Abu Issa Holding opens GCC’s first Degrenne Paris flagship store in Dubai at Citywalk

Abu Issa Holding opens GCC’s first Degrenne Paris flagship store in Dubai at Citywalk

Degrenne is targeting UAE’s $75 million culinary and tableware industry, as residential sector and hospitality projects boom

Dubai, UAE, 30 April 2015: Abu Issa Holding, a leading business conglomerate in the Middle East, has launched the GCC’s first flagship store of Degrenne Paris, the leading French manufacturer of exclusive home and kitchenware, in Dubai, at Citywalk, on Al Wasl Road.

The company is targeting the UAE’s $ 75 million culinary and tableware industry that is fueled by the boom in the hospitality industry, and an expanding residential sector reflected in the addition of an estimated 28,000 new units in 2014 alone, according to the latest Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) report.

Degrenne Paris is already present in Bahrain, Qatar and the UAE. However, the new Dubai store has been developed as the brand first flagship store in the region, and heralds a dynamic growth strategy planned by the renowned kitchenware retail brand for the Gulf, according to Mr. Fawaz Idrissi, Senior Vice President of Abu Issa Holding.

“Citywalk on Al Wasl Road is the perfect choice for us to make our regional foray, as the area has impressive retail frontage that offers a sensational shopping environment. The new Degrenne Paris is targeting residents and GCC tourists visiting Dubai,” Mr. Fawaz Idrissi said.

Mr. Idrissi explained that the location of the flagship store in an open retail complex presents an ideal shopping environment for those looking for high-quality kitchenware. The new store will stock a comprehensive range of tableware catering to restaurateurs and hoteliers, including dishware, crockery and glassware, each boasting designs that have been meticulously crafted by industry professionals.

“Used by celebrated chefs worldwide, and honoured with awards for innovation, Degrenne Paris products stand apart through their elegance and quality, offering unique and timeless styles that could be modern or classic, matching the theme of any restaurant.”

During the launch event, Degrenne Paris announced winners of the social media competition centred on Degrenne Paris during the month of April. The grand prize is a trip to Paris for two people and a 3-night stay in a 5 star hotel. “We have drawn a huge participation in our social media campaign that concluded on 26th April 2015. The participants posted clear pictures of their tables on our facebook page, a jury of experts from Degrenne Paris selected the winner. We congratulate Mr. Arash Taki, the first place winner. This is our gift for our regional customers.”

Abu Issa Holding (AIH) is one of the leading business groups in the Middle East. The company has grown phenomenally over a span of three decades and is among the region’s most diversified and progressive groups. It controls and operates market leading companies across the region in various sectors including retail, distribution, telecommunications, IT, energy & engineering, construction supporting services, investment, real estate and other marketing operations.

Royal Caribbean international’s smart ship to visit the arabian gulf

Royal Caribbean international’s smart ship to visit the arabian gulf

Royal caribbean arabia participates at arabian travel market 2015

Dubai.  30 April 2015:  Royal Caribbean Arabia (Safeen Tourism L.L.C.) is pleased to announce that on 29, 30 and 31 May, Quantum of the Seas, the first smart ship in the Quantum Class will be passing through Dubai and Muscat on her voyage to her new home in Tianjin, China.

Royal Caribbean Arabia will be showcasing Royal Caribbean International and Azamara Club Cruises products as well as highlighting the most popular itineraries for this year and for 2016 at Arabian Travel Market 2015.

Royal Caribbean Arabia participation in ATM 2015 comes after the recent inauguration of Royal Caribbean International’s newest ship Anthem of the Seas from the Quantum Class in Southampton, UK. With a lineup of unexpected experiences at sea bringing thrilling adventures to guests of all ages, Anthem of the Seas, the sister ship to Quantum of the Seas will allow guests to vacation like never before.

Unexpected at Sea Adventures

Endless experiences await guests onboard Anthem of the Seas, with thrills that can only be found on Royal Caribbean. From North Star, providing guests breathtaking, panoramic views from 300 feet above sea level, to RipCord by iFLY, the first skydiving experience at sea, and SeaPlex, the largest indoor active space at sea that is complete with bumper cars, a circus school, roller skating and more, there is no end to the fun that can be found onboard.

Multi-Dimensional Entertainment

Be it day or night, Anthem of the Seas will keep guests inspired and entertained. An extraordinary lineup of multidimensional entertainment onboard Anthem of the Seas will delight guests of all ages in a variety of state-of-the-art venues, including Two70, where a combination of live performers and technology come together to deliver spectacular, multidimensional shows and events that have never before been seen on land, let alone at sea. The Royal Theater is home to the ship’s two main shows, “We Will Rock You” and “The Gift,” while Music Hall, the hottest live music venue at sea, keeps guests rocking and dancing the night away.

A Delectable Menu of Choice and Flexibility

Anthem of the Seas features a fresh approach to cruise ship dining, thanks to a robust culinary experience that allows guests to customize their onboard dining experience to best meet their varying palates and preferences. An all-new Dynamic Dining experience gives guests a selection of 18 restaurant concepts, including five complimentary main dining restaurants, along with the opportunity to choose between Dynamic Dining Choice, which allows guests to decide when, where, and with whom to dine each evening, and Dynamic Dining Classic, which is designed for those who prefer a more traditional experience. In addition, Anthem of the Seas features a lineup of specialty dining restaurants, as well as partnerships with world-renowned chefs such as Jamie Oliver, Michael Schwartz, and Devin Alexander.

The Ultimate Hi-Tech Vacation

From ultrafast Wi-Fi and RFID technology, to virtual views from interior staterooms and robots that can mix up a mean cocktail, Anthem of the Seas, is packed with a bold lineup of technological advancements that will impress even the most tech-savvy modern traveler. Designed to seamlessly deliver unprecedented guest vacation experiences at sea, technology is prevalent throughout the ship, substantially increasing guest convenience and efficiency and ensuring a cruise onboard Anthem of the Seas is nothing but smooth sailing.

Royal Caribbean Arabia (Safeen Tourism L.L.C.) – International Representative for Royal Caribbean International and Azamara Club Cruises in Middle East is participating in ATM (Arabian Travel Market) 2015 from 4^th to 7^th of May 2015 stand # CP3010 under the name Royal Caribbean Arabia.

Royal Caribbean Arabia (Safeen Tourism L.L.C.) is the sole Middle East Representative of Royal Caribbean international and Azamara Club Cruises. The company has put a spotlight on the joy of cruising, by promoting and selling the global brands of Royal Caribbean International and Azamara Club Cruises to Middle Eastern guests over the last 17 years. With its strong presence and dedicated efforts, Safeen Tourism L.L.C. has been retaining its position as the market leader in the cruise industry for many years.

Royal Caribbean International is an award-winning global cruise brand with a 45-year legacy of innovation and introducing industry “firsts” never before seen at sea. The cruise line features an expansive and unmatched array of features and amenities only found on Royal Caribbean including, jaw-dropping, Broadway-style entertainment and industry-acclaimed programming that appeals to families and adventurous vacationers alike. Onboard, guests are catered to with the cruise line’s world-renowned friendly and engaging Gold Anchor Service by every staff and crew member. Royal Caribbean has been voted “Best Cruise Line Overall” for 12 consecutive years in the Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards.

Owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE/OSE: RCL), the cruise line sails 22 of the world’s most innovative cruise ships to the most popular destinations in Bermuda and the Caribbean, Europe, Canada and New England, Alaska, South America, Asia, and Australia and New Zealand. Media can stay up-to-date by following @RoyalCaribPR on Twitter, and visiting RoyalCaribbeanPressCenter.com. For additional information or to make reservations, vacationers should call their travel agent; visit RoyalCaribbean.com; or call (800) ROYAL- CARIBBEAN.

Azamara Club Cruises, just named one of the top two large ship cruise lines by Travel + Leisure readers in the magazine’s annual “World’s Best Awards” survey recently enhanced its Azamara Insider AccessSM and Nights and Cool PlacesSM andLand Discoveries® programs. Azamara's ships stay in ports late or for multiple days which affords guests a substantial destination immersive experience. Voyagers can use the new fare savings to take advantage of the behind the scenes style shore excursions that are not usually experienced by most travelers that embark on a cruise vacation.

Azamara Club Cruises is a brand of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE/OSX: RCL), a global cruise vacation company that also owns Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Pullmantur, and CDF Croisières de France, as well as TUI Cruises through a 50 percent joint venture. Together, the six brands operate a combined total of 41 ships with four under construction. They operate diverse itineraries around the world that call on approximately 460 destinations on all seven continents.

World’s largest comic and collectibles store – Comicave in Dubai rings in the celebration amidst special exclusive range of female superheroes collections

Female superheroes take Comicave by a storm this International Women’s Day 

World’s largest comic and collectibles store – Comicave in Dubai rings in the celebration amidst special exclusive range of female superheroes collections

Dubai, UAE, March 4, 2015: Be it fact or fiction, reality or fantasy – Women today are excelling in all the spheres of life… almost like the female superheroes ruling the world of pop culture. Be it as a dynamic home-maker, an active working professional, a dedicated mother and wife or the adorable girl-next-door – women today have trumped at every role they play. 

Inspiring the world of comics for years now, many such female characters have left fans gaping at them for being the bold beauties with brains, sprinkled with some super powers. Whether it’s the Amazonian warrior princess – Wonder Woman, who has broken all popularity records in recent years, the unforgiving assassin with sassy looks – Black Widow or even the all-round hero loaded with stunning looks and ability to win over the next generation of fans – Miss Marvel.  

On this International Women’s Day, Comicave, the world’s largest comic and superheroes collectibles store at Dubai, pays tribute to the wondrous world of women superheroes. On the occasion, the store is hosting several exciting promotions on popular merchandise revolving around woman power and leading female superheroes and villains. 

The store houses exclusive comics, collectibles and action figurines of female superheroes like Cat Woman, Bat Girl, Black Widow, Wonder Woman, Emma Frost, Spider Woman, Miss Marvel, Super Girl, Poison Ivy, Thor Girl and She-Hulk. More female power is enrouteComicave this season, as a vibrant new collection revolving around the cosmic princess of greatness, She-Thor is brimming with exciting plans under the wraps. 

Comicave fans across UAE have been awaiting the promotions with bated breath and have expressed their interest towards picking up their favourite female superhero collectibles on the social media platform.

In weeks to come, Comicave will also host exclusive events and activities along the lines of International Women’s Day and to promote real life women as our contemporary superheroes.

Comicave, which is a subsidiary of Al Ahli Holding Group is located at the Dubai Outlet Mall and is spread across 17,000 square feet of space. The store houses over 5,000 comic books and hundreds of popular collectibles and pop culture merchandize, from life size figurines to scaled down version of superheroes.  

The store in its five months of existence has managed to garner great reviews across the world and has developed a voracious fan base across the UAE. 

About Al Ahli Holding Group:           

                                                                                                                                                 Al Ahli Holding Group is a multi-billion dollar international conglomerate with a diverse portfolio of business activities. Over the last four decades, AAHG has been successfully dealing with business activities ranging from real estate to turnkey construction, engineering and infrastructure, retail and trading, technology and logistics, lifestyle and fitness, entertainment, hospitality and innovative developments.  With great passion and a very active portfolio in the entertainment industry, AAHG operates innovative and ground-breaking projects in the UAE. Amongst its portfolio, AAHG owns Dubai Outlet Mall which is the first unique outlet mall concept in the Middle East; constructed major landmarks in Eastern region of UAE; holds the exclusive largest franchise rights to US-based Gold’s Gym International in the Middle East and Africa; established Al Ahli Plastics, one of Middle East’s largest plastic manufacturing companies; holds exclusive rights to publish comics and activity books belonging to Marvel, Disney, Warner Bros., DC Comics and San Rio  and recently launched the world’s largest comic and super hero collectible store, Comicave in Dubai.With around 9,000 employees, AAHG is headquartered in the UAE, with representative offices across 20 countries globally.

About Comicave:                                                                                                                                            

Comicave is the world’s largest pop culture superstore involved in the retail and distribution of high-end collectibles, pop-culture merchandise, apparels and novelty items, based in Dubai, at the Dubai Outlet Mall. A subsidiary of Al Ahli Holding Group, Comicave is a unique retail concept destination that is spread over 17,000 square feet. The store houses high-end collectibles, novelty items, pop-culture memorabilia and also over 5,000 comic and manga titles. Merchandize inspired by Hollywood franchises like Star Wars, Star Trek,

Terminator, Alien and superheroes find a space at Comicave, in all versions, including life-size sculptures, action figures, prop replicas, statues, toys and scaled down versions too. The store also has an exclusive space for gamers to indulge in popular competitive games. The company has partnered with top international studios like Marvel, Disney, DC Comics, Warner Bros, San Rio, Sideshow Collectibles,BANDAI, Best Kingdom, Kidslogic, Toynami, Kotobukiya and other big names in the industry. The store is the destination for entertainment activities in the region like cosplay, gaming tournaments, model kit competitions, movie screenings and workshops.

Atlantis, The Palm Supports Research Studies at Al Jalila Foundation

Atlantis, The Palm Supports Research Studies at Al Jalila Foundation

Dubai, 9^th December 2014: As part of its ongoing corporate social responsibility efforts, Atlantis, The Palm has donated AED 73,000 to Al Jalila Foundation, a global not-for-profit organization that aims to elevate local healthcare and quality of life through medical education and research.

Dr Abdulkareem Sultan Al Olama, Chief Executive Officer, Al Jalila Foundation said: “We are pleased to collaborate with Atlantis, The Palm and we appreciate their initiative in supporting the Foundation’s medical research programmes. The future of medical research in the UAE is largely reliant on the support we get from local corporates, communities and philanthropists, which we deploy fully into our programmes.

Serge Zaalof, President and Managing Director of Atlantis, The Palm commented : “We are proud to support the noble objectives of Al Jalila Foundation which aims towards achieving leadership in the field of science and research in the UAE, as well as enhancing the academic field that highly supports the medical services within the UAE and abroad.”

About Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai

Atlantis, The Palm is the first entertainment resort destination in the region and located at the centre of the crescent of The Palm in Dubai. Opened in September 2008, the unique ocean-themed resort features a variety of marine and entertainment attractions, as well as 17 hectares of waterscape amusement at Aquaventure Waterpark, all within a 46 hectare site. It is home to one of the largest open-air marine habitats in the world, with over 65,000 marine animals in lagoons and displays including The Lost Chambers Aquarium, a maze of underwater corridors and passageways providing a journey through ancient Atlantis. Aquaventure features 18 million litres of fresh water used to power thrilling waterslides, a 2.3 kilometre river ride with tidal waves and pools, water rapids and white water chargers. Dolphin Bay, the unparalleled dolphin conservation and education habitat, was created to provide guests a once in a lifetime opportunity to learn more about one of nature’s most graceful mammals.  Atlantis, The Palm is also known as the culinary destination in the region with a collection of world-renowned restaurants including Nobu and Ronda Locatelli. The resort boasts an impressive collection of luxury boutiques and shops as well as extensive meeting and convention facilities.