Marathon runners tip total raised for MSF over AED 1 million mark

Vertical Marathon runners tip total raised for MSF over AED 1 million mark

Dubai, 29 April 2011: 236 runners ascended Jumeirah Emirates Towers this morning in the annual Vertical Marathon fundraising event. The marathon saw participants raising a total of AED 177,000 for Médecins Sans Frontières, bringing the total amount raised for MSF through this popular event to date to AED 1.083 million.

Jumeirah Essex House Celebrates 'London Week' with 50 Guest Giveaways

Jumeirah Essex House Celebrates 'London Week' with 50 Guest Giveaways

New York, April 26, 2011: New York City’s historic Jumeirah Essex House is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its sister property, London’s Jumeirah Carlton Tower, with a week of British-themed offerings and giveaways fit for royalty. From May 8-14th, locals and guests alike can experience the sights and sounds from across the pond with fabulous lobby displays, entertainment and English gastronomy at South Gate restaurant and the hotel’s Lobby Lounge.

Turtles Released on World Earth Day

Turtles Released on World Earth Day

Dubai, 22 April 2011: The Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project (DTRP) has successfully rehabilitated and returned 100 critically endangered Hawksbill Turtles back to their natural habitat in celebration of World Earth Day. Following several months of rehabilitation at Burj Al Arab and Madinat Jumeirah, the turtles were released by 100 children; many of the children were selected through a competition run on the DTRP Facebook page in the week before the release.

Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management Signs Agreement with Beijing Hospitality Institute

Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management Signs Agreement with Beijing Hospitality Institute

Dubai April 21, 2011: The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management, one of the world’s leading hospitality management schools and part of Jumeirah Group, recently signed a cooperation agreement with the Beijing Hospitality Institute.

Jumeirah Group Takes Social Media to the Next Level

Jumeirah Group Takes Social Media to the Next Level

Dubai April 20, 2011: Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, has launched a restaurant reservations booking tool on Facebook.

Jumeirah appoints Vice President of Sales & Marketing - Dubai

Jumeirah appoints Vice President of Sales & Marketing - Dubai

Dubai, 4 April 2011 - Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, has appointed Christian Pertl as Vice-President of Sales & Marketing – Dubai.

Jumeirah opens its first hotel in China

Jumeirah opens its first hotel in China

Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hotel company and a member of Dubai Holding, announces the soft opening of its first five-star luxury hotel in China at the Himalayas Centre in Pudong, Shanghai.

Jumeirah dims down for Earth Hour 2011

Jumeirah dims down for Earth Hour 2011

Dubai, 24 March 2011: On Saturday 26th March 2011 at 20:30, Jumeirah will join the world in celebrating the annual ‘Earth Hour’ global event, with Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Jumeirah Emirates Towers and Madinat Jumeirah turning all external lightings and some internal lightings off for one hour.
Burj Al Arab to join worldwide “greening” of city icons

Burj Al Arab to join worldwide “greening” of city icons

Dubai, 17 March 2011: The world’s most luxurious hotel - Burj Al Arab, kicked off St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the UAE as the latest building to join the worldwide phenomenon of “greening’’  city icons  to celebrate Ireland’s National Day.
Dubai Duty Free Appoints Jumeirah to Operate Hotel at Aviation Club in Dubai

Dubai Duty Free Appoints Jumeirah to Operate Hotel at Aviation Club in Dubai

Dubai, 24 January 2011: Dubai Duty Free, the world’s No.1 airport retailer has signed a management agreement with Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hotel company and member of Dubai Holding, to operate a five star luxury hotel at The Aviation Club which is situated close to the Airport on the north side of Al Garhoud Bridge overlooking Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club.

Jumeirah Beach Hotel and Jumeirah Group Victorious at Business Traveller Awards, Germany

Jumeirah Beach Hotel and Jumeirah Group Victorious at Business Traveller Awards, Germany

Dubai, 17 January 2011: Jumeirah, the Dubai-based luxury hotel group and member of Dubai Holding, has yet again received the honour of two major accolades at the Business Traveller Awards, Germany held in Frankfurt on Friday 14th January 2011.
The Five-Star Jumeirah Carlton Tower, Knightsbridge Celebrates the Landmark Building's 50th Birthday

The Five-Star Jumeirah Carlton Tower, Knightsbridge Celebrates the Landmark Building's 50th Birthday

Dubai, 12 January, 2011: Knightsbridge landmark, the Carlton Tower has stood the test of time in a neighborhood renowned for its glamour and glitz and remains truly fabulous at 50. The building is home to the luxury five-star Jumeirah Carlton Tower and on 5 January the hotel marked this milestone with an employee party and divine birthday cake by renowned Pâtissier Eric Lanlard.

Wild Wadi Waterpark opens New Year with two new rides!

Wild Wadi Waterpark opens New Year with two new rides!

Dubai, 11 January 2011: Wild Wadi Waterpark unveiled the latest additions to the park - ‘Tantrum Alley’ and ‘Burj Surj’ – to the public today, 11 January 2011, at 11am. Wild Wadi has been Dubai’s favourite family destination for the last eleven years and the new rides, which are a first for this region, can be enjoyed by the entire family, providing thrilling hours of fun for all ages.

Jumeirah to Operate Luxury Resort on Anguilla

Jumeirah to Operate Luxury Resort on Anguilla

Dubai, 10 January 2011: Jumeirah, the Dubai-based luxury hotel group and member of Dubai Holding, has signed a management agreement with Conch Bay Development Ltd, the development company owned by the Kentish and Lake families, to operate a luxury resort hotel and residences on the island of Anguilla, British West Indies, in the Caribbean. Development of the project will be coordinated by PN Holdings LLC, an entity formed by companies affiliated with Robert A. Petrallia and golf legend Jack Nicklaus.
 
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