2009 Press releases

Jumeirah to manage new city hotel in Hangzhou, China

Hangzhou and Dubai, December 17, 2009 - Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, has been appointed to manage a luxury hotel in the Yangtze River Delta tourism hub of Hangzhou, China.

Jumeirah to Manage City Hotel in Panama

Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, has been appointed by Grupo Mall, developer of residential and mixed-use projects throughout Spain and Mexico, to manage a luxury hotel in Panama City.

Jumeirah Bab Al Shams to Celebrate Five Years of Desert Magic with a Family Carnival

On Saturday December 5, Jumeirah Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa will be celebrating its fifth anniversary by inviting residents of the U.A.E. to a family carnival.

Wild Wadi's Swim Burj Al Arab raises AED200,000 in Aid of MSF

Wild Wadi’s 8th annual Swim Burj Al Arab was a huge success as a record breaking 600 people swam around Burj Al Arab this morning and raised more than Dh200,000 for the charity Médecins Sans Frontières.

The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management Honours Graduating Students

The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management yesterday honoured 48 graduating students in a prestigious ceremony which included a keynote address by His Excellence, Ahmad Bin Byat, CEO of Dubai Holding and Ruud Reuland, General Director of Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne, Switzerland  at Jumeirah Emirates Towers.

Endangered Green Turtle Given New Lease on Life

Dubai’s Turtle Rehabilitation Unit has successfully satellite tagged and returned a huge 150kg Green Turtle along with 15 critically endangered Hawksbill Turtles back to their natural habitat, following several months of rehabilitation at Burj Al Arab and Madinat Jumeirah.

Jumeirah Supports World Diabetes Day

 In support of World Diabetes Day, Dubai-based luxury hospitality group and member of Dubai Holding, Jumeirah, is helping to raise awareness of the illness that affects many people in the UAE.

Simon Young named "Hotel Chef of the Year" at Hotel Cateys 2009

The Jumeirah Carlton Tower in Knightsbridge is delighted to announce that its Executive Chef, Simon Young, has been named “Hotel Chef of the Year – 250 Covers” at the annual Hotel Cateys which were announced on 6th November 2009 at a glittering dinner in central London attended by 600 industry guests.

Start Training Today for Wild Wadi's Swim Burj Al Arab and Make a Difference!

Wild Wadi Waterpark and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) are preparing for enthusiastic swimmers to take to Dubai’s waters for the much-loved Wild Wadi’s Swim Burj Al Arab.

Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management welcomes new student intake

The 94 new students of Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management, representing 28 different nationalities, come together for their first semester at the prestigious Hospitality Management school.

Readers of Condé Nast Magazine vote for Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts

Jumeirah, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality group, operator of Jumeirah Essex House in New York and a member of Dubai Holding, won several accolades from readers of the American edition of Condé Nast, the prestigious travel magazine.

Tenderhook

The First Group Theatre at Souk Madinat Jumeirah is proud to be hosting Scottish Dance Theatre’s stunning tenderhook by Liv Lorent and the exhilarating DOG by Hofesh Shechter.

Jumeirah wins Business Traveller Awards

Jumeirah, has won a series of 'Best Business Hotel Chain' accolades in the UK, Middle East and Asia Pacific at the prestigious Business Traveller Awards 2009.

WARNING: Wild excitement ahead as Wild Wadi turns ten

Wild Wadi Waterpark, Dubai’s favourite family destination is celebrating its 10th birthday on Saturday, October 10th 2009 and would like to invite its friends to splash, giggle and celebrate at its action-packed birthday party!

New Jumeirah Golf and Polo Resort signed in Marrakech

Scheduled to open in three stages from January 2013, Jumeirah Marrakech Golf & Polo Resort will include: a five star deluxe golf hotel and 18 hole golf course, complete with clubhouse and academy; a five star polo hotel with two polo fields and one practice course; and a third five star hotel, spa, souk and residential villas. 

The Emirates Academy offers TOEFL preparation courses

To enter most English-speaking universities, students raised in another language need to pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the most widely accepted English-language test in the world. The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management (EAHM), one of the world’s leading hospitality management schools and part of the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company, Jumeirah Group, has recently added TOEFL preparation courses to its extensive study program.

The Noodle House goes Down Under

Jumeirah Restaurants signs licensing agreements with Emirates Leisure Retail to launch The Noodle House brand in Australia, with the first outlet opening at Southbank in Melbourne, October 2009.

Jumeirah Qing Shui Bay Resort, China

Jumeirah to manage Agile resort on Clearwater Bay, China. The five-star premium beach resort will be situated on China's only tropical island.

Jumeirah Announces New General Managers

Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and member of Dubai Holding, has announced the appointment of four new General Managers for hotels in Frankfurt, Kuwait, New York and Dubai.

The Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel launches new al fresco terrace

A newcomer to the al fresco set, The Terrace promises outdoor dining, summer barbeques and a cosmopolitan atmosphere. Its fabulous address will appeal to local residents, business people and tourists alike whether they are on a shopping trip to Harvey Nichols, exploring Hyde Park or taking a lunch break with colleagues ...

Jumeirah Group Publishes First Corporate Responsibility Report

Dubai-based luxury hotel company, Jumeirah Group, has today published their first Corporate Responsibility (CR) report, focussing on social, economic and environmental practices within its Dubai-based operations.

Jumeirah’s global summer promotion launches in Dubai, London and New York

Jumeirah’s iconic five star hotels and resorts in Dubai, London and New York will be offering guests truly amazing value and even more memorable experiences this summer with ‘Jumeirah Summer Days’.

Burj Al Arab welcomes four new bespoke Rolls-Royce Phantoms.

The chauffeur driven models were borne out of the Bespoke Programme by Rolls-Royce, a method that allows customers to create their perfect car, designed and built to their exact specification ...

Master Class: The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management to offer Masters Programme

The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management, one of the world’s leading hospitality management schools and part of Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hotel group; is pleased to offer a new Master of Science degree in International Hospitality Management - the first of its kind in the GCC region.

New luxury Jumeirah hotel to open in Al Ain

Scheduled to open in 2011, Jumeirah Al Ain will be part of the Al Ain Mall, a distinctive landmark currently under re-development. This exciting development is set to put the emerging destination on the map as a tourism centre alongside fellow Emirates, Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Jumeirah Group to Launch First German Hotel

Frankfurt, April 29th 2009 – Dubai-based luxury hotel company Jumeirah is to launch a major new five-star city centre hotel serving business and leisure travellers to Frankfurt, following an agreement to lease and operate the hotel element of the city’s major new PalaisQuartier leisure and retail development, a project of MAB Development.

Pavilion Dive Centre receives ultimate PADI accreditation

Dubai, February 15th, 2009: The Pavilion Dive Centre, located at Jumeirah Beach Hotel, has been recently been officially recognised by PADI as a 5 Star Career Development Centre, PADI’s highest rating for Dive Centres.

Jumeirah Group takes 'surfing' to a whole new level

Jumeirah, has recently launched the first phase of the Group’s brand-new website, which is unique in the hospitality industry, incorporating the latest cutting edge technology and innovative design in line with Jumeirah Group’s promise to STAY DIFFERENT™.  

Jumeirah's new retail site provides full access for disabled users

The Jumeirah Retail Online Collection is the first website in the GCC region to be completely accessible to users with visual, hearing and learning disabilities.

New York's Jumeirah Essex House Debuts it's picturesque Presidential Suite

Just in time for the Presidential Inauguration, the historic Jumeirah Essex House unveiled its luxurious Presidential Suite, the perfect location to relax and unwind in style.  The 2,500 square-foot suite offers roomy and plush accommodations, an exclusive art collection and picture-postcard views of Central Park.

A taste of Asia in the Middle East and beyond

Jumeirah Group’s dedicated restaurant division, The Taste Department, has signed licensing agreements for the noodle house brand in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.

Jumeirah announces partnership with Singapore Airlines

Jumeirah Group to become one of KrisFlyer’s hotel partners

Jumeirah creates Executive position in the Americas

James Erlacher will lead Jumeirah Group’s expansion and development within the Americas

Jumeirah appoints Vice President Brand Strategy & Management

Jumeirah has announced the internal promotion of Thatcher Brown to the new position of Vice President Brand Strategy and Management of the Jumeirah Group.