The Westin Resort Experience in Dubai

New Route, New Race Hq For Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon - The Westin Mina Seyahi to Host World’s Richest Marathon. Visit the Dubai Marathon Facebook Page... Become a Fan, Get Involved!

The 2009 Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon will have a brand new race route starting and finishing at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina, the new headquarters for the world’s richest athletics event. To be staged on January 16, the US$2 million race over the classic 42km, 195m marathon distance will see the field – led by world record holder Haile Gebrselassie – tackle an “out and back” course from the new HQ with the turn to be made at the towering UAE flag at Union House.

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A video from Oeno Wine Bar, where the dynamic trio...The Celtic Tenors made their debut in Dubai with a private performance. Here is a sneak-peek at Oeno, the audience and sound bites from the performance:

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It's customer service week here at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi and the hotel is abuzz with ideas and initiatives that'll help us serve our guests better, quicker and in more memorable ways! Here are a few photos from last evening's guest cocktail, held at the Mina amphitheater, where guests and Westin associates mingled and shared a moment of respite and levity.

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The Rain massage is a journey. Specially formulated rain oil is applied to the body and traditional rain sticks, formed from ancient redwood trees, are heated and used to soothe tight muscles, increasing circulation and blood flow. The guest leaves with a sense of wellbeing and will be more in tune with themselves and the world around them.

For more details and reservations, please contact the Heavenly Spa at The Westin Dubai (Tel: +971 4 3994141).

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The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi hosted an Iftar for 130 clients on 24th September where participants raised approx AED 4,000 for Foresight.

Catherine Wallwork, Events Manager, Foresight had this to say...“Foresight would like to thank the Westin and its lovely staff most sincerely.  We were honoured to be chosen as the official charity partner for your Iftar initiative and the funds raised will help fight blindness.  Sight loss devastates lives and blindness is thought to be the biggest cause of disability in the U.A.E.  With your help there is hope for people who are losing their sight due to diseases where there is currently no cure.”

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We catch up with Joao Rocco, who is the Director, Service Culture for Westin Hotels & Resorts in EAME during his first visit to The Westin Dubai. Here's what he had to say about the Westin brand and his personal hotel experience:

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Photos from a visit to The Westin Dubai by Tiger Woods, to launch his new golf course & residence project in collaboration with Tatweer in Dubai. View the Photos

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Ramadan Do’s and Don’ts: The local authorities become especially sensitive to social faux pas throughout Ramadan. Below are a few guidelines to keep you from offending anyone:

1. Don’t eat or drink in public before sunset. This includes consuming anything in your car / taxi and eating chewing gum.
2. Don’t smoke in public.
3. Don’t wear revealing clothes throughout Ramadan.
4. Don’t buy alcohol for a Muslim. While this rule applies all year round, penalties for breaking this rule are higher during Ramadan.
5. When at “iftar” (breaking the fast after sunset), don’t begin eating before anyone else. The communal prayer will signify the beginning of “iftar”.
6. Don’t try to coerce a Muslim into breaking his or her fast.
7. Don’t show public displays of affection.
8. Don’t raise the volume on your stereo or TV during prayer times.
9. Don’t swear in public.
10. Don’t stare or point at Emirati women. This is a general rule, but again,locals are especially sensitive to prying eyes during Ramadan.

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View / Download our Ramadan Resort Restaurant Guide 2008. Enjoy Iftar with those that matter the most... at The Westin Dubai.

Whether you’re celebrating, relaxing, looking for the perfect candle-lit dinner or simply wanting to indulge your taste-buds, we invite you to experience our unique selection of bars and restaurants. We believe a restaurant should awaken all the senses – nothing beats the anticipation of watching gourmet chefs in action, the sizzle of food, the tantalising aromas and the vibrant activity of a world-class kitchen. We pride ourselves on ambience, through harmony of subtle lighting, tactile furnishings and inspiring, contemporary interiors. Come and enjoy the experience. We’d be delighted if you’d join us.

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Click here for a complete list of treatments and pricing for the Heavenly Spa at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina. 

Spa Facilities include: 11 spa treatment rooms, Separate Male & Female relaxation areas, A luxurious double treatment room, Vichy Shower, Dedicated Men’s & Women’s Changing areas incl. steam, sauna & Jacuzzi, Spacious Reception area incorporating a Juice bar & Spa Café, Fully equipped gymnasium including state of the art Kinesis equipment, Balconied chill out area overlooking the beach, perfect to enjoy a refreshing drink or join us for an early morning stretching or Yoga class. Treatments available daily from 8am to 10pm

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