Business returning to normal at Le Meridien Al Aqah

Things are steadily returning to normal at Le Meridien Al Aqah, the popular Fujairah resort, with occupancy hitting 60% and expected to rise in the coming weeks. The hotel was forced to temporarily close down as tropical cyclone Gonu approached its shores on 5 June 2007.

By 11.00 am that morning the seas had turned rough and this prompted hotel management to initiate the closure of the beach area and beach restaurants and bars at Le Meridien Al Aqah immediately. As an extra precaution, hotel guests were relocated to other hotels in the neighbouring Emirates and the hotel was closed to public.

“All precautionary measures were taken to protect and safeguard the lives and property of guests and associates. I am delighted to report that no permanent damage was done and once seas calmed down on Friday morning, guests were transported back to the hotel to continue to enjoy a refreshing and rejuvenating experience at Le Meridien Al Aqah,” said Patrick Antaki, general manager, Le Meridien Al Aqah.

Part of the beach has also now been reopened for guests, and water-sports facilities are now up and running. Al Aqah offers a host of activities for the water enthusiast, including adventurous deep sea fishing excursions, snorkelling and diving to name a few.

Guests who had booked to stay at the Le Meridien Al Aqah during the time of closure will not be charged cancellation fees, and guests who were relocated will not be charged for their stay from June 5 onwards.

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