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Raffles Dubai recognized at the annual
Arabian Hotel Investment Conference
DUBAI, May 2008 – Raffles Dubai received the prestigious “Best New Hotel Development in the Middle East” award at the fourth Arabian Hotel Investment Conference held in Dubai (AHIC) recently. The Development Awards were presented during the conference, where the title of Best New Hotel Development in the Middle East for 2007 was conferred by a judging panel of industry professionals. The event was attended by the most influential industry leaders from the dynamic hospitality investment sector in the Middle East
The Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) celebrated the vision and boldness of these industry leaders in the Middle East for the past decade, those who have transformed the landscape and created one of the world’s fastest growing regions, with hospitality investment the focus point.
Judges took into consideration investment, scale of the project, design, use of materials and innovation. Nominees for the best new hotel project were requested to name five of their strongest attributes and Raffles Dubai chose to emphasize its architecture, design, opulent suites, the pinnacle of the pyramid and the Raffles Botanical Garden.
Since the hotel opened in November last year, Raffles Dubai has become a new landmark in the city with its pre-eminent position on the Dubai landscape and its iconic pyramidal shape, taking inspiration from the great pyramids of Egypt.
Its interiors offer a treasure trove of ancient legends, exceptional artworks and design excellence, drawn from the heritage of three distinctive cultures: the traditional Middle-Eastern culture, the ancient Egypt history and the refined Asian culture. The luxury of space and design is evident in all 248 Suites: boasting palatial size and sheer opulence, each suite features a private balcony, which offers panoramic views across the city and dramatic interiors. Inspired by a fine blend of Middle Eastern and Asian touches, all suites offer an unparalleled level of comfort and luxury.
The ultimate extravagance resides at the peak of the pyramid, with four restaurants & bars, where guests can indulge in superb cuisine and creative cocktail inventions. Set in an unsurpassed location and offering spectacular panoramic views of the city with floor-to-ceiling glass windows on three floors, the pinnacle of the edifice represents the epitome of luxury chic.
At the heart of Raffles Dubai lies a luxuriant one hectare tropical garden. An unexpected feature for a hotel located in the centre of the city, Raffles Botanical Garden is inspired by Singapore’s garden city landscape and offers 129,090 plants including the Traveller’s Palm which has long been associated with the Raffles name.
Said Diana Ee-Tan, President, Raffles Hotels & Resorts, “Raffles Dubai’s architectural and design excellence stems from a dare of imagination and creative inspiration and we are thrilled that the hotel has been named Best New Hotel Development in the Middle East.”
Mr. Hagop Doghramadjian, General Manager of Raffles Dubai, commented: “We are extremely pleased with this award. It is a great tribute to the architectural design and elegance that Raffles is know for, and another prestigious recognition of Raffles Dubai’s excellence”.
Raffles Dubai has already received international recognition for its prominent architecture and graceful design. Tributes have emerged around the world from influential publications such as
The New York Times, who praised the suites “space and comfort” while Time magazine applauded the hotel’s “understated grandeur …heralding good taste within”. Raffles Dubai was also named one of the best new hotels in the world by both Condé Nast Traveler (US edition) and Condé Nast Traveller (UK edition) in this year’s Hot Lists.
ABOUT RAFFLES DUBAI
- Raffles Dubai is an all-suite hotel, featuring 248 palatial suites; each
enjoys a minimum of 70 square metres and its own private balcony,
offering panoramic views of the city.
- The hotel’s four Presidential Suites
are also each thematically designed to embrace each of the elements of
life - earth, wind, fire and water.
- 11 restaurants and bars offer an exquisite myriad of cuisines and
innovative cocktails from around the world. The Noble House, Asiana
Restaurant, New Asia Bar, China Moon Champagne Bar are located
within the glass capstone that forms the top three levels of the hotel.
- One of the highlights at the hotel is its impressive one-hectare tropical
Raffles Botanical Garden which displays over 129,000 plants, carefully
selected to depict the four elements of life.
- The library at Raffles Dubai houses a vast collection of books on the
region’s history, culture, heritage and arts.
- RafflesAmrita Spa at Raffles Dubai offers an extensive menu of
wellness treatments and indulgences. RafflesAmrita Spa at Raffles Hotel
in Singapore and Raffles Resort Canouan Island in The Grenadines are
acknowledged as the best spa in its respective destination by
prestigious publications such as The Robb Report.
ABOUT RAFFLES HOTELS & RESORTS
Raffles is a collection of luxury hotels and resorts worldwide, each distinguished by its luxury, elegance and residential charm. Each hotel is a landmark in its respective city, positioned at the top of its local market and rated among the very best in the world.
Raffles’ relentless pursuit of service excellence has earned for its hotels and resorts a legion of international accolades, including Condé Nast World’s Best Places to Stay and Travel & Leisure World’s Best Awards. Its flagship Raffles Hotel Singapore was voted Best Hotel in Asia by readers of Ultratravel magazine by The Daily while Raffles Beijing Hotel was named Best New City Hotel by Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report. Raffles Dubai, the latest addition to its portfolio, is recognised among the world’s best new hotels by Conde Nast Traveller’s Hot List. Raffles Hotels & Resorts is consistently ranked among the world’s top 10 hotel brands in the annual Condé Nast Traveler Business Travel Awards.
Raffles Hotels & Resorts is owned by Fairmont Raffles Hotels International, a leading global hotel company with 88 hotels worldwide under the Raffles, Fairmont and Swissôtel brands. The company also owns Fairmont and Raffles branded Residences, Estates and luxury private residence club properties.
For more information, please contact :
Raffles Dubai Representation
Laurence Kraenzlin
Director of Marketing & Communications
Raffles Dubai
Tel: (971) 4 324 8888
Fax: (971) 4 324 6000
E-mail: laurence.kraenzlin@raffles.com
Dubai PR Representation
Sandra Schneider
Account Manager
Rawaj International FZ - LLC
Tel: (971) 4 391 3567
Fax: (971) 4 391 3564
E-mail: sandra.s@rawajinternational.com
Singapore contact
Vivian Koh
Manager, PR & Communications
Raffles Hotels & Resorts
Tel : (65) 6496 1145
Fax : (65) 6339 1713
Email : vivian.koh@raffles.com
Marina Wee
Director, Brand Communications
Raffles Hotels & Resorts
Tel : (65) 6496 1146
Fax : (65) 6339 1713
Email : marina.wee@raffles.com
North America PR Representation
Jennider Greene
Direct PR & Marketing Communications
Tel: (1) 917 455 7374
Fax: (1) 917 639 3465
E-mail: jennifer.greene@raffles.com
UK PR Representation
Elizabeth Morrison
ZFL PRCo
Tel: (44) 0207-259-1112
Fax: (44) 207-259-1101
E-mail: emorrison@prco.org
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Raffles Hotels & Resorts’ award-winning collection of legendary hotels includes:
Raffles Hotel, Singapore
Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Raffles Hotel Le Royal, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Raffles Beijing Hotel, China
Raffles L’Ermitage Beverly Hills, United States
Raffles Canouan Island, The Grenadines
Raffles Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Le Royal Monceau, Paris, France
Raffles Konottaa, Maldives (2009)
Raffles Tianjin , China (2009)
Raffles Marrakech, Morocco (2010)
Raffles St Lucia, West Indies (2010)
Raffles Taimana Tahaa, French Polynesia (2010)
Raffles Macao, Cotai Strip (2010)
Raffles Tortola, British Virgin Islands (2010)
Raffles Manila, Philippines (2010)
Raffles Jimbaran, Bali (2010)
Raffles Da Nang, Vietnam (2011)
Raffles Phang Nga, Thailand (2011)
Raffles Praslin, Seychelles (2011)
Raffles Jakarta, Indonesia (2011)
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