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Welcome President of World Travel Awards Middle East Ceremony 2013 On behalf of my colleagues at World Travel Awards, I warmly welcome you to our Middle East Gala Ceremony in Dubai for the sixth consecutive year, heralding the start of a yearlong journey to determine the outstanding travel brands throughout the world, across six continents and involving over 9,000 nominees It is indeed a fitting start to our Grand Tour to be here again, as Dubai remains an undisputed jewel in the glittering crown of the luxury travel sector. Its continuing ability to find unique and ground-breaking ideas, combined with outstanding service across the ever-changing landscape of world tourism has contributed to a constantly changing travel, tourism and hospitality industry.

It is a very special year for us as we celebrate 20 years of World Travel Awards. From the small beginnings of a mere “idea” to celebrate the heroes of travel and tourism excellence, to our current status at the forefront of the global travel award arena. Our locations, categories and most importantly nominees, have grown each year showing how the public has come to rely on our

Awards in what is now known the world over as the “Oscars of the Travel Industry”.

I would like to thank our host this evening, Le Royal Meridien Resort & Spa. This luxury resort epitomises diversity, beauty, relaxation and culinary excellence for both business and leisure travellers and is rightly a firm favourite for Dubai visitors.

Thank you also to our local media partners CNBC Arabia, TTN Worldwide, International Herald Tribune, Khaleej Times and Trade Arabia.

The promotion of excellence and innovation in travel and tourism is why we are here. Thank you for joining us on this special occasion and congratulations on your endeavours, achievements and awards.

Graham E. Cooke President & Founder World Travel Awards

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Dear esteemed guests, Welcome to Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa Dubai We are proud to be hosting this year’s prestigious Middle East Ceremony of the World Travel Awards also known as “The Oscars of the Travel Trade”.

We have been closely associated with the World Travel Awards, having been recognized in the recent past as the World’s Leading Beach Resort, Middle East’s Leading Beach Resort, Middle East’s Leading Spa Resort and Dubai’s Leading Spa Resort. These numerous accolades not only demonstrate our dedication to excellence but also showcase the region’s ongoing commitment to the industry.

The Awards are being held in Dubai for the sixth year in succession as the Emirate is a unique destination renowned for being a dynamic business center as well as a tourist magnet with a kaleidoscope of attractions. It offers visitors and residents everything from

unsurpassed luxury and lifestyle, year- round sunshine, exceptional shopping, World famed festivals and events, distinctive culture and culinary experiences to traditional Arabian hospitality.

The tourism industry in this ever evolving city maintains very high standards and is continuously pushing the boundaries of excellence to go beyond.

Tonight is poised to be one of the biggest nights of the year in the social calendar of Dubai and all of us here at Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa are delighted to have you with us.

Enjoy the evening and all the best!

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The Middle East With the leading lights of Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar and Saudi Arabia emerging as some of the most popular tourism destinations in the world, there is plenty to shout about in the Middle East in 2013. Here Breaking Travel News brings you all the latest developments.

Optimism has finally returned to the tourism market here in the Middle East, with Dubai leading the way. In recent years the emirate has seen a boom in the offering of affordable yet quality accommodation, however demand for high-end luxury hotels remains strong with occupancy levels in the five star market at near capacity.

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Arabian-themed hotel will boast a 600 metre private beach, spa and a range of outdoor pools. The Palazzo Versace Dubai, only the second Versace-branded property in the world, is also scheduled to open in 2014, offering a ‘personal lifestyle experience’ enhanced with luxury and technology. Boasting lightfilled bedrooms and suites, bespoke furnishings and lavish colourful silks, the Palazzo Versace is dressed throughout in Versace style. Finally, set to open on The Palm Jumeirah in 2016, W Dubai – The Palm will provide a contemporary lifestyle experience with a complete

service offer including the brand’s signature W Lounge. The hotel will offer eight contemporary dining and lounge concepts, more than 2,500 square metres of ultra-modern meeting and event space and a full-service WIRED business centre.

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In Qatar, Hamad International Airport began its soft opening phase earlier this month. Positioned at the edge of the Arabian Gulf, the tranquil waterside setting provides a perfect backdrop for

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Clockwise from left: Burj al Arab; Hamad International Airport, Qatar; the Etihad journey continues; The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh; Hamad International Airport, Qatar; James Hogan and airberlin chief exec Hartmut Mehdorn

the destination’s stylish architectural elements, underpinned by advanced airport systems. It features two runways, both of which are among the longest in the world, a state-of-the-art air traffic control tower, a stunning passenger terminal with a design capacity of 28 million passengers per year, over 25,000 square metres of retail facilities and a uniquely shaped public mosque.

The ten launch airlines - including Biman Bangladesh Airlines, flydubai, Air Arabia, Iran Air and RAK Airways - are presently operating from the airport, with flagcarrier Qatar Airways expected to be in place by the end of the year.

Still with aviation, Eithad Airways considered the World’s Leading Airline by the World Travel Awards – has heralded a successful first year for its equity alliance strategy, after a financial reporting season which saw each of the five airlines within the alliance – airberlin, Air Seychelles, Virgin Australia, Aer Lingus and Etihad itself – announce a profitable performance. The airlines’ individual and collective results were boosted by a number of measures, including growing codeshare traffic between their networks, successful joint

sales and marketing efforts, and a range of increasing business and cost synergies.

James Hogan, Etihad Airways’ president, welcomed the success of the airlines. He said: “Last year was a year in which the global economy remained very tough and in which airline industry profits as a whole shrank, for the second successive year. Yet each of the airlines in our equity alliance showed strong financial performance with each reporting a profit.”

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is also redoubling its efforts to develop its tourism industry. Already the largest hospitality market in the GCC, Saudi Arabia accounts for the bulk of international tourist arrivals, at 46 per cent according to an October 2012 GCC Hospitality Industry Report from Alpen Capital, representing a 50 per cent year-on-year increase against 2011 figures.

“The Kingdom is investing heavily in it’s infrastructure as expansion plans for the new US$7 billion Jeddah airport project move ahead, with the airport projecting annual passenger volume of up to 80

million passengers within the next two decades,” said Mark Walsh, portfolio director, Reed Travel Exhibitions.

The Red Sea port of Jeddah is the gateway to Makkah and Medina, a favoured destination for domestic tourism in the summer, as well as a commercial trading hub for the west coast of Saudi Arabia. In addition the capital Riyadh is also experiencing increased demand from business travellers. Saudi government investment into key infrastructure projects including airport expansion, railways and roads, is pegged at around US$80 billion between now and 2022, with investment into major tourism initiatives forecast to grow at a CAGR of 6.9 per cent.

Hotel room supply in the Kingdom is expected to increase at a CAGR of 1.5 per cent between 2011 and 2016, increasing from 243,117 rooms in 2011 to 262,049 in 2016, with 69 properties currently in the planning or construction phase.

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“The Oscars of the Travel Industry” Proudly celebrating its 20th anniversary, World Travel Awards has grown into the most prestigious travel industry awards programme in the world.

World Travel Awards continues to build its reputation as the ‘Oscars of the travel industry’ by seeking out and rewarding those organisations that have made the greatest contribution to the global travel and tourism industry.

Launched in 1993, the awards programme features the winners from seven regional ceremonies progressing to the Grand Final at the end of the year.

Graham E. Cooke, Founder & President, World Travel Awards, says: “World Travel Awards is a unique benchmark for industry quality and business excellence in every region and sector.”

For the tourism trade, winning a World Travel Award is more than an award – it is an endorsement from the thousands of professionals from around the globe, as well as a gold seal to the public of travel excellence guaranteed.

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Middle East’s Leading All Suite Hotel Burj Al Arab, Dubai, United Arab Emirates BurJuman Arjaan by Rotana Dubai, United Arab Emirates Kempinski Residences & Suites, Doha, Qatar Tamani Hotel Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Middle East’s Leading Beach Destination AlQurm beach, Oman Jumeirah beach, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Katara beach, Doha, Qatar Messila beach, Kuwait Saadiyat beach, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Middle East’s Leading Beach Resort Al Qasr at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Atlantis The Palm, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Beach Rotana, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Danat Jebel Dhanna Resort, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Jebel Ali Golf Resort, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Le Royal Méridien Beach Resort & Spa, Dubai, United Arab Emirates One&Only The Palm, Dubai, United Arab Emirates The Chedi Muscat, Oman The Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Middle East’s Leading Boutique Hotel 35 Rooms, Lebanon Al Mashreq Boutique Hotel, Saudi Arabia Arumaila Boutique Hotel, Doha, Qatar Byblo Sur Mer, Lebanon Desert Palm Dubai, United Arab Emirates Hotel Albergo, Lebanon Qasr Al Sharq, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Saudi Arabia The Address Montgomerie Dubai, United Arab Emirates Middle East’s Leading Business Car Rental Company Avis Budget Europcar Hertz Sixt Thrifty

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Middle East Nominees 2013 Middle East’s Leading Business Hotel Al Bustan Rotana - Dubai, United Arab Emirates Amman Marriott Hotel, Jordan Armani Hotel Dubai, United Arab Emirates Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Dusit Thani Dubai, United Arab Emirates Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Grosvenor House Dubai, United Arab Emirates InterContinental Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates InterContinental Dubai Festival City, United Arab Emirates Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Taj Palace Dubai, United Arab Emirates The Address Downtown Dubai, United Arab Emirates The Fairmont Dubai, United Arab Emirates The Ritz-Carlton Doha, Qatar W Doha Hotel & Residences, Qatar Middle East’s Leading Business Travel Agency Dnata, United Arab Emirates Kanoo Travel, United Arab Emirates Omeir Travel Agency, United Arab Emirates Regency Travel & Tours, Qatar Safar Travel & Tourism

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Middle East’s Leading Business Travel Destination Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Amman, Jordan Beirut, Lebanon Doha, Qatar Dubai, United Arab Emirates Kuwait City, Kuwait Manama, Bahrain Muscat, Oman Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Middle East’s Leading Car Hire Avis Budget Europcar Hertz Sixt Middle East’s Leading Chauffeur Company Al Farrad Car Rental Company APEX Le Tour Dubai Mystique Luxury Car Transportation Prime Limousine Middle East’s Leading City Hotel Al Bustan Rotana - Dubai, United Arab Emirates Al Murooj Rotana, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Four Seasons Hotel Doha, Qatar InterContinental Dubai Festival City, United Arab Emirates Le Royal Amman, Jordan Le Royal Hotels & Resorts Beirut Raffles Dubai, United Arab Emirates The Address Downtown Dubai, United Arab Emirates The Ritz-Carlton Doha, Qatar

Middle East’s Leading Conference Hotel Al Bustan Rotana Dubai, United Arab Emirates Al Qasr Hotel, Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Grand Hyatt Dubai, United Arab Emirates Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Millenium Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Sheraton Doha Resort & Convention Hotel, Qatar The Address Dubai Marina, United Arab Emirates The Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Middle East’s Leading Corporate Resort Beach Rotana, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Grand Hyatt Dubai, United Arab Emirates Hilton Habtoor Grand hotel, Lebanon InterContinental Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Park Hyatt Dubai, United Arab Emirates Sheraton Doha Resort & Convention Hotel, Qatar

Middle East’s Leading Cruise Line Cunard Line Royal Caribbean International Silversea Cruises The World Middle East’s Leading Cruise Port Doha Port, Qatar Jeddah Islamic Port, Saudi Arabia Khalifa Bin Salman Port, Bahrain Port of Aqaba, Jordan Port Rashid, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Port Sultan Qaboos, Muscat, Oman Middle East’s Leading Desert Resort Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Banyan Tree Al Wadi, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Tilal Liwa Hotel, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Middle East’s Leading Cabin Crew Emirates Etihad Airways Jazeera Airways Middle East Airlines Qatar Airways

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Middle East’s Leading Desert Spa Resort Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Banyan Tree Al Wadi, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates Golden Tulip Khatt Springs Resort & Spa, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort & Spa, United Arab Emirates Middle East’s Leading Destination Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Bahrain Dubai, United Arab Emirates Oman Qatar Saudi Arabia Middle East’s Leading Exhibition & Convention Centre Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre - ADNEC, United Arab Emirates Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Centre (BIECC) Dubai World Trade Centre, United Arab Emirates Qatar National Convention Centre

Middle East’s Leading Family Resort Atlantis The Palm, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Danat Jebel Dhanna Resort, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Fujairah Rotana Resort & Spa - Al Aqah Beach, United Arab Emirates Jebel Ali Golf Resort, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea, Jordan Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort, Fujairah, United Arab Emirates Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Movenpick Resort Tala Bay Aqaba, Jordan Middle East’s Leading Golf Resort Arizona Golf Resort, Saudi Arabia Jebel Ali Golf Resort, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Park Hyatt Dubai, United Arab Emirates The Address Montgomerie Dubai, United Arab Emirates The Wave, Oman The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa, United Arab Emirates Middle East’s Leading Hospitality Development Company Emaar Hospitality Group IFA Hotels & Resorts Kingdom Hotel Investments Nakheel

Middle East’s Leading Hotel Al Faisaliah Hotel, Saudi Arabia Al Qasr at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Armani Hotel Dubai, United Arab Emirates Atlantis The Palm, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Burj Al Arab, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Le Royal Méridien Beach Resort & Spa, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Makkah Clock Royal Tower – A Fairmont Hotel, Saudi Arabia One&Only Royal Mirage Dubai, United Arab Emirates Six Senses Zighy Bay, Oman The Chedi Muscat, Oman The Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates The Ritz-Carlton Doha, Qatar The St. Regis Doha, Qatar

Middle East’s Leading Hotel Dining & Entertainment Experience Beach Rotana, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Grand Hyatt Dubai, United Arab Emirates Grand Hyatt Muscat, Oman Hyatt Regency Dubai, United Arab Emirates La Cigale Hotel, Qatar The Fairmont Dubai, United Arab Emirates Middle East’s Leading Hotel Residences Grand Hyatt Doha Residences, Qatar Grosvenor House Dubai, United Arab Emirates Kempinski Hotel & Residences Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Kempinski Residences & Suites, Doha, Qatar W Doha Hotel & Residences, Qatar

Middle East’s Leading Hotel Brand Dusit International Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Hilton Hotels & Resorts InterContinental Hotels & Resorts Jumeirah Kempinski Hotels & Resorts Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts Marriott Hotels & Resorts Rotana Hotels Starwood Hotels & Resorts

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Middle East Nominees 2013 Middle East’s Leading Hotel Suite Amiri Suite, The Ritz-Carlton Doha, Qatar Palace Suite at Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Presidential Suite, Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Royal Etihad Suite at Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Royal Suite at Burj Al Arab, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Royal Suite at Grosvenor House Dubai, United Arab Emirates Royal Suite, Al Faisaliah, Saudi Arabia Royal Suite, Four Seasons Hotel Doha, Qatar Royal Suite, Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Royal Suite, One&Only Royal Mirage Dubai, United Arab Emirates Royal Suite, The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain Hotel & Spa, Bahrain Signature Spa Suite Fountain, The Address Downtown Dubai, United Arab Emirates The Royal Bridge Suite, Atlantis The Palm, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Middle East’s Leading Lifestyle Hotel Armani Hotel Dubai, United Arab Emirates Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates La Cigale Hotel, Qatar Le Royal Hotels & Resorts Beirut The Address Dubai Mall, United Arab Emirates Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates W Doha Hotel & Residences, Qatar Middle East’s Leading Lifestyle Resort Atlantis The Palm, Dubai Four Seasons Hotel Doha Le Royal Méridien Beach Resort & Spa, Dubai Rixos The Palm Dubai Hotel Six Senses Zighy Bay, Oman Middle East’s Leading Low-Cost Airline Air Arabia Bahrain Air flydubai Jazeera Airways RAK Airways

Middle East’s Leading Leisure Hotel Hilton Salalah, Oman JW Marriott Hotel Kuwait City Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates Dubai Le Royal Hotels & Resorts Amman Le Royal Hotels & Resorts Beirut Raffles Dubai

Middle East’s Leading Luxury City Hotel Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Oman Al Faisaliah Hotel, A Rosewood Hotel, Saudi Arabia Armani Hotel Dubai, United Arab Emirates Burj Al Arab, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Four Seasons Hotel Doha, Qatar The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Residence & Spa, Bahrain The St. Regis Doha, Qatar Middle East’s Leading Luxury Hotel Armani Hotel Dubai Burj Al Arab Emirates Palace One&Only The Palm, Dubai Raffles Makkah Palace The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh Middle East’s Leading Luxury Hotel Apartments Arjaan by Rotana Dubai Media City, United Arab Emirates Grand Millennium Dubai, United Arab Emirates Oasis Beach Tower, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Park Arjaan by Rotana Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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One&Only The Palm, Dubai, United Arab Emirates The Chedi Muscat, Oman The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Middle East’s Leading Sports Resort Aspire Zone, Qatar Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Jebel Ali Golf Resort, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Meydan, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Middle East’s Leading Tour Operator Arabian Adventures Dnata Emirates Holidays Regency Travel & Tours, Qatar Zahara Tours Middle East’s Leading Tourism Development Project ALDAR Developments Katara Cultural Village, Qatar Nakheel Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Sharq Village & Spa

Middle East’s Leading Tourist Attraction Aquaventure, Atlantis The Palm, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Burj Khalifa, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Ferrari World, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Katara Cultural Village, Qatar Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Ski Dubai, United Arab Emirates Wild Wadi Waterpark, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Yas Waterworld, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Middle East’s Leading Tourist Board Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority, United Arab Emirates Bahrain Tourism Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Government of Dubai, United Arab Emirates Jordan Tourism Board Oman Qatar Tourism Authority Sharjah Tourism Authority, United Arab Emirates Middle East’s Leading Travel Agency Al Rais Holidays Alshamel Travel Dnata, United Arab Emirates Regency Travel & Tours, Qatar Salem Travel Agency,United Arab Emirates

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Middle East Nominees 2013 Middle East’s Most Romantic Resort Desert Palm Dubai, United Arab Emirates One&Only Royal Mirage, Dubai, United Arab Emirates One&Only The Palm, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Six Senses Zighy Bay, Oman The Chedi Muscat, Oman Middle East’s Responsible Tourism Award Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital, United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority, United Arab Emirates National Ferries Company, Oman Bahrain’s Leading Business Hotel Gulf Hotel Bahrain and Gulf Convention Centre Moevenpick Hotel Bahrain The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Residence and Spa Sheraton Bahrain Hotel Bahrain’s Leading Hotel Golden Tulip Bahrain Gulf Hotel Bahrain and Gulf Convention Centre Sheraton Bahrain Hotel The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Residence & Spa The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain Hotel & Spa Bahrain’s Leading Serviced Apartments Gulf Executive Residence Fraser Suites, Bahrain Marriott Executive Apartments Manama, Bahrain Somerset Al Fateh Bahrain

Bahrain’s Leading Spa Resort Al Areen Palace & Spa Hotel Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Residence & Spa The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain Hotel & Spa Iran’s Leading Hotel Abassi Hotel Dariush Grand Hotel Laleh Hotel Tehran Homa Hotel Iraq’s Leading Business Hotel Coral Boutique Hotel Baghdad Divan Erbil Erbil Rotana Hotel Ishtar Hotel Tangram Hotel Erbil Iraq’s Leading Hotel Best Inn Erbil Blue Mercury Hotel Divan Erbil Erbil Rotana Hotel Jordan’s Leading Beach Resort InterContinental Aqaba Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea Radisson Blu Tala Bay Resort, Aqaba The Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea Jordan’s Leading Business Hotel Amman Marriott Hotel Crowne Plaza Amman Four Seasons Hotel Amman Grand Hyatt Amman InterContinental Amman Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea

Jordan’s Leading Hotel Amman Marriott Hotel DoubleTree by Hilton Aqaba Four Seasons Hotel Amman InterContinental Amman Kempinski Hotel Amman Le Méridien Amman Le Royal Hotels & Resorts, Amman Petra Marriott Hotel Jordan’s Leading Resort InterContinental Aqaba Jordan Valley Marriott Resort & Spa Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea Movenpick Resort and Residence aqaba Sheraton Amman Al Nabil Hotel & Towers Jordan’s Leading Spa Resort Evason Ma’In Hot Springs Four Seasons Hotel Amman Jordan Valley Marriott Resort & Spa Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea The Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea Kuwait’s Leading Business Hotel Al Manshar Rotana Hotel Crowne Plaza Kuwait Hilton Kuwait Resort JW Marriott Hotel Kuwait City, Kuwait Le Royal Hotel Sheraton Kuwait Hotel & Towers The Regency Kuwait

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Kuwait’s Leading Conference Hotel Hotel Missoni Kuwait JW Marriott Hotel Kuwait City Mövenpick Kuwait Sheraton Kuwait Hotel & Towers The Regency Kuwait Kuwait’s Leading Hotel Al Manshar Rotana Hotel Hilton Kuwait Resort Hotel Missoni Kuwait JW Marriott Hotel Kuwait City Le Royal Hotel Le Royal Tower Kuwait Mövenpick Hotel & Convention Centre Kuwait Sheraton Kuwait Hotel & Towers The Regency Kuwait Kuwait’s Leading Luxury Hotel Hotel Missoni Kuwait JW Marriott Hotel Kuwait City Le Royal Hotel Kuwait City The Regency Kuwait Lebanon’s Leading Boutique Hotel 35 Rooms Byblo Sur Mer Hotel Albergo Lebanon’s Leading Business Hotel Amman Marriott Hotel Gefinor Rotana Hotel InterContinental Le Vendôme Beirut InterContinental Phoenicia Beirut Le Royal Hotels & Resorts Beirut

Middle East Nominees 2013 Lebanon’s Leading Hotel Four Seasons Beirut Gefinor Rotana Hotel Hotel Albergo InterContinental Le Vendôme Beirut InterContinental Phoenicia Beirut Le Gray, Beirut Le Royal Hotels & Resorts Beirut Lebanon’s Leading Resort InterContinental Mountain Resort & Spa Mzaar Le Royal Hotels & Resorts Beirut Mövenpick Hotel & Resort Beirut Lebanon’s Leading Spa Resort Four Seasons Beirut InterContinental Mountain Resort & Spa Mzaar Le Royal Hotels & Resorts Beirut Mövenpick Hotel & Resort Beirut Orchid Beach Resort The Grand Hills Hotel & Spa Oman’s Leading Beach Resort Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel Millennium Resort Mussanah Six Senses Zighy Bay The Chedi Muscat Oman’s Leading Hotel Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel Crowne Plaza Resort SALALAH Grand Hyatt Muscat Hilton Salalah InterContinental Muscat

Oman’s Leading Resort Crowne Plaza Resort SALALAH InterContinental Al Bustan Palace Muscat Six Senses Zighy Bay The Chedi Muscat Oman’s Leading Spa Resort Al Nahda Resort & Spa Grand Hyatt Doha Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort, Oman Six Senses Zighy Bay, Oman The Chedi Muscat Qatar’s Leading Boutique Hotel Al Jasra Boutique Hotel Al Mirqab Boutique Hotel Al Najada Boutique Hotel Arumaila Boutique Hotel Musheireb Boutique Hotel Qatar’s Leading Business Hotel Doha Marriott Hotel La Cigale Hotel InterContinental Doha Movenpick Tower & Suites, Doha Oryx Rotana, Doha Sheraton Doha Resort & Convention Hotel The Ritz-Carlton Doha Qatar’s Leading Conference Hotel Grand Hyatt Doha InterContinental Doha La Cigale Hotel Sharq Village and Spa Sheraton Doha Resort & Convention Hotel The St. Regis Doha W Hotel Doha Wyndham Grand Regency Doha

Qatar’s Leading Hotel Doha Marriott Hotel Four Seasons Hotel Doha InterContinental Doha La Cigale Hotel Millennium Hotel Doha Movenpick Tower & Suites, Doha Sheraton Doha Resort & Convention Hotel The Ritz-Carlton Doha The St. Regis Doha W Hotel Doha Wyndham Grand Regency Doha Qatar’s Leading Hotel Dining & Entertainment Experience Doha Marriott Hotel Hilton Doha La Cigale Hotel Oryx Rotana - Doha Sheraton Doha Resort & Convention Hotel The Ritz-Carlton, Doha W Doha Hotel & Residences Qatar’s Leading Hotel Residences Grand Hyatt Doha Residences Kempinski Residences & Suites, Doha W Doha Hotel & Residences Qatar’s Leading Hotel Suite Al Bidaa Royal Suite at La Cigale Hotel Extreme Wow Suite at W Doha Hotel & Residences Presidential Suite at The St. Regis Doha Royal Suite at Four Seasons Hotel Doha

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Middle East Nominees 2013 Saudi Arabia’s Leading Business Hotel Al Faisaliah Hotel, A Rosewood Hotel Dar Al Hijra InterContinental Madinah Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre Hotel Al Khozama, A Rosewood Hotel InterContinental Jeddah Jeddah Marriott Hotel Qasr Al Sharq Rosewood Corniche The Oberoi Madina The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh Saudi Arabia’s Leading Conference Hotel Al Faisaliah Hotel, A Rosewood Hotel Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre InterContinental Jeddah Riyadh Palace Hotel Sheraton Dammam Hotel & Towers Saudi Arabia’s Leading Hospitality Company Al Khozama Management Company Coral Hotels & Resorts Fairmont Raffles Hotels International Hilton Hotels The Ritz-Carlton

Saudi Arabia’s Leading Hotel Al Faisaliah Hotel, A Rosewood Hotel Casablanca Hotel - Jeddah Dar Al Tawhid InterContinental Hotel Makkah Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre Hotel Al Khozama, A Rosewood Hotel InterContinental Abha InterContinental Jeddah Jeddah Marriott Hotel Le Méridien Al Khobar Rosewood Corniche Sunset Beach Resort The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh Saudi Arabia’s Leading Hotel Suite Grand Royal Suite at The Oberoi Madina Royal Penthouse Suite at Al Faisaliah Hotel, A Rosewood Hotel Royal Suite at Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre Royal Suite at Rosewood Corniche Royal Suite at The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh

Saudi Arabia’s Leading Travel Agency Attar Travel dnata Travel, Saudi Arabia Zahid Travel Group Zamil Travel Saudi Arabia’s Leading Travel Management Company Al Tayyar Group dnata Travel, KSA Elaf Travel & Tourism Company Kanoo Travel, Saudi Arabia UAE’s Leading Beach Resort Banyan Tree Ras Al Khaimah Beach Danat Jebel Dhanna Resort, Abu Dhabi Dhafra Beach Hotel, Abu Dhabi The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, Dubai UAE’s Leading Boutique Hotel Desert Palm Dubai Le Méridien Fairway The Address Montgomerie Dubai

Saudi Arabia’s Leading Resort InterContinental Abha InterContinental Riyadh Mövenpick Resort Al Nawras Island Jeddah Park Hyatt Jeddah, Marina Club & Spa Qasr Al Sharq Riyadh Marriott Hotel

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Middle East Nominees 2013 UAE’s Leading Business Hotel Al Murooj Rotana Hotel & Suites, Dubai Beach Rotana, Abu Dhabi Burj Al Arab, Dubai Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Abu Dhabi Grosvenor House Dubai InterContinental Abu Dhabi Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai Park Rotana, Abu Dhabi Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche The Address Downtown Dubai UAE’s Leading Business Travel Agency Airlink International U.A.E Dnata Kanoo Omeir Travel Agency Orient Travel Safar Travel & Tourism SNTTA - Sharjah National Travel & Tourist Agency UAE’s Leading Desert Resort Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai Banyan Tree Al Wadi, Ras AlKhaimah Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara, Abu Dhabi

UAE’s Leading Family Resort Atlantis The Palm, Dubai Danat Jebel Dhanna Resort, Abu Dhabi Fujairah Rotana Resort & Spa Al Aqah Beach, Fujairah Jebel Ali Golf Resort, Dubai Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana, Abu Dhabi Le Méridien Al Aqah Beach Resort, Fujairah Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai UAE’s Leading Hotel Armani Hotel Dubai Beach Rotana Hotel & Towers, Abu Dhabi Burj Al Arab, Dubai Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi Grosvenor House Dubai Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai One & Only Royal Mirage, Dubai UAE’s Leading Hotel Residences Grosvenor House Dubai Hilton Dubai Jumeirah Residences Jumeirah World Trade Centre Residences Kempinski Hotel & Residences Palm Jumeirah UAE’s Leading New Hotel Al Ghurair Rayhaan by Rotana Fairmont The Palm, Dubai Hilton Sharjah Jumeirah Creekside Hotel JW Marriott Hotel Dubai Ocean View Hotel Sheraton Dubai Mall of the Emirates Hotel Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal

UAE’s Leading Resort Atlantis The Palm, Dubai Burj Al Arab, Dubai Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara, Abu Dhabi Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi Jebel Ali Golf Resort, Dubai Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, Dubai Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort, Fujairah Le Royal Méridien Beach Resort & Spa, Dubai Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai One&Only Royal Mirage, Dubai The Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai The Ritz-Carlton Dubai UAE’s Leading Serviced Apartments Al Ghurair Arjaan by Rotana Ascott Park Place Dubai Oasis Beach Tower Park Arjaan by Rotana Abu Dhabi UAE’s Leading Spa Resort Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai Burj Al Arab, Dubai Jebel Ali Golf Resort, Dubai Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, Dubai Le Royal Méridien Beach Resort & Spa, Dubai Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai One&Only Royal Mirage, Dubai One&Only The Palm, Dubai

UAE’s Leading Travel Agency Abu Dhabi Travel Bureau Al Futtaim Travel Al Rais Holidays Omeir Travel Agency Orient Travel Safar Travel & Tourism Salem Travel Agency, Abu Dhabi UAE’s Leading Travel Management Company Abu Dhabi Travel Bureau Al Futtaim Travel ATS Travel Dnata Kanoo Omeir Travel Agency Orient Travel Yemen’s Leading Hotel Al Saeed Hotel Taiz Gold Mohur Hotel & Resort Mercure Sanaa Al Saeed Mövenpick Hotel Sana’a Abu Dhabi’s Leading Beach Resort Beach Rotana Emirates Palace Hilton Abu Dhabi InterContinental Abu Dhabi Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas Sheraton Abu Dhabi Resort & Towers The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi

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Abu Dhabi’s Leading Business Hotel Beach Rotana Fairmont Bab Al Bahr InterContinental Abu Dhabi Le Meridien Abu Dhabi Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi Millennium Abu Dhabi Park Rotana Radisson Blu Hotel, Abu Dhabi Yas Island Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche Abu Dhabi’s Leading Business Travel Agency Abu Dhabi Travel Bureau Bin Moosa Travel Omeir Travel Agency Safar Travel & Tourism Abu Dhabi’s Leading Chauffeur Company Ahdab International Luxury Transport German Rent A Car Prime Limousine Sixt Limousine Service Abu Dhabi’s Leading Conference Hotel Beach Rotana Emirates Palace Fairmont Bab Al Bahr InterContinental Abu Dhabi Jumeirah at Etihad Towers Millennium Abu Dhabi Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi’s Leading Hotel Beach Rotana Emirates Palace Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Hilton Abu Dhabi InterContinental Abu Dhabi Jumeirah at Etihad Towers Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi Rocco Forte Hotel Abu Dhabi Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi’s Leading Hotel Suite Palace Suite at Emirates Palace Presidential Suite at Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Royal Etihad Suite at Jumeirah at Etihad Towers Royal Suite at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Abu Dhabi’s Leading Luxury City Hotel Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Grand Millennium Al Wahda Hilton Abu Dhabi Hotel Rocco Forte Hotel Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi’s Leading Resort Beach Rotana Emirates Palace Hilton Abu Dhabi Le Meridien Abu Dhabi Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort

Abu Dhabi’s Leading Serviced Apartments Grand Millennium Al Wahda Park Arjaan by Rotana Abu Dhabi Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri Abu Dhabi’s Leading Travel Agency Abu Dhabi Travel Bureau Al Massaood Travel and Services LLC Dnata Omeir Travel Agency Safar Travel & Tourism Salem Travel Agency Dubai’s Leading Business Hotel Al Murooj Rotana Hotel & Suites Armani Hotel Dubai Atlantis The Palm Burj Al Arab Hilton Dubai Creek Grosvenor House Dubai Jumeirah Emirates Towers Madinat Jumeirah Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach Raffles Dubai The Address Downtown Dubai The Fairmont Dubai Dubai’s Leading Chauffeur Company German Rent A Car Grand Express Luxury Rental Midway Luxury Car Rental Mystique Luxury Car Transportation Sixt Limousine Service

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Dubai’s Leading Resort Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa Atlantis The Palm, Dubai Desert Palm Dubai Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa Hilton Dubai Jumeirah Resort Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa Le Royal Méridien Beach Resort & Spa Madinat Jumeirah One&Only Royal Mirage The Jumeirah Beach Hotel Dubai’s Leading Serviced Apartments Ascott Park Place Dubai Fraser Suites Dubai Nuran Greens Nuran Marina Oasis Beach Tower Dubai’s Leading Spa Resort Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa Armani Hotel Dubai Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa Burj Al Arab Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa Le Royal Méridien Beach Resort & Spa Madinat Jumeirah One&Only Royal Mirage One&Only The Palm, Dubai The Jumeirah Beach Hotel Dubai’s Leading Travel Agency Al Futtaim Travel Al Rostamani Travel & Holidays Al Tayer Travel Al Rais Holidays Dnata Sharaf Travel

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Pinnacle of perfection Grosvenor House Dubai is the pinnacle of perfection, set within the cosmopolitan heart of Dubai Marina.

Glittering against the skyline and standing majestically at the heart of Dubai Marina is the exclusive Grosvenor House Dubai. An esteemed establishment with breathtaking rooms, suites, apartment suites and residence apartments, a worldclass conference centre and a wide array of epicurean dining options.

A gracious tribute to Arabian influences and contemporary design, where Jon Bujard stone columns, gleaming chequered marble floors and walls cocooned in Rosewood paneling create a scene of modern grandeur and timeless elegance.

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Large windows look out over turquoise waters, where dhow boats and super yachts beckon. And the scent of fresh flowers follows you, wherever you go.

Service steeped in ceremony Grosvenor House is a name steeped in excellence. Grosvenor House Dubai, is the modern interpretation of such excellence, combining luxurious standards with futuristic flair. A guardian of tradition, perfectly refined.

The Grosvenor House prides itself on its impeccable service, built on the legendary hospitality of Arabia.

Every wish expressed is met with equal measures of priority, discretion and charm.

45 storeys of enchantment Each of the 45 storeys in both Tower One and Tower Two redefine the word luxury. The breathtaking interiors are bespoke with the latest in hi-tech comfort. Every little detail is designed to delight – from the fine Bvlgari bathroom amenities, to the way we fold our towels.

Grosvenor House Dubai comprises 749 rooms, suites, apartment suites,

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residence apartments and premier villas.

Tower One includes 217 hotel rooms and suites. The 205 one, two and three bedroom apartment suites overlooking the Marina are among the most exclusive residences in Dubai. Tower Two boasts 106 enchanting premier rooms and suites and 216 impressive residences apartments, adorned in exquisite finery and equipped with state-of-the-art interactive entertainment systems.

Exclusive to Tower Two, are five prestigious premier villas that are in a class of their own.

Dine and delight A feast of award-winning dining choices, bars and branded culinary concepts are the talk of the city, as the places to see and be seen in. You can savour everything from the finest afternoon tea in Dubai at Rhodes in Residence, to the best of British cuisine with French flair at Rhodes Mezzanine, both headed by Michelin-starred chef Gary Rhodes.

Or for a more spice infused craving, head to Indego by Vineet. A redefinition of the finest traditional Indian food created by Michelin-starred chef Vineet Bhatia. The striking pan Latin restaurant and lounge, Toro Toro by celebrity Chef Richard Sandoval, offers a lively experience, with flavours that will tantalise your taste buds and beats that will set your pulse racing.

Embassy Dubai offers the ultimate night out. This must-visit three-tiered venue placed over the entire three floors of Tower Two offers an indulgent experience on every level.

The world-renowned Buddha-Bar, direct from Paris, is an exquisite Asian inspired bar and restaurant that promises evenings of sheer enjoyment.

Sanctuaries for the soul In a first that is unique in the Middle East, Grosvenor House Dubai offers a choice of two lavish spas offering a multitude of options to those who wish to be pampered.

The Retreat Health & Spa features steam rooms, Rasuls, sauna and Jacuzzi, B/ ATTITUDE SPA tempts you to enjoy a sublime immersion in the ancient rejuvenation therapies of the East.

A happy place to be Guests are welcome to enjoy Le Royal MÊridien Beach Resort + Spa Dubai, the award-winning sister property of Grosvenor House Dubai. The shared facilities include a stunning white-sand beach, swimming pools, kids’ club and 13 restaurants and bars.

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