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It added that the total hotel supply increased to around 46,000 rooms as of Q2 2010, up eight percent since the end of 2009, following the completion of projects including the Armani Hotel and the Sofitel and Movenpick hotel on Jumeirah Beach.

The property’s 180 suites and penthouses command sweeping views across the city including iconic landmarks such at the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, the amazing Palm Jumeirah and kilometers of golden sand beaches lining the Arabian Sea, said a statement.

Although the crisis provoked serious tensions between the United Arab Emirates’ two leading centres, Dubai was thankful to be part of an oil-rich federation. Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashed al-Maktoum, the ruler, renamed the just-completedBurj Khalifa, the world’s tallest tower, after the UAE president.

Italian fashion houses are opening branded accommodation in Dubai at a time when hotels have been hurt by a glut of rooms. Armani Group in April opened Armani Hotel Dubai in Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building.

Even as there were more than 5,000 additional rooms in Dubai in Q1 2010 compared with the same period of 2009, the number of hotel guests staying in those rooms declined by more than 76,000 during the same period, according to government estimates. Quoting figures from Dubai's Tourism & Commerce Marketing (DTCM) Department, Dubai Statistics Centre (DSC) website data showed yesterday that the number of rooms in Dubai went up by 12.3 per cent to 46,022 rooms in Q1 2010 compared with 40,984 rooms in 2009.

Elisabetta Gucci may be the daughter of the late fashion mogul Paolo Gucci and the great-granddaughter of the founder of the company, but the prospective launch of her eponymous hotel in Dubai has reignited a long-running feud between the family and the global fashion house of the same name.

Having been the rising star of Sheikh Zayed Road since they opened in April 2000, the towers have witnessed the exciting growth of the city and now occupy a prime location between Dubai International Convention Centre and Downtown Burj Khalifa.

Located on Sheikh Zayed Road and occupying the top 23 levels of the 45-storey Sidra Tower, the property’s 180 suites and penthouses command views across the city including iconic landmarks such at the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, and the Palm Jumeirah.

Through the promotion, shoppers can win vouchers to Modhesh World, Aquaplay, Ski Dubai, Magic Planet, Cite' des Enfants, Soccer Circus Dubai, iFLY, At The Top, Burj Khalifa Observatory, Cinestar Cinemas, Aquaventure & The Lost Chambers, Dubai Dolphinarium, and Wild Wadi Water Park.

The Address Downtown Dubai is the flagship hotel of The Address Hotels + Resorts, and is located in Downtown Dubai, described as the new soul of the city. The 63-storey hotel, the second tallest in the neighborhood, overlooks Burj Khalifa, the worlds tallest building; The Dubai Mall, the worlds largest shopping and entertainment destination; and The Dubai Fountain, the worlds tallest performing fountain.