Abu Dhabi Dusit boosts presence

SINCE its official opening in September 2013, Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi has successfully managed to position itself as an ideal choice for meetings, incentives, conferences and events (Mice), business travellers and government events.

“We have strengthened our presence in the market as a premium accommodation address in the city, catering to a large segment of corporate, government and leisure business,” says Aaishah Bohari, director of sales and marketing at Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi. “Our 533 room inventory offers deluxe accommodations including 402 hotel rooms and 131 serviced apartments, strategically located in the heart of the city. Guests can experience the authentic touch of Thai hospitality through our stylish dining venues including our signature Thai restaurant, Benjarong, and rejuvenate at our Namm Spa, renowned for its traditional Thai massage and Thai-inspired treatments.”

Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi is a versatile and stylish hotel, offering the savvy traveller a blend of Arabic and Thai culture in a contemporary and luxurious setting with a variety of superb amenities complemented by Thai hospitality. It is a choice destination for business travellers on short or long stay in the region, with its ideal location minutes away from the city’s business centre. The hotel also offers a wide range of flexible events and meeting facilities to host local and international large conferences or smaller events. In addition, Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi offers a touch of Thai inspired hospitality in the heart of the Middle East, catering as well to leisure travellers and offering an ideal family getaway in the exciting capital of the UAE.

“Since the opening, we have noticed a large increase in the number of bookings, especially from the GCC region and Middle East in general,” says Bohari. This is due to the promotional activities and packages tailor-made for these regions. In addition, Abu Dhabi offers the authenticity of a historical emirate and the lifestyle of a metropolitan city. The city is attracting massive numbers of both leisure and business travellers and its convenient location and proximity from major cosmopolitan cities makes it a preferred Mice and leisure destination, offering a year-round ideal climate.

PHUKET

In keeping with its aggressive expansion plan, Dusit International had announced a new resort to its growing dusitD2 brand, the dusitD2 Phuket Resort in Thailand.

Located only one block from the island’s popular Patong Beach and within walking distance from the Jungceylon shopping and leisure complex, the vibrant dusitD2 Phuket Resort aims to become a destination in its own right, boasting 390 stylish guest rooms and suites and an array of iconic lifestyle and entertainment outlets including a Hard Rock Café. The hotel is currently scheduled for an May 2014 rebranding date.

NEW DELHI

Dusit Devarana New Delhi has won the ‘Landscape Design of the year 2014’ at NDTV Design & Architecture awards held on March 21 this year. Dusit Devarana New Delhi is set against a quaint background ensconced by nature. Surrounded by over a thousand mature trees, meandering water bodies, regally columned verandahs, elegant interiors, spacious guest rooms equipped with state of the art technology; it is an ideal destination for the leisure and corporate travellers alike. Designed by Khun Lek Bunnag, the Dusit Devarana resonates understated yet elegant spaces.