2007

DUBAI HOLDING ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF THREE NON-EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS FOR THE JUMEIRAH GROUP

Dubai Holding has announced the appointment of three non-executives to the Board of the Jumeirah Group. This completes the formation of the Board of Directors for the Group.

JUMEIRAH EXPANDS PRESENCE IN THE AMERICAS WITH NEW LUXURY RESORT IN BERMUDA

Jumeirah Southlands to play key role in rapidly growing international portfolio

Dubai January 2007: Jumeirah, the fast growing Dubai-based luxury hotel group and member of Dubai Holding, has been appointed to manage the first new luxury resort to be built in Bermuda in 35 years, pending approval by government agencies.

A LUXURIOUS 7 DAY HOLIDAY AT JUMEIRAH FOR THE NEXT 10 YEARS AWARDED TO GRAND PRIZE WINNER OF THE WORLD'S MOST LUXURIOUS COMPETITION FOR TRAVEL AGENTS

The Ultimate Grand Prize was awarded to a travel agent from Mundo Travel Corporation in the USA

Dubai February 2007: Jumeirah, the fast growing Dubai-based luxury hospitality group and member of Dubai Holding, has announced the grand prize winner of the ‘The World’s Most Luxurious Competition’ offering travel agents worldwide the chance to win a Week’s Stay at Jumeirah for the next 10 years.

JUMEIRAH ANNOUNCES NEW GLOBAL SPA BRAND 'TALISE'

Centered on ‘self discovery’ Talise is set to transform the way spas are defined today

Dubai, February 2007: Jumeirah Group, the dynamic and rapidly growing luxury hospitality group and member of Dubai Holding, has revealed ‘Talise’ - a pioneering spa concept set to revolutionalise the industry. Talise will be available in selected Jumeirah hotels and resorts with the first spa now open at Madinat Jumeirah – The Arabian Resort, Dubai

JUMEIRAH SELECTED TO MANAGE NEW SEAFRONT DEVELOPMENT ON PALM JUMEIRAH

A five star prestigious development on Palm Jumeirah, set to open in 2009

Dubai, April 1st 2007 - Jumeirah, the dynamic and rapidly growing Dubai-based luxury international hospitality group and member of Dubai Holding, has signed a letter of understanding to manage one of Palm Jumeirah's most prestigious and unique new beach front developments.

JUMEIRAH SIGNS IN ABU DHABI

His Highness Sheikh Suroor bin Mohammed Al Nahyan has appointed Jumeirah to manage Jumeirah Etihad Towers; an iconic and prestigious beach front development, the Group's first hotel in the UAE capital

Dubai, April 16th 2007 - At a signing ceremony held this morning in Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Suroor bin Mohammed Al Nahyan has appointed Jumeirah, the dynamic and rapidly growing luxury hospitality group and a member entity of Dubai Holding, to manage one of Abu Dhabi's most prestigious and iconic new beach front developments located in the exclusive Khalideya area of the city.

WE LOVE TO HEAR YOUR VOICE

Jumeirah empowers employees with Colleague Innovation Programme

Dubai, April 2007: Jumeirah Group, the dynamic and rapidly growing luxury hospitality management company and member of Dubai Holding, has launched VOICES, a colleague innovation programme where colleagues can VOICE their ideas, see them implemented and converted into cash rewards of up to US$8,000.

THE EMIRATES ACADEMY OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT HONOURS TOP STUDENTS

High performing students recognised at this year's Dean List Ceremony

Dubai, April 2007: The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management, part of the fast growing Dubai based luxury hospitality group Jumeirah, recognised top students for their outstanding academic performance, earlier this week.

JUMEIRAH SWEEPS THE BOARD AT THE WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS

Four Jumeirah properties receive a multitude of awards

Dubai, June 3rd 2007: Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Madinat Jumeirah and Jumeirah Emirates Towers, all part of Dubai based luxury hospitality group Jumeirah, collected a number of prestigious accolades at the 14th Annual World Travel Awards Middle East & Africa, held in Abu Dhabi last week.

JUMEIRAH PROVES IT CAN HANDLE THE HEAT IN THE KITCHEN

Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Al Qasr and The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management receive top honours at regional MLA Black Box Competition

Dubai, June 12th 2007: Jumeirah Beach Hotel, part of Dubai based luxury hospitality group Jumeirah, has won the MLA Black Box Culinary Award entitling them to represent the UAE in the Black Box World Challenge, held as part of the WACS Congress in Dubai in May 2008.

APO DEMIRTAS JOINS JUMEIRAH GROUP AS CHIEF SALES & MARKETING OFFICER

Apo Demirtas joins Jumeirah Group in September from InterContinental Hotels Group in the United States

Dubai July 2007: Jumeirah, the fast growing Dubai based luxury international hospitality group and member of Dubai Holding, has announced the appointment of Mr. Apo Demirtas as Chief Sales & Marketing Officer. Apo will be based in the Group’s corporate office in Dubai and will report to the Chief Executive Officer.

NOODLE HOUSE OPENS AT DUBAI MARINA

Dubai, 3rd July 2007: Jumeirah Branded Restaurants, part of Jumeirah Group, the dynamic and fast growing Dubai based luxury hospitality group and member of Dubai Holding, has successfully opened its 6th Noodle House branch at Dubai Marina at the weekend.

OMANI STUDENTS COMPLETE SUMMER TRAINING PROGRAMME WITH JUMEIRAH GROUP

Dubai, 16 August 2007… Eighteen national students from Sultan Qaboos University in Oman have today completed a two month summer training programme with Jumeirah Group.

JUMEIRAH LAUNCHES 'COLLEAGUES OF EXCEPTIONAL VALUE'

A new programme that recognises and focuses on retaining exceptional performers

Dubai, August 2007: Jumeirah Group, the dynamic and rapidly growing Dubai-based luxury hotel and hospitality management company and member of Dubai Holding, has launched 'Colleagues of Exceptional Value', a high profile colleague recognition programme designed to reward front-line colleagues who consistently perform at exceptionally high levels.

JUMEIRAH STRENGTHENS REGIONAL TEAM

Doris Greif to join Jumeirah HanTang in Shanghai, while Hans Heijligers and Dean Huntsman take up new positions in Dubai

Dubai, September 2007: Jumeirah, the fast growing Dubai based luxury international hospitality group and member of Dubai Holding, has announced the appointment of Ms Doris Greif as General Manager of Jumeirah HanTang Xintiandi, the most prominent and prestigious new hotel development in the downtown Luwan district of Shanghai, scheduled to open Summer 2008.

JUMEIRAH TO RUN ITS FIRST EUROPEAN RESORT AND SPA DEVELOPMENT

Mallorca's prestigious new resort development at Port Soller to be managed by the Jumeirah Group

Dubai, September 2007 – Jumeirah, the Dubai based luxury international hotel group and member of Dubai Holding, will be operating Mallorca's most prominent new resort and spa development in Port Soller.

TALISE RECEIVES DEFINITIVE SPA FINDER READERS' CHOICE AWARD

Talise named spa-goers' favourite spa in the Middle East

Dubai, September 2007: Talise spa, the pioneering spa concept that forms part of Dubai based luxury hospitality group Jumeirah, has been recognised at the fifth annual Spa Finder Readers' Choice Awards.

YOUNG GOLFING SENSATION RORY MCILROY SIGNS GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP WITH JUMEIRAH GROUP

Dubai, September 2007: Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based dynamic and fast growing luxury hotel and hospitality management company, has signed an exclusive three-year sponsorship agreement with teenage golfing sensation Rory McIlroy.

TAKE LUXURY HOME AND STAY DIFFERENT ALL THE TIME: JUMEIRAH LAUNCHES LUXURY ONLINE STORE

Jumeirah launches luxury online store ‘Jumeirah Collection’

Dubai, 28 November 2007: Jumeirah, the dynamic and fast-growing Dubai-based luxury international hospitality management company and a member of Dubai Holding, has launched the ‘Jumeirah Collection’, a dedicated retail website, at a launch event held at Burj Al Arab yesterday.

JUMEIRAH BAKES THE DUBAI LANDMARK CAKE TO CELEBRATE UAE NATIONAL DAY

Dubai, 1st December 2007: Jumeirah, the dynamic and fast growing Dubai-based luxury hospitality group and member of Dubai Holding, has prepared a special celebratory cake as part of the UAE National Day festivities held yesterday at the Festival Waterfront Centre, attended by representatives from DTCM and Jumeirah Group, who cut the cake which was then distributed to the estimated 2,000 guests enjoying the mall’s festivities.

JUMEIRAH TRIUMPHS AGAIN AT WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS

Burj Al Arab and Madinat Jumeirah recognised at prestigious global gala event

Dubai, December 16 2007: Burj Al Arab, the world’s most luxurious hotel, and Madinat Jumeirah: The Arabian Resort, both part of Dubai based luxury hospitality group Jumeirah, collected top accolades at the 14th annual World Travel Awards Gala Ceremony, held on the island of Proviciales in the Caribbean, last week.

JUMEIRAH EXTENDS INTERNATIONAL SALES NETWORK WITH APPOINTMENT OF DNATA IN THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

Dubai, 17 December 2007 - In line with its identity and global expansion plans, Jumeirah International LLC (“Jumeirah”), the Dubai-based luxury hospitality management company and member of Dubai Holding, has expanded its global sales network to include the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, recognising the region as a key growth area for business to its properties worldwide.

JUMEIRAH HANTANG XINTIANDI IS SHANGHAI’S MOST ANTICIPATED HOTEL OPENING

Dubai, 24 December 2007: Jumeirah, the dynamic and fast growing Dubai-based luxury hospitality management group and member of Dubai Holding, has received a top accolade at the 2007 World Traveller Awards from World Traveller Magazine in China.

LOUIS KNOWS HOW TO SPEND IT AT GILT CHAMPAGNE LOUNGE

More than a frivolous gesture but a statement of unadulterated decadence

Following its grand launch in October 2006 Gilt Champagne Lounge at the five-star Jumeirah Carlton Tower is fast becoming the favoured and most glamorous spot to sip Champagne in London. Already boasting a glittering guest list of celebrities Gilt welcomes two new VIPS set to start tongues wagging! Louis and Louise have made a show-stopping and most extravagant entrance.

HAPPY EVER AFTER AT JUMEIRAH CARLTON TOWER, LONDON

Situated in the heart of fashionable Knightsbridge is a stylish wedding venue where brides can say “I Do” in a stunning setting, and their wedding day will truly be a day to remember.

The fabulously luxurious Jumeirah Carlton Tower has long been regarded as one of the most sought-after wedding venues in London, and offers blushing brides a choice of locations allowing them to tailor the mood and ambience of their big day.

JUMEIRAH CARLTON TOWER DEBUTS SWAROVSKI’S NEW MUSE

This Easter ,Jumeirah Carlton Tower in the heart of Knightsbridge will feast with no-holds barred with the unveiling of the most glamorous Easter Egg ever to be hatched.

A most spectacular Swarovski crystal covered egg valued at over £2,000 made its sparkling entrance today.

COME AND PLAY A ROUND AT JUMEIRAH CARLTON TOWER

Knightsbridge Hotel Introduces ‘Peak Golf’ the Ultimate Indoor Golf Experience

Jumeirah Carlton Tower has today introduced ‘Peak Golf’, a brand new golf simulator allowing guests to play 62 of the world’s greatest golf courses whilst luxuriating in the heart of Knightsbridge.

JUMEIRAH CARLTON TOWER AND JUMEIRAH LOWNDES HOTEL RAISE THE BAR WITH THE LAUNCH OF "MEETINGS WITH A DIFFERENCE"

The unique Jumeirah hotels in Knightsbridge - Jumeirah Carlton Tower and Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel - are raising the bar with the launch of their brand new meetings experience - “Meetings With A Difference”.

SIGN UP NOW FOR THE PEAK GOLF ACADEMY

Jumeirah Carlton Tower offers private golf lessons in the heart of Knightsbridge

Peak Golf, the golf simulator at the five-star Jumeirah Carlton Tower now offers exclusive golf lessons to help perfect your swing. Budding golfers can book 30 and 60 minute sessions with the newly signed resident coach, and professional player, Craig Hilton. With four years on the Australasian Tour under his belt and with an A rating coaching professional status, players will learn from the best and will benefit from the technologically advanced features of the ‘Peak Golf’ simulator.

DISNEY INSTITUTE BRINGS PROGRAM ON LEADERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, SERVICE, AND LOYALTY TO DUBAI

DUBAI, July 2007 -- Disney Institute is bringing its renowned professional development program, “The Disney Keys to Excellence”, to Dubai on 24th October 2007. Sponsored locally by The Emirates Academy, which is part of Dubai-based luxury hospitality group Jumeirah, the full-day event will give area business professionals a chance to discover the business behind the Disney magic. Register for one or all of the exciting program sessions that will introduce participants to innovative Disney business strategies that they can easily implement in their own organizations.

THE EMIRATES ACADEMY FACILITATES NEXT GENERATION OF EMIRATI HOTELIERS AND TOURISM PROFESSIONALS

Qualified Emirati students now have the opportunity to receive part sponsorship from Jumeirah Group for full-time degree programmes

Dubai, August 2007 The Emirates Academy, part of Jumeirah, the Dubai based luxury international hospitality group and member of Dubai Holding, is introducing a scholarship programme for Emirati students who are looking for an internationally recognised Bachelor degree in business and hospitality.

DISNEY INSTITUTE BRINGS MAGIC TO DUBAI

Dubai, October 2007… The renowned professional development programme ‘The Disney Keys to Excellence’ was recently held in Dubai, in partnership with The Emirates Academy, part of Dubai based luxury hospitality group, Jumeirah.

"HOTELIERS OF THE FUTURE"

The Emirates Academy honours graduating students

Dubai, 7 November 2007. The Emirates Academy, part of Dubai based luxury international hospitality group, Jumeirah, yesterday honoured graduating students in a prestigious ceremony attended by Ruud Reuland, General Director of Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne, Switzerland and Gerald Lawless, Executive Chairman of Jumeirah Group at Jumeirah Beach Hotel.

BEST HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT STUDENTS AWARDED AT THE EMIRATES ACADEMY

Outstanding Academy students were recognised at Dean’s List ceremony

Dubai, December 2007: The Emirates Academy, part of Dubai-based luxury hospitality group Jumeirah, recently recognised top students for their outstanding academic performance. The ceremony took place in the main auditorium of The Emirates Academy.

JUMEIRAH ESSEX HOUSE VOTED NORTH AMERICA'S LEADING HOTEL

The New York landmark receives three prestigious accolades at the 2007 World Travel Awards

Dubai, September 2007: Jumeirah Essex House, part of Jumeirah Group - the dynamic and fast growing Dubai-based luxury international hospitality group and member of Dubai Holding - has been voted North America's Leading Hotel, North America's Leading Business Hotel and New York's Leading Business Hotel at the 2007 World Travel Americas Ceremony in New York earlier this week.

JUMEIRAH ESSEX HOUSE SCALES NEW HEIGHTS WITH LEGO MODEL

Replica launched today is world’s largest free-standing hotel model ever constructed out of LEGO bricks.

Dubai, December 19 2007: Jumeirah, the fast growing Dubai-based luxury international hospitality group and member of Dubai Holding, has unveiled in New York yesterday an “extreme makeover” of one of its properties, a miniature version of Jumeirah Essex House in New York City. The world’s largest free-standing hotel model ever constructed out of LEGO® bricks is presented to the public just in time for the holiday season. The replica was commissioned in honour of the hotel’s recent 75 year anniversary and in celebration of the recent completion of its $90 million refurbishment programme.

WILD WADI RECEIVES INTERNATIONAL AWARD IN CALIFORNIA

JUMEIRAH LOWNDES HOTEL APPOINTS NEW OPERATIONS MANAGER

The Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel, London has appointed Xavier Montembault as Operations Manager.

In his new role, Xavier will oversee the operational divisions reporting into Jane Renton, the hotel’s General Manager. His immediate primary focus in this role will be to further develop the new concept of Mimosa Bar & Restaurant.

SHAKE IT AND STIR IT... AT MIMOSA BAR & RESTAURANT, LONDON

Whether you want to impress at a drinks party or simply have a bit of fun with friends, you can now shake up your cocktail mixing skills at the vibrant new venue, Mimosa Bar & Restaurant.

AL FRESCO AT MIMOSA

Mimosa Bar & Restaurant at the Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel has extended its stylish al fresco area in time for the summer and the imminent smoking ban.

The new look terrace seats approximately 40 people and will accommodate the style-savvy with contemporary furniture by Kettal and modern foliage.

WAKE UP DIFFERENT WITH TALISE SPA

Talise Spa at Madinat Jumeirah is inviting guests to indulge in a new well-being morning ritual which will revitalize the body and mind and prepare for the long and stressful day ahead.

TALISE RECEIVES DEFINITIVE SPA FINDER READERS’ CHOICE AWARD

Talise named spa-goers’ favourite spa in the Middle East

Dubai, September 2007: Talise spa, the pioneering spa concept that forms part of Dubai based luxury hospitality group Jumeirah, has been recognised at the fifth annual Spa Finder Readers’ Choice Awards.

FULL MOON YOGA BRINGS INNER PEACE TO DUBAI

Talise Spa hosts Full Moon Yoga event at Madinat Jumeirah Beach

Dubai: October 9, 2007: With temperatures now perfect for outdoor activities, Talise Spa at Madinat Jumeirah will host a Full Moon Yoga event in Dubai. This spiritual experience will take place by the light of the full moon at Madinat Jumeirah Beach on Saturday 27th June.

HOOK, LINE & SINKER!

Dubai, January 2007: Prepare yourself for the ultimate fishing adventure with Jumeirah Beach Hotel in association with ART Marine! Teams of fishermen will have the chance to cast their lines out and reel in the ‘big one’ at the Big6 Fishing Tournament on Friday 16th February at Jumeirah Beach Hotel, part of Jumeirah, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality group. Budding competitors will sail out from the hotel’s Marina to compete for the biggest catch of the day, returning in the evening to enjoy a barbeque dinner and prize giving ceremony at the hotel’s North Beach.

WIZARDS AND WITCHES AT JUMEIRAH BEACH HOTEL

Dubai, 20 May 2007: Jumeirah Beach Hotel, the award winning family resort located on the shores of the Arabian Gulf, has released a magical family package for summer.

Families staying at Jumeirah Beach Hotel will have the opportunity to be part of a once in a lifetime experience from 19 July to 18 August, 2007. Jumeirah Beach Hotel has added the essential ingredients to the 'Magic of Dubai' package that will have all budding witches and wizards reaching for their broomsticks and flying out to Dubai this summer.