GLOBETROTTER
WORDS: JOSMIN ONG, RAEWYN KOH
CENTARA TO DEVELOP
LUXURY RESORT IN
DUBAI
One of Thailand’s biggest hotel
operators has formed a joint venture
with United Arab Emirates’ developer,
Nakheel to develop a US$140 million
luxury beachfront property in Dubai. The
upscale resort is set to have a portfolio
of 550 rooms and include a waterpark as
well. It will be built on a prime beach on
Deira Islands, Nakheel’s new tourism,
retail and entertainment hub covering
15.3sqkm. This will be the first Centara
hotel in UAE and is expected to have its
soft opening in 2019 and grand opening
in 2020. Centara currently has 14,
rooms in 64 hotels and resorts under six
brands in Asia, while Nakheel has more
than 5,300 rooms in 16 hotels, resorts
and serviced apartments, with two more
properties in the pipeline.DREAM CRUISES’ INAUGURAL VESSEL
TO BE HOME PORTED IN SINGAPOREBRAND NEW BALINESE RETREAT
The world’s favourite beach haven sees a new addition this January 2017.
Mövenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran Bali is situated by the panoramic Jimbaran bay
in southern Bali and takes only 20 minutes to get to from Ngurah Rai
International Airport. The portfolio of 297 tastefully furnished rooms and suites
each feature private balconies, complimentary WiFi and subtle but delicate
Balinese sense of art in its decor. Book now to enjoy a Special Opening Offer rate
till 25 June 2017!Choose to either sunbathe by the pristine beachfront or the resort’s
free-form swimming pool (from US$140++ per night for two visitors;
movenpick.com)Genting Dream is Dream Cruises’ first floating, luxurious integrated resort that has been designed in
bespoke fashion for the Asian market. The opulent ship has 142 suites, including two duplex Garden
Penthouses. Guests will also be able to vacation like a high roller with its exclusive pool and sundeck,
thrilling shows and numerous dining options. Popular and iconic Singapore nightclub, Zouk, will also
take to the sea on Genting Dream. Several nightlife concepts will be introduced, such as an outdoor
splash pool with large LED entertainment screen. Current itineraries include a two-night weekend
cruise, or five-night cruise to destinations in the Straits of Malacca and in the Java Seas.
dreamcruiseline.com