The opening of Le Meridien Al-Aqah Beach Resort will help launch a new destination to both overseas visitors and local residents, according to hotel manager Patrick Antaki. Located in the emirate of Fujairah, the resort aims to provide a jumpstart to tourism to the East Coast.
A joint venture between Emirates airline and the Hotel & Resort Investment Company, managed by Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts, the hotel boasts the United Arab Emirates (UAE)'s largest free-form pool, Wellness Center featuring Cleopatra Beauty Rooms, the Baywatch Village restaurant complex and four additional bars and restaurants.
Le Méridien is a global hotel group with a portfolio of more than 140 luxury and upscale hotels in 55 countries worldwide. The majority of its properties are located in the world's top cities and resorts throughout Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East.
The company also enjoys a strategic alliance with JAL-owned Nikko Hotels, providing loyal guests access to an additional 42 properties around the world. Headquartered in London, Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts Ltd is owned by Nomura International Plc and managed by Terra Firma Capital Partners. — (menareport.com)
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