Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 14 April, 2015 8:16 am |

Dubai’s legendary beach resort unveils range of family-friendly experiences

Nestled on the shores of the Arabian Gulf with a 350 meter of gleaming white sandy beach and blessed with abundant sunshine throughout the year, The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai is a perennial favorite with families looking to enjoy the attractions of Dubai in an intimate laid back environment.

This Summer, families will have a bigger reason to return to the resort’s sun-drenched shores as the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Ritz-Carlton roll out a fun-tastic experience for its oldest and youngest residents with a full schedule of arts and crafts, movies under the stars, camel rides on the beach and encounters with falcons.

Giving parents the opportunity to take the day off, Ritz Kids - The Ritz-Carlton’s children’s programme - takes over the little ones with a collection of inspiring, educational and most importantly engaging activities. Themed around the pillars of water, land, environmental responsibility and culture, kids can immerse themselves in an assortment of unique experiences from oceanography to recycling and sustainability, storytelling, art and even food. An evening camp is also available as part of Ritz Kids, allowing children to experience the great outdoors whilst making new friends.

In addition to experiences designed to create the memories of a lifetime for children, the property’s array of suites make it ideal for parents and grandparents to relax and unwind while enjoying panoramic views of the Gulf. Complete with two bedrooms, a spacious living and dining room complemented by the hotel’s nine unique dining options, families can enjoy the Ritz-Carlton’s signature standards of service and indulge in an extraordinary array of culinary delights.

For children and adults looking for a fitness and sport fix, the resort also boasts of four flood-lit tennis courts with professional coaches, a soccer area around the resort’s gardens and six swimming pools, including two dedicated to the little ones. Water sports enthusiasts can conquer the waters of the Arabian Gulf with adrenalin-pumping activities offered on daily basis. Families can also enjoy a fitness session along with expert trainers with group classes dedicated to kids and adults.

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To infuse the stay with a touch of local flavor, guests who are young and young at heart can also explore the white sand beaches of the Arabian coast on a camel, engage with the resort’s resident falcons under the watchful eyes of their keeper or sample the diverse avatars of Arabian cuisine under the stars at Amaseena.

“With our beachfront location, we are a popular choice for families from around the globe. We have crafted experiences that offer plenty of family time but also allow children to participate in fun, educational activities and adults to kick back and enjoy the beach, service and the sumptuous food. From our sunset ritual, which unites the whole family, to Ritz Kids, which is designed exclusively for our youngest guests, it is a destination for the whole family,” said Raul Salcido, General Manager, The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai.

Just minutes away from Dubai’s world famous attractions, The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai offers the ideal retreat with newly renovated rooms and suites, world-class recreational facilities, family-friendly dining options as well as activities that appeal to the diverse holiday mindsets of children, adults and older travelers.

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About The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., of Chevy Chase, Md., currently operates 88 hotels in the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean. More than 30 hotel and residential projects are under development around the globe. For more information, or reservations visit the company web site at www.ritzcarlton.com. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marriott International, Inc. NASDAQ:MAR

About The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai
The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai is located along the famed Jumeirah beach, with its 294 seafront rooms and suites having a view of the Arabian Gulf. Services and facilities include sophisticated dining venues offering world-class cuisine inspired from the exotic flavors of Asia, Arabia, Mediterranean and La Baie Lounge for stylish gatherings from noon to sunset; an extensive recreational facility includes a spa and fitness center, beautifully landscaped gardens with 6 swimming pools including a children’s pool with slide and a private beach.
For more information, visit http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/Dubai/Default.htm.