MOVENPICK Beach Resort Al Khobar has become the first resort in the country's Eastern Province to receive ‘Five-Star Resort Certification' and a ‘Resort Trade License' from the Saudi Commission of Tourism and Antiquities. The certificate was presented by Abdullatif M. Al Benayyan, Executive Manager of SACTA to the resort's owning company representative and managing director of the resort, Turki Al Muhaisen. “We are proud of this achievement and will continue to upgrade and enhance our resort services and facilities as a testament to our official five-star resort status,” said Prashant Sharma, Resort Manager. “We like to think of ourselves as a resort where Arabian hospitality meets with western innovation and style. It will be wonderful to welcome guests to this very special place which now boasts a new prestigious certification.” Mövenpick Beach Resort Al Khobar offers landscaped gardens, a private lagoon beach, marina, duplex villas and several excellent facilities. These include elegant restaurants, meeting facilities, a retreat spa and wellness center, a large free-form swimming pool, water sports and a supervised kids club. The striking resort is a local landmark on Aziziya Road south of Al Khobar on Half Moon Bay and caters to the needs of families on holiday. Earlier this year, Mövenpick Beach Resort Al Khobar also won its second consecutive SETA award for ‘Best Specialized Accommodation' at the Saudi Excellence in Tourism Awards. — SG
