Welcome Back to Jumeirah Zabeel
Saray
Bollywood superstar, Anil Kapoor, returns
to Jumeirah Zabeel Saray to film Welcome Back
Dubai, 18 December
2013: Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, the Ottoman
inspired luxury resort located on Palm Jumeirah, has been used as the backdrop
for several scenes in Welcome Back, the sequel to Bollywood blockbuster,
Welcome.
Shooting in the hotel’s grand lobby, Anil Kapoor was joined by actors
John Abraham, Paresh Rawal, Nana Patekar and actress Shruti Hasan alongside
leading Director Anees Bazmee and Producer Firoz Nadiadwala.
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Welcome Back, the resort is
again featured as his home
Anil Kapoor said:
“It was exciting to be back at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray on set filming for another
all-star cast film and such a coincidence. It feels like a homecoming and
brings back a sense of nostalgia for when we filmed here for MI4 in 2010,
before the hotel had even opened. But it is great to be back working while the
hotel is fully operational; it is such a beautiful resort and a personal favourite.”
In addition to filming at the resort, the cast and crew of Welcome
Back filmed at locations across Dubai including Dubai International Airport,
other hotel locations and a selection of private villas.
Jamal Al Sharif, Chairman
of Dubai Film and TV Commission, said: “We’re very happy to be hosting the Welcome team in Dubai once again. It
excites us to see filmmakers return to Dubai, as it confirms the emirate’s
position as a premier filming destination. Filmmakers are becoming increasingly
aware that the city has the capabilities and infrastructure to support major
productions. Besides its famous alluring locations, Dubai offers a deep talent
pool, state-of-the-art production facilities, a smooth permit process and
customised incentives for those choosing to shoot in the emirate. Now that the
UAE has won the right to host Expo 2020, we hope this interest will continue to
escalate and expand, as even more people around the world will come to know and
realise that Dubai is an attractive, viable, and desirable film and TV
production hub.”
Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hotel company and a
member of Dubai Holding, operates a world-class portfolio of hotels and
resorts. Jumeirah Zabeel Saray is a luxurious beachside resort located on the
West Crescent of the iconic Palm Jumeirah in Dubai. The interior of the
resort is inspired by the ancient palaces of Turkey and features hand-painted
finishings, Turkish artworks and stunning murals that conjure up images of the
Golden Age of the Ottoman Empire. The resort boasts 405 rooms and suites, 38
Royal Residences, Talise Ottoman Spa, one of the largest and most luxurious
spas in the Middle East and a collection of six diverse restaurants which offer
a vibrant selection of culinary experiences.
About Jumeirah Group:
Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hotel company and a member of Dubai Holding, operates a world-class portfolio of hotels and resorts. Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts includes Jumeirah at Etihad Towers in Abu Dhabi; Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Jumeirah Creekside Hotel, Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray and Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai; Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa in Kuwait; Jumeirah Bilgah Beach Hotel in Baku; Jumeirah Dhevanafushi and Jumeirah Vittaveli in the Maldives; Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel in Shanghai; Jumeirah Frankfurt in Germany; Jumeirah Grand Hotel via Veneto in Rome; Jumeirah Port Soller Hotel & Spa in Mallorca, Spain; Pera Palace Hotel Jumeirah in Istanbul; as well as Jumeirah Carlton Tower and Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel in London. Jumeirah Group also runs the luxury serviced residences brand Jumeirah LivingTM; the wellness brand Talise; Jumeirah Restaurants; Wild Wadi WaterparkTM; The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management; and SiriusTM, its global loyalty programme.
Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hotel company and a member of Dubai Holding, operates a world-class portfolio of hotels and resorts. Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts includes Jumeirah at Etihad Towers in Abu Dhabi; Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Jumeirah Creekside Hotel, Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray and Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai; Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa in Kuwait; Jumeirah Bilgah Beach Hotel in Baku; Jumeirah Dhevanafushi and Jumeirah Vittaveli in the Maldives; Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel in Shanghai; Jumeirah Frankfurt in Germany; Jumeirah Grand Hotel via Veneto in Rome; Jumeirah Port Soller Hotel & Spa in Mallorca, Spain; Pera Palace Hotel Jumeirah in Istanbul; as well as Jumeirah Carlton Tower and Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel in London. Jumeirah Group also runs the luxury serviced residences brand Jumeirah LivingTM; the wellness brand Talise; Jumeirah Restaurants; Wild Wadi WaterparkTM; The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management; and SiriusTM, its global loyalty programme.