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OBEROI MAKES ITS MARK IN AJMAN


Luxurious new property The Oberoi Beach Resort, Al Zorah has opened in Ajman. Nestled within the oceanfront community Al


Zorah, the stunning surrounding area comprises 247 acres of ecological wetland and almost 60 species of avian and marine life. Italian architect Piero Lissoni designed the


hotel whose luxury accommodation includes rooms, suites and villas with private terraces. Culinary highlights include locally-sourced seafood at Aquario. While Sensio Spa by Oberoi


ARABIAN HOSPITALITY AT ITS FINEST


ATM saw the launch of a new boutique hotel to mark a major addition to heritage destination Qasr Al Sultan in Dubai. Owned by Dubai Gourmet, a Meraas company,


the new Qasr Al Sultan Boutique Hotel features 12 spacious Royal Villas, each featuring a private entrance with parking, a garden and dedicated butler service. There’s also a Jacuzzi and majlis. “Since the launch of Qasr Al Sultan in Febru-


ary, our guests have been captivated by the expe- riences we’ve created. “We’re delighted to be expanding Qasr Al Sultan, and the Royal Villas will add another layer


to our rich cultural offering,” said Abdin Nasralla, Chief Executive Officer, Dubai Gourmet. Qasr Al Sultan is within easy reach of several


major leisure attractions including Dubai Parks and Resorts, and The Outlet Village. The struc- ture is inspired by a traditional sultan’s palace, a theme continued in the service, entertainment and culinary offering. With the launch of Qasr Al Sultan Boutique


Hotel, guests can spend the night in the desert and make the most of this extraordinary setting. ——— Visit stand ME3110


INDIAN TOURISM GROWTH IN THE GCC SIGNALS A BRIGHT FUTURE


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Dubai welcomed 1.8 million visitors from India in 2016, up 12.5 percent, while Abu Dhabi saw almost 323,400 Indian tourists, up 15 percent, making the South Asian country one of the top source markets for both emirates. At this year’s Arabian Travel Market, Dubai’s


Consul General of India, Vipul, urged more UAE nationals to now consider taking a trip in the other direction. He said: “The contacts between the two countries go back centuries and, we feel, that there is a lot of potential for Emiratis who want to visit India.” At an ATM press conference, Vipul discussed


India Tourism’s theme for this year’s show, ‘Yoga & Wellness’, and talked about the celebrations planned for the International Day of Yoga on June 21 in both the UAE and India. “Dubai in particular has embraced yoga in


a way that no other city has,” he said. India has been named the largest growing


outbound tourism market in percentage terms, with the UNWTO predicting 50 million Indians will travel overseas annually by 2020. More than 300 flights a week already oper- ate between Abu Dhabi and major Indian cities,


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and in 2016, Etihad Airways announced an expan- sion of its Indian network through its partner Jet Airways – with the two airlines adding 28 weekly flights and three new destinations. Last year, Air India Express also added three


non-stop flights from Sharjah to both Chandi- garh and Tiruchirappalli, and in Dubai, airport authorities set a target to add 50,000 seats per week to existing Indian routes. Indian tourists are also making their mark


across the Middle East, with rising numbers in Oman and Qatar, among other destinations. Of the three million tourists who visited Oman in 2016, almost 10 percent were Indian, and overall the sultanate has seen a 60 percent increase in visitors from India in the past five years. Qatar welcomed almost 183,000 Indian tour-


ists in the first half of 2016 – a figure which is set to increase once new visa rules are introduced. India has been in the spotlight at this year’s


show, with a dedicated session on the Global Stage – ‘Capitalising on Experiential Travel: China & India Mega Source Markets’. ——— Visit stand AS3125


offers relaxation and eastern, western and signa- ture massage therapies, as well as a Turkish hammam and ayurvedic treatments. The resort also has a 24-hour gymnasium and an 80-metre swimming pool.


Imad Dana, Chief Executive Officer at Al


Zorah, said: “We are confident that visitors will appreciate our stunning, flagship five-star beach resort property.” Visit Oberoi Hotels & Resorts at the ATM


Wellness & Spa Lounge.


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