BOUTIQUE MEETINGS (Less than 50)
JUMEIRA ROTANA HOTEL The 114-room Jumeirah Rotana was one of the first launches from the UAE-based Rotana Hotels & Resorts group and has been recently refurbished to update and refresh its facilities. For meetings, there are four multi-function
rooms with natural daylight and all the neces- sary audio-visual set-ups, three of which are located on the fifth floor with a 15-seat board- room on the first floor. Maximum capacity is 45, theatre-style, but two of the rooms can be combined for bigger meetings. A major draw at this hotel is the Boston
Bar, a convivial watering hole in the American style, popular with Dubai residents and ideal for delegates who wish to shed their ties or kick off their heels over a cool drink at the end of a brainstorming session. Other dining venues include the Brauhaus
for authentic German fare, plus a rooftop restaurant offering theme nights and outdoor seating during the winter months.
For independently minded groups who would enjoy mingling with locals and expats in the lively street scene of Diyafah.
Close to Jumeirah Beach and the World Trade Centre and Sheikh Zayed Road for business.
Bodylines Health & Fitness Club with cardio- vascular equipment and an aerobics room, plus a rooftop pool and terrace.
+971 4 3455888
rotana.com/jumeirarotana
We rate: the casual ambience and good on-site restaurants and bars, plus the group focuses on offering value rates for both meetings and F&B.
AURIS PLAZA A new option in Dubai's Al Barsha, the 337-room Auris Plaza has a landmark location adjacent to Mall of the Emirates, offering excellent connections both to the airport and to downtown Dubai via the Metro. Locally managed, this five-star flagship
promises flexibility in all its services and a high degree of personalisation, while small groups might also benefit from the additional facilities of the 54 executive rooms and suites. Guests can breakfast in the dedicated lounge as well as take advantage of free WiFi, soft drinks and snacks throughout the day, airport transfer and two-hour use of the boardroom. Two meeting rooms feature the latest
audio-visual equipment including a motorised ceiling-mounted screen, remote control ceiling-mounted LCD projector, surround-sound wall-mounted speakers and WiFi Internet access. Other unique selling points of the Auris Plaza include the Mirage Marine restaurant – specialising in Lebanese- style fish, plus the Hookah Lounge, with its extensive menu of Shisha tobaccos.
For group organisers who are looking for a central location for business and leisure, with an option to include indoor skiing at the Mall of the Emirates on the itinerary.
Mall of the Emirates, Dubai Media City, Dubai Internet City, Emirates Golf Club and Dubai Marina.
As well as The White Spa, there is a gym with separate cardio and free-weights area and Precor fitness equipment, steam and sauna. The outdoor pool has Palm Jumeirah views.
+971 4 4554800
auris-hotels.com/albarshaplaza
We rate: Accessibility for business, leisure and transport, plus the big hotel facilities combined with smaller venue personalisation.
COPTHORNE HOTEL DUBAI Part of Millennium Hotels & Resorts, this 188-room four-star hotel has a prime loca- tion facing the Dubai Creek in Deira, less than 10 minutes’ drive from the airport. The four meeting rooms on the 12th floors can accommodate between 10
and 13th
and 20 people each and are fully equipped with wireless broadband access and the usual technology, while an alternative venue for corporate events is the Skyline Restaurant, offering those city vistas through panorama windows, plus free WiFi connections and a breakout terrace. Although the hotel does not serve alcohol,
an alternative attraction is the Crystal Restaurant, featuring a glass ceiling to mimic al fresco dining when the tempera- tures rise. The duplex Penthouse Suite can be adapted for boardroom brainstorming with features including five bedrooms, dining and living areas, private garden and outdoor deck with city views.
Great for small groups seeking a flavour of old Dubai, plus easy access to the international airport.
Dubai Creek, gold and spice souks and modern malls as well as the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club and Al Badia Golf Course.
Outdoor pool and fitness centre. +971 4 2950500
millenniumhotels.com/ae/copthornehoteldubai
We rate: The location and Dubai Creek views – a dhow dinner cruise is an ideal evening event.
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