Jumana - Secret of the Desert celebrates 3rd season opening

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Jebel Ali International Hotels is the successful owner and/or operator of the five star Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa, comprising the Jebel Ali Hotel and the all-suite Palm Tree Court & Spa a member of 'The Leading Hotels of the World'; the Hatta Fort Hotel, nestled amidst the majestic Hajar mountains; the 180 luxury serviced hotel apartments of the Oasis Beach Tower located on the famous Jumeirah Beach strip; Bateaux Dubai, the unique dining cruise vessel on Dubai Creek; the Jebel Ali International Shooting Club, the Jebel Ali International Centre of Excellence and Jumana Secret of the Desert, an outdoor show spectacular at the Al Sahra Desert Resort amphitheatre which is also managed by the company.

As part of the overall growth and development of the company, Jebel Ali International Hotels have recently undertaken the management of a new project in the Seychelles on Round Island, Mahé, which is expected to open in the second quarter of 2009.

The resort is a leisurely 15 minute boat ride away from the Victoria airport on Mahé Island and is set within a designated National Marine Park, encompassing 5 acres of sheer beauty.

Each of these special entities offer superior and distinctive products and services while never losing sight of their Arabian heritage and hospitality.

Dubai Heritage Vision (DHV)
DHV is a limited liability company with plans to introduce a portfolio of projects and initiatives to the local and international leisure, hospitality and retail markets through DUTCO HOSPITALITY, the hospitality and leisure arm of the Dubai based Dutco Group LLC, comprising Jebel Ali International Hotels. DUTCO is the only shareholder and sole investor in the company. The organisation's first initiative comprises the Al Sahra Desert Resort, situated at Dubailand, Dubai, UAE.

About Al Sahra Desert Resort
Al Sahra is a Dubai Heritage Vision LLC initiative. It is part of the multibillion dollar Dubailand project. Dubailand is destined to be the biggest, most varied leisure, entertainment and tourism attraction on the planet. Al Sahra is in a natural dunescape, which is just twenty minutes from the heart of Dubai. This unique desert project offers visitors a life-time experience. Al Sahra comprises a variety of attractions and activities for the day visitor.

For further press information please contact:

Rebecca Sageman
Public Relations Executive
Jebel Ali International Hotels
Facsimile: +971 4 399 2625

Amira El Serafy
Marketing Manager
Jebel Ali International Hotels
Facsimile: +971 4 399 2625