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Colourful spectacle of jet skis at Mina Seyahi - The first heat of the Dubai Jet-Ski races held Saturday at Mina Seyahi saw over 75 jet ski riders and their machines dotting the beach-front ready to participate in an exhilarating sport of speed and skill.

Organised by the Dubai International Marine Club under the UAE Marine Sports Federation, the jet ski races in Dubai have seen tremendous support and interest not only from residents in the UAE but also from the GCC nations as well as from Japan.

Continue reading "Dubai Water Sports - Jet Ski Races at the Mina Seyahi Complex" »

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Enjoy all the action and glory of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games this Summer, live at Barasti, your favourite Bar in Dubai! Barasti is also offering 3 special winning Olympic combinations to quench your thirst and tickle your palates:

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Enjoy the action on the playing field at Barasti Bar! Showing Tri Nations Rugby 2008 as per the schedule below:

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Some insider snaps from the 6 lucky winners of the Barasti on Tour trip to the Artois Tennis Championships in June! View the photos here 

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Barasti on Tour: Be one of six lucky people to join Barasti on Tour by winning tickets to the Artois Tennis Championships at the Queen’s Club London in June 2008. Head down to Barasti and spend AED100 for your chance to win a trip to the lawn tennis championships and watch the world’s best players go head to head.

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DUBAI, March 23, 2008: Barasti at Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina is back on tour once again, with the first set of Barasti on Tour winners returning slightly hoarse from a three-day rugby spectacle after attending the Wales Vs France Six Nations match in Cardiff on March 15.

View the photos from the event

Continue reading "Barasti on Tour witness Welsh win - Six lucky Barasti customers return from three-day rugby extravaganza in Cardiff" »

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A great video from the Maktoum Sailing Trophy held this year at the Mina Seyahi Complex Dubai!

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Celebrate Easter with plenty of fun and scrumptious dining delights at the Mina Seyahi!Some information on our dining specials at Waves Restaurant below, as well as a complete listing of our Kid's Activities and Teenager Activities from 20th March to 6th April 2008.

Waves Restaurant:

• Good Friday - March 21: Come along for our Far Eastern Friday Night, featuring Fresh Japanese Sushi, Gado Gado and mouth-watering home made desserts.
• Easter Breakfast - March 23rd: Featuring beautiful home made chocolates from our specialty chef, a special visit from you know who? Cost AED 120 Full Breakfast and AED 55 Continental Breakfast
• Easter Brunch - March 23rd: Highlighting Hand Made Chocolates, Chocolate Fountain, Seafood, Sushi and much much more Cost AED 145 (Food only).

For more information and reservations please call +971 4 399 3333

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The Dubai International Boat Show is organised by Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC), which has been at the forefront of exhibitions in the Middle East for over 27 years. DWTC has a network of worldwide sales agents, first class suppliers of stand and contracting services, and event publicity.  The team’s in-depth knowledge of Exhibition Management and the Marine Industry plays a major role in the success and high professional standards of DIBS.

The Venue - DIMC, Mina Seyahi: Established in 1988, the Dubai International Marine Club is one of the most elegant yacht clubs in the region. Over the years it has become the driving force behind the growth of national and international watersport events in the Middle East.
Ideally located on Dubai’s enchanting waterfront, next to the Le Meridien Mina Seyahi and The Palm Jumeirah, DIMC is the perfect venue for the Dubai International Boat Show.

Continue reading "Dubai International Boat Show at Mina Seyahi from 11-15 March 2008" »

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The 3rd MINA MILE Open Water Swimming Race 2008 will be held on Friday March 21st 2008 from 9am to 1pm in front of Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina, Dubai. The race is open to all residents in the UAE aged 13 and above. The event will offer races between 1600m, 800m individuals (Male and Female) and 200m relay for difference age groups. Entrance fee is 60Dhs per person and entrance forms are available at outlets of Sand and Sun Sport, and Club Mina of Le Meridien Mina Seyahi.

Continue reading "The 3rd MINA MILE Open Water Swimming Race 2008 at the Mina Seyahi" »

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A peek at a relaxed, perfect day at the Mina Seyahi Complex in Dubai! Starting off with a cocktail reception at The Dhow, followed by an exquisite lunch at Bussola Restaurant and with a sailing match race between the Le Meridien and Westin yachts for a grand finale...the day could not get any better!

View the photos from the event on our photo gallery!

For rooms, dining, group and team-building enquiries contact us at +971 4 399 3333 today!

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Dubai, March 3, 2008: The 2008 Maktoum Sailing Trophy, sponsored by Emirates Airline, has taken sailing to new heights in the UAE after a week of top class international action off the coast of Dubai. The five-day event attracted some of the world’s leading yachtsmen who competed in near-perfect sailing conditions in front of spectators, both on-shore and aboard other vessels.  

Continue reading "2008 Maktoum Sailing Trophy hailed a success: New-format thrills spectators and competitors" »

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A video from the Maktoum Sailing Trophy Dubai (to give you a preview of things to come this year!). The prestigious Maktoum Sailing Trophy 2008 is a Regatta of 10 Inshore Races and one offshore passage race for individual yachts from the Thursday 21st February 2008 to Friday 29th February 2008. The Organising Authority is the UAE Marine Sports Federation through the Mina Seyahi Dubai (a division of DIMC). The race will take place at the new Mina Seyahi Dubai (MSD), situated in the City of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Continue reading "An inside look at the Maktoum Sailing Trophy 2008 - Mina Seyahi Dubai Videos" »

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The Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina will be host to the KitKat Kids Tennis Tournament organized by Super Sports. Event Dates are Friday, 8th February and 28 March 2008.

Continue reading "KitKat Kids Tennis Tournament at the Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Jumeirah Beach" »

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Continue reading "Behind the scenes at the WPPA Class 1 Powerboat World Championships, Mina Seyahi Dubai" »

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The Mina Seyahi Complex is just as famous for its relaxed ambience, superb beachfront and fantastic swimming pools, as it is for its water sports acclaim. The Mina has gone to extra lengths to ensure that guests and visitors can enjoy swimming at the complex in safer, more enjoyable waters! The Engineering team at the Mina uses chlorination techniques that utilize natural salt instead of manufactured chlorine, to make the water more enjoyable, safer and pleasant. Read on...

Continue reading "Swim Healthy at the Le Meridien and Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi - Using Natural Salt for Pool Chlorination" »

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Welcome to the home of watersport...the Mina Seyahi Watersports Festival 2007 will be held at the Mina Seyahi complex (Jumeriah Beach) from 30th November to 8th December 2007 under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mayed Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum and in celebration of the UAE National Day - enjoy 10 days and 2 full weekends of water sports action!!!

Watch the drama unfold as 1000’s of competitors challenge each other in traditional AND modern Sailing and Rowing, Jet Skiing and Dragon boat racing! The Worlds Richest Ocean Kayak race, the US$53,000 Dubai Shamaal takes place on Friday 30th from 3pm and if that’s not enough, the highlight of festival will be the final two legs of the awesome Class I and Class III World Power Boating Championships - taking place over both weekends.

IF IT’S GOT ANYTHING TO DO WITH WATER – IT’S AT THE MINA! Download the Flyer and Schedule

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Dubai: The 1st heat of the traditional Rowing Race held at Mina Seyahi on Saturday November 24th, made for a pleasant contrast between the old and the new with the Palm Jumeirah construction in the backdrop. The race was a display of sheer strength, skill and excellent communication between skipper and rowers. Moreover it was a perfect show of endurance. The modernity of the area with skyscrapers dotting the island and seafront made for an excellent backdrop of the lifestyle of a city that is bustling all the year round yet firmly rooted in its traditions.

Continue reading "Al Matla’a and Dubai row to victory" »

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A great new video we've created that uses the new Le Meridien feel and music to give a stylish look at the Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina... enjoy the journey! You can also watch the video here

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A superb video about the Dubai International Marine Club (DIMC) at the Mina Seyahi complex on Jumeirah Beach Dubai. The Dubai International Marine Club is an international hot-spot for sailing, racing, power-boating and a variety of other water sports. DIMC also features a world-class marina and features two of the best hotels in Dubai, including the Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina and The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina. You can also watch the video here

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El Alamein, Egypt: Defending World Class One Powerboat Champions Spirit of Norway took their second podium finish for the season at the Egyptian Grand Prix, yesterday. In round five off the eight rounds in the 2007 WPPA Class 1 World Powerboat Championship and the first round of the Middle East Championship, Spirit of Norway with Bjorn Gjelsten and Steve Curtis finished the 18 course lap in an impressive 00.46.08,81 docking an average speed of 133.42kmph around a shortened course of 57.59Nm. WPPA race officials earlier in the day shortened the course due to the rough sea conditions.

Continue reading "Spirit of Norway takes Egyptian GP, Victory take third place" »

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Dubai: With the 2007 European Championship under their belt, Victory 77’s Arif Al Zafeen and Jean-Marc Sanchez are set to retain their first place for yet another time in Porto Marina, Egypt where the fifth round of the 2007 WPPA Class 1 World Powerboat Championship takes place this week end.

Continue reading "Victory Fleet arrive in Porto Marina - the Mediterranean’s Golden Gateway to Egypt" »

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Guests looking to enjoy Dubai from the air now have the option of doing so from the Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina (Jumeirah Beach Dubai). Alpha Tours in combination with Falcon Aviation Services (FAS) have set up a base at the Le Meridien Mina Seyahi and offer various City Tour, City Shuttle and Exclusive Packages. A City Tour of Dubai for 30 Minutes costs approx AED 1150 per person on a sharing basis or AED 4,600 for an exclusive trip of 6 Passengers (max upto 450 kilos). Choppers in use are the Augusta A109 Grand and Eurocopter EC130, VIP configured with comfortable leather seats, climate-controlled sound proof cabin and a panoramic view. Contact the Info Centre at the Mina Seyahi for more details at +971 4 3993333.

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The 17th edition of the UAE Desert Challenge promises a spectacular climax to the international cross country rally calendar later this month, with a mighty line-up of cars, bikes and trucks assembling from the Middle East and overseas. Getting under way with a super special spectator stage in Dubai on 28th October, the UAE Desert Challenge www.uaedesertchallenge.com is held under the patronage of H.H.Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The event is the final round of both the FIA Cross Country Rally World Cup for cars and trucks, and the FIM Cross Country Rallies World Championship for bikes. The Dubai Desert Challenge is also sponsored by the Dubai International Marine Club and Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina.

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Barasti will be celebrating the Rugby World Cup Final this Saturday! Features: 

• Live Entertainment from Dubai’s Favorite Band, “The Stompers”
• Resident DJ, Martin Metcalf live on Dubai 92 from 4pm with his weekly show, “Saturday Sanctuary”
• 4 Large Screens showing the Final from 11pm
• LCD TV’s from Sharp scattered throughout the Bar
• Themed Food & Drinks from the Rugby Nations
• Face Painters 
• Fire Throwers

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Watch the original Le Meridien Mina Seyahi video! With a super overview on Dubai Travel and Culture, Shopping, Water Sports, Sailing, Fishing, Accommodation, Dining and fun for families, couples and business travellers alike. You can also watch the video here

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The first heat of the traditional dhow sailing race in the 22 feet category race to be held Saturday 22nd September, 2007 marks the start of the DIMC watersports season. The much awaited season commences after a break of almost four months during the summer. Though the weather hasn’t much cooled off the sailors will be under stress due to the fast during the Holy Month of Ramadan. This is not in any way going to deter the sailors as they take gret pride in their traditional races. The last season witnessed a spectacular display of skill and tactic. Dhows sailed gloriously on the serene waters of the Arabian Sea along the Jumeirah coast, with courses set by Saeed Hareb, Managing Director, DIMC organiser of a season full of exhilarating watersports.

Continue reading "Traditional dhow sailing event kick starts DIMC watersports season" »

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Watch the TV interview with GM Michael Scully about Golfing and Sports in Dubai, while at the Powerboating event in Norway. You can also watch the video here

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After a lull of four months over the summer season, the Dubai International Marine Club (DIMC) gets set for a brand new season of watersports activities. The first of the season kicks off with the 22 feet traditional dhow sailing races scheduled for September 22nd, 2007. The DIMC race calendar is a buzz with activity back to back starting September thru to June 2008 with races from traditional dhow sailing to the traditional Class III powerboat, rowing to modern sailing and the much awaited WPPA Class One World Powerboat Championship races under the aegis of the World Professional Powerboating Association that was formed on the UAE’s National Day, December 2nd 2006.

Continue reading "Dubai Sailing and Sports - 2007-08 Watersports Season at Dubai International Marine Club set to enthrall" »

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Oscar Chalupsky – an international paddling legend – has just stunned the world, again, by winning the ARB Durban World Cup event by more than a minute from the next competitor who was 15 years his junior.  In doing so, Oscar also managed to clinch title of World Champion by heading the rankings in the inaugural surfski.info paddler ratings in its first full year of operation.

Continue reading "12 x WORLD CHAMPION and OLYMPIC Captain visits DUBAI for the first ever 2 day TRAINING course" »

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While the Greek Grand Prix may have faced organisational hiccups from the Local organisers side, the promoters of the World Professional Powerboating Association (WPPA), IOTA would have none of it again – the second time round.

Continue reading "Class One takes to the Nile" »

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Catch the action for some of the biggest sporting events in the world, at Barasti Beach. The Tri Nations can be enjoyed in airconditioned luxury, viewed on 2 flat screens and one large 4x4 projection screen with live commentary. There will be great Food specials for each match with a snack buffet available for dhs 20 per person, and for the morning matches, an open breakfast buffet for dhs 20 per person. In addition the Americas Cup will also be shown, from June to July in our upstairs bar, just in time for Sunset Cocktails, where you can try out our new frozen margaritas and strawberry daiquiris.

Continue reading "A Feast of Cool Sport at Barasti Beach - Tri Nations Rugby and the America's Cup" »

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CLASS 1 REVS UP FOR ENTHRALLING SEASON… Dubai:  If the last two seasons have seen nerve-tingling, edge-of-the-seat climaxes to the Class 1 World Powerboat Championship –  in 2007, Class 1 looks set for one of its strongest seasons to date; a competitive fleet with new teams and line-ups, three new venues: Athens (Greece), Constanta (Romania) and El Alamein (Egypt), plus the return of Oslo (Norway) along with Arendal (Norway), Doha (Qatar) and Dubai (UAE) making up an impressive calendar, and a raft of new marketing initiatives adding to the mix for what promises to be a year to enthral and captivate.

Continue reading "WPPA set for round one of Class 1 Powerboat racing" »

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We did it! Our 5 top lifeguards competed in the annual lifeguard championship which took place for the second time in Le Meridien Al Aqah in Fujeirah. On Sunday the 20th of May the fastest lifeguards from Le Meridien Mina Seyahi competed against all the other lifeguard teams from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Fujairah.

This gave the opportunity to the guys to showcase their skills, which run in conjunction with numerous world-renowned lifeguard associations and subject to their regulation. Not only is it important to recognize these valuable individuals, but it is also essential to boost water safety awareness across the region.

Continue reading "Le Meridien Mina Seyahi compete in annual Lifeguard Championships UAE" »

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As roaring engines and 6 feet high water sprayed off the 20 registered entrants for the Sheikh Mayed Bin Mohammed Watersports Wooden Powerboat Cup held Saturday at 11.30 am in the presence of HH Sheikh Mayed, there was excitement, anxiety and trepidation as to who would emerge the winner. Speculation was rife but it had to be seen to be believed especially with stiff competition between Damas and the Godolphin teams.

Continue reading "Sheikh Mayed Wooden Powerboat Race - Damas takes the lead, Godolphins follow" »

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For those of you eagerly awaiting the Rugby World Cup 2007 in France (and those who can't be in France to experience the action first-hand), we've got the entire schedule here for you, in Dubai / United Arab Emirates times:

Continue reading "The Rugby World Cup 2007 France Schedule - Dubai, UAE Times" »

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Every month club mina organizes a fitness challenge in the gym to see who really is the fittest!

For the month of April we had the following challenge: One cardio exercise with 5 KM upright cycle and the strength challenge with the most possible basic sit-ups within 1 minute.

Continue reading "Club Mina Monthly Fitness Challenge - April Winners" »

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Dubai: The Maktoum Cup and the Mina Seyahi traditional Rowing races held at the Mina Seyahi lagoon on Friday May 4, acted as a pleasant contrast between the old and the new with the Palm Jumeirah construction in the backdrop. The race was a display of sheer strength, skill and excellent communication between skipper and rowers. Moreover it was a perfect show of endurance. The modernity of the area with skyscrapers dotting the island and seafront made for an excellent backdrop of the lifestyle of city that is bustling all the year round yet firmly rooted in its traditions.