‘golf in DUBAi’ GETS Jumeirah Group Support
Jumeirah Group, whose portfolio encompasses the iconic Burj Al Arab, will provide a touch of the traditional Arabian hospitality to some of the world’s leading players when they line up for honours at forthcoming the Omega Dubai Desert Classic and the Omega Dubai Ladies Masters.
The Dubai-based luxury hotel company and member of Dubai Holding, Jumeirah Group has signed up a fresh contract with golf in DUBAi, the promoters and organisers of the two premier golf events, to be the official caterer and hospitality partner for the next four years.
Jumeirah, and specifically its official host hotel Madinat Jumeirah, has been associated with golf in DUBAi since 2006 and the extension of their contract reflects on the company’s commitment to promoting Dubai as a global destination to international audiences.
With the 21-year-old golfing phenomenon Rory McIlroy as their global ambassador, who incidentally won his first European Tour title in Dubai in 2009, Jumeirah Group believes the development of golf has always been an essential ingredient in the growth of Dubai as a destination for international investment and tourism.
“We believe that golf in DUBAi plays an important role in the development and promotion of the game in our city. We have, and we will continue to support their excellent efforts. We are proud to be associated with them, and the quality of professional golfers and spectator experience that they bring to Dubai,” said Thatcher Brown, Vice President of Brand Strategy & Management, Jumeirah Group.
Today, if the name of Dubai has become synonymous with golf –- a great deal of the city's popularity as a golf destination is due to the success of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic, the longest-running European Tour event in the Middle East, and the Omega Dubai Ladies Masters, the only Ladies European Tour tournament in the region.
Mohamed Juma Buamaim, vice-chairman and CEO of golf in DUBAi, that operates under the umbrella of the Investment Corporation of Dubai, commented: "Both our tournaments provide a worldwide exposure for the city of Dubai, in general, and the sponsors in particular, creating interest for people to visit Dubai.
“Thanks to Jumeirah, the players always have a wonderful opportunity to savour the incomparable hospitality standards of the region," he added.
