Burj Al Arab, The Jumeirah Beach Hotel and Emirates Towers Hotel switch over to The Leading Hotels of the World

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Jumeirah International properties are regarded as among the most luxurious and innovative in the world and have won numerous travel and design awards. The group encompasses the stunning and world-renowned Burj Al Arab that has already become a true icon and landmark for Dubai, the award winning Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Emirates Towers Hotel, Offices and Shopping Boulevard, The Jumeirah Beach Club, The World Trade Centre Hotel Dubai and Wild Wadi waterpark. In addition the group has opened The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management this Summer and the company's latest development is the unique resort development Madinat Jumeirah, announced during the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai in May, of which its first phase is scheduled to open mid 2003.

The World Trade Centre Hotel, Dubai, became the newest addition to the Group on 20th December 2000. The 333-room hotel is strategically located right next to the Dubai World Trade Centre and fulfils a vital role for the many trade and consumer shows staged in Dubai each year.

The Jumeirah Beach Hotel comprises 600 sea-facing rooms and suites and opened in December of 1997. Its 19-villa resort complex Beit Al Bahar opened in 1999. The Jumeirah Beach Hotel vas voted No. 1 Hotel in the World by Conde Nast Traveller Magazine in 1999 and 2000.

The 202 all-suite hotel Burj Al Arab, the tallest and most luxurious hotel in the world, opened in December 1999. This billowing sail-shaped structure soars 321 metres above the Arabian Gulf and is situated on a man-made island some 280 metres offshore.

The award-winning 400-room Emirates Towers Hotel opened in April 2000. The adjoining 350-metre high office tower and Emirates Towers Shopping Boulevard make this the region's premier business address.

The luxury Jumeirah Beach Club was added to the Group's portfolio in August last year and offers a highly sophisticated leisure and recreation experience through its 50 suites in addition to is very popular restaurants and sporting facilities.

The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management in academic association with École hôteliére de Lausanne, one of the most prestigious hotel schools in the world, offers a four-year Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree programme in International Hospitality Management and an extensive Professional Development Programme for industry professionals.

For further information please contact:
Anne Bleeker - Communications Manager
Jumeirah International - Corporate Office
Emirates Towers Offices
Phone: +971 4 33 00 111, extension 762