Dubai; : The Spa at The Address Dubai Mall, located in Downtown Dubai, was recently voted as the Best International Day Spa at The SPA Traveller Awards 2011.

Tourists worldwide voted for their favourite spas across various categories at The Spa Traveller Awards, an international benchmark of excellence in the spa industry.  

Stefan Viard, Hotel Manager of The Address Dubai Mall said: “We are honoured to have guests from all over the world voting for our spa as the Best International Day Spa. This is a testament of our conscious effort to provide the best-in-class services to every guest.”

He added: “The Spa Traveller Award is the second recognition our spa has received within the year, having earlier won the award for best signature body treatment at the Middle East Spa Awards 2011. These recognitions motivate us to excel further and offer a truly differential spa experience for our guests.”

The Spa at The Address Dubai Mall offers a sanctuary of contemplation and tranquillity bringing world-class experiences for both men and women. Guests are welcomed by trained professionals who offer an array of exclusive therapies – all developed using natural products.

All nine treatment rooms lead to the hotel’s spectacular 36 meter pool and landscaped deck. Sauna and steam facilities are available at the adjacent Fitness Centre.

For reservations at The Spa at The Address Dubai Mall, please call 04 438 8025 or visit www.theaddress.com

New Zealand chain brings its trademark burgers to the world’s biggest mall

New Zealand, Dubai, 7th December 2011: Visitors to Dubai Mall can now top off their visit to the world’s biggest mall by indulging in some high quality burger specialities at the new BurgerFuel outlet which opened recently.
 
The new outlet, the second in Dubai after Jumeirah Beach Residence, has lined up a wide-range of BurgerFuel’s signature burgers that have made BurgerFuel a household name among burger connoisseurs.

Chris Mason, Managing Director of International Markets for Burger Fuel Worldwide, said: “We are delighted to open this flagship outlet in Dubai Mall. This is our first outlet located in a UAE mall and we are thrilled to say that the demand has exceeded our expectations. Mall visitors require speedy service and distinguished ambience and this is what we are offering them through the newly opened burger shop in the 2nd floor food court.”

Farah George Farah, Head of F&B at Al Khayyat Investments, said: “The overwhelming response to the BurgerFuel comes as no surprise to us. BurgerFuel store in Dubai Mall represents the latest in the Burger Fuel design series and it incorporates many new features that reinforce the company’s vision to ‘engineering the ultimate burger’ for customers across the region.”
 
BurgerFuel, known for its New Zealand grass-fed halal meat, is considered a leader in the gourmet burger market. From its inception on Ponsonby Rd, New Zealand in 1995, it established a cult following for its quirky brand, in-house natural sauces, proprietary recipes and a dogged determination to continually advance the quality and taste of the BurgerFuel Burger. Many of the BurgerFuel ingredients are shipped from New Zealand to maintain the company’s strong product focus and integrity.

BurgerFuel is dedicated to serving high quality burgers in an atmosphere as charged as the food. The burgers range from Burger Fuels hallmark 1/3lb 100% pure NZ grass fed beef to skin off char-broiled chicken breast and vegetarian society approved vegetarian and vegan patties.

BurgerFuel exports all of its grass feed beef, which is 100% halal certified from New Zealand to all its outlets across the world. This is further evidence of the company’s commitment to ensure high quality and uniform standards across the countries it is present in.

New store offers the best in European design and quality for children and adults

Abu Dhabi, Dubai, UAE, 16th October 2011: Al Khayyat Investments LLC, a leading Dubai conglomerate which represents more than 200 top international brands across the Middle East, has announced today the opening of the first Petit Bateau boutique store in Dubai Mall, following a UAE franchise agreement with the French brand.

The agreement marks a major expansion of the brand into the UAE with several more stores planned to be opened in the near future.

Laurent Cabioch, General Manager of Fashion & lifestyle at Al Khayyat Investments said: “We are extremely delighted to open this flagship store for Petit Bateau in Dubai Mall. This brand is incredibly popular and internationally appealing, therefore we are pleased to bring it closer to our consumers here in the UAE. Our research reveals that this brand has always stood out because of its creativity and quality. It was founded in 1893 and continues to invent timeless and comfortable clothes for children and grown-ups alike. We are very much looking forward to a powerful partnership.”

The Petit Bateau ranges focuses on children, from newborn to 12 years of age, with a growing selection for teenagers and adults. This iconic label for trousers and T-shirts reflects an ‘ageless’ style, suiting babies, children and adults all over the world. Beautiful and extremely soft materials, added to its perfectly tailored shapes, come together to create clothing that can be worn all year round, in a range of climates.

Cabioch added: “The flagship Dubai Mall boutique presents the full Petit Bateau collection for babies, children and women.”

Owned by “Yves Rocher” group, Petit Bateau, the French mother and baby clothing company, started over a century ago just outside of Paris, France. Petit Bateau has favoured comfort and quality for its baby, children’s and adults’ clothing.

Petit Bateau offers a variety of designs and colours for newborns, toddlers and juniors, with a wide array of outfit combinations, such as long sleeve tops with classic trousers or lightweight dresses and cardigans, available at the newly opened store.

Enrico Ruffa, Petit Bateau International added: “Petit Bateau is well known today in Europe, the USA, and Asia. Many generations will have worn Petit Bateau or bought items for their children over the years. Consistent high quality coupled with classic French styling has made Petit Bateau unique in its sector today. We are proud to associate the brand with such a reliable partner as Al Khayyat Investments in the UAE. This strategic agreement we have with them underlines the truly international appeal of the brand and we are very optimistic about the brand’s future success in the region.”

Al Khayyat Investments, based in Dubai, has multiple interests across retail, distribution and services sectors. The holding company manages leading retail brands like Kickers, La Martina, BinSina Group of pharmacies, Degrenne Paris, Superdry and Life Fitness, in addition to its food and beverage portfolio including IL Caffe Di Roma and Burger Fuel.

Dubai  : In line with its commitment to customer convenience, Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) announced today the opening of its newest branch, located in The Dubai Mall, bringing the bank’s UAE-wide network to a total of 70 branches. The new branch, DIB’s 32nd in Dubai, offers customers a full suite of banking services.

DIB continues to implement its strategy to open more branches in malls, where customers can conveniently combine banking with shopping activities. The opening of the bank’s Dubai Mall branch is its second in-mall launch in just one month – following the recent opening of the DIB branch in Sahara Centre in Sharjah – raising the bank’s total in-mall network to 8.

“We are proud to have reached the milestone of 70 branches across the UAE, through the establishment of this partnership with an iconic destination like The Dubai Mall,” said Dr. Adnan Chilwan, Deputy CEO - Chief of Consumer and Wholesale Banking, Dubai Islamic Bank.

“We are continuously evolving our service offering with the changing trends in the UAE, by opening strategically located mall branches. As we move forward with our extremely successful strategy, we will further expand our branch network and range of self service banking solutions,” he said. “This customer-focused strategy continues to reflect in the sustained growth that DIB has experienced over the past few years.”

Nasser Rafi, Chief Executive Officer, Emaar Malls Group, said: “We are committed to bringing the entire spectrum of lifestyle experiences and services to The Dubai Mall. In line with our focus on attracting leading brands, we are therefore delighted to partner with Dubai Islamic Bank, and to welcome them to The Dubai Mall.”

“We are very pleased to announce the opening of our new branch at The Dubai Mall, the world’s largest shopping and entertainment destination,” said Rashid Mahboob, Head of Mass Market, Dubai Islamic Bank.

“Based on its popularity with UAE residents and with over 47 million visitors last year alone,” Mahboob said. “The Dubai Mall was a natural choice for Dubai Islamic Bank as we continue to expand our branch network at leading destinations in the emirate and across the UAE.”

Dubai, UAE, 29th December, 2010: La Martina welcomed in its store at Dubai Mall a group of Egyptian actors and actresses, including Lebleba, Pousi, Rania Fareed Shawki, Moustafa Fahmi, Ahmed Bedir, Mohamed Rajab, Pousi Shalabi and others. They were escorted by Mrs. Manal Al Khayyat.

The surprise visit has added a touch of glamour to the mall and people were running to take pictures with the popular stars.

Zaid Al Khayyat, Director, Al Khayyat Investments LLC, representative of La Martina in the UAE said: “We are thrilled by this visit. The visitors were impressed by the world class ambience of the store. This is a good trend, and is in line with trends in Europe and America where this brand is very popular amongst celebrities.”

Al Khayyat added: “UAE is embracing the Polo game in a big way and popularity of the sport is building up, like in the UK and Argentina.

The visitors were impressed by the design of the store which is richly decorated to allow customers to browse and shop in a charming living-room environment. The visitors admired the black and white marble tiles, vintage chandeliers contemporized through the use of black lampshades and antique Argentinean furniture.

In its Dubai Mall store, La Martina has re-created the homey “La Casona” concept (which means ‘home’ in Argentina). The concept is designed to evoke an ambience of coziness, as if visitors are sitting in a Polo champion’s house.”

• Manoukian, the French fashion brand, hosts its grand launch in the Dubai Mall on Level 1, between the Star and Fashion Catwalk Atriums from 6pm on July 21st;

• The store launch includes a custom built photo studio, allowing visitors to try on key looks from Manoukian and be their own fashion model by “shooting themselves”;

• Manoukian - which stands for feminine, French fashion - hosts a modern collection for the urban young woman of today – taking her from day to night  - from work to weekend;

• The brand Manoukian was bought by Max Azria, founder of BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP, in 2005, as part of his return to France – the designer’s adoptive country.

Manoukian, the fresh French fashion brand announces the opening of its first Middle Eastern store in the Dubai Mall on July 21st, 2010.

The store will be celebrating with a stylish launch event on Wednesday, July 21st, 2010 from 6:00pm. In addition to models showcasing the latest collection from Manoukian, the store will play host to a pop up photography studio, encouraging visitors to be their own fashion models. The “Shoot Yourself” concept wants people to immerse themselves in the brand by trying on the Manoukian clothing  - being their own model – and using cameras with remote controls to take their own photo, which they will receive a framed copy of on the night. All images taken in the studio will also be placed into a full DVD montage with music, which will later be shared with the media.

The launch event will also include live entertainment from DJ Venus.

The Manoukian brand, which stands for feminine, French design, hosts a modern collection for the urban young woman of today – taking her from day to night - from work to weekend. The latest AW10 collection includes trendy knits, novelty woven and a unique collection of evening dresses, all in a deliberately accessible price range.

The Manoukian woman can be typified as a woman who knows how to both work and play with her wardrobe, and to always be herself. Her style is chic yet casual – and her wardrobe reflects this, through the merging of both her professional and private lives and associated looks.

Visit Manoukian’s opening celebration on Wednesday, July 21st, 2010 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm.

Schedule of Manoukian Brand and Store Launch – Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Manoukian Store - Dubai Mall
5 pm – 6 pm (GST): In-Store Meet & Greet + Q&A – PRESS ONLY
6 pm– 8 pm (GST): In-Store Launch Event – GENERAL PUBLIC & PRESS

• Among the most popular attractions at the indoor theme park in The Dubai Mall

SPIN GEAR at SEGA Republic

Dubai, UAE; March 2, 2010: The popular SPIN GEAR roller-coaster ride at SEGA Republic, the first of its kind indoor theme park in the region located on Level 2 of The Dubai Mall, has completed an astounding 30,000 kilometres in just five months!

Among the most popular attractions at SEGA Republic, SPIN GEAR occupies nearly 20% of the total area of the theme park. With a total track length of 363 metres, SPIN GEAR travels up and down over 50 metres and twists and turns a minimum of 2,790 degrees, assuring an unmatched adventurous journey for guests.

Mr Joe Gibbons, General Manager, Emaar Retail, which manages SEGA Republic, said the sense of adventure and fun offered by SPIN GEAR is unparalleled in the region, making it one of the most popular attractions among visitors.

“The popularity of SPIN GEAR is reflected in the distance covered by the roller coaster ride in a short span of five months. Emaar Retail will introduce a series of gift ideas linked to SPIN GEAR to further encourage the adventurous,” he added.

Unlike the usual roller coasters, SPIN GEAR comes with a themed story that adds to the interest of participants. The themed ride is based on story of the evil plans of Dr. Eggman, who is Sonic the Hedgehog’s arch nemesis.

Dr. Eggman has taken over an old factory facility and has developed a prototype weapon, SPIN GEAR, for capturing Sonic the Hedgehog. Now all he needs are ‘test subjects’ and there is only way to escape his evil plans - on a rollercoaster ride that will have everyone’s head spinning.

The ride features spinning Sonic Gondolas and operates in both day and night environments. With a track width of 25 metres and depth of 56 metres, SPIN GEAR operates at two lift speeds – 2.5 metres per second and 2.3 metres per second – and has the fastest speed of 45 km per hour.

The 76,000 sq ft indoor family theme park at The Dubai Mall is designed by experts at SEGA® Corporation, the world leader in indoor entertainment. SEGA Republic features five zones – Speed, Sports, Adventure, Cyberpop and Redemption - offering an array of everything from action packed motion-simulators to simulated sports games, classic carnival games and one of the region’s largest selections of prize-winning redemption games. There are more than 200 amusement games that will appeal to all. In addition to SPIN GEAR, other adrenaline-pumping attractions include SONIC HOPPER, LET’S GO JUNGLE! SPECIAL, HALFPIPE CANYON, WILD JUNGLE, STORM-G, WILD JUNGLE, OUTRUN 2 SPECIAL TOURS SDX and INITIAL D4 LIMITED.

The theme park operates from 10am to 11pm Sunday to Wednesday and 10am to 1am Thursday to Saturday.

Other leisure attractions at The Dubai Mall include the recently opened KidZania®, an edutainment centre for children offering 70 role-play opportunities; the 22-screen Reel Cinemas; Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo; and the Olympic-sized Dubai Ice Rink.

Middle East’s leading bank underscores commitment to supporting culture and arts

Dubai, February 20, 2010: In line with its ongoing commitment to supporting culture and the arts, as well as a wide range of community activities, Emirates NBD, the largest banking group in the Middle East in terms of assets, announced today its sponsorship of a retrospective exhibition of leading photographs, which will be on display at The Dubai Mall from February 21-28, 2010.

The ITP Photography Exhibition, featuring a selection of the most insightful shots taken during the past five years, is being held during the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) 2010. As key sponsor of the high-profile event for 15 consecutive years, Emirates NBD has shown its ongoing support for DSF.

Following the conclusion of the ITP Photography Exhibition, the show will be held for a further two weeks at the bank’s two branches inside The Dubai Mall. In addition to hosting the exhibition, Emirates NBD will also invite visitors to submit their own best photographs at the bank’s two Dubai Mall branches, gaining an opportunity to win professional-quality cameras and publication of the winning photograph in an ITP media title.

“Emirates NBD is pleased to provide its support to the development of the fine arts here in the UAE and across the wider region,” said Saif Al Mansoori, Head – Group Business Marketing at Emirates NBD. “As a longtime supporter of a wide range of community activities, including sponsorship of the Dubai Shopping Festival, we will continue to extend our commitment to such local events and cultural activities.”

The bank recently announced the opening of its newest branch at The Residences, the fourth Emirates NBD branch to open in the Burj Khalifa area, complementing two existing branches inside The Dubai Mall and another located at the Manzil residences. Emirates NBD operates a total of 16 ATMs spread conveniently throughout this bustling business, residential and leisure community.

• Emaar Retail hosts Chairman of SEGA Corporation

Dubai, UAE; February 20, 2010: SEGA Republic, the Middle East’s first and largest of its kind indoor theme park, managed by Emaar Retail at The Dubai Mall, is setting new benchmarks in indoor entertainment with a never-before array of amusement games and thrilling rides.

SEGA Republic recently celebrated the overwhelming public response since its opening in August 2009 by hosting SEGA Corporation Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mr Hajime Satomi. He was accompanied by President and Chief Operating Officer Mr Okitane Usui; Location Based Entertainment Division Senior Executive Producer Mr Yasuo Tazoe, Department General Manager Mr Yasutaka Sato and Project Leader Mr Shoji Mori.

Mr Mohamed Alabbar, Chairman, Emaar Properties, and Mr Arif Amiri, Chief Executive Officer, Emaar Retail, welcomed the delegation and highlighted the impressive success of SEGA Republic.

Mr Alabbar said: “Emaar works with strategic partners who have proven competencies in driving forward our projects. SEGA Corporation is the undisputed leader in indoor theme parks, and brings in unprecedented innovation and design excellence to SEGA Republic. This is the first of its kind project in the region and is in line with our development credo of bringing in world-first and world-class experiences.”

Mr Satomi said: “SEGA Corporation has pioneered a new dimension in indoor entertainment, which is perfectly embodied in SEGA Republic. In every aspect, this indoor park at The Dubai Mall is trend-setting – from the ambience, décor, service and variety of games and rides offered.”

Mr Amiri added: “The Middle East region has a strong youthful population, and offering them differential experiences is crucial for the success of malls and shopping destinations. SEGA Republic is a spectacular value-addition to The Dubai Mall and has attracted several thousand visitors over the past five months – both young and old. The entertainment showcase at SEGA Republic is unparalleled, making it the most-preferred destination for game and ride enthusiasts.”

A 76,000 sq ft indoor theme park, SEGA Republic has nine adrenaline-pumping attractions including Spin Gear, Sonic Hopper, Halfpipe Canyon, Storm-G and Initial D4 Limited. The various attractions are spread over five themed zones - Speed, Adventure, Sports, Cyberpop and Redemption - featuring a huge array of everything from action packed motion-simulators to simulated sports games, classic carnival games and one of the region’s largest selections of prize-winning redemption games.

SEGA Republic is one of key leisure concepts in The Dubai Mall. Other leisure components in Emaar Retail’s portfolio are Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, featuring the world’s largest acrylic viewing panel and over 33,000 aquatic animals; Dubai’s largest megaplex, the 22-screen Reel Cinemas; the Olympic-sized Dubai Ice Rink are magnets for visitors; and a dedicated children’s edutainment centre, KidZania®.

• Direct access from The Dubai Mall and Bloomingdales
• Trendy design elements in a warm ambiance

Dubai, UAE; February 10, 2010: The Address Dubai Mall, the five star premium hotel directly linked to The Dubai Mall, opens Ember, its chic signature restaurant, on Wednesday February 10, 2010. The restaurant offers a creative menu of international grill cuisine, ranging from a variety of Japanese robatas, Australian ribs, vintage beefs and prime cuts as well as a selection of delicacies from the rotisserie.

The trendy venue which can seat up to 120 guests comfortably is sophisticated down to the last  detail and offers a hip lounge where guests can socialize and enjoy pre-dinner beverages. Showcasing a classy décor which is further enhanced by soothing colours and carefully selected designs, the restaurant is set to regale visitors keen to meet with friends and family in the vibrant setting.
 
Mr. Domenico Iannone, Director of Food and Beverage, The Address Dubai Mall said: “Ember is the perfect place to indulge in delicious food amidst a chic ambience. During February, we are offering the first 10 guests who book a table at Ember complimentary transportation from their residence in our exclusive Bentley.  

“The standards of service at Ember are par excellence and in line with our key differentials of offering superior amenities and lively dining options,” he further added.

Ember is open every evening for a lively dining experience and is located on the lobby level of the hotel, directly connected to The Dubai Mall with immediate access from Bloomingdales; ideal for shopaholics looking for a venue to have their post-shopping dinner. The restaurant is also a perfect destination for those looking to hold celebratory events. 

The chef’s menu is seasonal offering guests authentic grill cuisine, ranging from fish, seafood to the traditional steak. The restaurant is open for reservations in the evenings from 6.30pm until 11.30 pm.

In addition to Ember, The Address Dubai Mall has four restaurants and lounges offering an international selection of cuisine.

NA3NA3 offers an authentic experience of unsurpassed Middle Eastern hospitality. The poolside restaurant and lounge Cabana features international comfort food and refreshing beverages. The premier lounge, Amatista, with its dramatic foyer entrance, offers a range of trademark beverages, and Karat, the hotel’s sophisticated Lobby Lounge, is ideal for a post shopping afternoon tea.

With 244 rooms and suites featuring contemporary and rich interiors, and located only 15 minutes away from Dubai International Airport, The Address Dubai Mall is a premium haven for business travellers and leisure guests. With the hotel directly linked to The Dubai Mall visitors have the advantage of shopping from the world’s largest premier shopping, lifestyle and entertainment destination 

The Address Dubai Mall, redefines hospitality standards by offering a convenient 24-hour stay benefit for guests reserving suites, innovative shopping services and thoughtful business amenities.

An exclusive personal fashion advisor ensures a personalized stay. For little guests, the Qix Kids’ Club provides an entertaining ambiance and fun activities.