The Address, Downtown Burj Dubai introduces first class banqueting facilities

An ideal venue for corporate and social functions, the banqueting facilities at The Address, Downtown Burj Dubai offer a majestic environment for highly professional or personal events in a choice of first class venues each echoing The Address' philosophy of 'Where life happens'.

From intimate gatherings to grand functions, international and multi-lingual catering and conference planners are in place to ensure ultimate success.

Alma Au Yeung, Director of Catering and Conference Services, said:

"Events to remember are seamlessly hosted within our conference and banqueting facilities in a choice of elegantly appointed venues. Our facilities are serviced by a team of exceptionally helpful associates who are on hand to assist with all aspects of a successful event."

She added, "The Address, Downtown Burj Dubai is the ideal place for social CEOs to meet. The hotel is where business and leisure culminate, where at the end of a hard day's work, professionals can enjoy a vibrant and energetic atmosphere. It is a place to host and impress delegates in idyllic surroundings and one-of-a-kind meeting facilities. Whatever the event, the hotel adds an element of sophistication and style to the occasion. Business meetings exude professionalism and an air of success when held at The Address."

One of the banqueting team's notable strengths is the variety of international and authentic cuisines that add flavour to any occasion. Chefs from Malaysia, Thailand, Burma, New Zealand, France, Switzerland and Germany make up the team that prepares customized menus to suit the theme of any event with outstanding regional cuisine. Their world-class flair comes alive in creative menus, sensational live cooking displays and meticulous presentations - infusing an unforgettable combination.

With 634 square metres of banqueting facilities located on the 6th, 11th and 12th floors, including two ballrooms, a boardroom and two meeting venues, The Address, Downtown Burj Dubai can cater from 8 to 700 guests. The large Symphony ballroom offers wonderful panoramas over Burj Dubai, the world tallest tower, and by night, the twinkling city lights add to the magic of the occasion.

The spectacular ballroom is decorated with unique themed lighting schemes, Arabic patterns and elegant wood panelling. The ballroom can be divided into three smaller sections with sound proof partitions. It features seven metre high floor to ceiling glass windows offering panoramic views over Burj Dubai and the Downtown Burj Dubai area. An exclusive 8 metre fixed bar, complete with balcony access is located in the elegant foyer for guests to enjoy pre-function networking. In addition, the hotel features expansive terraces and outdoor ambiances for social events and receptions.

A catering and conferences services team including a dedicated events concierge help to provide a 'one stop shop' to manage highly professional, well-orchestrated events. Each venue comes complete with cutting-edge audio-visual and IT equipment. The conference room on the 6th floor is a break-out room of the ballroom and features complimentary Wi-Fi Internet service as well as video conference facilities on request. The Boardroom is a luxury meeting room with fully equipped specialized hi-tech audio visual equipment and the two Meeting Suites located on the 11th and 12th floors, complete with spacious balconies, provide unique venues for private business reunions.

Emaar Hospitality Group will unveil two other Address properties in Dubai - The Address, Dubai Mall and The Address, Dubai Marina during 2009. The Address Hotels and Resorts are envisaged to offer an engaging, dynamic, social, localized, passionate and stimulating experience to guests. Elegant simplicity is the character of The Address, which will assure guests a different lifestyle experience.