Madinat Jumeirah, part of Jumeirah, the Dubai based luxury and fast growing hospitality group, is one of the founding sponsors of the 2005 Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF). DIFF was launched in 2004, with the theme and important objective of using the medium of film as a platform to address important world issues and to promote international understanding and cross-cultural dialogue on a global level.
Commenting on Madinat Jumeirah’s involvement in this year’s festival, Serge Zaalof, Resort General Manager of Madinat Jumeirah said, “As a major sponsor of the Dubai Film Festival for the second consecutive year, Madinat Jumeirah – The Arabian Resort is delighted to be involved in this event which celebrates art, culture and international understanding on a global level. We have planned some unique and exciting promotions that will be taking place throughout the resort for movie enthusiasts and the rest of the community visiting Madinat Jumeirah during the Film Festival. DIFF has become a highly anticipated event in Dubai and is proving to be popular internationally. We are looking forward to our involvement this year and once again celebrating the international film industry.”
There’s more to DIFF than just movies this year. Madinat Jumeirah is offering a number of exciting promotions during the festival for film fanatics including a spectacular 30% off on food and beverage at selected outlets between 6pm – 7:30pm from the 11th to the 17th of December (inclusive) in order for movie goers to enjoy dining in 21 restaurants and bars prior to watching any movie screenings at the resort.
In addition, Madinat Jumeirah is offering 25% off on selected spa treatments throughout the DIFF period at the resort’s Six Senses Spa. Movie goers can pamper themselves as celebrities would before any show. Enjoy tranquil massages from a selected list of Six Senses Spa treatments which can be found in the Director’s Cut booklet.
Cinnamon, Chocolate, Vanilla, Rose water, Lemongrass, Lime, Coffee, Caramel, Coconut, Mint, Chilli, Cajun, Thyme, Rosemary, Lemon, Smoked, Cheese, Tomato, and Zaatar are the 19 specially flavoured popcorns available for movie enthusiasts to enjoy at the Madinat Arena and Theatre.
Movie goers will also have the chance to win the Grand Prize (5 nights stay in Madinat Jumeirah) by dining at any of the selected restaurants or indulging in a spa treatment. To avail of these exclusive offers, movie goers have to get the Director’s Cut booklet available from Souk Madinat Jumeirah Box Office, Mall of the Emirates, Knowledge village and Dubai Media City.
Jumeirah properties are regarded as among the most luxurious and innovative in the world and have won numerous international travel and tourism awards. The Dubai based luxury hospitality group encompasses the world renowned Burj Al Arab, the world’s most luxurious hotel, the multi-award winning Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Jumeirah Beach Club Resort and Spa, Madinat Jumeirah and Jumeirah Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa.
The group’s activities are however, not restricted to hotel and resort management. The Jumeirah portfolio also includes Wild Wadi, regarded as one of the premier water parks outside of North America and The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management, the region’s only third level academic institution specializing in the hospitality and tourism sectors.
Jumeirah has also expanded internationally and manages the Jumeirah Carlton Tower and Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel in London’s Belgravia.
Building on this success, Jumeirah has become a member of Dubai Holding, a collection of leading Dubai based businesses and projects, in a step that aims to initiate a new phase of growth and development for the group.
As of January 15th 2006, Jumeirah will assume management of the Essex House, one of New York’s most prominent hotels.
