The Westin Resort Experience in Dubai

Thanks to the 111 associates who joined this activity and making it a very successful event.

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The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina recently sponsored the Cricket Kabul Cup…here are some comments and photos received from the organizing team:

…Just wanted to say a huge thank you to you both and Starwood for your very generous support and sponsorship of the Cricket Kabul Cup featuring Ditchling and the national Afghanistan team. Both legs of our journey and experience at the hotels was amazing. Having stayed with you in January I knew I could recommend the hotels in confidence, but I have to say that you by far exceeded all our expectations. The organisation of your front of house teams through to the personal touches we received were wonderful. I can't praise your teams enough.
 
As I am sure you are aware the purpose of our Cricket match was to bring a good news story out of Afghanistan and with your help we certainly did that. The sheer joy we received from all that we met along the way from the players, officials and general public ensured we could not fail. The cricket match was only part of our time spent in Kabul and were also able to deliver a significant amount of clothing and sporting equipment to an orphanage and a local school… – D.Worrall

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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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The Westin Dubai is a proud host to “Heels and Deals”, a Dubai based network for female entrepreneurs. Meet other like-minded female entrepreneurs, share inspiration and knowledge, make friends and ultimately, do deals! Join the organizers for their inaugural networking event on Monday April 27th from 6.30pm to 8.30pm at Oeno, The Westin Mina Seyahi, Dubai.

Please note that this event being held at The Westin Dubai is organized by a 3^rd Party. For further information and to register for the event visit heelsanddeals.org

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Martini Terrazza. The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi.
Friday 20th March, 5PM – Late. Dress: Cocktail Chic

As the MARTINI Terrazza swirls in Dubai’s socialites, we would affably like to invite you to join us in celebrating the Friday of all Fridays with a voyage through music and sound. MARTINI is presenting you with the occasion to connect with Pierre Ravan, one of the most celebrated and uplifting artists of our generation, who will be leading us through the journey of his marathon set, that will allow your mind to transpire.

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From the 15th March until 30th April, we've got daily offers at our exclusive venues, beginning with champagne-on-tap when you kickstart your Sunday with a sumptuous spread at Hunters Room and Grill. On Monday, you can't miss out a meal at Spice Emporium - where you decide what to pay for food.

Then it's time to break the midweek monotony with Tuesdays at Oeno - where all gorgeous Godesses get free bubbly from 6-9pm. And what better way to round off a week than a Brunch? Blue Orange is one of Dubai's hottest brunch spots with wine on the flow and kids entertainment on the go.

The Festivities may tire you out but they're only on until April 30th. So Seriously, be careful how many people you tell because you might not get in.

For more info on other fantastic specials at our exclusive venues call 04 5117115. Conditions apply.

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Enjoy pure Irish Craic on St.Patricks Day at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi! The fun begins at 7pm on Tuesday, 17^th March 2009 at Senyar Bar.

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From February 20th The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina brings you an exclusive slice of al fresco European glamour with the MARTINI Terrazza.

Exclusive bars don’t get much more limited edition than the MARTINI Terrazza. Only at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina for 8 weeks it combines the cachet of A-list, al fresco style entertainment and glamour with reasonably priced drinks. Fresh from the Venice and Cannes film festivals it is little wonder the concept has become so popular.

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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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Enjoy a 3–course dinner and an evening with former heavyweight champion Frank Bruno at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina (please note that this 3rd Party event, which was originally scheduled for the 12th of March, has been postponed...new dates will be published as soon as they are available).

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Valentine’s Day. At the Westin. 14^th February 2009.

"What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet"*
*Romeo & Juliet - William Shakespeare

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Murphy-Man of the Match: Former England flyer John Bentley to support Geordan Murphy benefit dinner

Dubai: The Ospreys might have won their game against Leicester Tigers during Saturday's Heieneken Cup game, but it is the English  side who were celebrating on the night after doing just enough to top Pool Three and ensure their place in the quarter-finals.

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Thursday, 11th December 2008: The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi and the Le Meridien Mina Seyahi were proud hosts of a charity event to raise money for a well known member of the Dubai Expat Community. David Nicholson, known to hundreds of parents and their children after nearly 14 years coaching both football and swimming in Dubai, was rushed into Intensive Care at the Modern International Hospital last week after suffering a massive heart attack.

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The Westin and Le Meridien Mina Seyahi staff members have teamed up to create a vocal choir that will be performing at both hotels during the upcoming festive season. The choir will debut on December 21st commencing at 7 PM each evening, and continue to delight until December 25th.

Featuring an international mix of male and female staff members from various hotel departments, the choir will surely fill the hotels with their harmonious joy, in true spirit of the season. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy camaraderie and energy that reflects the character and essence of Mina Seyahi.

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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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A video from Oeno Wine Bar, where the dynamic trio...The Celtic Tenors made their debut in Dubai with a private performance. Here is a sneak-peek at Oeno, the audience and sound bites from the performance:

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It's customer service week here at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi and the hotel is abuzz with ideas and initiatives that'll help us serve our guests better, quicker and in more memorable ways! Here are a few photos from last evening's guest cocktail, held at the Mina amphitheater, where guests and Westin associates mingled and shared a moment of respite and levity.

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The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi hosted an Iftar for 130 clients on 24th September where participants raised approx AED 4,000 for Foresight.

Catherine Wallwork, Events Manager, Foresight had this to say...“Foresight would like to thank the Westin and its lovely staff most sincerely.  We were honoured to be chosen as the official charity partner for your Iftar initiative and the funds raised will help fight blindness.  Sight loss devastates lives and blindness is thought to be the biggest cause of disability in the U.A.E.  With your help there is hope for people who are losing their sight due to diseases where there is currently no cure.”

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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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Photos from a visit to The Westin Dubai by Tiger Woods, to launch his new golf course & residence project in collaboration with Tatweer in Dubai. View the Photos

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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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View / Download our Ramadan Resort Restaurant Guide 2008. Enjoy Iftar with those that matter the most... at The Westin Dubai.

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.

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An evening with the delegation of Accademia Italiana della Cucina hosted by the Italian Ambassador to the UAE. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 14th May 2008 – The Westin Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina hosted a dinner in Bussola with Mr. Paolo Dionisi, the Italian Ambassador to the UAE to formally certify Bussola restaurant for ACCADEMIA ITALIANA DELLA CUCINA, the Italian Cuisine Academy last night.

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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 media take to the seas with the Westin last Saturday. The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina proved its team building activities most definitely ‘float the boat’ with invited media guests. Participants experienced first hand what The Westin offers to corporate and leisure groups aboard its Archambault 35 racing vessel. The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina acquired its brand new Archambault 35 in February in order to offer corporate groups the chance to take to the open sea and discover the adrenalin-rush of riding the waves at top speed aboard the stylish 35ft, 21 horsepower vessel. Group options include organising sailing regattas, whereby groups can race against each other in heats, while their colleagues compete on the Le Meridien Mina Seyahi’s Archambault 35. Teams get to experience every aspect of crew and helmsmanship, helping colleagues to bond and learn to work together, as they battle it out for supremacy of the seas.

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A video collage from 4th March 2008 of a visit by The American Women's Association of Dubai to the Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, set to open shortly this year. The 120 glamorous attendees enjoyed a sneak preview of the spectacular Westin flagship, in hard hats and high heels...!

View the photos from the visit on our official photo gallery!

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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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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.

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

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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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