Al-Faisaliah Hotel, Riyadh’s five-star property, has received four awards at the annual World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony. The event was held in Dubai on Oct. 29, at Armani Hotel.
Centrally located in the business capital, the hotel is a blend between ancient Middle Eastern tradition and cosmopolitan sophistication. Al-Faisaliah Hotel is considered a top choice for accommodation for both leisure and discerning business travelers.
The 2017 awards recognized Al-Faisaliah Hotel as Saudi Arabia’s wedding hotel of choice, and celebrated its business and conference facilities as well as suites. The following awards were collected on behalf of Al-Faisaliah Hotel and Al-Faisaliah Suites at the ceremony:
• Middle East’s Leading Business & Conference Hotel 2017: Al-Faisaliah Hotel
• Middle East’s Leading Luxury Suites Hotel 2017: Al-Faisaliah Suites
• Saudi Arabia’s Leading Business & Conference Hotel 2017: Al-Faisaliah Hotel
• Saudi Arabia’s Leading Wedding Hotel 2017: Al-Faisaliah Hotel
Christian Wolny, acting general manager of Al-Faisaliah Hotel, said: “It gives us great pride to have earned four awards for the second consecutive year, especially on such an eminent platform. Awards are both encouragement to strive for better and a validation of our dedication to providing unmatched hotel experiences. I would like to thank the entire team for their resilient spirit and commitment to excellence and hard work, without which this would not have been possible. It is heartening to see our long-standing, award-winning property continue to excel. ”
The awards night was attended by government and industry leaders, luminaries and international print and broadcast media. Recognized globally as the ultimate hallmark of quality, the World Travel Awards serves to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry.
Al-Faisaliah Hotel, owned and managed by Al-Khozama Management Company, has received several similar accolades in previous years from internationally reputable award bodies, including the Luxury Lifestyle Awards, World Spa Awards, and Saudi Excellence Awards.
Al-Faisaliah Hotel scoops 4 awards at World Travel Awards 2017
Al-Faisaliah Hotel scoops 4 awards at World Travel Awards 2017
LuLu opens two new stores in Riyadh and Dammam
LuLu Retail has further expanded its presence in Saudi Arabia with the unveiling of two state-of-the-art shopping destinations in Riyadh and Dammam. These new stores are designed to bring a modern shopping experience closer to residential neighborhoods, offering everything from daily groceries to household essentials under one roof.
The expansion includes a massive flagship hypermarket and a convenient express store, each tailored to meet the needs of the local community with high standards of service and variety.
Recently, Yusuffali M. A., chairman of LuLu Group, reaffirmed the group’s commitment to continuous growth while ensuring an uninterrupted supply of products and maintaining stable prices for customers.
The largest of the new openings is located in the Suwaidi district of Riyadh. This massive flagship hypermarket covers more than 400,000 square feet and is built to be a one-stop shop for the capital’s residents.
The store was officially inaugurated by Mohammed Khalid Al-Shalfan, investors relationship manager at the Ministry of Investment, and Matar Salem Ali Marran Al-Dhaheri, ambassador of the UAE to Saudi Arabia.
This new retail landmark features an extensive range of departments, including grocery food and non-food items, beauty and wellness, chilled and dairy products, frozen foods, and a roastery. Shoppers can also find fresh fruits, vegetables, a bakery, and a delicatessen, as well as fresh meat and fish sections. A unique feature is the fresh food dining area. For tech enthusiasts, there are dedicated sections for computers, gaming, telecom, mobile phones, and consumer electronics. The store also carries stationery, household goods, home furnishings, toys, luggage, and footwear, all supported by more than 100 parking spaces.
Meanwhile in Dammam, LuLu inaugurated a new LuLu Xpress store and the LOT, a value shopping destination, in the Faisaliya district. The store was officially inaugurated by Mansour Al-Binali, assistant director general of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development for the Eastern Province.
Covering 33,000 square feet, the store includes a wide range of products with fresh food, local produce, and meat, along with a section for technical consumer goods featuring the latest electronics and gadgets.
The LOT Value Shop focuses on high-quality items at affordable prices. Residents can shop for household goods, home furnishings, stationery, toys, and educational products, most of which are priced below SR22 ($5.86).
For added convenience, the location provides nearly 100 parking spaces.
LuLu has launched special inaugural offers across all departments in both the Riyadh and Dammam stores. These promotions allow customers to enjoy significant savings on a wide range of products and international brands. This expansion reinforces LuLu’s commitment to supporting the Kingdom’s retail growth and providing quality service to neighborhoods across Saudi Arabia.
