‘bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa’ and ‘the Meydan Hotel’ Win World Travel Awards 2018

Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa andThe Meydan Hotel were recently recognized by World Travel Awards™ during its 25th annual Awards, with two prestigious awards, where Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa named‘Middle East’s Leading Desert Resort’ for the 7thconsecutive year and The Meydan Hotelearned ‘Middle East’s Leading Sports Resort’ award for the 6thyear in a row - marking an extraordinary milestone to both sister hotels.

Commenting on receivingboth awards, Reuben Mifsud, Cluster General Manager, The Meydan HotelandBab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spasaid: “With thededication and commitment of our hotel teams, thecontinuous planning and execution, we are able at The Meydan Hoteland Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spato win two prominent awards and maintain a premium position in the competitive hospitality sector.”

Since inception in 2004, Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spais considered as one of Dubai’s authentic landmarks, offering Arabian extravagance hospitality with its impressive combination of luxury and genuineness. This resort offers the ultimate desert experience, whether with its extensive leisure activities, from desert drive, wild Oryx and gazelle observation, archery, desert spa and infinity pools to a wide range of exceptional restaurants and lounges offering desert dining experiences and live entertainment together with Arabian authentic rooms and suites. 

Opened in 2010 and built around Meydan racecourse – home of one of the richest horse races in the world ‘Dubai World Cup’, The Meydan Hotelis considered as one of Dubai’s exclusive landmarks whether with its prestigious sports facilities including “pay & play” fully floodlit nine-hole The Track, Meydan Golf, iconic infinity pool overlooking Meydan Racecourse and Meydan Tennis Academyor with its extensive choice of seven restaurants and lounges together withlavish rooms and suites overlooking the outstanding race course or the iconic Burj Khalifa. 

World Travel Awards™ was established in 1993 to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all key sectors of the travel, tourism and hospitality industries. Today, the World Travel Awards™ brand is recognized globally as the ultimate hallmark of industry excellence.

Photo Caption:Reuben Mifsud, Cluster General Manager, The Meydan Hotel and Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa (right), Jan Hollunder, Executive Assistant Manager, F&B, The Meydan Hotel (left) with Graham Cooke, President and Founder, World Travel Awards