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18 May 2012 - Khaleej Times

Meydan Hotels, a member of the Meydan Group, scooped five awards at the annual World Travel Awards and the MENA Travel Awards recently held in Dubai.

The Meydan Hotel won the prestigious title of ‘Middle East’s Leading Sports Resort’ at the World Travel Awards and received Silver at the MENA Travel Awards in the categories of ‘Best Conference/Convention Hotel’ and ‘Best Five Star Business/Corporate Hotel.’

Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa was named the ‘UAE’s Leading Hideaway Resort’ at the World Travel Awards for the third year in a row and received Gold in the category of ‘Best Five Star Leisure Hotel’ at the MENA Travel Awards.

Mr. Abdin Nasralla, Vice President of Meydan Hotels and Hospitality said: “The Meydan is positioned as a Destination Hotel, and we are honored to be connected to horse racing and the world renowned Dubai World Cup. To win the accolade for the leading sports resort is an incredible achievement for the team. With the recent opening of the tennis academy and the 9-hole golf course at Meydan, we now offer the largest hotel sports offering in Dubai with activities ranging from horse racing, tennis, golf and shooting to blo-karting, jogging, cycling, fitness and aikido.”

He added: “It’s a true honour for Bab Al Shams to win the UAE’s Leading Hideaway Resort for the third time. Since the opening of the resort in 2004, we have established ourselves to offer our guests a unique and truly authentic desert experience, which is so true to the culture and heritage of Dubai and the United Arab Emirates.” The resort also offers an array of sporting options including, archery, falconry demonstrations and a dedicated games lawn featuring croquet, table tennis and putting.

The Meydan Hotel provides a prime location to catch the exhilarating action of the racing season, and creates a coveted travel destination all-year round. With 285 extravagantly appointed rooms and suites, The Meydan Hotel will change your perception of travel with unrivalled standards in luxury hospitality.

Source: Khaleej Times

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