Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection, won the Middle East's Leading Executive Club Lounge 2016 in the recently concluded World Travel Awards, beating the likes of InterContinental Abu Dhabi, Amman Marriott Hotel, Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski, Conrad Dubai, and JA Ocean View Hotel. This was the second time in a row that their lounge won recognition at the World Travel Awards.

Director of business development Frida Audi tells TTN, 'Our newly renovated lounge located on the 25th floor offers panoramic views and an outdoor terrace, with private check-in and check-out facilities. There is complimentary internet in the rooms and in the lounge, use of meeting rooms is included, exclusive breakfast and refreshments are offered throughout the day, and evening canapes and a full bar opens from 6pm to 8pm. Club guests also enjoy complimentary airport transfers in a private car.'

While the resort offers six meeting rooms including ballroom and business centre, the leisure facilities include two squash courts, four tennis courts, three swimming pools including a kids’ pool, spa and gym, and kids club. There is a private beach with 15 restaurants and bars with theme nights, live entertainments.

'We really offer the best of both the worlds for leisure and business travellers. A favourable location in the heart JBR, adjacent to Dubai Marina, away from traffic,' says Audi.