Set to become a serene home to residents who are looking for the best value available and peace of mind outside of the bustling city, Marsa Meydan will create Dubai’s unique version of Los Angeles’ Newport Beach, Orange County, echoing an affordable luxury lifestyle delivering the very best in leisure, relaxation and wellbeing.

Reuben Mifsud, cluster general manager, The Meydan Hotel speaks to Breaking Travel News about the facilities on offer at the property during the Middle East Gala Ceremony in Dubai.

The Meydan Hotel and Bab Al Shams Resort & Spa, both part of Meydan Hotels & Hospitality, have been selected as the Middle East’s Leading Sports Resort and the Middle East’s Leading Desert Resort respectively by the World Trade Awards. This win marks the fourth consecutive year that the two properties have won the awards. The two awards were presented to Mohamed Aghoury cluster general manager for The Meydan Hotel and Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa, at a ceremony held in Dubai and attended by key travel, tourism and hospitality executives.

Martin Bunch, general manager, Meydan Grandstand & Events speaking to Breaking Travel News at the Four Seasons Resort Dubai following the World Travel Awards Middle East 2015.

The Dubai World Cup is widely considered one of the most anticipated events of the year in the glittering Emirate of UAE, as well as the richest day of thoroughbred racing in the world. This year, the Meydan Racecourse is hosting the 20th anniversary of the Dubai World Cup, and guests can enjoy world-class racing action at The Meydan Hotel. A true destination hotel, The Meydan Hotel boasts unrivalled views of the racetrack from either the grandstand or from the comfort of the hotel’s elegant dining venues.

Having been recognised as the World’s Leading Sports Resort by voters at the World Travel Awards, Meydan Hotel is preparing to host its showcase event, the Dubai World Cup later this month. Ahead of the world’s most famous race, Breaking Travel News here sits down with Thomas Grunder, head of sales at parent Meydan Hotels & Hospitality, to discuss the preparations.