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Melia Dubai A comfortable abode - Four and a half million Saudis expected for Dubai Shopping Festival 2015
Published in The Saudi Gazette on 27 - 12 - 2014


Mariam Nihal
Saudi Gazette


Depending on your consumer behavior, Dubai has a list of hotels that cater to every lifestyle and even the mood you are in.
While it is true that when you are planning a fun trip with friends, many young Saudis choose Jumeirah, the Palm, Marina and Downtown as their preferred choice of stay as opposed to when traveling with families.
Typically large, Saudi families travel together on Eid and other public or school holidays to Dubai due to close proximity and extensive entertainment choices.
Many prefer to stay in Bur Dubai or Deira closer to their favorite destination- Dubai Mall, downtown and the airport.
Hence, the various moods of a Saudi customer rely not just on the season but also the way they choose to travel when with family.

Dubai Shopping Festival's 20th edition is expected to receive more than four and a half million Saudis in 2015 according to organizers.
The shopping festival starts next month as Saudis are all set to visit their favorite holiday spot.
Melia Dubai, is located in Bur Dubai and serves as a sweet hidden spot for families and those who fancy the real side of town.
You will mostly witness many groups of foreign tourists and Arab families in the hotel.
Melia is not your typical five star entrance, not even the entrance or lobby is grand or gravity-defying. It is intimate, quiet and free of pretense, making it a safe choose for families.
For those looking to stay away from the city life on Marina side especially the traffic clogging Jumeirah Beach Residence area, Melia serves the purpose.
Mahmoud Mohammad, a 38 year old Saudi staying at the hotel said: “I prefer this side of town.
All I want to do is go watch movies, my wife and kids want to go to Dubai mall and I prefer it as a family man. It is close to what we want and even the airport.”
You are now close to the gold and spice souks, historical Bastakiya, Dubai Museum and Dubai Creek.
You can enjoy the feel of traditional Emirati life with a cosy dhow or boat cruise in Deira.
Melia Dubai is the first Spanish five-star hotel in the Middle East and hosts an exciting range of activities including top restaurants and spa facilities.
‘The Level' offers exquisite services for privileged guests.Try their award winning restaurant ‘Signature by Sanjeev Kapoor', the rooftop swimming pool with panoramic views and pamper yourself at YHI Spa.
Lucky for you, they now have an in-house salon. Omar's salon is now open at the spa level for women who want to do their hair, make up, nails, massage and the whole deal.
Designed by a Milan based architect, the hotel is probably the most contemporary facility in Bur Dubai, close to the World Trade Centre.
Given the lack of exceptional five star properties, it chose to be a sanctuary in the middle of Dubai's least excepted vicinity.
The hotel maintains it's devotion towards art and quality taste. It hosts contemporary art pieces from all over the world and 164 rooms and suites, meeting rooms and business facilities.
Meliá conforms to the Arab culture with its Mediterranean appeal and shared history with traded language, cuisine, architecture, art and culture.
The hotel is also close to Dubai's main shopping and commercial districts including Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa and Souk Al Bahar.
YHI Spa at Meliá Dubai has created a range of rituals for the holiday season.
Gold and Diamond Facial
Combining the special powers of these precious materials the Gold & Diamond Facial revitalizes your skin, leaving you shining.
YHI Spa's Gold and Diamond Facial combines the products of nature with a stimulating facial massage to create the elixir of youth.
Price: AED 695
Duration: 75 minutes
Golden Hammam
The Golden Moroccan Hammam or Turkish bath treatments combine the benefits of gold scrub and mask, followed by a full body aromatherapy massage.
These warming treatments not only lift the mood, but also provide a healing and relaxing effect on the whole body.
Price: AED 595


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