Announced as the Official
Hotel in Dubai for the tournament
Dubai, UAE, 9 November 2014:
The
Oberoi, Dubai, The Oberoi Group’s first property in
the UAE, announces its appointment as the Official Hotel in Dubai for
the Coca
Cola International Premier Tennis League (IPTL). In
addition to hosting international, award winning tennis stars, the
hotel also launches a unique IPTL package for guests, available from
11-13 December.
On behalf of the Coca Cola IPTL,
Mahesh Bhupathi said, “We’re pleased to associate with The Oberoi
as the IPTL’s Official Hotel in Dubai. With its renowned spirit of
hospitality and warmth, we’re sure the world’s leading tennis
stars and IPTL guests will find the hotel to be an ideal place to
come home to each day.”
Mr. Karim Bizid, General Manager
at The Oberoi, Dubai, said, “The Oberoi Dubai is proud to partner
with Coca Cola International Premier Tennis League as its official
hotel in Dubai. We are looking forward to welcome tennis legends and
guests and enhance their stay experience through our award winning
hospitality and service.”
The much-awaited team-based
tennis league will feature the best current and former ATP and WTA
stars playing for four franchises in the UAE, India, Singapore and
Philippines. The star-studded teams include 21 Grand Slam Champions
and 14 current and former World Number Ones. After a series of
matches in Manila, Singapore and New Delhi, the inaugural edition of
the Coca Cola IPTL will conclude in the UAE, with matches scheduled
in Dubai from 11-13 December.
The Dubai matches will include:
|
Date
|
Time
|
Match
|
|
11-Dec-14
|
4:00
PM
|
Micromax
Indian ‘Aces’ vs Singapore ‘Slammers’
|
|
7:30
PM
|
UAE
‘Royals’ vs Manila ‘Mavericks’
|
|
|
12-Dec-14
|
4:00
PM
|
Manila
‘Mavericks’ vs Singapore ‘Slammers’
|
|
7:30
PM
|
UAE
‘Royals’ vs Micromax Indian ‘Aces’
|
|
|
13-Dec-14
|
4:00
PM
|
Manila
‘Mavericks’ vs Micromax Indian ‘Aces’
|
|
7:30
PM
|
UAE
‘Royals’ vs Singapore ‘Slammers’
|
During these dates, The Oberoi,
Dubai will host the international players that make up the UAE
‘Royals’ team, including World No. 1 Novak Djokovic, World No. 9
Marin Cilic, Canadian tennis sensation Eugenie Bouchard, former World
Number One Caroline Wozniacki, the legendary Goran Ivanisevic,
doubles specialist Nenad Zimonjic and the Number One Arab player in
the world, Malek Jaziri.
In house guests will also enjoy
the opportunity to meet their sporting heroes.
Celebrating the spirit of the tournament, players and guests
alike will be able to indulge their palates with healthy and organic
menus, specially crafted for the occasion by Executive Chef Dirk
Haltenhof and his team.
Overlooking the Burj Khalifa and
located in the heart of Business Bay just minutes from Dubai Mall,
The Oberoi, Dubai is a contemporary hotel that embodies height, light
and space throughout its 252 rooms and suites and three signature
restaurants. Discerning diners can choose from Ananta, the Indian
signature restaurant, Umai, a contemporary Asian restaurant and the
elegant Lobby Lounge, which will be serving à la carte options after
sunset. Guests can also enjoy The Oberoi Wellness Centre which
features a well-equipped gymnasium and infinity pool, The Oberoi Spa
and daily offered complimentary yoga classes.
To make a reservation to
experience the award-winning service at The Oberoi, Dubai, please
call +971 4 4441444 or email reservations.todb@oberoihotels.com.
