Affirming its status as one of the best luxury hotels in the world, Seven Stars and Stripes Awards gave Emirates Palace its highest honours – the World Level Perfection Award, citing the luxury resort for its impeccable and world-class customer service.
The award was given following three days of thorough inspection of the hotel and two restaurants by a Seven Stars and Stripes team, whose members have previously inspected and rated luxury hotels and resorts, as well as A-list restaurants all over the world.
New York-based Seven Stars and Stripes is the only global award program dedicated to reviewing the best of what life has to offer – from upscale products to luxury resorts and exclusive destinations. Its president and founder, Thorsten Buehrmann, was in Abu Dhabi to personally give the award to Emirates Palace general manager Noel Massoud.
In accepting the award, Massoud said, “This is a fantastic achievement for the hotel, and serves to strengthen our positioning as a truly world-class resort destination. Providing customer service beyond expectations is a daily commitment for us here, and we are deeply thankful for this recognition.”
Seven Stars and Stripes Awards pride itself with only the highest standards of review policy. Buehrmann explained, “All hotels, resorts, restaurants, products and services are personally viewed and tried by our staff. We inspect, compare and judge along guidelines and criteria prescribed by Seven Stars and Stripes. There are no exceptions to the rules.”
The strict adherence to standards and the exclusivity of reviewers help explain why Seven Stars and Stripes Awards are one of the most coveted in the luxury category. To its credit, the Emirates Palace is the only hotel in the UAE to have made this list. “And that is the reason why people from all over the region, and the rest of the world, are beginning to make Emirates Palace their base when they come to the UAE. It is only a short distance away from the airport, as well as the shopping and leisure district of the capital.” ended Massoud.
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Built in the style of a majestic Arabian Castle rising from the desert sands, Emirates Palace is situated on a 1.3 km stretch of private beach and surrounded by hectares of manicured lawns. Emirates Palace is operated by Kempinski as part of their prestigious portfolio, which comprises distinctively individual properties in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, South America and Asia.
Emirates Palace comprises 390 luxury rooms and suites and a variety of fine dining options. The resort’s leisure facilities include two intricately landscaped swimming pools and two state of the art fitness centres. Emirates Palace houses the most luxurious and technologically advanced meeting facilities in the region which include an auditorium with 1,100 seats, a main ballroom that can accommodate up to 2500 guests, over 40 meeting rooms, a Media Centre and a Business Centre.
The Emirates Palace, since its inception, has quickly established an enviable reputation in the industry, capping its inaugural year with three prestigious awards -- Best New Hotel of the Year, Best Tourism Project, and Best in Convention / Conference Hotel - at the MENA Travel Awards 2006, considered the most prestigious and highly coveted industry recognition programme in the region.
Unparalleled choices and tantalising offers mark Ramadan celebrations at Kempinski Mall of the Emirates
Celebrating thirty nights of Ramadan is a breeze at Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates as various restaurants in the popular ski resort combined efforts to come up with a variety of tantalising offers during the Holy Month.
“We have made extensive preparations for Ramadan and have drawn up an exciting menu selection featuring all the traditional Arabic favourites, select popular international cuisines, as well as some fusion dishes combined with live entertainment, and variety of games that will make Ramadan celebrations in our hotel more alive and vibrant than anywhere else in Dubai,” exclaimed Michael Henssler, General Manager, Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates.
Setting the tone for the month-long festivities is an exciting Ramadan set up at Mosaic Bar, which comfortably seats 130 people and gives them a dramatic view of Jumeirah skyline. Four beautifully designed Majlis tents, perfect for private family and corporate gatherings, have also been set up to heighten the Ramadan ambience. A variety of Shisha flavours are available for guest to enjoy while catching with friends or being entertained by traditional Oud and tabla players.
Those looking for a sumptuous and generous Iftar buffet can go to 24Seven, the hotel’s casual dining restaurant, to feast on a variety of delectable cuisines for AED 120, which includes tea, coffee, as well as soft drinks and juices, from sunset until 8 pm.
Aspen Café, meanwhile, will delight diners with its exciting Taste of Arabia offer. For AED 40 per person, guests can indulge in a range of assorted Arabic sweets, juices, soft beverages and dates. The Iftar Set Menu is only AED 90, while the Sohour Set Menu is tagged at AED 80 per person. Aspen Café is open from sunset until 2 am.
The celebration continues at Sezzam, the unique dining concept located at the West End of Mall of the Emirates, with its Arabic Feast offer for only AED 69. All traditional Arabic favorites will be served in Sezzam’s usual stylish ambience and personalized service.
Finally, Guests who choose to stay in the comforts of their rooms can share the spirit of the season with the luxury hotel’s In-Room Dining Ramadan Set Menu special. “With these exceptional choices, there is no place quite as exciting in Ramadan as the Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates,” ended Henssler.
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Kempinski’s prestigious portfolio comprises luxurious properties in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, South America and Asia. Each offers superior standards of service combined with a distinctive style reflecting the individuality of the property and its location.
Kempinski Hotels is a founding member of the Global Hotel Alliance, along with Omni Hotels, Pan Pacific Hotels & Resorts and Rydges Hotels & Resorts. The Global Hotel Alliance offers customers an extensive choice of upscale and luxury accommodation, with over 150 hotels in 22 countries.
