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With over 13 different types of meeting rooms and 3,500 sq mt of space for conference facilities, Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan is one of the largest mixed-use properties in Dubai. Arijit Paul, the Director of Sales & Marketing for the property, in an interview with TRAVTALK, shares the overall offerings of the large expanse of comfortable accommodation coupled with ample spaces for both private and corporate events.
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Do give us a brief of the hotel and its offerings?
Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan Hotel & Convention Centre Dubai is a prestigious five-star property conveniently located near Dubai International Airport, offering 279 luxurious rooms and suites. Guests can indulge in various facilities, including a well-maintained pool, health club, spa, jacuzzi, and steam room. The hotel boasts exceptional dining options with Makan All Day Dining Restaurant, Howdy‘s Sports Bar & Restaurant, Bambooda Thai Fusion Restaurant, Hibachi Sushi & Teppanyaki, Taky Pool Lounge, and Gazebo Café. Additionally, it features 13 elegant venues for meetings and events, along with the Rashidiya grand ballroom suitable for weddings, conventions, and conferences.
Could you share about your special MICE facilities?
Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan Hotel & Convention Centre Dubai offers exceptional MICE facilities, including 13 meeting rooms with more than 3,500 sq mt of exceptional meeting and conference facilities, high-speed internet access, business centre, reception, LCD projector and wireless microphones, unique lighting system, pre-function areas and audio-visual equipment.
How do you see the rise of the MICE industry?
The Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) industry in the UAE is expected to grow at 8.5 per cent during 2023-30 from
US $5.21 billion in 2023 to US $9.22 billion by 2030 due to increasing business events, exhibitions and conferences in the country, as per the Government data and trends of inquiries and conversion. The event industry in Dubai is estimated to be worth Dh165.15 billion (US $44.7 billion) in 2023, which is growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 25 percent per year between 2023 to 2027, the recent data reveals. UAE MICE market is expected to grow to grow at 8.5 per cent due to increasing business events, exhibitions and conferences in the country. Dubai Business Events, part of DET and the city’s official convention bureau, stated that it won a record 349 bids to host international conferences and congresses over the coming years. Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan Hotel & Convention Centre has been actively participating with DET on multiple roadshows promoting business venues.
From the hotel’s perspective, what are the initiatives taken to promote this sector?
From the hotel’s perspective, our initiatives to promote the MICE sector include offering a flexible ballroom, state-of-the-art conference facilities, ample parking, diverse F&B options, and a prime location. These features ensure a seamless and convenient experience for all event organisers
and attendees.
