MasterCard, Jumeirah Group launch exclusive offers

Available until 31 December 2009, all MasterCard premium cardholders, including Titanium, Platinum and World cardholders, will have access to exclusive offers in select hotels providing fine dining, luxurious spa treatments and other leisure and entertainment experiences.

"At Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts, we aim to exceed the expectations of our guests and their discerning tastes and lifestyles. With this in mind, we endeavored to work closely with MasterCard Worldwide, to create and develop a compelling offer that would cater to the desires and wants of the affluent consumer market," said Lisa Brightwell, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Jumeirah Group.

Eyad Al-Kourdi, Vice President and Country Manager, Southern Gulf, UAE, Qatar & Oman, MasterCard Worldwide, said:

"MasterCard is delighted to cooperate with Jumeirah Group to give MasterCard premium cardholders who stay at selected Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts a wide range of benefits to enjoy. These exclusive offers to MasterCard premium cardholders are yet another example of our commitment to continuously develop customized benefits that appeal to our cardholders and empower them to live life to the fullest."

"We are committed to working closely with leading companies such as Jumeirah Group to create programs that will benefit MasterCard cardholders," said Ihab Zaghloul, Vice President, Commerce Development, Middle East & Levant, MasterCard Worldwide. "Whether visiting the UAE, UK or the USA, MasterCard premium cardholders will now be able to enjoy great benefits at Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts."

MasterCard premium cardholders simply need to go online to www.jumeirah.com/mastercard and book their hotel stay using their MasterCard card and to gain the following privileges:

• Jumeirah Emirates Towers (Dubai, UAE)

MasterCard premium cardholders who book a minimum of two nights will be able to enjoy a complimentary body massage treatment, broadband internet, best available rates, free shuttle, access to Wild Wadi Park and late checkout.

• Jumeirah Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa (UAE).

MasterCard premium cardholders who choose to stay with Jumeirah Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa will receive a host of exquisite treats at a very attractive rate and enjoy exclusive benefits such as VIP meet and greet service at Dubai International Airport, luxury limousine airport pick-up and drop-off, a signature spa treatment for two and dinner for two at Al Hadheerah.

• Madinat Jumeirah (Dubai, UAE)

MasterCard premium cardholders who spend three nights in a Club Executive Arabian room in Mina A'Salam, a Junior Arabian Suite in Al Qasr or an Arabian Summerhouse Suite in Dar Al Masyaf will receive special privileges. These include special rates when booking for two guests, complimentary airport transfers to and from Dubai International Airport with Meet and Assist service allowing the cardholder to avail Fast Track services, exclusive access to the Club Lounge and facilities, and daily complimentary breakfast in any restaurant, the Club Lounge or in-room dining. Guests will also enjoy late checkout, an 80 minute Fingerprint massage or facial and access to The Quay Health Club.

If MasterCard premium cardholders are traveling to the USA or the UK, they could also stand to benefit from the following when making a booking with their MasterCard card at the following hotels:

• Jumeirah Essex House (New York, USA)

MasterCard premium cardholders will receive two complimentary tickets to the Museum of the City of New York, two complimentary interactive walking tours of Central Park, as well as two 30-minute treatments at The Spa.

• Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel (London, UK)

MasterCard premium cardholders can enjoy the MasterCard Business Package, which will offer a wide range of business amenities such as in-room complimentary local and national calls, an hour session on The Peak Golf Simulator, complimentary access to The Peak Health Club and Spa, unlimited in-room movies and free internet access.