The resort has scooped the prestigious accolade ahead of some of Dubai's most iconic hotels

Dubai: 18th August 2015: The award-winning Rixos The Palm resort has been named Best Luxury Hotel Dubai in the Business Destinations Travel Awards 2015.

The annual awards, designed to identify the best in the business travel industry, have declared that Rixos The Palm as the city's best luxury hotel - beating a number of shortlisted hotels to the top - including some of the UAE's iconic hotels.

Alexander Schneider, General Manager of Rixos The Palm commented: "this is an incredible achievement and on behalf of the team, I am very proud. We offer something really different here at Rixos and provide our guests with such a memorable holiday experience so we are delighted to have been recognized for this in a prestigious forum such as this. This is especially when we consider the other incredible hotels that we were up against and the strength of these brands internationally".

The Business Destinations Travel awards programme honours the absolute best within the Travel industry, which has taken a global lead on one of the most important aspects of travel and tourism - qualifying the customers' experience. Votes are cast amongst travel professionals and qualified travel executives on a global scale.

Earlier this year, the resort was heralded the Middle East's Leading Lifestyle Resort in the World Travel Awards 2015 and scooped the accolade for Luxury Grand Hotel & Spa of the Year in the Luxury Travel Guide Global Awards 2015.

For more information or to make a booking, please call +971 4457 5555 or visit http://thepalmdubai.rixos.com

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About Rixos The Palm Dubai
Located on an unrivalled spot on Palm Jumeirah's Eastern Crescent, the resort boasts 230 guest rooms and suites, each commanding unparalleled views of the Arabian Gulf and Dubai's panoramic skyline. Its collection of nine restaurants and bars provide a dynamic dining and night-life experience while Rixos Royal Spa provides a haven of serenity and relaxation. Its vast stretch of pristine white beach is reputed to be the best on the Palm Jumeirah, offering a wide selection of motorised and non-motorised watersports, a variety of beach and poolside lounging and a large temperature controlled swimming pool.

Characterised by modern interiors and renowned for its superb hospitality, the resort is a popular destination for families, couples and groups alike, offering a comprehensive programme of daily activities for guests as well as unique selection of venues for meetings and events.

The resort is 45 minutes away from the Dubai International Airport and can be accessed both via the road, by boat and by helicopter at the resort's private jetty and helipad.

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About Rixos Hotels
Established in 2000, Rixos is one of the world's fastest growing luxury hotel chains. Dedicated to providing unmatched hospitality amid luxurious surroundings, the international hotel employees over 8,000 members of staff worldwide, each dedicated to providing the best in hospitality whilst offering innovative guest experiences that perfectly blend the best of old and new.

At the heart of every Rixos hotel and resort is a revitalising wellness spa with an authentic Turkish Hammam, renowned for its unique selection of spa experiences. Each hotel offers a distinctive selection of restaurants and bars, an exciting entertainment schedule and a diverse range of opulently appointed rooms and suites.

Celebrated for its incredible hospitality, attentive personalised service and fine cuisine, the award-winning Rixos Hotels have received global recognition from distinguished professional bodies including the American Five Star Diamond Award, Conde Nast, World Travel Awards, Trip Advisor and Great Hotels of the World.

For more information about Rixos, please visit www.rixos.com

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