Kempinksi Hotel Mall of the Emirates

Ski & Meet in Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates

When your business deserves the very best and you want something unique then few venues comes close to the Ski Chalet at Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates.

With stunning views of the ski slopes on one side and a breathtaking sunset horizon on the other, along with state of art facilities for all your business needs, why not enjoy the best of both worlds.

The inspirational property also features an entire conference floor with 13 elegant banquet and conference rooms, most of which have indoor and outdoor breakout areas. 

Add to that the Business Centre offering high speed internet connections and translation services, as well as a 141 square metre Executive Lounge offering a unique and personalised service with sixteen boardrooms each attached to a corner suite.

For further information or booking please call +971 4 409 5039 or send an email to conference.malloftheemirates@kempinski.com.

Nakheel Harbour & Tower

Autumn update

For the seventh year running, this October Cityscape Dubai opened its doors to more than 70,000 people from over 150 different countries worldwide. The exhibition provides an annual forum that celebrates the very best in real estate, architecture, urban planning and design from around the world.

One of the most talked about projects was announced by Nakheel just a day before the opening of Cityscape 2008 – Nakheel Harbour & Tower a £24 billion project comprising a tower more than a kilometre high and the world’s only inner city harbour.

Another equally momentous event that took place in Dubai last month was the opening of GITEX Shopper and Consumer Expo 2008. 

After 18 years, GITEX is the largest and most popular retail platform for technology in the Middle East.  It attracts global vendors from across the region exhibiting over 25,000 products. 

This October also saw the official opening of Dubai International Airport’s (DIA) new Terminal 3.  By 2011, it is estimated that 75 million people will pass through DIA, cementing Dubai’s position as both an economic gateway and premier leisure and retail destination.

Viva Dubai!

EIBTM takes place from 2–4 December 2008 in Barcelona, and it is an ideal opportunity to stop by the Dubai stand (A500) and get up to speed with all the latest industry developments.

You’ll find information galore on the emirate’s amazing MICE offering and our experts will be on hand to answer all your questions.

CLICK HERE for a full list of exhibition partners sharing a stand with the DTCM should you want to book one-to-one appointments.

What do you really think about Dubai?

Perceptions of Dubai revealed!

What do you really think about Dubai? Is it vibrant, luxurious, a great family, conference or incentive destination ... or all of the above and more? Well, the DTCM in conjunction with C&IT Magazine have found out exactly how corporate and agency buyers view this multi-faceted emirate.  Participants were asked about the decision-making process, selecting Dubai, group types, competition and – perhaps most interestingly – their future predictions.

And the results are particularly revealing.

When asked about initial perceptions of Dubai, participants selected words/phrases such as “development, sunshine/heat, wealth, five-star/quality hotels”.

And as for what destinations rival Dubai – 65 per cent said US cities of which 31 per cent said New York, other competitors also included destinations in Asia and the Far East.

When questioned on the decision making process, respondents indicated that budget was still a key driver and both agencies and corporates felt that “familiarisation trips were the best way of learning to sell a destination”.

The full perception study will be available to read in the November/December issue of C&IT Magazine.