The Tatweer stand at ATM will present its mega projects - Dubailand, The Tiger Woods Dubai, Global Village, Bawadi and the recently launched Universal City Dubailand.
Tatweer, an important element of Dubai's plans to increase tourism's contribution to GDP to 20 per cent by 2010, is participating in ATM 2007 to illustrate its vision and ground breaking offerings.
"In a short span, Tatweer has become synonymous with the most innovative leisure, tourism and hospitality projects, not only in the Middle East, but across the globe," said Khalid Al Malik, Chief Executive Officer of Tatweer.
"What better platform to announce the launch of another unique Tatweer mega tourism project than at the premier gathering of the world's leisure, tourism and hospitality experts and industry professionals. Events such as ATM 2007 are key to the growth of the tourism sector, which has been identified by Dubai as a critical driver of future growth," Al Malik added.
ATM is a natural platform for Tatweer to showcase and highlight projects such as the three billion square feet Dubailand, which is destined to be one of the world's largest and most innovative leisure, entertainment, tourism, hospitality and lifestyle destinations.
Other Tatweer entities that will be showcased at ATM 2007 include The Tiger Woods Dubai, the first and only world-class golf course to be designed by long-time reigning World Champion Tiger Woods.
The Global Village will be another project that will be featured at the stand. It has established itself as an integral part of Dubai's entertainment lifestyle with its cross-cultural melting pot of shopping, cuisines and entertainment.
The Tatweer stand will also throw the spotlight on another mega offering, Bawadi. The world's longest hospitality boulevard, Bawadi will feature some of the most uniquely themed hotels, including the 6,500 room Asia Asia hotel. Tatweer will showcase the variety and diversity of Bawadi's hotels, all of which have been designed to suit a multitude of tastes, preferences and styles.
The centrepiece of the stand will be the recently launched, AED 8 billion project "Universal City Dubailand". Along side "Universal Studios Dubailand", the 22 million sq. ft. development will consist of more than 4000 luxurious hotel rooms, 100 restaurants, retail outlets, an area of commercial office space and a residential compound in the heart of the action
The Arabian Travel Market 2007 will be held at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre from 1-4 May, 2007. The event will highlight new trends in the global tourism industry and bring together the industry's best products and services.
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Tatweer showcases commitment to Dubailand at Arabian Travel Market 2007
- United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, May 02 - 2007 at 08:46
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Tatweer, a member of Dubai Holding, will showcase its commitment to Dubailand at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2007 by featuring its four leading projects, assigning a total of AED 110 Billion since May 2006 to be invested into Dubailand over eight years.
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About Tatweer:Launched in December 2005 Tatweer is one the region's most promising enterprises and a Member of Dubai Holding. It owns nine market-leading companies and managing an ambitious business development plan.
Its current portfolio is divided into Energy & Healthcare, Tourism & Entertainment, Industry & Knowledge. Its entities are Dubai Healthcare City, the region's hub for world-class quality healthcare services; Mizin, one of the most advanced real estate companies in the region; "The Tiger Woods - Dubai" an exclusive golf community that will include a Tiger Woods designed Golf Course; Dubailand, one of the biggest leisure, entertainment and tourism destinations in the Middle East region; Dubai Industrial City, an industrial township to develop Dubai as a leading manufacturing hub; Bawadi, the world's leading hospitality and entertainment project bringing 31 hotels and more than 29,000 hotel rooms; Dubai Energy, investing in regional and global energy opportunities and building a diversified investment portfolio; Dubai Mercantile Exchange, the first commodity futures exchange in the Middle East; Global Village, which brings together 160 different countries showcasing myriad cultures; and Moutamarat, the first Arab initiative organizing research-based conferences and exhibitions.
A Member of Dubai Holding, Tatweer and its entities will continue to consolidate a group of life-improving industries. In addition, it has pioneered the market with joint venture initiatives with leading companies such as the New York Mercantile Exchange or the Saudi Research and Publishing Company.
Tatweer will continuously strive for world-class performance implementing leadership development to drive and sustain business excellence, quality and high performance.
About Bawadi:
Launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, in May 2006, Bawadi is the largest leading hospitality and tourism venture in the region. The AED100 billion project will feature 31 luxury hotels, including Asia Asia - with 6,500 rooms. In total Bawadi will offer 29,200 rooms.
About Dubailand:
Dubailand, a member of Tatweer, is the world's most ambitious tourism, leisure and entertainment project, catering to the needs of the entire family. The unique 3 billion sq. ft. development has been designed to catalyze the position of Dubai as an international hub of family tourism, appealing to tourist segments across genders, age group, world regions and activity preferences. Dubailand is projected to attract millions of tourists annually from around the world.
The diverse projects under Dubailand include theme parks, eco-tourism projects, shopping malls, restaurants and residential units that are being developed by UAE, GCC and international investors.
A product of extraordinary vision, Dubailand will be an attractive place to 'live, work and play' for the emirate's growing population, both as a leisure destination and an appropriate setting for business and entertainment development.
About Global Village
Global Village, a member of Tatweer, is Dubai's exciting and unique annual tourism destination and spectacular multicultural entertainment centre. Launched in 1996, Global Village made its debut on the Creekside opposite Dubai Municipality. It later moved to the Oud Metha area and then on to Dubai Festival City, until it found a permanent home in 2005 at Dubailand, the region's largest tourism, entertainment, leisure and lifestyle complex.
From hosting 18 country pavilions in 1997, Global Village saw the participation of nearly 50 countries in 2005. The number of visitors grew from 500,000 in 1996 to nearly 5.2 million in 2004. In 2005, tourists from over 160 different countries enjoyed the Global Village fiesta.
Global Village 2006 ran from 13 December 2006 - 9 February 2007 for 59 days.
About The Tiger Woods Dubai:
The Tiger Woods Dubai, a member of Tatweer, is a private residential community that will include the world's first golf course designed by Tiger Woods - Al Ruwaya.
Embodying Tiger Woods' vision of creating a spectacular, challenging golf course, Al Ruwaya, will be a 7,800 yard, par 72, 18 hole championship course with dramatic elevation changes, lush landscaping, stunning water features and an overall design that will challenge and entertain golfers of all playing abilities. Luxurious residential and hospitality components will include 21 palaces, 75 mansions, 100 villas, a boutique hotel, a well-being spa, a fine dining restaurant, a leading golf academy, and the Al Ruwaya clubhouse.
A truly exclusive address, this private golfing community is scheduled for completion in September 2009. It will occupy an area of 38 million sq ft just off Al Ain Road; a 30 minute drive from Dubai's city center and the Dubai International Airport.
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Posted by Anne-Birte Stensgaard, Senior News EditorWednesday, May 02 - 2007 at 08:46 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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