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Celebrations at The St. Regis Doha The St. Regis Doha celebrated its 5th anniversary in Doha, last month, as well as key milestones having won 13 industry awards in 2016, demonstrating once again the hotel’s position as a leader in the 5-star luxury hotel segment in Qatar and the region. Since its opening in 2012, The St. Regis Doha has partnered with world class brands that share the same passion for quality and excellence in service, enhancing the hotel’s optimum customer experience and raising the bar for hospitality and culinary offerings in Qatar. In its first year, The St. Regis Doha opened an exclusive selection of restaurants and lounges including Astor Grill, offering modern New York cuisine, two restaurants by international celebrity Chef, Gordon Ramsay, one for fine dining and a more casual alternative called Opal by Gordon Ramsay, Al Sultan Brahim known for its fresh seafood and Lebanese cuisine, and the world-renowned, authentic Cantonese restaurant Hakkasan. The hotel is also home to the first Remède Spa in the Middle East with its 22 private treatment rooms, complete with the best quality products along with the Recreation Centre that features state-of-the-art equipment and highly qualified personal trainers. The St. Regis Doha also boasts a full size Olympic outdoor pool, and the largest private beach area for its members and in-house guests as well. As part of its commitment to diversifying Doha’s music and culture scene, The St. Regis Doha has furthermore introduced new
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venues last year with The Club, offering world-class live music, lively performances and delicious soul food for music lovers and guests to enjoy. The St. Regis Doha also launched The Raw Bar, set in an intimate dinning setting, with only 12 seats available featuring an exquisite menu of sushi, sashimi and seafood with a greater emphasis on fresh, raw food. Mr. Tareq Derbas, Area General Manager of Lebanon, Syria, Pakistan, Iran and Iraq for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Middle East and General Manager of The St. Regis Doha, said: ‘”The St. Regis Doha has raised the bar in the region’s luxury hospitality offering, which is evident from the series of industry accolades it has received in its five years of operation. Looking ahead, we are focused on taking The St. Regis Doha to new heights of excellence, offering regional and international guests an unprecedented experience in luxury and service,” he added. “I am extremely proud of the diligent and dedicated St. Regis Doha staff, they are our true assets.” Celebrating five years of excellence in Doha, The St. Regis Doha held several celebrations throughout the month of March in its amazing array of outlets for residents and visitors to enjoy, including an Anniversary Bash at the Rooftop, in house special events for guests at The Club and Sarab Lounge and a wonderful staff party for employees to enjoy this proud moment! ✤ GO: Visit www.stregisdoha.com for more information.