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Gulf Finance, a UAE based boutique finance company, believes that the 3rd Arabian Business Forum held recently at the Armani Hotel, Dubai, served as the perfect platform for the regional business community to discuss new market opportunities even as the economy steadily recovers from the consequences of the global financial crisis.

There is little surprise at this hotel’s entry into the Top 10 Hotel openings of 2010. There were sceptics who claimed this was a “fluff” opening, but the noise surrounding the arrival of the world’s first Armani hotel couldn’t be ignored. All eyes were on Dubai for the right reasons — and quite a stunning hotel was the result. Room categories available include 24 Armani Studios, 44 Armani Classic rooms, 38 Armani Premiere rooms, 36 Armani Suites, six Armani Executive and six Armani Ambassador Suites, and five Armani Signature Suites.

McLaren Automotive’s debut high-end sports car, the MP4-12C to introduce a new era to UAE’s high-performance sports car market. McLaren Automotive’s debut high-end, high-performance sports car, the MP4-12C, has been revealed in the United Arab Emirates for the first time. The highly anticipated model from the British manufacturer was unveiled today at a special event for VIPs and media at the prestigious Armani Hotel in Dubai.

Nasser Juma, Head of the Organising Committee for National Day Events and Activities, told Khaleej Times that the DTCM had planned to hold the National Day festivities on top of Burj Khalifa from the moment it decided to prepare the agenda for this year’s celebration.

Nothing exemplifies the marriage of both modernity and hospitality more than the Armani Hotel Dubai — the first Armani Hotel designed and developed by legendary designer, Giorgio Armani and located in the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa. Based on the philosophy that travel is as much an emotional journey as a physical one, Stay with Armani is the manifestation of this credence.

President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan received His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates on Thursday on the occasion of the UAE’s National Day.

Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) launched its activities to mark the UAE’s 39th National Day from the Top observation deck of Burj Khalifa. Sabiha Majid Al Youha, Committee Member said that at Burj Khalifa the public may enjoy the fastest elevators in the world, use special telescopes, get a bird’s eye view of Sheikh Zayed road from the observation deck, take great photos and buy souvenirs for friends and family.

Saxo Bank (Dubai) Limited, the trading and investment specialist, is the platinum sponsor for one of the region's most noted business forums - the 3rd Arabian Business Conference 2010 - to be held at The Armani Hotel, Burj Khalifa on 29 November 2010.

President Pratibha Patil today visited Burj Khalifa, the world''s tallest skyscraper, here. Patil, who is on an official visit here, visited the skyscraper, which was officially opened on January 4 this year. It was previously known as Burj Dubai. Burj means tower in Arabic language. Burj Khalifa has a number of records to its credit.

A waiter at the Burj Khalifa's Armani Hotel, accused of possessing more than Dh300,000 in stolen cash and goods, yesterday admitted stealing from a guest's room at the luxury address. Police said that a search of the defendant's home had turned up more than Dh300,000 in stolen cash and goods.