The Westin Resort Experience in Dubai

An Eternal Summer! Enjoy upto 30% off if you stay 3 nights or longer. Book by July 31st and stay all the way through September 30th. Escape to Dubai and enjoy rates from AED 525 at Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina and AED 665 at The Westin Dubai Beach Resort & Marina for stays through September 30th, 2009. Rooms are limited and these rates won’t last – offer ends July 31st!

Book Now: Save upto 30% at Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina | Save upto 30% at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina

This offer is valid for arrivals all days of the week depending on the hotel. Blackout dates may apply.  See terms and conditions.

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Sssh..! Can we trust you to keep a secret?

This summer is all about secrets. And do we have a few to share with you? Every day we've got something in store at one of our premium outlets. They're so good it's still worth keeping to yourself.

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Mrs. Nazira Alkithiri was the lucky winner of our Valentine’s Day draw! She won a stay in one of our luxurious Suites at The Westin Dubai, a Spa treatment for 2 at the Westin Heavenly Spa, Champagne breakfast butler service, Dinner for 2 at Spice Emporium and a Scintilla voucher worth AED10,000. How’s THAT for a memorable Valentine’s day?

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About the competition: The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi, home of the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon is proud to launch our weekly competition on the Dubai marathon Face book page! Win exciting prizes, ranging from meal vouchers, water sports activities and Spa treatments to name a few! All you have to do is become a fan of our Face book page and participate by answering our weekly questions. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dubai-Marathon/45567186353

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The Inspire Dubai Awards were hosted at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi last night and had a great turnout, with stories of many remarkable people in our midst that have struggled and achieved so much. Here are the winners of the awards:

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New Route, New Race Hq For Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon - The Westin Mina Seyahi to Host World’s Richest Marathon. Visit the Dubai Marathon Facebook Page... Become a Fan, Get Involved!

The 2009 Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon will have a brand new race route starting and finishing at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina, the new headquarters for the world’s richest athletics event. To be staged on January 16, the US$2 million race over the classic 42km, 195m marathon distance will see the field – led by world record holder Haile Gebrselassie – tackle an “out and back” course from the new HQ with the turn to be made at the towering UAE flag at Union House.

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We catch up with Joao Rocco, who is the Director, Service Culture for Westin Hotels & Resorts in EAME during his first visit to The Westin Dubai. Here's what he had to say about the Westin brand and his personal hotel experience:

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Ramadan Do’s and Don’ts: The local authorities become especially sensitive to social faux pas throughout Ramadan. Below are a few guidelines to keep you from offending anyone:

1. Don’t eat or drink in public before sunset. This includes consuming anything in your car / taxi and eating chewing gum.
2. Don’t smoke in public.
3. Don’t wear revealing clothes throughout Ramadan.
4. Don’t buy alcohol for a Muslim. While this rule applies all year round, penalties for breaking this rule are higher during Ramadan.
5. When at “iftar” (breaking the fast after sunset), don’t begin eating before anyone else. The communal prayer will signify the beginning of “iftar”.
6. Don’t try to coerce a Muslim into breaking his or her fast.
7. Don’t show public displays of affection.
8. Don’t raise the volume on your stereo or TV during prayer times.
9. Don’t swear in public.
10. Don’t stare or point at Emirati women. This is a general rule, but again,locals are especially sensitive to prying eyes during Ramadan.

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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.

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Anthony Ware, Director, Food and Beverage for Westin Dubai, talks about his company's 'worlds first' - a battery operated toaster! - Radio Podcasts

Download the audio file (MP3 format - 6.7 MB)

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The Westin Dubai opening party that was attended by over 2000 guests, dignitaries and celebrities! Watch the video collage with a peek at the entertainment, dining and people at The Westin on the night of 5th May 2008 (pre-ATM / Arabian Travel Market).

For a look at over 240 photos from the event, click here.

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Corporate partnership to benefit hotel guests and golf club members

DUBAI, UAE, April 15, 2008: The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina has already proved its facilities are well above par, even before opening, following the signing of an official preferred hotel partnership with The Els Club at Dubai Sports City.

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, March 17th 2008 – The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina is putting the finishing touches to its interior design ahead of its opening this May.

The hotel, set to become Westin’s flagship property in the UAE, will exude the ‘Westin Difference’ from the moment a guest enters the lobby.

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, March 02, 2008 – The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina, scheduled to open May 2008, is set to offer the ultimate in team building activities with the recent acquisition of a stunning, Archambault 35 racing yacht.

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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!

For rooms, dining, group and team-building enquiries contact us at +971 4 399 3333 today!

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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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The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina hosted it's first Arabic Media Roundtable today to offer an insight into the Renewal the Westin promises to bring to Dubai. The event included a show-around at the property and was attended by popular local media representatives (including Al Bayan Busines, Akhbar Al Arab, Al Akhbar, Al Ittihad, Middle East Travel among others), Mr.Saeed Hareb (Managing Director of the Mina Seyahi Complex), Mr.Michael Scully (Complex General Manager) and Mrs.Derryn French (Public Relations Manager)

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The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi was recently visited by Starwood CEO Frits van Paaschen and other Starwood corporate leaders, including Roeland Vos, President EAME Division and Guido de Wilde, Vice President and Regional Director Starwood Middle East.

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Guest fitness forms an unusual pillar of The Westin Dubai’s offerings 
 
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 18 January 2008 – 35 employees of the Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina participated in the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon on January 18, under the mantle of RunWestinTM, and emphasising that fitness forms an integral component of the hotel's famed value offering to guests.  (Photo Gallery)

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We wish you a refreshing new year, full of exhilaration and rejuvenation. The Westin brand makes its debut in the new year with the falgship Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, bringing sophisticated dining, sensual avenues to revitalize your senses and offer a welcome like no other...

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Signature 'Heavenly Bed' is ranked high in the industry; tested by Richard Branson in Dubai, and is renowned for style and comfort  - The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort promises guests a 'heavenly' experience throughout their stay at the property. Their signature Heavenly Bed was tested recently by Sir Richard Branson, CEO and President of Virgin Airlines.

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Continue reading "Behind the scenes at the WPPA Class 1 Powerboat World Championships, Mina Seyahi Dubai" »

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A Westin styled video of the upcoming Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, coming up on Jumeirah Beach in Dubai. This flagship Westin property in the region is set to open its doors in early 2008 and will feature 293 rooms, 10 restaurants and outlets, Westin Heavenly products & amenities and trademark Westin feel... You can also view the video here. This is a brand new video showing recent photos taken at the Westin.

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Last night, Sir Richard Branson hosted the inaugural I ♥ DXB awards at Bussola, at the new Westin Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina to celebrate the very best of the city as voted for by Virgin Atlantic passengers travelling on the London to Dubai route.

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An interview with General Manager, Michael Scully about the upcoming Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina and what sort of service, facilities and outlets guests can expect from this flagship property.

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General Manager Michael Scully talks about The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina and Dubai in an audio interview (June 2007 - Download MP3 file to listen to the interview - 6MB)

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The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina is announced! From left to right - Michael Scully, General Manager of the upcoming Westin property, Roeland Vos, President Starwood Hotels & Resorts EAME, Saeed Hareb, Managing Director of the Mina Seyahi Complex and Guido de Wilde, VP Regional Director Starwood Hotels & Resorts Middle East.

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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, announced yesterday the signing of its Westin flagship hotel in the United Arab Emirates, the Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2007.

Set on the popular Jumeirah coastline, the Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina will bring together the natural beauty of the region with the Westin brand’s signature products and services, designed to offer guests a new sensory experience to feel at their personal best.

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يعتبر "ويستن دبي، منتجع ومارينا شاطئ الميناء السياحي" منتجعاً فاخراً من فئة 5 نجوم والذي يفتتح أبوابه في شتاء 2007  .  وبموقعه الفريد على شواطئ دبي النظيفة، فإن التصميم العمراني الكلاسيكي الجديد المبدع وهدوء المكان يوفران مناظر خلابة تطل على الخليج العربي.

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