Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa and The Meydan Hotel were recently recognised by World Travel Awards during its 25th annual Awards, with two prestigious awards.

Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa was named ‘Middle East’s Leading Desert Resort’ for the seventh consecutive year and The Meydan Hotel earned ‘Middle East’s Leading Sports Resort’ award for the sixth year in a row - marking an extraordinary milestone to both sister hotels.

Commenting on receiving both awards, Reuben Mifsud, cluster general manager, The Meydan Hotel and Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa, said: “With the dedication and commitment of our hotel teams, the continuous planning and execution, we are able at The Meydan Hotel and Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa to win two prominent awards and maintain a premium position in the competitive hospitality sector.”

Since inception in 2004, Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa is considered as one of Dubai’s authentic landmarks, offering Arabian extravagance hospitality with its impressive combination of luxury and genuineness. This resort offers the ultimate desert experience, whether with its extensive leisure activities, from desert drive, wild Oryx and gazelle observation, archery, desert spa and infinity pools to a wide range of exceptional restaurants and lounges offering desert dining experiences and live entertainment together with Arabian authentic rooms and suites.

Opened in 2010 and built around Meydan racecourse – home of one of the richest horse races in the world ‘Dubai World Cup’, The Meydan Hotel is considered as one of Dubai’s exclusive landmarks whether with its prestigious sports facilities including “pay & play” fully floodlit nine-hole The Track, Meydan Golf, iconic infinity pool overlooking Meydan Racecourse and Meydan Tennis Academy or with its extensive choice of seven restaurants and lounges together with lavish rooms and suites overlooking the outstanding race course or the iconic Burj Khalifa.

World Travel Awards was established in 1993 to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all key sectors of the travel, tourism and hospitality industries. Today, the World Travel Awards brand is recognised globally as the ultimate hallmark of industry excellence. - TradeArabia News Service