City-centre hotels an ideal choice for affluent Middle East travelers

For guests visiting Dubai - the Middle East's shopping hub and a must-visit destination for visitors from all over the world - time and convenience are of crucial importance when booking accommodation.

"Visitors to Dubai want to be in the middle of all the action and within no more than a 10-minute drive away from all the major shopping, business, and cultural spots. However, these affluent travelers want to stay in a city-centre hotel property that provides an element of distance from the inevitable noise and congestion that accompany life in big international cities. In this regard, Dubai can boast of many excellent city-center hotels, but very few that afford their guests the luxury resort amenities as well,"

said Stuart Deeson, General Manager, Park Hyatt Dubai.

Park Hyatt Dubai, the UAE's only five star city-centre resort, is located on the banks of the Dubai Creek and adjacent to the world-famous Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club. Surrounded by tropical gardens and a wealth of wildlife, Park Hyatt Dubai provides guests with privacy and tranquility, offering the perfect haven for a summer escape.

"When staying at the hotel, it is easy to forget you are in the middle of one of the world's fastest growing cities. The hotel grounds are linked to one of Dubai's leading golf courses and adjacent to a marina situated just in front of the hotel. Guests can also enjoy the number of exotic birds that inhabit the property's gardens," added Deeson.

Guests staying at Park Hyatt Dubai can take advantage of the exclusive guest services that include spa rituals, rounds of golf or a yachting excursion, which can all be booked through the hotel's concierge.

For hotel guests looking to take advantage of Dubai's luxury shopping outlets, Park Hyatt Dubai's concierge also offers guests an exclusive personal shopping experience courtesy of Boutique 1, one of Dubai's leading high-end fashion boutiques. The hotel is also situated in close proximity to many of the UAE's leading shopping destinations including Wafi, Festival City and Burjuman shopping malls, as well as other historical and cultural sites of old Dubai.

In addition, hotel guests who prefer to dine in style can request for private catering in the private dining rooms of the hotel's restaurants, including the option of dining in Cave Privée.

For a healthy option, Park Hyatt Dubai has recently launched the Healthy Living at Hyatt programme with a select range of high-performance energy drinks and 'smoothies' designed by the programme's chief nutritionist, Brazilian Patricia Teixeira, who has counseled international football stars at clubs in France, Italy, Netherlands, and Spain.

Park Hyatt Dubai is also home to the Conde Nast Traveller's award-winning spa, Amara, which offers the ultimate spa experience with a wide range of beauty and holistic treatments, including its new Jewels of Arabia spa menu. The spa features a number of spacious luxury suites including three couple suites, each with its own private outdoor terrace, lounge area, indoor and outdoor rain showers. Guests can also take advantage of Amara's stunning 25-meter swimming-pool with a series of palm islands built in the water.

Park Hyatt Dubai's summer promotion offers a Park King Room for rates starting at Dhs 850++ per night valid until 31st October 2008.

Park Hyatt Dubai, the third property managed by Global Hyatt Corporation in Dubai, is currently the only Park Hyatt in the Middle East and one of only 26 Park Hyatt hotels worldwide. Park Hyatt hotels distinguish themselves as small, world-class, residential style hotels, providing a luxurious and elegant experience.