The ship features dedicated meeting space to accom-
modation theatre, classroom and boardroom-style func- tions; meeting and breakout rooms; high-tech presentation rooms; and technology including colour-touch screens, wireless remote controls and teleconferencing equipment. In 2012, Royal Caribbean will replace Brilliance of
the Seas with Serenade of the Seas. This will offer 17 seven-night UAE and Oman itineraries from December 2012 to April 2013. Serenade of the Seas has similar meet- ings facilities to Brilliance and also offers an indoor/ outdoor country club with golf simulator; themed bars and lounges; plus the Colony Club — a unique British colonial- style lounge with self-levelling pool tables. As of October 30 there are options to sail from Abu
Dhabi too with MSC Cruises’ MSC Lirica operating 19 seven-night Gulf cruises taking in Dubai, Muscat, Fujai- rah and Khasab until March 4, 2012. MSC Lirica has the capacity for 2,069 guests in 780 cabins and offers meeting rooms, events space as well as the Broadway Theatre.
Royal Caribbean’s Brilliance of the Seas will operate 18 seven-night round-trip sailings from Dubai and 12-night sailings from Dubai to India for the 2011-2012 winter cruise season
BACK TO NATURE The newly launched ‘Meetings by Nature’ package at Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara on Sir Bani Yas Island offers a refreshing twist for businesses wishing to get their strategic juices flowing in a unique setting. Planners can choose from unique meetings indoor
overlooking the island or outdoor locations for inspi- rational brainstorming. From AV equipment to special dietary requests, the resort takes care of everything that is needed for a successful corporate gathering. Ideally suited for a group with a minimum of 10 peo-
ple, the ‘Meetings by Nature’ package comes with a one- night stay in one of the resort’s deluxe rooms. The day begins a breakfast buffet, to get pumped up
for power meetings or team-building outdoor adven- tures. To keep energy flowing, the package includes two coffee breaks and lunch at The Palm Restaurant, which also serves as the venue for a grand dinner experience. Delegates also have the chance to explore the vast nature reserve at the desert island resort with recreational activities on offer including kayaking and mountain biking. More leisurely pursuits include game drives or a walk along the island’s guided trails. The resort can also arrange a tent on the beach for
a private meeting, a wadi dinner in the nature reserve of an ‘amazing race’ around the resort. Anantara is also opening a new conference centre
and two luxury lodges on the island later this year. Desert Islands Conference Centre, located next to the resort, will be the island’s first and only venue to accommodate larger groups (340 guests). Facilities will include a ballroom; eight break-out rooms, a reception lobby and circulation corridors; and a sea-facing shaded and non-shaded external courtyard.
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seating capacity at the Al Forsan International Sports Resort ballroom
A SPORTING CHANCE Abu Dhabi has opened the doors to a brand new sports resort that is already carving out a niche as one of the region’s top facilities for both corporate events and team–building exercises Al Forsan International Sports Resort
showcases five world-class sports that cater to all abilities, from novices to profession- als. Facilities include a shooting area, a water sports area featuring the first cable ski lakes in the Middle East, an equestrian centre, motor sports and themed indoor air-conditioned Paintball fields. Additional facilities include a full-size football pitch, tennis courts and basketball and volley- ball courts. There are five specialty restaurants
and lounges plus meetings and events space suitable for meetings, conferences, incentives, team-building events, gala dinners and corporate gatherings. These include a conference centre; a ballroom seating up to 200 people; meeting rooms for up to 30 people; and ‘unique’ outdoor function spaces including a full-size polo field, catering to thousands.
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