ABCR to host delegates to international sporting events

Press release

Published January 19th, 2015 - 08:30 GMT

Al Bawaba

The first quarter of 2015 is looking very positive for Al Bustan Centre and Residence as delegates and participants to several international and regional sporting events will be accommodated at the hotel.

The property is honoured to be selected as the Headquarter Hotel for the 4th International Karate Al Ahli Dubai Open 2015 scheduled to take place on January 29 – February 1 at Al Ahli Club. This was announced at a recent press conference attended by Major General Nasser Alrazooqi, UAE Taekwondo & Karate Federation President and World Karate Federation Vice-President; Ahmad Khalifa Hammad, Vice Chairman; and Daeej Jassem Raisi, Chairman of Organizing Committee.

Held under the patronage of H.H Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, an estimated 1,000 participants and delegates are expected to join in the international championship from countries including UAE, Armenia, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Cameroon, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, France, Germany, India, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, USA, Kuwait, Kyrgyztan, Morocco, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Serbia, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sudan, Sweden, Yemen, and Algeria.

Moussa El Hayek, Chief Operating Officer of Al Bustan Centre and Residence, said: “The delegates and participants to the 4th International Karate Al Ahli Dubai Open 2015 will surely be delighted to stay in our beautifully renovated guest rooms which offer modern amenities needed to make their stay in Dubai truly memorable.”

ABCR is close to Al Ahli Club and being the HQ Hotel, the property will serve as the main venue for the registration of delegates and participants, briefing of officials and referees, and Draw of Matches.

Mr. Moussa added that more sporting events will be hosted by ABCR in the coming months such as the Fazza Games.

Strategically located in the heart of Dubai, Al Bustan Centre & Residence is just 10 minutes away from Dubai International Airport and 50 meters away from Al Nahda Metro Station, giving the hotel guests easy and convenient access to major shopping malls and tourist attractions in the City.

Background Information

Al Bustan Centre & Residence

Established in 1997, Al Bustan Centre and Residence has closely witnessed the rise of Dubai as a hub for tourists, and alongside played an eminent role in catering to its guests. It emerged as a favorite destination for tourists, especially the ones on business and carved a name for itself in the MICE Industry. The property earned its great reputation from its loyal customers and good market segments. The reason behind its success is its drive to stay up to date with time and the changing trends of its guests.