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The Four Seasons Damascus, Syria

By Paul Johnson on Feb 01, 2006 in Accommodation, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Syria

The first 5-star hotel in Damascus for over 25 years has just opened. The Four Seasons Damascus overlooks the ancient city and serves as a symbol of Syria’s growing prosperity. It is situated alongside the Barada River and offers stunning views of the historic Tekiyeh Al-Suleimaniyeh and Farouche Shah Mosque; it has a total of […]

Banyan Tree Desert Spa and Resort in Bahrain

By Paul Johnson on Jan 26, 2006 in Accommodation, Bahrain, Middle East, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel

Looking for Wi-Fi and yoga in Bahrain? Then check in to the Banyan Tree Desert Spa and Resort, Al Areen, an all-villa property scheduled to open in June near Al Areen wildlife sanctuary, home to the endangered Arabian oryx. For $1,375 a night for two, you’ll get an open-air villa complete with a stone-tiled pool, […]

Al Bustan Palace, Muscat, Oman

By Paul Johnson on Jan 20, 2006 in Accommodation, Hotels, Middle East, Oman, Regions, Resorts

Opened in 1985, the Al Bustan Palace Intercontinental Muscat hotel has built a reputation as the best hotel in the Middle East and one of the finest hotels in the world. The hotel is identified as the Jewel of the Sultanate of Oman and the Middle East. Situated eight kilometres from the downtown business district […]

New underwater hotel

By Paul Johnson on Jan 20, 2006 in Accommodation, Asia, Brazil, China, Europe, Hotels, Middle East, Monaco, Nevada, North America, Oman, Regions, Resorts, South America, United Arab Emirates, USA, Western Europe

The construction of a $500 million underwater hotel in Dubai will start in the first quarter of this year. According to Uwe Hohmann of the Crescent Hydropolis Group, the financing of the development is almost finalised. Hotel prices are rumoured to reach some $3,000 per night but have not yet been announced by the group. […]

The Leading Hotels of the World winter sun offers

By Paul Johnson on Jan 18, 2006 in Accommodation, Africa, Europe, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Spain, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates, Western Europe

There’s no need to shiver in chilly climates! More than 40 members of The Leading Hotels of the World across Africa, Europe and the Middle East are offering heart-warming rates through the Leading Winter Sun program. For instance, Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa, Dubai has rates as low as AED 987 per room, […]

Between the Bridges, Abu Dhabi

By Paul Johnson on Jan 16, 2006 in Accommodation, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, United Arab Emirates, Vacation Rentals

The Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) and the Al Jaber Establishment today officially announced that their iconic joint venture project, Between the Bridges (BTB) – a complex comprising a five Star hotel, luxury villas, executive apartments and a full service retail and spa facility – is currently under construction in Abu Dhabi. The first phase […]

Arabian Travel Market 2006

By Paul Johnson on Jan 16, 2006 in Accommodation, Events, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates

Leading international luxury hotels Arabella Sheraton, Sun International, Kwantu Private Game Reserve, Solimer Golf Resort & Spa, Le Passage To India, Leading Hotels of the World, Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces, Oberoi Hotels & Resorts, and Raffles have already committed their participation at this year’s Arabian Travel Market, four months before the region’s premier travel […]

InterContinental Bahrain re-vamp

By Paul Johnson on Jan 15, 2006 in Accommodation, Bahrain, Hotels, Middle East, Regions

A multi-million dinar renovation at one of Bahrain’s top hotels is due to get underway later this month. The five-star InterContinental Bahrain, previously known as the Regency InterContinental, is looking to modernise its facilities to keep its place as one of the leaders of the market. A 220-space car park facility will be constructed next […]

Radisson SAS Bosphorus Hotel, Istanbul

By Paul Johnson on Jan 13, 2006 in Accommodation, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Turkey

Radisson SAS Hotels & Resorts, the first-class, full-service international brand of Rezidor SAS Hospitality, has announced the opening of the Radisson SAS Bosphorus Hotel in Istanbul, Turkey. The newly-built 120-room hotel offers a modern and stylish design with views of the Bosphorus strait. From here you can enjoy views of the strait and the world’s […]

Angsana Resorts & Spa expand

By Paul Johnson on Jan 12, 2006 in Accommodation, Asia, China, Indonesia, Middle East, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates

Angsana Resorts & Spa is spreading its wings to the Middle East and Asia. In the years to come, you can look forward to experiencing our unique blend of romance, rejuvenation and exotic sensuality in the following destinations: Angsana Spa Montgomerie Golf Club, Dubai (2006) Angsana City Club & Spa Crescat City, Sri Lanka (2006) […]

Al Raha Beach Hotel, Abu Dhabi

By Paul Johnson on Jan 11, 2006 in Accommodation, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Resorts, United Arab Emirates, Vacation Rentals

Al Raha Beach Hotel – developed by the Abu Dhabi based Aldar Properties – in the outskirts of Abu Dhabi on the Dubai highway will not only be a landmark for the capital of UAE but also Dubai, the real estate hub of UAE. The hotel was opened last month with 110 rooms and 24 […]

New Campbell Gray hotel

By Paul Johnson on Jan 10, 2006 in Accommodation, Hotels, Middle East, Oman, Regions

The developers of Oman’s visionary Blue City complex have announced the signing of a deal to bring to the project one of the world’s finest luxury boutique hotels. This will be designed, equipped and managed by world-famous hotelier Gordon Campbell Gray. Gordon Campbell Gray shot to fame in 1998 when he opened a luxurious London […]

Emirates Palace

By Paul Johnson on Jan 08, 2006 in Accommodation, Middle East, Regions, Resorts, United Arab Emirates

It is difficult to give an apt description to Dubai’s Emirates Palace which opened last year. String together a host of superlative adjectives, and somehow you still feel that you have fallen short of the mark. Its majesty and beauty is unrivalled. A palace for all seasons, it is certain to endure the sands of […]

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