General Information
International Tel code: +971
Area codes: Abu Dhabi 2, Dubai 4, Sharjah/Ajman/Umm Al Quwain 6, Fujairah 9, Al Ain 3, Ras Al Khaimah 7
Currency: UAE dirham (Dh)
Exchange rate: US$1 = Dh 3.65
Visas: Most travellers need to obtain a visa prior to entering the Emirates, except nationals of GCC countries. However, the following passport holders can get an entry permit upon arrival:
• A GCC country visa holder
• France, Italy, Germany, Holland, Belgium, Luxemborg, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Portugal, Ireland, Greece, Finland, Spain, Monaco, Vatican City, Iceland, Andorra, San Marino, Liechtensien, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Brunei, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia
Tourism Authorities:
Dubai Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing (DTCM)
Tel: 2230000, Fax: 2230022
Sharjah Commerce & Tourism Development
Tel: 5566777, Fax: 5563000
Abu Dhabi/ Al Ain Tourism Authority
Tel: 7655444
Fujairah Tourism Bureau
Tel: 2231554, Fax: 2231006
ABU DHABI
Airports and Airlines
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Tel: 5757500, Fax: 5757285
Air France
Tel: 6215185, Fax: 6217449
Air India
Tel: 6322300, Fax: 6327376
Air Lanka
Tel: 6337125, Fax: 6331313
Biman Bangladesh Airlines
Tel: 5757053, Fax: 6344664
British Airways
Tel: 6224540/6225777, Fax: 6227205
Czech Airlines
Tel: 6784455, Fax: 6793378
Ethiopian
Tel: 5757048, Fax: 6317012
Etihad Airways
Tel: 5058000, Fax: 5058111
Files to Amman, Bahrain, Bangkok, Beirut, Cairo, Colombo, Damascus, Dammam, Delhi, Geneva, Karachi, London, Mumbai, Munich, Riyadh
Egypt Air
Tel: 6344777, Fax: 6347775
Emirates
Tel: 6415777/6315888, Fax: 6216687
Gulf Air
Tel: 6331700, Fax: 6316410
Flies from Abu Dhabi to Bahrain, Bangalore, Bangkok, Brussels, Colombo, Dhaka, Doha, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Hong Kong, Islamabad, Istanbul, Jakarta, Jeddah, Karachi, Kathmandu, Khartoum, Kochi, Kolkata, Kuala Lumpur, Kuwait, Larnaca, Lahore, Leeds, London, Manila, Muscat, Mumbai, Nairobi, Paris, Peshawar, Riyadh, Ras Al Khaimah, Sanaa, Shiraz, Singapore, Sydney, Tehran, Trivandrum
Garuda Indonesia
Tel: 5757058, Fax: 6392425
Iran Air
Tel: 5757193, Fax: 6311546
Kuwait Airways
Tel: 6312230, Fax: 6312057
PIA
Tel: 6323386, Fax: 6314662
Oman Air
Tel: 6266800, Fax: 6266801
Royal Brunei Airlines
Tel: 6226100, Fax: 6225652
Royal Jordanian
Tel: 6225335, Fax: 6224209
Saudi Arabian Airlines
Tel: 6351400, Fax: 6344203
Singapore Airlines
Tel: 6221110, Fax: 6225353
SriLankan Airlines
Tel: 6212057, Fax: 6340391
Thai Airways International
Tel: 6212900
Car Hire
Avis
Tel: 6218400, Fax: 6312033
Airport - Tel: 5757180, Fax: 5757164
Budget
Tel: 6334200, Fax: 6331498
Airport - Tel: 5757188, Fax: 5757178
Hertz
Tel: 6720060, Fax: 6726269
Airport - Tel: 5755331 Fax: 5755446
Thrifty
Tel: 6345663, Fax: 6340234
Airport - Tel: 5757400, Fax: 5757447
Fast Rent A Car
Tel: 6324000, Fax: 6223321
Airport - Tel: 5757137, Fax: 5757838
Hotels
Al Raha Beach Resort
No. of rooms: 110
No. of chalets: 24
Dining outlets
Sevilla all-day dining restaurant, Al Manzil chalet clubhouse, La Piscine poolside, Mozart Café, Black Pearl Piano lounge bar, Danat Deli gourmet shop
Banqueting/Conference facilities
Three ballrooms, 4 conference and meeting rooms
Recreational facilities
Body and Soul spa and health club, massage and beauty treatments, gymnasium, private beach, on request, transfers
to Abu Dhabi Golf Club, 2 squash
courts, boutique retail shops at Al Raha Mall
Beach Rotana Hotel & Towers
Tel: 6443000
Fax: 6442111
No. of rooms: 508
No. of suites: 50
Dining outlets
Benihana Japanese restaurant, Brauhaus restaurant, Prego (Italian cuisine), Trader Vic’s, Rodeo Grill, Café Columbia, Rosebuds, The Lounge at the Beach, Café @ the Suites, Bay View, Finz seafood restaurant
Banquet/Conference facilities
Thuraya Grand ballroom (seats 900), Al Diwan (seats 300), 6 meeting rooms (seat 80)
Recreational facilities
Fully-equipped fitness centre, private beach and swimming pools
Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi
Tel: 6210000
Fax: 6217444
No. of rooms: 236
No. of suites: 49
Dining outlets
The Garden, The Wok, Vincent’s cocktail bar, Heroes sports bar and Cappuccino lobby cafe
Banqueting/Conference facilities
Six halls with a capacity of 450 people
Recreational facilities
Fitness centre, whirlpool, outdoor pool, sauna
Emirates Palace
Tel: 6909000, Fax: 6909999
No. of rooms: 302 luxury rooms
No. of suites: 40 Khaleej suites, 4 Presidential suites, 16 Palace suites (divisible into 48 individual suites)
Dining outlets
Cascades by the water park, Mezzaluna (Mediterranean), Sayad (seafood), Blue Elephant, Las Brisas (salads and grills), Shahrayar, Salsa Cabana, Le Vendome brasserie, Mizona, Oriental cafe, piano bar, Whispers, Al Majlis, Havana club, cafe, The Palace Ceremony
Banqueting/Conference facilities
State-of-the-art auditorium (1,200 people), grand ballroom divisible into 3 sections, 40 meeting rooms, high-tech media and business centre, outdoor function space of over 10,000 sq m, with al fresco setting, for cocktail receptions and dinners
Recreational facilities
Private beach, 2 swimming pools, 2 luxury spas, fitness centre, private marina with private berths for yachts and super yachts, tennis and squash
Danat Resort Jebel Dhanna
Tel: 8012222, Fax: 8012333
No. of rooms: 109
No. of suites: 6 and 6 waterfront villas
Dining outlets
Tides all-day dining bistro, Zaitoun pan-Arabian restaurant, L’attitude entertainment lounge, C-View cafe
Recreational facilities
Private beach, climate-controlled swimming pool, fitness facilities, body and soul health club, steam, sauna and massage rooms, 2 floodlit tennis courts, 2 squash courts, 9-hole par-36 sand golf course nearby, beach and water sports, Sir Baniyas Island excursions
Golden Tulip Al Jazira Hotel & Resort
Tel: 5629100, Fax: 5629035
No. of rooms: 84
Dining outlets
Brasserie on Zero buffet and a la carte, Alitalia restaurant, Bounty bar, Café de Baileys, Dalma restaurant
Banqueting/Conference facilities
Two meeting halls with audio-visual equipment and 1 banquet hall
Recreational Facilities
Sports complex with squash, swimming pool, fully-equipped gym facilities, tennis court, jet skiing, banana boat, go-kart, massage centre and private beach area
InterContinental Hotel Abu Dhabi
Tel: 6666888, Fax: 6669153
No. of rooms: 330
No. of suites: 58
Dining outlets
90 Degrees Fishmarket, Thai sea-food restaurant, El Torito, Pool Cafe, Al Dana Lebanese restaurant and Teplancha wine bar
Banquet/Conference Facilities
Two ballrooms, 1 tiered auditorium and 7 function rooms ( 15 to 1,100 seated)
Le Meridien Beach Hotel Abu Dhabi
Tel: 6446666, Fax: 6440348
No. of rooms: 225
Dining outlets
La Brasserie restaurant, Le Bistro restaurant, Maharaja restaurant, Talay, NRG sports café, Captain’s Arms English pub, Pappagallo, Opus Bar, Waka Taua Terrace, Oasis poolside restaurant, Galouises, Istanbul, Al Finjan tea lounge, Al Birkeh, Chi Chis (Tex Mex cuisine)
Banquet/Conference Facilities
Conference halls (300 persons), banquet (1,000 persons)
Recreational Facilities
Sports and leisure, health spa, private beach, 2 outdoor pools, tennis, beach volleyball, aqua medic pool, body and facial treatments, various massages
Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi
Tel: 6742020, Fax: 6742552
No. of Rooms: 187
No. of suites: 41
Dining outlets
Al Fanar revolving restaurant, Shuja Yacht, PJ O’Reilly’s Irish pub, Amalfi (Italian cuisine), The Piano lounge, Illusions, L’Opera brasserie, Soba noodle and sushi bar, The Palm, Elements, Lord’s Cigar champagne and whisky bar, Illy, Zari-Zardozi, Ocean restaurant, Sax jazz bar
Banqueting/Conference facilities
Five function halls (25 to 500 people), 1 board room and 1 meeting room, Royal Club Floor with butler service
Recreational facilities
Indoor pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, massage facilities and fitness centre with cardiovascular and free weight equipment
Mafraq Hotel Abu Dhabi
Tel: 5822666, Fax: 5822899
No. of rooms: 120
Dining outlets
Oasis restaurant, The Terrace cafe, The Hunter’s pub
Recreational facilities Health club, squash, badminton, billiard tables, fully-equipped gym, sauna, steam and jacuzzi, swimming pool with swim-in bar, Tennis court, Chinese massage center, swimming pool with swim-in bar, children’s pool
Millennium Hotel Abu Dhabi
Tel: 6262700, Fax: 6260333
No. of rooms: 305
Banquet/Conference facilities
One grand ballroom, 2 board rooms and 2 meeting rooms (for 10 to 600 people)
Dining outlets
Citrus, Sevilo’s (Italian cuisine), Marakesh (Moroccan), Cristal cigar and champagne bar
Recreational facilities
Le Club health club, fully-equipped gym, outdoor swimming pool and pool bar
Novotel Center Hotel Abu Dhabi
Tel: 6333555
Fax: 6343633
No. of rooms: 208
No. of suites: 7
Dining outlets
Le Rabelais, Le Beaujolais French bistro, Trattoria Pizzeria Del Centro Italian restaurant, China (Cantonese), L’Opera
Banqueting/Conference facilities
Five function rooms with capacities from 20 to 250 people
Recreational facilities
Swimming pool, fitness complex, massage centre
Sands Hotel
Tel: 6335335, Fax: 6335766
No. of rooms: 253
Banquet/Conference facilities
One function room with a capacity for
up to 100 people
Dining outlets
La Piazza restaurant, Chequers wine bar, Cappuccino Royal lobby lounge, Harvesters pub, Al Atlal Lebanese cuisine, Imperial Chinese restaurant
Recreational facilities
Health club, sauna and Chinese massage, swimming pool
Sheraton Abu Dhabi Resort & Towers
Tel: 6773333, Fax: 6725149
No. of rooms: 272
Dining outlets
La Mamma Italian restaurant, Il Paradiso, Flavours Fusion restaurant, El Sombrero Mexican restaurant, The Tavern (British pub with live entertainment) Café de Foyer Bravo Tapas bar
Banqueting/Conference facilities
Six meeting rooms and 2 banquet rooms (for 14 to 1,000)
Recreational facilities
Gymnasium, outdoor pools and tennis courts, steam bath and sauna, massage treatments
Travel Agents
Etihad Holidays
Tel: 6660708, Fax: 6661545
House of Holidays
Tel: 4433887, Fax: 4465463
Net Tours & Travel
Tel: 6794656, Fax: 6711232
Masood Travel Agency
Tel: 6212100, Fax: 6219332
Omeir Travels
Tel: 6223500, Fax: 6225654
AL AIN
Airport and Airlines
Al Ain International Airport
Tel: 7855555, Fax: 7855000
Egypt Air
Tel: 7660600, Fax: 7658212
Gulf Air
Tel: 7549600, Fax: 7658789
PIA
Tel: 7659882, Fax: 7641743
Qatar Airways
Tel: 7558773, Fax: 7554377
Shaheen Air
Tel: 7644993, Fax: 7668369
Oman Air
Tel: 7669943, Fax: 7510040
Car Hire
Avis
Tel: 7687262, Fax: 7688113
Bin Huwaiden Rent A Car
Tel: 7660408, Fax: 7660401
Fast Rent A Car
Tel: 7688640, Fax: 7688650
Hotels
Al Ain Rotana Hotel
Tel: 7545111, Fax: 7545444
No. of rooms: 100
Dining outlets
Trader Vic’s (Polynesian restaurant,
Gardinia (Mediterranean restaurant), Min Zaman (Lebanese restaurant), Cave des Rois night club, Atrium Lounge, Aquarius Pool Bar
Banqueting/Conference facilities
Two ballrooms with capacities from 30 to 1,000 people
Recreational facilities
Bodylines leisure and fitness club, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, tennis courts, two squash courts, massage room
Hilton Al Ain
Tel: 7686666, Fax: 7686888
No. of rooms: 202
Dining outlets
Flavours restaurant, Al Khayam Persian restaurant, Paco’s Tex-Mex bar and restaurant, Casa Romana restaurant, Hiltonia club house/sports bar
Banqueting/Conference facilities
One ballroom and 2 meeting rooms with capacities from 14 to 550 people
Recreational facilities
Fitness room, golf course, swimming pool, paddle tennis table, pool table, squash and tennis court
InterContinental Hotel Al Ain
Tel: 7686686, Fax: 7686766
No. of rooms: 200
No. of villas: 22
Dining outlets
The Wok (Far East), Arabesque restaurant, Tanjore Indian restaurant, The Horse and Jockey pub, Luce Ristorante Italiano and Club, Oasis pool bar and restaurant, Tea lounge, Shooters
Banqueting/Conference Facilities
Ten meeting halls with a maximum capacity for 1,500 people
Recreational facilities
Tennis, squash, basketball, volleyball, outdoor pools, Rugby pitch, children’s playground, table tennis, billiards, gymnasium, spa with sauna, plunge pool and Jacuzzi
Travel Agents
Al Mahbob Travel & Tourism
Tel: 7515944, Fax: 7515584
Al Qaseer Travel & Tourism
Tel: 7658812, Fax: 7658813
National Travels
Tel: 7516424, Fax: 7643458
Omeir Travel Agency
Tel: 7655517, Fax: 7668369
DUBAI
Airlines and Airports
Dubai International Airport
Tel: 04 2162525 Fax: 04 2244067
Aeroasia
Tel: 2716126, Fax: 2716329
Aeroflot
Tel: 2222245, Fax: 2227771
Air Alia
Tel: 2826000, Fax: 2828867
Air Canada
Tel: 2945645, Fax: 2949492
Air France
Tel: 2940049, Fax: 2953232
Air India
Tel: 2223221, Fax: 2279969
Air Kazakhstan
Tel: 2994446, Fax: 2994909
Air Mauratius
Tel: 2214455, Fax: 2211016
Air New Zealand
Tel: 3933122, Fax: 3935798
Air Seychelles
Tel: 2954088, Fax: 2955315
Alitalia
Tel: 2242256, Fax: 2236148
Al Nippon Airways
Tel: 3970636, Fax: 3976245
American Airlines
Tel: 3935792, Fax: 3935798
Armenian Airways
Tel: 2191391, Fax: 2218501
Austrian Airlines
Tel: 2940099, Fax: 2948899
Azerbaijan Airlines
Tel: 2956860, Fax: 2956676
Biman Bangladesh Airlines
Tel: 2220942, Fax: 2278451
British Airways
Tel: 3075555 Fax: 3075792
Cargolux Airlines International
Tel: 2822071, Fax: 2822442
Cathay Pacific
Tel: 2950400, Fax: 2948977
Continental Airlines
Tel: 3519519, Fax: 3523411
CSA Czech Airlines
Tel: 2945666, Fax: 2959502
Cyprus Airways
Tel: 2215325, Fax: 2276639
Czech Airline
Tel: 2959502, Fax: 2957555
Damal Airlines
Tel: 2715005, Fax: 2720890
Delta Airlines
Tel: 3970118, Fax: 3976245
Egypt Air
Tel: 2289444, Fax: 2273300
Emirates
Tel: 2032010, Fax: 2950159
Flies to Accra, Amman, Athens, Aukland, Bahrain, Bangkok, Beirut, Birmingham, Brisbane, Cairo, Casablanca, Chennai, Christchurch, Colombo, Dammam, Damascus, Dar Es Salam, Delhi, Dhaka, Doha, Dusseldorf, Entebbe, Frankfurt, Glasgow, Hong Kong, Hyderabad, Islamabad, Istanbul, Jakarta, Jeddah, Johannesburg, Karachi, Khartoum, Kuala Lumpur, Kuwait, Lagos, Lahore, Larnaca, London, Malta, Manila, Male,
Manchester, Mauritius, Melbourne,
Milan, Moscow, Mumbai, Munich,
Muscat, Nairobi, New York, Nice,
Osaka, Paris, Perth, Peshawar,
Riyadh, Rome, Sanaa, Shanghai,
Singapore, Sydney, Tehran, Tripoli,
Vienna, Zurich
Ethiopian Airlines
Tel: 2237967, Fax: 2273306
Finnair
Tel: 3978434, Fax: 3978176
Gulf Air
Tel: 2713222/2713111, Fax: 2735465
Indian Airlines
Tel: 2216789, Fax: 2217765
Iran Air
Tel: 2248200, Fax: 2228171
JAL
Tel: 2223737, Fax: 2211705
Japan Airlines
Tel: 2285470, Fax: 2211705
Jet Airways
Tel: 2226371, Fax: 2222490
KLM
Tel: 8004744, Fax: 3354854
Kenya Airways
Tel: 2292111, Fax: 2248893
Kish Airlines
Tel: 2720006, Fax: 2720036
Korean Airlines
Tel: 3377119, Fax: 3365622
Kuwait Airways
Tel: 2281106, Fax: 2285896
Lot Polish Airlines
Tel: 2284292, Fax: 2211016
Lufthansa German Airlines
Tel: 3432102, Fax: 3432130
Malaysian Airlines
Tel: 3970221, Fax: 3971286
Middle East Airlines
Tel: 2237080, Fax: 2237280
Olympic Airways
Tel: 2228689, Fax: 2222821
Oman Air
Tel: 3518080/3510515, Fax: 3521965
Pakistan International Airlines
Tel: 2222154, Fax: 2232070
Philippine Airlines
Tel: 3166632, Fax: 3211064
Qantas
Tel: 3166652, Fax: 3211064
Qatar Airways
Tel: 2292229, Fax: 2215161
Royal Brunei Airlines
Tel: 3514111, Fax: 3519332
Royal Jordanian
Tel: 2668667, Fax: 2627274
Royal Nepal Airlines
Tel: 2955444, Fax: 2955554
Saudi Arabian Airlines
Tel: 296836, Fax: 2957205
Shaheen Air International
Tel: 2957373, Fax: 2959554
Singapore Airlines
Tel: 2282486, Fax: 2280749
South African Airways
Tel: 3970766, Fax: 3970549
Sri Lankan Airlines
Tel: 2949119, Fax: 2955245
Sudan Airways
Tel: 3355255, Fax: 3355655
Swiss Air
Tel: 2945051, Fax: 2941410
Syrian Airlines
Tel: 2698850, Fax: 2698894
Thai Airways
Tel: 2681701, Fax: 2665498
Tunis Air
Tel: 2211176, Fax: 2217525
Turkish Airlines
Tel: 2112528, Fax: 2949492
Vietnam Airlines
Tel: 2680944, Fax: 2680946
United Airlines
Tel: 3166942, Fax: 3211064
Yemen Airways
Tel: 2958883, Fax: 2958877
Yugoslav Airlines
Tel: 3520300, Fax: 3523411
Car Hire
Avis
Tel: 2959899, Fax. 2956807
Airport -Tel: 2245219 Fax: 2244150
Budget
Tel: 2823030, Fax: 2955591
Airport - Tel: 2245192 Fax: 2245987
Diamond Lease Rent-A-Car
Tel: 3313175, Fax: 3317183
Dollar Rent A Car
Tel: 2711711, Fax: 2716716
Dubai Exotic Limo
Tel: 2868635, Fax: 084480460
Dubai International Airport -Autolease (24-Hour Service):
Tel: 2244900, Fax: 2245077
Europcar
Tel: 3520033, Fax: 3527692
Airport – Tel: 2245240, Fax: 224440
Hertz
Tel: 2824422, Fax: 2060216
Airport –Tel: 2245222 Fax: 2244288
Prime Limousine
Tel: 3324141, Fax: 3324191
Sixt
Tel: 3749777, Fax: 3479100
Thrifty
Tel: 3370743, Fax: 3345364
Airport - Tel: 2245404, Fax: 2245418
Hotels
Al Bustan Residence
Tel: 2630000
Fax: 2632775
No. of suites: 640
Dining outlets
Al Nahda restaurant, food court
Banqueting/Conference facilities
Ballroom (seats 200), business centre with 3 meeting rooms (seats 75)
Recreational facilities
Two fitness centres (separate for men and ladies), sauna, steam room, massage, 2 tennis courts, swimming pool, shopping centre, children’s amusement centre
Al Bustan Rotana Hotel
Tel: 2820000 Fax: 2828100
No. of rooms: 275
No. of suites: 20
Dining outlets
Benihana, Blue Elephant, Come Prima, Fontana Gazebo, Mawal, Oxygen night club, Rodeo grill, Aquarius
Banqueting/ Conference facilities
One grand ballroom with a capacity for 1,500 people and 10 meeting rooms
Recreational facilities
Jacuzzi, gym, tennis and squash courts, swimming pool and sauna
Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa
Tel: 3034222, Fax: 3439696
No. of suites:
30 Deluxe suites with individual pools, 2 Royal suites, 40 Bedouin suites
Banqueting/Conference facilities
The Al Majlis board room has state-of-the-art multimedia presentation equipment. On-line video conferencing seminars can be held from anywhere in the world, digital data shared, training executed and opinions collated instantly using a voting system. Al Maha’s conference facility is equipped to accommodate up to 90 guests.
Recreational facilities
Jamilah spa and leisure centre, professional fitness equipment in Al Maha’s fully-equipped gymnasium. On-site activities including falconry, horse and camel safaris, archery and guided nature walks, off-site activities ranging from historical and architectural tours in and around the Hajar mountains to sand-skiing and 4x4 dune driving
Al Sondos Suites by Le Meridien
Tel: 2949797, Fax: 2956464
No. of suites: 106
Dining outlets
News Cafe, Al Mabsam (authentic Arabic cuisine)
Banqueting/Conference facilities
Meeting/function room that can accommodate 25 to 30 people, equipped with audio-visual equipment, secretarial assistance and high-speed internet access
Recreational facilities
State-of-the-art health and fitness centre, sauna, steam and massage rooms, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, ladies salon, beach access
Arabian Court Hotel
Tel: 3519111, Fax: 3517744
No. of rooms: 172
No. of suites: 23
Dining outlets
Bastakiya cafe, Sherlock Holmes pub, Mumtaz Mahal (Indian cuisine), Silk Route Asian restaurant, Pyramix nightclub, Executive lobby lounge
Banqueting/Conference facilities
Al Khatimah Ballroom (400), Al Fahidi I/II ballrooms (seats 70), business centre with audio-visual equipment
Recreational facilities
Health club, spa, Jacuzzi, indoor pool
Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa
Tel: 8326699 Fax: 8326698
No. of rooms: 115 Deluxe
No. of suites: 10
Dining outlets
Al Hadheerah Arabic restaurant, Al Farsan (international cuisine), Al Sarab Bar, Ya Hala lounge and pool bar
Banqueting/Conference facilities
Three meeting rooms with capacities of up to 36 people
Recreational Facilities
Swimming pool, spa, gymnasium, Sinbad’s kids club, horse and camel rides, falconry and live entertainment
Burj Al Arab
Tel: 3017777
Fax: 3017000
No. of suites: 202 Deluxe suites
Dining outlets
Al Iwan, Al Mahara, Al Muntaha, Bab Al Yam, Majlis Al Bahar, Sahn Eddar, Juna Lounge, Skyview theme pub
Banqueting/Conference facilities
Al Falak (palatial two-tired ballroom for weddings and special events), 2 world class ballrooms for high level meetings, functions and private celebrations, Assawan Amphitheatre for cocktail parties and the open-air Marina garden
Recreational facilities
The Assawan Spa and health club Sindbad’s kids club, exclusive shopping centre (from Rodeo Drive to Black Pearl caviar)
Crowne Plaza Dubai
Tel: 3311111, Fax: 3315555
No. of rooms: 600
No. of suites: 100
Dining outlets
Al Borz Arabic restaurant, Al Dana coffee shop, Al Fresco, Al Tannour (Lebanese cuisine), Cappucino’s café, Harvestor’s pub, Trader’s Vic, Il Fresco, Sakura Japanese restaurant, The Med, The Western Steakhouse, Wagamama, Zinc Nightclub
Recreational facilities
Nautilus health club, squash courts, aerobics hall, swimming pool and access to two private beaches
Coral Deira Hotel
Tel: 2248587 Fax: 2217033
No. of rooms: 147
Dining outlets
Lobby Café, Oriental restaurant and Tea lounge
Banqueting/Conference facilities
Two multi-purpose function halls
Recreational facilities
Swimming pool, Jacuzzi, fitness room and sauna
Dubai Marine Beach Resort and Spa
Tel: 3461111 Fax: 3460234
No. of rooms: 96
No. of suites: 99
Dining outlets
Al Qasr Lebanese restaurant, Al Khayma Arabic café, Malecon Cuban restaurant, Capanna Nuova Italian restaurant, Thai Bistro, Sho-Cho Japanese restaurant, The Alamo Tex-Mex restaurant, Taverna international restaurant, Tropicana Arabic night club, lounge bar, beach bar, Boudoir French restaurant and lounge
Banqueting/ Conference facilities
Banquet halls (up to 300 people) and outdoor function venue (up to 1,000 people)
Recreational facilities
Private beach, swimming pools, gym, tennis and squash courts, aerobic classes and spa
Dusit Dubai
Tel: 3433333 Fax: 3433042
No. of rooms: 135
No. of suites: 39
Dining outlets:
Benjarong, Californian, Champagne lounge, Henry Africa’s, lobby lounge, Pax Romana Italian restaurant, Splash steakhouse and Siam bar
Banqueting/ Conference facilities
Two private meeting rooms and a fully- equipped business centre
Emirates Towers Hotel
Tel: 3300000, Fax: 3303030
No. of rooms: 400
Dining outlets
Scarlett’s, Vu’s, Mosaico, Tokyo@The Towers, Et Sushi, Al Nafoorah, The Noodle House, The Rib Room, The Lobby lounge, Cigar lounge, Harry Ghatto’s, The Agency and Vu’s bar
Banqueting/ Conference facilities
Twelve ballrooms, 1 grand ballroom and 5 banquet rooms
Recreational facilities
Sports and fitness facilities, water sports, swimming pool and golf
Fairmont Dubai
Tel: 3325555, Fax: 3324555
No. of rooms: 266
No. of suites: 128
Dining outlets
Bridges, Cascades, Pronto, Spectrum on One, The Exchange Grill, The Cigar bar, The Exchange business lounge, Bacchus, and Sol juice bar
Banqueting/ Conference facilities
Executive conference centre on 33rd floor with1 ballroom (850 people), 1 auditorium (224 people), 10 meeting rooms
Recreational facilities
Willow Stream spa
Four Points Sheraton
Tel: 3977444, Fax: 3977333
No. of Rooms: 126
Dining outlets:
Anitque Bazaar, La Terrace coffee shop, Lobby lounge, Promenade (international cuisine), Viceroy American pub, Copas Asian nightclub
Banqueting/ Conference facilities
Catering for conferences and events
Recreational facilities
Outside swimming pool, pool-side bar, fitness centre, sauna and Jacuzzi
Grand Hyatt
Tel: 3171234, Fax. 3171235
No. of rooms: 674
Dining outlets
Al Nakheel lounge, Andiamo Italian restaurant, Awtar (Arabic cuisine), Cooz (pub grub), Indochine, Manhattan Grill, Panini coffee shop, Peppercrab, Sushi, The Market café, The Tea House, Vinoteca Italian restaurant and The Mix nightclub
Banqueting/ Conference facilities:
Top-level conference facilities within a resort environment, a business centre providing all communications and secretarial services
Recreational facilities:
State-of-the-art fitness centre and spa
Hilton Dubai Creek
Tel: 2271111, Fax: 2271131
No. of rooms: 154
Dining outlets
Issimo Martini bar, Verre, Glasshouse
Banqueting/ Conference facilities
Three meeting rooms (250 people capacity)
Recreational facilities
Pool, fitness room
Traders Hotel
Tel: 2659888, Fax: 2659777
No. of rooms: 250
Dining outlets
The Junction, Chameleon, Lobby lounge, Juice bar
Banqueting/Conference facilities
One ballroom with a capacity for 200 people capacity and 2 meeting rooms
Recreational facilities
Fitness centre, pool, Jacuzzi, massage, sauna
Travel Agents
Alpha Tours
Tel: 2949888, Fax: 2948416
Al Naboodah Travel & Tourism
Tel: 2940099, Fax: 2948889
White Sands
Tel: 2826800, Fax: 2826500
Kanoo Travel
Tel: 3938400, Fax: 3931545
Sharaf Travel
Tel: 3976161, Fax: 3975377
SHARJAH
Airports and Airlines
Sharjah International Airport
Tel: 5581252 Fax: 5581167
Aeroflot
Tel: 5721991, Fax: 5721993
Air Arabia
Tel: 508 8888, Fax: 558 0008
Flies from Sharjah to Aleppo (Syria), Alexandria, Assiut, Bahrain, Beirut, Colombo, Damascus, Dammam, Doha, Jeddah, Khartoum, Kuwait, Mumbai, Muscat, Riyadh, Sana’a
Air India
Tel: 5616635, Fax: 5521941
China Southern Airlines
Tel: 5685529, Fax: 5686655
Egypt Air
Tel: 5735351, Fax: 5735535
Indian Airlines
Tel: 5610550, Fax: 5618789
Imair Airline (Azerbaijan)
Tel: 5684411, Fax: 5683535
Iran Air
Tel: 5610000, Fax: 5610202
Mahan Air
Tel: 5618888, Fax: 5618777
Philippine Airlines
Tel: 5692300 Fax: 5691233
Singapore Airlines
Tel: 5692300, Fax: 5691233
Syrian Airways
Tel: 5687203, Fax: 5684273
Sudan Airways
Tel: 5684411, Fax: 5683535
Tajikstan Airlines
Tel: 5572025, Fax: 5572015
Trans-Mediterranean Airways
Tel: 5581027, Fax: 5581147
Uzbekistan Airways
Tel: 5725732, Fax: 5725322
Car Hire
Autolease -Airport services
Tel: 5735333, Fax: 5721095
Avis
Tel: 5595925, Fax: 5596682
Thrifty
Tel: 5740499, Fax: 5740490
Europcar
Tel: 5569600, Fax: 5569559
Budget
Tel: 5727600, Fax: 5724143
Hotels
Coral Beach Resort
Tel: 5229999 Fax: 5223111
No. of rooms: 166
Dining outlets
Rumours café-bakery, Al Dente Italian Restaurant, Al Bahar all day dining, Casa’ Samak Seafood restaurant, Marhaba lobby lounge, Waves poolside restaurant
Banqueting/Conference facilities
One ballroom (seats 450 and 1,000 standing), advanced videoconferencing tools, screens, internet and closed-circuit television links, full access and support from well-equipped business.
Recreational facilities
Two swimming pools, 2 floodlit tennis courts, running track, pedaloes, kayaks, windsurfing, snorkelling, spa
Hotel Holiday International
Tel: 5736666, Fax: 5725060
No. of rooms: 256
Dining outlets
Al Kasr restaurant, The Garden, The Saloon multi-purpose outlet, poolside snack bar
Banqueting/Conference facilities
Two conference halls with capacities for up to 1,000 people
Recreational facilities
Gymnasium, swimming pool, water-skiing, wind surfing, sailing, jet skiing, speedboat rides, water-scooter, tennis court, table tennis
Marbella Resort Sharjah
Tel: 5741111
Fax: 5726050
No. of rooms: 50
No. of suites: 50
Dining outlets
Rendezvous restaurant, Ceasar’s Palace, Cascade pool bar, Caffe Undici,
Banqueting/Conference facilities
Conferences and banquets can be arranged for up to 500 people
Recreational facilities
Gymnasium, sauna and steam room with chill shower, swimming pools, floodlit tennis courts, squash courts, snooker room, aerobics studio
Millennium Hotel Sharjah
Tel: 5566666
Fax: 5660999
No. of rooms: 259
Dining outlets
Citrus coffee shop, Al Dallah Lounge, Mojo - (Asian and Mediterranean seafood), Shiraz (Persian cuisine), The Pool terrace
Banqueting/Conference facilities
One ballroom (capacity for 800 people), 3 board rooms (25 people) and 1 majilis (66 people)
Recreational facilities
Le Club, swimming pools, gymnasium, spa, squash court, aromatherapy sauna and steam rooms
Radisson SAS Resort Hotel
Tel: 5657777, Fax: 5650090
No. of rooms: 300
Dining outlets
Le Jardin, Imperial Garder (Chinese cuisine), Shahzadeh (Persian and Moroccan cuisine), Calypso Café, Cappuccino’s
Banqueting/Conference facilities
Two ballrooms (capacity for 800 people), 2 meeting rooms (capacity for 80 people)
Recreational facilities
The fitness zone, tennis court, squash court, bowling alley, swimming pools, private beach, sauna and steam bath with ayurvedic massage
Sharjah Rotana Hotel
Tel: 06 5637777, Fax: 06 5635000
No. of rooms: 205
Dining outlets
Al Dar international buffet, Lobby Café, Aquarius snack bar
Banqueting/Conference facilities
Three meeting rooms with capacities for up to 60 people
Travel Agents
Al Rais Travel
Tel: 5723422, Fax: 5725151
Buhaira Travel Agency
Tel: 5614593, Fax: 5623885
Kanoo Travel
Tel: 5616058, Fax: 5618655
Orient Travels
Tel: 8823525, Fax: 8823195
Sharjah National Travel & Tourist Agency (SNTTA)
Tel: 5684411, Fax: 5683535
AJMAN
Hotels
Ajman Kempinski Hotel & Resort
Tel: 7451555, Fax: 7451222
No. of rooms: 130
No. of suites: 12
Dining outlets
Café Kranzler, Bukhara Indian restaurant, Hai Tao (Chinese dining), Sabella’s Italian restaurant, Entertainment lounge, Café on first, World Cup sports bar, Beach comber, meals and More
Banqueting/Conference facilities
The ballroom, meeting and board rooms for 2 to 1,000 persons, conference team, meeting concierge.
Recreational facilities
Kempinski Wellness Center and Beauty Spa, outdoor pool with 20 cabanas, beach golf, tennis court, Cosmic bowling centre
Coral Suites Ajman
Tel: 7429999 Fax: 7421999
No. of rooms: 95
Dining outlets
Al Seef (international cuisine)
Banqueting/Conference facilities
One function hall (capacity for 40 people)
Recreational facilities
Private beach, whirlpool/jacuzzi/hot tub, swimming pool
Travel Agents
Ajman National Travel Agency
Tel: 7422300, Fax: 7427537
Al Saadi Travel & Tourism
Tel: 7420730, Fax: 7420735
Al Ahli Travel & Tourist Agency
Tel: 7423044, Fax: 7455628
Sahara Travels & Tourism
Tel: 7443923, Fax: 7443924
Trico Travel & Tours
Tel: 7441495, Fax: 7445720
FUJAIRAH
Airports and Airlines
Fujairah International Airport
Tel: 2226222, Fax: 2223149
Air-India
Tel: 2229747/2222524, Fax: 2222555
Emirates
Tel: 2222985, Fax: 2222986
Gulf Air
Tel: 2226979, Fax: 2226980
Kuwait Airways Corporation
Tel: 2221561, Fax: 2221461
Pakistan International Airlines
Tel: 2224806
Royal Jordanian
Tel: 2222316, Fax: 2222555
SriLankan Airlines
Tel: 2222524, Fax: 2222555
Sudan Airways
Tel: 2222524, Fax: 2222555
Yemen Airways
Tel: 2222316, Fax: 2222555
Car Hire
Autolease - Airport Services
Tel. 2242475, Fax: 2242485
Avis
Tel: 2225384, Fax: 2225778
Budget Rent A Car
Tel: 2227193, Fax: 2229714
East Coast Rent A Car
Tel: 2224262, Fax: 2226161
Fast Rent a Car
Tel: 2227599, Fax: 2227517
Thrifty car rental
Tel: 2225582, Fax: 2227188
Hotels
Al Diar Siji Hotel
Tel: 2232000 Fax: 2232111
No. of rooms: 90
Dining outlets
Al Diwan, Al Majilis Tea Lounge, Asmak Seafood Restaurant, Siji Café, Zorba Cocktail Lounge, Starlight Supper club and Discotheque, Al Shourfa pool bar, Shisha bar
Banqueting/Conference facilities
Two ballrooms with a capacity for 1,000 people
Recreational facilities
Olympia fitness centre, six-lane bowling alley, Panorama cine club and In-house auditorium/movie theater, water sports and diving facilities, hiking, sailing and trekking
Hilton Fujairah
Tel: 2222411, Fax: 2226541
No. of rooms: 92
No. of suites: 7
No. of chalets: 12
Dining outlets
Fez Bar, Octavia Bistro and bar, Sailors restaurant and bar, Neptunia restaurant
Recreational facilities
Basketball, fitness room, pool, tennis court, water skiing, playground, beach
Banqueting/Conference facilities
Three halls (200 people capacity)
Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort
Tel: 2449000, Fax: 2449001
No. of rooms: 218
Dining outlets
Views brasserie, Taste restaurant and bar, Swaad (Indian cuisine), Astro’s rooftop bar, Baywatch restaurant, Baywatch beach bar, Baywatch pool bar, Tea and Dates
Banquet/Conference facilities
Six function rooms with capacities from 10 to 400 people
Recreational facilities
Aerobics and water aerobics, Thai Bo, Cleopatra Spa treatments, steam, sauna and Jacuzzi, swimming pools, movie room, scuba diving, boat trips, sea fishing, table tennis, pool table
Sandy Beach Hotel & Resort
Tel: 2445555, Fax: 2445200
No. of chalets: 40
Dining outlets
Sandy beach restaurant, bar
Recreational facilities
Private beach, swimming pool, water sports & sub-aqua facilities, boating, fishing trips and seight seeing tours, five-star Padi diving centre
Travel Agents
Al Ghaith and Al Moosa Travel Agency
Tel: 2221888, Fax: 2231628
Al Rais Travel
Tel: 2231112, Fax: 2231115
Arabian Air Travel Agencies
Tel: 2221561, Fax: 2221461
Gulf Travel Agency
Tel: 2223831, Fax: 2229485
RAS AL KHAIMAH
Airports and Airlines
Ras Al Khaimah International Airport
Tel: 2448111 Fax: 2448199
Air Arabia
Tel: 2221144, Fax: 2210133
Egypt Air
Tel: 2333901, Fax: 2335005
Emirates
Tel: 2229413, Fax: 2210133
Gulf Air
Tel: 2229523/2210033, Fax: 2225300
Indian Airlines
Tel: 2221789, Fax: 2221798
PIA
Tel: 2281536, Fax: 2281255
Royal Jordanian
Tel: 2281536, Fax: 2281255
SriLankan Airlines
Tel: 2281536, Fax: 2281255
Shaheen Airlines
Tel: 2281536, Fax: 2281255
Car Hire
Gulf Rent A Car
Tel: 2282674, Fax: 2281296
R A K Rent A Car
Tel: 2289911, Fax: 2286200
Al Arabi Rent A Car
Tel: 2333327, Fax: 2333399
Hotels
Al Hamra Fort Hotel & Beach Resort
Tel: 2446666 Fax: 2446677
No. of rooms: 75
No. of suites: 8
No. of chalets: 72
Dining outlets
Don Camillo Trattoria (Italian cuisine), The Pearl Seafood restaurant, Al Jazira Arabic restaurant, Al Shamel coffee shop, poolside snack bar, The Sirocco lounge bar
Banquet/Conference facilities
One fully-equipped conference/banquet space which can accommodate from 12 to 1,200 people seated and 3,000 standing
Recreational facilities
Fitness centre, aerobic studio, massage room, outdoor Jacuzzi, swimming pool, tennis courts, mini golf, sauna
Hilton Ras Al Khaimah
Tel: 2288888, Fax: 2288889
No. of rooms: 214
Dining outlets
Al Khor, Havana Bar, Hoof ‘n Fin, Aqua pool bar
Banquet/Conference facilities
Ballroom for 500 people and 1 function hall, with a capacity for 60 people
Travel Agents
Gold Coast Travel & Tourism
Tel: 2289229, Fax: 2270101
International Travels & Tourist Agency
Tel: 2282267, Fax: 2283339
RMMI Travel Centre
Tel: 2284312, Fax: 2283646
Ras Al Khaimah National Travel Agency
Tel: 2281536, Fax: 2281255