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- The Westin Mina Seyahi to Host World’s Richest Marathon -

Dubai (UAE): 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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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, April 2008 - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. ® (NYSE: HOT) announced the introduction of its Westin brand in the UAE capital with signing of The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Course Hotel, Residences & Spa.

Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC), the leading tourism asset development in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, has appointed Westin Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc., to manage its proposed 146-room Abu Dhabi Golf Course Hotel.

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Signature ‘Heavenly Bed’ is ranked high in the industry; tested by Richard Branson in Dubai, and is renowned for style and comfort

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 11 December 2007 – The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort promises guests a ‘heavenly’ experience throughout their stay at the property. Their signature Heavenly Bed was tested recently by Sir Richard Branson, CEO and President of Virgin Airlines.

The latest addition to the Westin chain and their flagship property in the UAE, The Westin Dubai is readying itself to woo guests and to ensure highest levels of comfort once they check in to the hotel.

General Manager Michael Scully commented “The Heavenly bed was tested recently by Sir Richard Branson while he visited Dubai. His expression was assurance enough that the experience was heavenly for him, just as it will continue to be for all our guests!” he stated.

Sumptuous and stylish, the all-white Heavenly Bed comprises a custom designed pillow-top mattress set, a cosy down blanket, three crisp sheets ranging in thread count from 200 to 250, a comforter, duvet and five plush pillows. It is unlike any other bed in the industry, and has won glowing reviews and loyal fans since its introduction in 1999.
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