Royal visitors spotted at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi
An exclusive shot of some of our Royal visitors at The Westin Dubai! A flock of 4 lovely peacocks that were captured on film on Friday...
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June 22, 2008
June 16, 2008
Westin to give guests signature social experiences - Westin Unwind will offer evening rituals from the Middle East
The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina aims to encourage guests to embrace the cultures, tastes and sounds of the Middle East through its signature social experience programme, Westin Unwind.
Part of the global ‘Unwind… A Westin Evening Ritual’, which is a brand standard at all Westin properties, the Unwind programme aims to provide guests with tastes, sights and sounds of each of its destinations.
Evening Unwind rituals at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina will include teaching guests how to write their name in Arabic to provide guests with an authentic Middle East experience. Hand reflexology, and a Jing Tea Ritual are also on the programme. We will also have a creative cocktail making session with our resident mixologist and a wine and cheese tasting session with our sommelier. The Westin Unwind events will be carried out by staff at departments across the hotel, from the spa and restaurants, to the kitchen, front office and recreation teams.
“Unwind is a unique concept brought to Dubai by the Westin. It enables guests to find ways to unwind in every aspect of their stay at the resort and provides them with a chance to touch the culture and heritage of our beautiful destination here in Dubai,” said Michael Scully, Complex General Manager, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina and The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina.
“Unwind will transform many of our public areas into an inviting social and sensory setting. The events provide a meeting place for guests, some of whom may be travelling alone, encouraging them to socialise,” Scully added.
A study by Westin Hotels & Resorts found that 34% of frequent travellers feel lonely away from home and the Unwind programme can provide the perfect antidote, creating a sense of community among guests.
Westin Unwind programmes are delivered at all Westin properties worldwide, with each event taking on elements of its destination. In order to set the stage for its signature evening rituals, the Westin lobbies evolve from day to evening through a variety of subtle sensory cues — everything from music, to scent, to lighting. Warm, natural lighting is dimmed at the start of the evening while scented candles are lit and carefully placed around the lobby. Westin music moves from the background to the foreground with musical cues and selections that change from day to night.
The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina offers the full array of Westin's signature products, services and amenities including The Heavenly Bed®, WestinWORKOUT Gym®, Kids Club®, Express Checkout®, and the new Sensory Welcome®, comprising white tea scents, muted music, soft lighting and botanical products.
Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina will feature 294 rooms, including 216 deluxe rooms, 52 Westin Executive rooms, and 24 suites, in addition to a spa, a health club, four bars and four themed restaurants. The resort is located on a stunning 1,200 metre private shoreline, and will feature a 238-berth marina, five swimming pools, a water sports centre, a sailing academy, and facilities for deep sea fishing and boat chartering.
June 12, 2008
The Westin Wows in first month of operations - Five-star resort enjoys 73% occupancy in opening month
The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina has proved to be THE place to be seen in Dubai, as the five-star hotel beat all forecast figures to record a 73% occupancy in its first month of operations.
The resort property, located on the fringes of the Arabian Sea on Dubai’s prestigious Jumeirah coastline, opened on May 11, marking the brand’s entry into the Middle East market. The hotel’s prime location and strong marketing of the Westin brand have contributed to its success on opening.
“We have been delighted by the tremendous response we have received since opening. We have a beautiful property here that is ideal for both business and leisure travellers and it is great to see so many satisfied guests in our opening month,” said Michael Scully, Complex General Manager, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina and The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina.
“Mina Seyahi as a complex has developed a strong position in the market, and that coupled with the Westin brand, has helped us to create something truly memorable here which we hope will see guests returning year after year,” he added.
Since opening in May, The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina has enjoyed success with a number of international markets, with UK, German and European travellers flocking to its sandy white beaches and stylish interiors.
The hotel, which also boasts 15,000 square metres of function space, has proved a big hit with corporate travellers too, with companies already taking advantage of The Westin’s dedicated Italian-designed conference centre with seven state-of-the-art venues.
For the summer, The Westin is offering special corporate rates for meeting space and rooms. Corporate guests can also benefit from the hotel’s tie up with The Els Club at Dubai Sports City.
The five-star resort has been named as Official Corporate Partner and Official Hotel for the world-class golf club, designed by US Open and British Open winner Ernie Els.
The strategic agreement provides a host of benefits to keen golfers staying at The Westin as well as members, corporate golf attendees and daily fee players at The Els Club course.
Dubai residents have also been enjoying the flavour of the new Westin, with the hotel’s dining portfolio proving a big hit.
The Westin’s new concept dining includes a contemporary grill with open kitchen, international tapas with live entertainment, stylish wine bar and lobby outlets that are wicked in their indulgence.
“Already, Mina Seyahi has a name in the market for innovative dining concepts, so for The Westin we have really raised the bar and created an innovative repertoire of dining options, which are proving popular with our in-house guests and local residents alike,” Scully said.
Embracing Westin’s characteristics of personal, instinctive and renewal The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina offers the whole gamut of Westin signature services, including the Heavenly Bed®, Westin Workout® and Westin Service Express®.
All rooms and suites at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina have Heavenly Beds®, luxurious bath amenities and hi-tech LCD TV screens, while the indulgent Spa and Westin Workout® provide total relaxation and rejuvenation.
The property features 294 rooms, including 216 deluxe rooms, 52 Westin Executive rooms, and 24 suites, apart from a spa, a health club, and four bars and four themed restaurants. State-of-the-art conference and banqueting facilities include an 8,999 square feet ballroom, an Italian designed conference centre with 7 meeting rooms, an outdoor beachside amphitheatre, and a variety of lawn locations accommodating up to 5,000 guests. The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina is located on a stunning 1,200 metre private shoreline, and will feature a 238-berth marina, five swimming pools, a water sports centre, a sailing academy, and facilities for deep sea fishing and boat chartering.
June 05, 2008
Dubai Restaurants and Bars - Dining at the Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi
Whether you’re celebrating, relaxing, looking for the perfect candle-lit dinner or simply wanting to indulge your taste-buds, we invite you to experience our unique selection of bars and restaurants.
We believe a restaurant should awaken all the senses – nothing beats the anticipation of watching gourmet chefs in action, the sizzle of food, the tantalising aromas and the vibrant activity of a world-class kitchen. We pride ourselves on ambience, through harmony of subtle lighting, tactile furnishings and inspiring, contemporary interiors.
Come and enjoy the experience. We’d be delighted if you'd join us.
HUNTERS ROOM & GRILL
- Open: 12 noon to 2.30pm and 6pm to 11pm daily
- Cuisine: Contemporary Grill
- Ambience: Open Kitchen
- Dress: Smart casual
The pride of this lively and stylish restaurant is to bring you the best meats from around the world. From the finest aged grain-fed beef – Angus, Australian, North American, Brazilian and Argentinean – to superb game, Hunter’s Room & Grill brings the authentic taste of the big country to your plate.
SENYAR
- Open: 12 noon to 1am weekdays, 12 noon to 3am weekends
- Cuisine: World Tapas
- Ambience: Lively bar
- Dress: Smart casual
Speciality beers, cocktails, champagne, informal nibbles and great music – Al Barha gets the mix right. Exclusive, yet comfortable, this split level bar is the perfect place to relax, catch up with friends or head for a big night out.
OENO WINE BAR
- Open: 6pm to 1am daily
- Cuisine: Tapas, Finger Food and Cheese Room
- Ambience: Contemporary Wine Bar
- Dress: Smart casual
With imported wines exclusive to Westin and a buzzing atmosphere, Oeno is the place to connect with friends after work, or enjoy a lively night out. Peruse our cheese room, or sample our exquisite aperitifs – from liqueurs to Armagnac, digestives to vintage champagnes.
SPICE EMPORIUM
- Open: 6pm to 11pm daily
- Cuisine: Flavours of Asia
- Ambience: Open Kitchen
- Dress: Smart Casual
As soon as you walk into Spice Emporium your senses burst to life. Be captivated by the open kitchen’s roaring woks, dancing grills, teppan, tandoor and steaming baskets. Absorb the delicate textures, heady flavours and tempting aromas. This is a dining experience not to be missed.
THE ATRIUM
- Open: 7am to midnight daily
- Cuisine: Afternoon Tea, Deli-style Food, as well as service from Sin and Jing
- Ambience: Grand Lobby
- Dress: Smart Casual
The Atrium turns casual meetings into pure indulgence, relaxing moments into luxury. Enjoy high tea and snacks, or order rare delicacies and dainties from Jing or Sin – resident teahouse and chocolatier.
BLUE ORANGE
- Open: 24/7
- Breakfast Buffet 6am to 10am week day and 6am to 10.30am weekends
- Lunch Buffet 12pm to 3pm
- Dinner Buffet 6pm to 11pm
- Cuisine: International
- Ambience: Vibrant Open Kitchen
- Dress: Casual
Half the pleasure of dining here is watching your food being prepared in front of you. The other half is food so freshly cooked you literally eat from the pan, off the grill and out of the wok. From Japanese Sushi to Arabic Mezzah, Chinese Dim Sum to Belgian Waffles, Blue Orange is an unforgettable culinary trip around the world.
BUSSOLA
- Dress: Smart Casual
- Open: 7pm to midnight daily
- Cuisine: Italian
- Ambience: Ocean Views
The authentic flavours of Italy will never taste better than when surrounded by tranquil waters of the Gulf and magnificent views of The Palm. Dine below to experience elegant Italian hospitality, or up above at the pizza lounge and bar for a more trendy al fresco affair.
THE ULTIMATE LIBRARY
(Available at The Atrium) Sink into our magnificent collection of beautiful books. Enjoy a coffee while you lose yourself in an exquisite coffee table book, delve into the romance of local history or get wrapped up in a great novel.
THE POOL BARS
- Open: 9am to 5pm food service
- 9am to 9pm drinks service
- Cuisine: Informal Meals
- Ambience: Poolside
- Dress: Laid Back
Take a break from sun worshipping at the water’s edge with a relaxed bite to eat at The Pool Bars. Luxuriate in the chilled water all day, and begin the perfect evening with sundowners at the swim-up bar.
JING TEA
(Available at The Atrium) Flowering Osmanthus, Organic Dragon Well, Silver Needle and Fire Mountain are just a few of the more exotic brews on the menu. Or, for the traditional palate, supremely blended Earl Grey, Breakfast and Assam. Jing re-infuses the mystery and wonder into the world’s favourite drink.
SIN CHOCOLATE
(Available at The Atrium) Wickedly exclusive, indulgent and just plain inexcusable, Sin has just the thing for your moment of weakness – gem-like truffles, foamy hot chocolate, cakes that just ooze with naughty, naughty delight. Sit down, take away or simply order room service for a chocolaty feast.