Jumeirah Summer Days at Burj Al-Arab

Rising from the Arabian Gulf on a man-made island 280 meters from the shores of the renowned Jumeirah Beach and the enchanting city of Dubai, stands the iconic Burj Al Arab, a masterpiece of contemporary architecture and the most luxurious hotel in the world. Experience unparalleled standards of comfort and service at this exclusive all-suite hotel right opposite the Wild Wadi Waterpark and discover what truly reflects you and your family with the finest the world has to offer.

. The Flower of the East, Iran

Resembling a Flower as its name suggest, the luxury Persian seven-star hotel, ‘The flower of the East’ is located on Kish Island in Iran and is due to be completed by 2010.

Tameer Towers Abu Dhabi

Tameer Towers in Abu Dhabi is set to complete in 2011 and will incorporate a luxurious seven star hotel.

The Centaurus Hotel Islamabad

The $350 million, 7-Star Centaurus Hotel in Islamabad, Pakistan will help to put this country on the map for international travellers once the project is completed around 2010.

Morgan Plaza Beijing

The Morgan Plaza is a super-luxury 7 star hotel under construction in Beijing, China. Although it was set to be finished last month’s, there has been no official confirmation of it completion yet but it definitely going to be completed in time for the Beijing Olympics. When completed it is rumoured to be possibly more luxurious than the Burj Al Arab and has been considered to be the official landmark of China, still in competition with the Shanghai World Financial Center.

The plaza will contain two pavilions, a temple, the world’s best Japanese restaurant and a 600 meter long corridor.

Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi

The Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi was named the worlds finest hotel in the middle east in 2007. Featuring some out of this world indulgence, staying in this hotel would be like stepping into thousand and one night.

Huge plush pillows, plasma TV, private butler service, laptops in each room, wireless Internet, private check in and much more will delight visitors to this splendid seven star hotel.

Burj Al Arab Hotel

Dubai’s seven star Burj Al Arab Hotel has long become a synonym for grandeur, class and style. Offering limousine service, private transfer for all guests via private golf cart, private butler service and just about anything else that is being associated with luxury, the Burj Al Arab Hotel is located in the premier Jumeirah Beach area of Dubai.

HF Fénix Lisboa

Enjoy one of the most prestigious addresses in Lisbon - The Marquês de Pombar Square, overlooking the beautiful Edward VII Park. The hotel has 192 well-equipped rooms with spectacular views, complimented by welcoming bars and a restaurant with Portuguese and international cuisine. There are 7 meeting rooms of different sizes with a capacity for up to 300 people and is strategically located in the centre of the business and banking district and Lisbon's transport network, with quick access to the international airport.

Hotel Mundial

Hotel Mundial is located in the very heart of Lisbon. The small streets 

surrounding the hotel are full of atmosphere with small restaurants and bars wherever you go. The main square (Rossio Square) is a 2-minute walk from the hotel. The rooms at the Hotel Mundial are a successful mix of traditional design and they offer all the modern comforts that you would expect from a 4-star hotel. The rooms offer a distinct feeling of space due to the high ceilings, light decor and large windows.

Hotel Majestic Roma

The luxurious Hotel Majestic Roma is set right on world-famous Via Veneto. Walk to the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain in under 10 minutes. 

Known for its hospitality and welcoming atmosphere, the hotel guarantees a personalised service. Try some delicious Roman cuisine at the elegant restaurant. 

Established in 1889, the Hotel Majestic has always been popular with an elite clientèle who wish to experience Rome’s Dolce Vita. 

Villa Borghese and its famous art gallery are just around the corner, and all monuments and landmarks of Rome are within easy reach of the hotel.

Park International Hotel

With an excellent central London location, next to Gloucester Road London Underground Station the hotel offers friendly, personalised service and air-conditioned en suite rooms at great-value prices. 

In fashionable South Kensington, the Park International Hotel is just a matter of metres from Gloucester Road London Underground Station, which offers easy access to all London attractions. It is just a short walk to Harrods and the prestigious shopping district of Knightsbridge. Kensington Palace, Hyde Park and the Natural History Museum are also within easy reach, as are Earl's Court and Olympia Exhibition Centres. 

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The Cumberland - A Guoman Hotel

The Cumberland is London's newest world-class hotel. Everything we've done is designed to make you feel inspired, contented, relaxed, impressed and well looked after. 

A place where breathtaking style, design, exceptional comfort and personal service combine to form a truly unique and intimate experience. The Cumberland experience begins the moment you enter the lobby. A large, open space, more gallery than hotel reception, creates an immediate sense of expectancy, possibilities and excitem

The Rembrandt

Located opposite the V&A Museum, this Knightsbridge hotel combines elegant Edwardian architecture with tasteful contemporary design. 

The hotel's location in the heart of Knightsbridge makes it an ideal base for central London, with exclusive shopping and famous museums on your doorstep. 

Enjoy a drink or light meal in the glamorous 1606 lounge bar, or a delicious carvery dinner in Palette restaurant. Guests of The Rembrandt also have reduced-rate access to Aquilla Health and Fitness, a private health club adjacent to the hotel.

Hôtel Delavigne

A privileged location, attentive and caring staff, and elegant Parisian accommodation make the Hôtel Delavigne a comfortable base for your holidays in Paris. 

Rooms are equipped with modern en suite facilities. They present elegantly decorated living spaces fitted with modern amenities including flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi access. 

Halfway between the Luxembourg Gardens and lively Odéon district, the Hôtel Delavigne boasts a central location and offers easy access to the entire city via the nearby public transport network.

Chambiges Elysées

This charming 4-star hotel offers spacious and comfortable rooms located in Paris’s chic 8th arrondissement, only 500 metres from the Avenue des Champs-Elysées and within walking of the Eiffel Tower. 

The entirely renovated rooms at the Chambiges Elysées feature satellite TV and free Wi-Fi internet access. The refined decor and furniture create a warm and romantic atmosphere. 

The hotel’s dedicated and discreet staff will do everything to make you feel at home. They offer a range of professional services 24 hours a day. 

Start the day with a delicious complimentary buffet breakfast, which can be enjoyed on the hotel’s flowery patio in the summertime. 

After a busy day of sightseeing you can relax with a drink on the hotel’s peaceful terrace, a true luxury in Paris.

Best Western Premier Royal Saint Michel

The four-star hotel boasts a tremendous location in the heart of the Latin Quarter, facing Place Saint-Michel and its famous fountain. 

Best Western Premier Hotel Royal Saint Michel features comfortable and soundproofed rooms. Enjoy a quiet place, though close to the hubbub of this lively district. Thanks to the free Wi-Fi Internet access, keep in touch with your friends, family or colleagues. Everything contributes to making a very pleasant stay: the helpful staff, the cosy and warm atmosphere as well as the facilities.It is also well served by public transport (Métro, bus and local trains). 

Moreover, within walking distance of the hotel, you will reach the banks of the Seine river, the well-known cafés and restaurants of Saint-Germain des Prés, the Jardin du Luxembourg, the Panthéon, the Sorbonne, Notre-Dame de Paris, the Île de la Cité, the Île Saint-Louis, the Louvre and Musée d’Orsay museums.

Atlantis The Palm, Dubai

Atlantis is the majestic focal point of Palm Jumeirah, a man-made island that has captured the world’s imagination with its magnificent scale and ingenuity. 

From the moment of arrival, you’re immersed in a dazzling world of imagination, pleasure and luxury. The resort offers relaxation and thrills for couples and families alike, including a landmark hotel, unique marine habitats, an exhilarating water park, pristine white beaches, world-class cuisine, indulgent spa and cosmopolitan boutiques. To stay or visit is to live out your dreams amidst warm Arabian seas.

Tamani Hotel Marina

Beautifully located on the Marina, this contemporary residence offers a sophisticated touch of Arabic hospitality, just a short drive away from some of Dubai’s most popular attractions. 

Designed for the most discerning traveller, Tamani Hotel Marina’s stylish, modern architecture, accentuated in glass and steel, houses elegant common spaces equipped with the finest amenities and facilities. 

During your stay you can explore the wonderful surroundings, including the Jumeriah Souk, Emirates Golf Club, Ibn Battuta Mall, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai Media City, Knowledge Village and Dubai Internet City. The Marina Promenade Walk and Dubai Marina Motor Yacht Club are also within walking distance.

Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates

he impressive Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates is the world’s third largest indoor ski resort. It has one of the world’s longest indoor ski slopes and the biggest covered snow park. It is connected to the largest shopping mall outside North America. 

This truly unique five star deluxe hotel is a complete leisure experience with a state-of-the-art health club, Ayurveda wellness centre, swimming pool, and tennis court. The rooms and suites are luxurious and beautifully designed. 

Kempinski Hotel has a prime location on Sheikh Zayed Road in the heart of modern Dubai. It lies a few minutes from Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City and the Jumeirah beach stretch, and just 20 minutes from Dubai International Airport and downtown. 

Al Murooj Rotana – Dubai

The Al Murooj Rotana - Dubai is a modern 5-star city conference hotel with additional leisure facilities for relaxation. 

It is located on the prestigious Sheikh Zayed Road, close to many shopping centres, local attractions, the Dubai Convention Centre, the Dubai Financial City and is opposite one of the world's largest malls, Dubai Mall. It is also a part of the prestigious Al Murooj complex in the heart of Dubai's business district, a landmark for its architecture and ideal location. It raises the bar for sophistication, luxury and indulgence in Dubai. 

With a glamorous look and tropical ambience, it stands out as an oasis of chic, providing passers-by with just a hint of a provocative and seductive interior scene within. We have 253 rooms and 7 delightful restaurants, including the award-winning Al Mawal (Lebanese cuisine) restaurant. In addition to our swimming pool and gymnasium, we offer access to a private beach club in Jumeira.

Arjaan - Dubai Media City

Located in the heart of Dubai’s Media City, the Arjaan offers a range of luxury self-catering apartments alongside the full services and facilities of a top hotel.

Each apartment is equipped with luxury bedrooms, modern bathrooms, well-equipped kitchens and a living/dining area. Each apartment has at least 1 private balcony with stunning views over the marina, Palm Island or the city. 

Guests of the Arjaan Dubai Media City can use the hotel’s many facilities which include a temperature controlled outdoor swimming pool, a separate children's pool and a state-of-the-art fitness centre. 

The hotel’s courtyard features 2 cafés serving a range of snacks, salads, drinks and pastries. There is also a small souk at the hotel with a range of shops and a small food court. 

The Arjaan Dubai Media City is just a short distance from the Mall of the Emirates, the Emirates Golf Club, Jebel Ali Golf Club and Dubai Marina. 

The hotel has won several awards including the MENA silver award for best 4-star business corporate hotel and platinum award for best new 4-star hotel of the year. 

World Travel Awards: Middle East Leading Hotel Apartments.

HOTEL VIP BARCELONA

This hotel is located in Lisbon's business district uptown, but is close enough to public transportation as well as to one of Lisbon's major attractions, the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum.

Conrad Dubai

The Conrad Dubai is an expected 51-floor hotel tower in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The tower will have a total structural height of 255 m (837 ft). Construction of the Conrad Dubai is expected to be completed in 2010.

Burj Dubai Price Soars Again

The cost of a square foot in some parts of the Burj Dubai has just increased to Dh13,000. ($3,500) Prices in the world’s highest tower, which is due to open by the end of 2009, start at Dh10,000 per sq ft compared to Dh4,000 just a few months ago.

The Burj Dubai’s biggest competitor in terms of price is the Palm Trump International Hotel and Tower, where the square foot rate recently topped Dh12,500.

Prices in both these towers are widely considered the highest in the UAE and are expected to top any other developments in the GCC countries, said Ali Al Rahma, CEO of real estate information website Eqaraat.com.

The Palm Jumeirah has retained first place in terms of returns as the rate has risen to more than 600 per cent over the past six years. More photos after the jump. More on Burj Dubai Price Soars Again

Trump International Hotel and Tower (Dubai)

he Trump International Hotel & Tower is a proposed skyscraper hotel at the trunk of the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai. It is a joint venture between the Trump Organization and Dubai-based Nakheel, a government-owned company, and was announced on October 5, 2005. The 62 story hotel and residential building has an estimated cost of U.S. $600 million.[1] The hotel is expected to be a 300-room, five-star hotel. Construction work was suspended in November 2008 due to the effects of the global credit crunch. [1]

The original design featured a circular tower surrounded by four golden petals attached to the sides.[2] However, this was rejected by Nakheel who later unveiled a new design which features a split linked tower with an innovative open core design that minimizes shadows. The tower will be constructed of stainless steel, glass and stone. Proposed amenities include exclusive access to a private beach and yacht club with tennis courts, gymnasium and fitness centre, stylized pools and gardens.

Dubai Mall Hotel

The Dubai Mall Hotel is a 37-floor tower in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The tower has a total structural height of 192 m (629 ft). Construction of the Dubai Mall Hotel was completed in 2008.