The Westin Resort Experience in Dubai

A peek at a relaxed, perfect day at the Mina Seyahi Complex in Dubai! Starting off with a cocktail reception at The Dhow, followed by an exquisite lunch at Bussola Restaurant and with a sailing match race between the Le Meridien and Westin yachts for a grand finale...the day could not get any better!

View the photos from the event on our photo gallery!

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A video from the Maktoum Sailing Trophy Dubai (to give you a preview of things to come this year!). The prestigious Maktoum Sailing Trophy 2008 is a Regatta of 10 Inshore Races and one offshore passage race for individual yachts from the Thursday 21st February 2008 to Friday 29th February 2008. The Organising Authority is the UAE Marine Sports Federation through the Mina Seyahi Dubai (a division of DIMC). The race will take place at the new Mina Seyahi Dubai (MSD), situated in the City of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Maktoum Sailing Trophy Schedule

• Thursday 21st: Press Conference 11.00am
• Friday 22nd  Registration & Measurement 9.30am-6pm, Opening Ceremony 4.30pm
• Saturday 23rd  Registration & Measurement 9.30am-6pm, Skippers Briefing 6pm, Welcome Dinner 7.30pm
• Sunday 24th  Practice Race - All classes 12.30pm
• Monday 25th-Friday 29th  Five Racing days - All Classes First Warning Signal Not before 10.55am
• Friday 29th  Prize-Giving Ceremony and Gala Dinner at the new The Westin Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina

Here is another great video showing the many facets of sailing in Dubai with Mina Seyahi (DIMC - Dubai International Marine Club). The video covers the Dubai Match Race Challenge, the Dubai Junior Regatta as well as the ISAF Nations Cup Dubai.

For more info visit:

• Dubai Mina Seyahi Website (DIMC - Dubai International Marine Club): http://www.dubaiminaseyahi.com
• The Maktoum Sailing Trophy Website: http://www.maktoumsailingtrophy.com 
• Le Meridien Mina Seyahi: Blog: http://www.minaeffect.com. Hotel Site: http://www.lemeridien.com/minaseyahi
• The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi: Blog: http://www.resortexperiencedubai.com. Hotel Site: http://www.westin.com/dubaiminaseyahi

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The Dubai Eye Breakfast show interview (4th February 2008) with Complex General Manager, Michael Scully, who talks about the opening of the resort, the Westin brand, what guests can expect at the hotel and issues related to hopsitality in Dubai and the region. Download and listen to the Westin Radio Interview with Michael Scully (MP3 Format, 11.2MB - Right-click and select "Save Target As..." to save to your computer - alternatively you can click directly and wait till your computer downloads the file and plays it automatically)

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