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Another impressive hotel lined up for Dubai Marina
Yet another impressive hotel is being built in the immensely popular Dubai Marina.A number of recent studies have shown the largest man-made marina on earth is a firm favourite among property investors and some of the world's leading hotel chains have erected towering buildings in the exclusive area.The latest firm to do so is the Wyndham Hotel Group, which has outlined plans for an attractive 33-storey building that will cover nearly 6,800 sq ft. The complex will feature 497 guest rooms, 251 luxurious suites and almost 2,500 square feet of spa and leisure facilities.Wyndham has struck a deal with Sigma III Limited – a subsidiary of The First Group – to manage the hotel and it is expected to open within the next three years.Although the organisation has an incredible 7,380 hotels around the world, this will be its first foray into the lucrative UAE market and president and chief executive officer of the company Eric Danziger is excited about the venture.”We're very excited to be bringing our namesake Wyndham Hotels and Resorts brand to Dubai, following its successful introduction to the region through the spectacular Wyndham Grand Regency Doha,” he remarked.”I have no doubt that Wyndham Dubai Marina will be another superb addition to the brand, which we are already growing in key cities throughout the Middle East.”Wyndham is also set to launch two other Gulf-based hotels – the Wyndham Grand Manama and Wyndham Grand Riyadh – which should both be ready by the end of next summer.It is certainly a good time for investors to be exploring the Middle East's hospitality sector, as the number of people visiting destinations in this part of the world continues to rise sharply.Dubai is a particularly lucrative market, with TRI Hospitality Consulting recently reporting that hotel occupancy rates in the city reached 89.8 per cent in March 2013. This was a 2.3 per cent upturn on the corresponding month in 2012 and is a clear indication that the sector is heading in the right direction.The First Group can help you find properties for sale in Dubai Continue reading
Dubai ‘is a year-round tourism destination’
Property investors who purchase luxury hotels, apartments and villas in Dubai should not worry too much about slack periods, as the city is a popular holiday hotspot all year round.The emirate benefits from a desert climate, but this is offset by a soothing sea breeze and even in the rainy season (November and December), temperatures are still warm.With so many wonderful amenities and excellent conditions throughout the year, it is no surprise that people flock to Dubai in their droves.Speaking at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) – an event held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre – Helal Saeed Al-Marri, general director of the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing in Dubai, explained how the organisation will promote the emirate in the coming months.”The focus of 2013 is on furthering the appeal of the emirates as a year-round tourism destination, promoting our exciting and diverse calendar of events and activities which cater to each of our market segments,” he was quoted by Arab News as saying.Hundreds of destinations, air travel companies, cruise providers, travel agencies, hotels and resorts were showcased at ATM, including major international firms like Emirates, The Ritz Carlton Hotel Company, Six Senses Resorts and Spas and Lufthansa.A number of events and campaigns have been launched in order to promote Dubai as one of the best tourism destinations on the planet, including the “Summer is Dubai” initiative.Running between June and September, the scheme will demonstrate the superb infrastructure and leisure facilities on offer in this part of the UAE. Indeed, Dubai has everything that holidaymakers could wish for, with indoor ski slopes, amazing restaurants, trendy nightclubs and the biggest shopping malls on earth.Mr Al-Marri recently said that visitor numbers have risen in the past few summers and there is every chance that records will be broken in 2013. It just goes to show that investors should be doing all they can to get involved in Dubai's tourism sector, as there is plenty of money to be made. Continue reading
Tony Hawk rolls into Dubai
Legendary US skateboarder Tony Hawk has spent some time testing out one of the world's most impressive ramps, which just happens to be in the UAE.The 44-year-old extreme sports icon headed to Tashkeel, a skatepark shaped like an Arabic script, and he seemed to be happy with what he found.According to the National, Hawk could barely wait to test his skills on the challenging ramp and he was soon pulling a series of amazing trademark moves, including a backside kickflip.Brad Kirr of Tashkeel told the news provider he had seen an Instagram photo of Hawk at Dubai International Airport and he immediately invited him down to the skating facility.”He said 'I've seen footage [of the Tashkeel bowl and ramp] and it looks insane.' He wanted to skate it,” Mr Kirr remarked.”The dude is non-stop. His schedule is packed full of everything, every day of his life. I can't understand how he can have as much energy as he does and just rips into everything he does. He is a superhero.”Tony Hawk has been a household name since the late 1980s/early 1990s and he is perhaps best known for the extremely popular videogames that are based on his exploits. He has also appeared in a number of TV shows, such as CSI Miami, as well as movies like xXx and Jackass.Hawk – who has been skateboarding since he was just nine years old – also visited the excellent Ski Dubai during his trip to the UAE, where he was filmed “shredding rails”.He took to Twitter and Instagram to keep his followers up to date on his Gulf adventure and he clearly enjoyed his stay.The fact that one of the world's most recognisable extreme sports stars was so keen to visit Dubai is testament to the emirate's amazing facilities. It truly is an incredible place and there are few cities around the world that can match the glamour and excitement that Dubai has become famous for. Continue reading
