Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman unveils the inaugural plaque at The Ajman Palace with Sheikh Mohammed Bin Faisal Al Qassimi, Chairman, MANAFA L.L.C and Vice Chairman, Hospitality Management Holdings (HMH). — Courtesy photo AJMAN — Hospitality Management Holdings commemorated the 41st UAE National Day with the soft launch of The Ajman Palace – one of the group's most distinctive luxury five-star developments in the UAE. The ceremony was attended by Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, Sheikh Abdulaziz Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Sheikh Hasher Bin Maktoum Al Maktoum and Sheikh Faisal Bin Sultan Al Qassimi, among other distinguished dignitaries and VIP guests. Making the announcement, Sheikh Al Qassimi, Chairman, MANAFA L.L.C and Vice Chairman, HMH, said: “It gives us great pleasure to declare The Ajman Palace open for business, in time to celebrate the 41st UAE National Day. “It is indeed a very special property fabulously equipped with world-class business and leisure facilities and has been conceived to offer travelers an exceptional experience.” Centrally located opposite the Ruler's Palace on a picturesque private beach overlooking the Arabian Gulf, The Ajman Palace has been inspired by Arabian architecture – blending modern design with fine Arabesque touches such as the widespread use of ‘mashrabiya' (decorative fretwork), rich brocades and subtle gold touches. The grand exterior beckons with beautiful wind towers and arch-shaped entrance. Housed in the complex are 254 rooms, suites and serviced residences with options of both sea-facing and city-facing views, king beds or twin beds, balcony or terrace. The attention to detail is exquisite. The Ajman Palace is a new flagship for HMH group and is unlike any other hotel in the emirate. Welcoming the hotel's first guests Walter Rau and Anette Fraenkle, General Manager Roland Obermeier said: “Whether you are on business or pleasure, The Ajman Palace is the perfect address within easy reach of key commercial and leisure attractions in Ajman, Sharjah, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah. “The hotel has been envisaged to drive quality tourism from leading source markets. Our endeavor is simply to offer guests beautiful moments to write home about.” He added: “One of the hotel's greatest assets is its meeting facilities, including the 1,200- sq metre grand ballroom with a foyer, the largest in the northern Emirates, a conference hall, four meeting rooms, and a VIP function area – all offering inspirational surroundings.” In addition to fantastic accommodation and events facilities, The Ajman Palace boasts a plethora of restaurants and lounge options serving cuisines from around the world with two specialty restaurants “Arabesque Gourmet” and “Dragon's Place” as well as an all-day-dining restaurant, lobby café, sunset terrace and the rooftop deck “Nojoom Lounge.” “The Ajman Palace is all about choice of cuisine, of atmosphere, of taste…,” said Obermeier. Wherever you are, whatever your taste, you can choose your favourites. Lebanese, Japanese, Thai, European and international dishes can be brought to any location. All that remains is the selection of venue – al fresco with sea views, in the refined atmosphere of our fusion Asian outlet, the opulence of the Arabic fine dining room or the relaxing rooftop shisha terrace, the place to meet, see and be seen. Complementing the hotel's diverse dining and entertainment options is its expansive leisure and recreation facilities namely “Encore Lifestyle” beach and pool, spa, gym and health club. There is also a fancy food shop, a fineART and gift shop as well as a jeweler on site. The Ajman Palace is the first major deluxe five-star hotel development in Ajman in more than a decade. — SG
