Source: Meydan Hotels & Hospitality website.
Meydan Hotels & Hospitality is offering a summer promotion called “The Great Escape” for AED 490 per night at both Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa and The Meydan Hotel until September 30, 2015. This offer is well-suited for short business trips.
Located a 45-minute drive from the city, Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa provides an authentic desert experience amidst the sand dunes. Conversely, The Meydan Hotel is just 10 minutes from downtown Dubai and boasts some of the city’s largest rooms, starting at 65 square meters.
“The Great Escape” offers guests a variety of experiences. At Bab Al Shams, these include desert safaris, camel and horse riding, falconry shows, and archery. The Meydan Hotel features a tennis academy managed by Tennis 360 and The Track, Meydan Golf, a nine-hole championship course open until 11 pm daily.
Guests can enjoy diverse dining options with Asian, Indian, Italian, and Mediterranean cuisines. During Ramadan, Al Hadheerah, Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa’s open-air desert restaurant, will feature traditional Arab cuisine and cultural entertainment in an air-conditioned tent.
Here’s what’s included in “The Great Escape” room package by Meydan Hotels & Hospitality:
Wi-Fi access
Gym and pool access
24-hour check-in and check-out (The Meydan Hotel only)
Lawn activities: putting green, volleyball, archery, table tennis (Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa only)
25% discount on all food and beverages
25% discount on all spa treatments
25% discount on all tennis programs (Tennis 360)
Up to 50% discount at The Track, Meydan Golf
25% discount on desert safaris by jeep (Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa only)
Up to 55% discount on car rentals
15% discount on Al Yamamah Rewards card, the Meydan Hotel & Hospitality food and beverage loyalty program
Additionally, guests will receive a 20% discount on entry fees** for popular Dubai attractions like Kidzania, Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, Dubai Ice Rink, and SEGA Republic. The Meydan Hotel provides daily shuttle transfers for easy access to these entertainment venues.
Guests who share their experiences using the hashtag #mydxbescapeplan have the chance to win prizes, with the ultimate winner being named “The Great Escapee.”
To book “The Great Escape,” contact Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa at +971 (4) 809 6100 or The Meydan Hotel at +971 (4) 381 3333. Online bookings can be made at www.meydanhotels.com/theGreatEscape.
For larger events, The Meydan Hotel offers a 450 square meter ballroom and the purpose-built Meydan Grandstand with 16,300 square meters of space. Smaller events can be held in the Falcon meeting rooms at Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa. These include two boardroom-style meeting rooms for up to 16 people and a third room accommodating up to 36 people in a classroom setting. Audio-visual equipment and wireless internet are available. Outdoor venues include the Falcon Courtyard, Masala Courtyard, Masala Rooftop Lounge, and Garden Café. Bab Al Shams is also conveniently located near Endurance City, a versatile outdoor venue offering a combination of indoor rooms, extensive outdoor facilities, and dining halls.
*Terms and conditions apply. Rates are subject to a 10% service charge, a 10% municipality fee, and a tourism dirham fee of AED 20 per room per night.
**To benefit from “The Great Escape” privileges or discounted entry fees to downtown Dubai attractions, guests should make advance reservations at the Concierge desk through the Escape Artist.