Al Shindagah Magazine Eating Out

the bray

The Metropolitan Hotel recently opened it�s new restaurant, aiming to serve to classic dishes in an elegant and luxurious setting. Named The Bray, after an area on the River Thames in London, the restaurant is proving to be popular and is already building a regular clientele who are praising the relaxed atmosphere and attention to detail. The Bray is open for dinner seven nights a week. For reservations contact The Metropolitan Hotel, Dubai on +971-4-3430000.


Metropolitan Palace

keep fit

Situated on the rooftop of one of Dubai�s finest five star hotels, the Nautilus Health Centre at the Metropolitan Palace offers stunning views across Dubai and a fully equipped state-of-the-art gymnasium. With a full range of Nautilus equipment, and trained fitness instructors, the Health Centre can put together an exercise programme tailored to your individual needs. With a team of masseuse and a sauna, steam room and jacuzzi, plus a fantastic outdoor pool and a bar providing healthy snacks, the Nautilus Health Centre is the perfect place for all your recreation and fitness needs.

For more information on the Nautilus Health Centre, contact the Metropolitan Palace Hotel, Dubai +971-4-227-0000.


Team Hildon Polo

hildon lift trophy

Team Hildon rode to a 7-6 victory over Team Bentley/Rolls Royce in the Hildon Mineral Water medium goal polo match at the Albwardy Polo Club. Team Bentley/Rolls Royce dominated most of the action during four of the five chukkers but Mohammed Al Habtoor struck the winner for Hildon in the dying moments of the last chukker. The scoring was opened by Rashid Al Habtoor, with star performannces by the young Khalid Gubash and Saud Khoury, who has been playing for only 18 months. �I thoroughly enjoyed this very competitive match and was supported by a great team captained by Ali Albwardy. I am happy that the event was a wonderful success and am excited that Hildon will be more involved in sporting events in the future. There will be another polo match just before the summer sets in,� said Mohammed Al Habtoor, owner of MH Investments, who distribute Hildon Mineral Water in the Middle East. Happy with his success, Mohammed Al Habtoor said he is planning on some taking some intensive training in polo. �So far, I have trained only here in Dubai. But this summer I am headed for the UK on the advice of my coach. While in the UK we will be training and playing in a low-goal and medium-goal tournament.� The prize giving ceremony was held by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum.