The Palace – The Old Town unveils summer offers

20% discount at all dining outlets and recreation facilities

The Palace – The Old Town, the elegant 5-star premium hotel located in The Old Town Island in Downtown Burj Dubai, is offering all its customers a 20 per cent discount until August 15, 2009.

Among the participating venues are Asado, the Argentinean style grill restaurant; Ewaan, the hotel’s Oriental all-day dining restaurant; and the signature Thai restaurant, Thiptara, offering Royal Thai cuisine. The Lobby, FAI, and Ewaan Lounges and all of the hotel’s luxurious recreation facilities are also participating in the exceptional summer offer.

After an initial visit to The Palace, visitors will be rewarded with a voucher offering them a 20 per cent discount in each of the hotel’s outlets and its recreation facilities valid for all return visits until August 15.

Mr Olivier Heuchenne, General Manager of The Palace -The Old Town said: ”The Palace – The Old Town has distinguished itself as a world class hotel in the city. The hotel’s dining and recreation facilities, which offer direct views of The Dubai Fountain, position the hotel as the place to be. The hotel has the added benefit of a central location in Downtown Burj Dubai and its close proximity to Souk Al Bahar and The Dubai Mall. We are now rewarding customers with a 20 per cent discount making it the place to relax and socialize this summer.”

Asado is an Argentinean restaurant that serves traditional La Parilla cuisine, where traditional meat cuts are prepared on an open grill. Argentinean beverages and music evoke the feeling of a traditional Argentinean country house. Ewaan, the hotel’s all-day dining restaurant, offers both buffet and a la carte options. The restaurant offers a choice of Oriental cuisine and also serves a Friday brunch with free-flowing beverages. Ewaan also boasts a terrace lounge where one can enjoy traditional Arabic music and shisha by the poolside.

Thiptara, meaning ‘Magic at the Water,’ is The Palace – The Old Town’s signature Thai restaurant serving authentic Sukothai cuisine. The restaurant builds on its name with its waterfront al fresco dining out experience. The contemporary exterior of Thiptara is adorned with glowing torches that reflect on the Burj Dubai Lake and the views of The Dubai Fountain add to the overall experience. Inside, the ambience is distinctively Thai.

Adjacent to Thiptara, also offering views of the fountain is the hotel’s recently launched FAI lounge. FAI, meaning fire, offers guests an exceptional experience with signature beverages, great music and a vibrant atmosphere. With the tag-line “Encircled by water, Enlivened by fire”, a unique juxtaposition between fire and water is created, reflecting the lounge’s setting.

At the Lobby Lounge, guests can indulge in an exclusive experience selecting from premium beverages, teas and coffees in a truly palatial atmosphere. Everyday from 3pm to 6pm, afternoon tea is served in the Lobby Lounge with an exclusive colour coded selection of specialty teas by Dammann, which has since 1962 perpetuated the know-how in selecting, importing, tasting and creating new flavours with teas from around the world.

The Palace – The Old Town is owned and operated by Emaar Hospitality Groups 5 star hotel brand, The Address Hotels + Resorts, and the landmark hotel features 242 beautifully-appointed deluxe rooms including 81 suites, all with balconies overlooking the lake or The Old Town Island.