Nov 11 2008

Seven Special Nights at the Sheraton Doha

 

Sheraton Doha Resort & Convention Hotel

Sheraton Doha Resort & Convention Hotel

Known to be the Pyramid of the Gulf, the Sheraton Doha Resort & Convention Hotel mystifies all guests with new creations of Seven Special Theme Nights all throughout the week. A sought-after dining experience at the Al Hubara Restaurant, a phalanx of culinary experts refresh all offers and revamped our collection of theme nights adding new enticing and mouth-watering daily evening buffets.

 

 

Meticulously designed menu has been put into place giving diners in the city a choice of seven theme dinner buffets spread out each day of the week.

Mediterranean cuisine takes over Monday nights offering bright and colorful array of sumptuous dishes from Napoli to Tripoli. Herb-flavored dishes with celestial aromas are just hints of a remarkable culinary experience.

Vida Buena, alimento bueno! It’s a Mexican Tuesday with Mexican Fiesta. Chef Roger Perez presents cuisine from his home country, Mexico. Famous mulli, chilis, guacamole and a long list of hot and spicy produce have been concocted to give all diners a taste of  Mexico.

On Wednesdays, guests can choose on mid-week break with our ever popular “catch of the day seafood treat”. Fresh and tasty seafood preparations are extravagantly displayed on a sumptuous buffet enriched with celestial flavours.

Characterized by its sophisticated and subtle use of various spices and herbs grown across Indian subcotinent, Thursday nights bring you one of the world’s diverse cuisines, Taste of India. Atta, masoor, chana, toor, and other staples will fill your table with rai, jeera, haldi, and more.

International Flair on Friday’s. Meticulous palate will have a taste of deliciously prepared international dishes from East to West. On a weekend out, family and friends of diverse culture unite on a lavish buffet with a special treat for each seat.

Experience the feast of 1001 Arabian Nights every Saturday. Essential traditional dishes will be served as you revisit the tales of Arabian nights. A peek will have plates of kebbeh, koftah, malfouf, and others with a combination of spices, comprising black and white pepper, cinnamon, cumin, cloves, coriander and turmeric.


Nov 10 2008

Mexican-Latino Cuisine Comes to Sheraton

Sheraton Doha Resort & Convention Hotel is proud to announce the addition of Mexican-Latino cuisine authority, Chef Roger Perez Gonzalez, to its creative team of professional culinary experts.

 

A young polyglot, Chef Roger who speaks fluent French, Italian, Spanish, and other languages, possesses a Culinary Arts degree and diploma from Mexico and Switzerland. His trainings from other parts of the world as well as different hotels and resorts made him a kitchen authority with Mexican cuisine specialty.  He has been in the field for more than a decade and ceaselessly tries to enhance and develop his professional and personal skills. When asked how it is to be a chef, Roger explains, “Being a chef is like a leading-artist. Your produce is a reflection of your creation and imagination and should result in a powerful image. You should be very well versed in leading a team especially the one that composes different cultures and diverse personalities.”

 

As his first Sheraton hotel, Chef Roger promises himself to grow and progress with the Sheraton family. He claims that Sheraton has opened the door of opportunity for him to exhibit his skills and share his talents. Someday, he dreams of being an Executive Chef in any of Starwood hotels.

 

As he brought with him his expertise, Chef Roger is equipped to create unique and exotic Mexican-Latino preparations for the meticulous taste of all valued guests and loyal customers of Sheraton Doha. He dreams of serving the patrons with new trends of Mexican-Latino concoctions.

 

Chef Roger shared his secret in culinary magic of having an open-mind, being passionate to his work and his guidepost, “respect begets respect”.

Sheraton Doha’s General Manager, Mr. Gerhard Foltin adds, “A real Mexican with a heart of diverse cultures, Chef Roger will really be an asset to our property embracing Sheraton Doha as his second family because he will not just stay here…this is the place where he belongs.”


Nov 10 2008

Sheraton Doha Observed Environmental Health Week

Gerhard Foltin, the General Manager said, “Our high-quality associates again has posed good example for the care of our environment with activities and programs geared to adopting green, safety, security, and awareness. Through their own extraordinary little ways, the Sheraton Doha family continuously creates extraordinary huge impact for the good of our community.”

The Sheraton Doha family during the activities.

The Sheraton Doha family during the activities.

The Sheraton Doha Resort & Convention Hotel recently observed the 11th Annual Starwood Safety, Security and Environmental Health Week with awareness program and activities for associates and hotel guests. The hotel has called on all associates to successfully make an impact on safety, security and environment in support of the said Starwood’s annual program.

One of the highlights of the program is the evacuation drill participated by all associates as well as hotel guests. The guests were overwhelmed by the team spirit of the hotel associates and management. They were all glad having the feeling of a safe and secure stay in Sheraton Doha.

The Annual Starwood Safety, Security and Environmental Health Week is observed by all Starwood Hotels & Resorts worldwide with the aim of being the leader in the hospitality industry that demonstrates a responsible hotel as a positive force for the environment. 


Nov 06 2008

Le Méridien Al Aqah’s popular fly-fishing academy returns in December

 

Patrick and Sebi with their Glamerous catch - A beautiful Dorado
Patrick and Sebi with their Glamerous catch - A beautiful Dorado

Internationally-acclaimed angler Martin James to teach week long academy at the East Coast Resort

Fujairah, United Arab Emirates -To cater to the increasing number of leisure tourists and water sports enthusiasts, Le Méridien Al Aqah Beach Resort will hold its fourth fly-fishing academy from December 14 to 21, 2008.

Fly fishing as a sport is believed to have originated as early as the second century, but the past 30 years have seen an increase in the popularity of salt-water fly fishing and the favorable weather conditions in Fujairah during autumn and winter make it an ideal venue for fly fishing.

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Apr 01 2008

Aloha Abu Dhabi! “The new tWist in Travel” will debut in 2010

Aloft Abu Dhabi

Aloft Abu Dhabi


Dubai, UAE, April 2008 : aloha! Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.® (NYSE: HOT) and its much-anticipated new lifestyle brand aloftSM hotels today announced plans for the first aloft hotel in the Middle East - aloft Abu Dhabi. aloft is partnering with Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company PJSC (ADNEC) to open the new-build hotel in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Construction starts in 2008, and the hotel is expected to open in 2010.

The 380-room hotel will be located within the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, a key part of the Capital Centre mixed-use development. This micro-city consisting of premium office towers, luxury hotels and residences, restaurants, shopping and a marina is located just 20 minutes from downtown Abu Dhabi and 15 minutes from the Abu Dhabi International Airport. Anticipated to become the premier lifestyle and business hub of Abu Dhabi, Capital Centre is expected to dramatically change the skyline of Abu Dhabi with a total of 23 skyscrapers.

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Dec 11 2007

Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi - Westin guests in Dubai are promised ‘heavenly’ experience

Sir Richard Branson tries out the Westin Heavenly Bed

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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Oct 14 2007

Introducing a 1001 Hotel Nights - Modern Tales from the Middle East - Starwood Hotels

1001 Hotel Nights

Welcome to the official blog of Starwood Hotels & Resorts in the Middle East. This blog is your gateway to an exciting adventure in Arabian hospitality, from the best brands to the best locations and the most memorable experiences.

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