Selected for consistently achieving great traveler reviews for the last 12 months

Al Ain, UAE (June 22, 2016)

Danat Al Ain Resort, a magnificent resort retreat in UAE's picturesque Garden City, is the proud recipient of the 2016 Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel site which hosts reviews and offers advice from million of travelers enabling them to plan and book the perfect trip.

The TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence is given to establishments that have consistently achieved great traveler reviews on TripAdvisor over the past year. Only the top-performing 10 per cent of businesses listed on TripAdvisor receive this prestigious award.

Ahmed Margoushy, General Manager, said: "We are thrilled to be awarded TripAdvisor's Certificate of Excellence because this reflects our consistent effort in providing the best service to our guests. It is a great achievement because it means that our guests have truly enjoyed their experience prompting them to write a very encouraging feedback. These reviews help travelers to learn more about the destination and identify the hotel that regularly delivers great service when booking for a stay."

A recent review of one of the guests who stayed with his family said: "great atmosphere, amazing check-in /check-out staff. We stayed on full board, so great lunch, dinner and breakfast, fantastic spread, lots for the kids to eat as well, the whole family enjoyed. Thank you, Tirone for assisting us with the food and explaining the various dishes. Sure will go again."

Another comment from a guest who stayed on business noted: "very nice place, warm welcome by front desk team. Nice service. Room is having pool view, this made my stay really good. Neat and clean rooms, Lift if having pool view. Thanks team Danat for the excellent hospitality."

Margoushy said the he personally replies to the guests who are leaving their good or bad reviews. "We value all the comments and I share the comments with the team to encourage them to continue their excellent work and also to discuss ways on how we can improve on the areas that were cited by the guests in order to better our services."

The Certificate of Excellence accounts for the quality, quantity and recency of reviews submitted by travelers on TripAdvisor over a 12-month period. To qualify, a business must maintain an overall TripAdvisor bubble rating of at least four out of five, have a minimum number of reviews and must have been listed on TripAdvisor for at least 12 months. Recipients include accommodations, eateries and attractions that have continually delivered a quality customer experience.

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About Danat Al Ain Resort:
Danat Al Ain Resort, managed by Danat Hotels & Resorts, a division of National Corporation for Tourism & Hotels is located in Al Ain, the famous 'Garden City of the Gulf', a haven of peace and tranquility. The resort is a 75-minute drive from Dubai and 90 minutes drive from Abu Dhabi but a short five-minute drive from Al Ain Centre. The 5-star property features 216 rooms and suites with balconies overlooking the lush green gardens or the Jebel Hafeet Mountain. The spacious suites are elegantly furnished with satellite TVs, high speed internet access, 24-hour in-room dining and mini bar. There are 22 Mediterranean style villas, ranging from one-bedroom apartments to 2-bedroom detached villas. Danat Al Ain Resort encompasses a choice of eight bars and restaurants ranging from contemporary Italian to fresh and modern and Indian cuisines namely Arabesque, Luce, Tanjore, Horse & Jockey Pub, Tea Lounge, Oasis Café, Oasis Pool Bar and Shooters. For meetings and conferences, the ballroom can seat up to 1000 guests while the other meeting rooms can accommodate smaller groups. For complete well being, Danat Al Ain Resort has three swimming pools, two gymnasiums, Jacuzzi, steam room and sauna, squash and tennis courts, Spa and outdoor play area.

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