SHAZA Makkah celebrated International Women’s Day last March 8 with a program of activities centered in the exclusive Shalimar Lounge. On entering the lobby all female guests, resident and visiting, were welcomed with a pink rose as a gesture symbolizing support for women’s rights and in appreciation of their contribution to Saudi society. In addition all paying ladies were allowed to bring a guest free of charge.

“International Women’s Day presented an ideal opportunity to show Shaza Makkah’s support for women’s empowerment by celebrating this great global event with our female guests,” said Mohamed Jouni, Director of Sales at Shaza Makkah. “Furthermore, the occasion highlighted our commitment to employing and training female staff to play key roles in the Kingdom’s thriving hospitality sector.”

Shalimar in Shaza Makkah is a unique, stylish and contemporary social lounge, where people meet, eat and drink. It is a fresh, fragrant and creative concept that revolves around teas from all over the world and signature handcrafted mocktails.

With two hundred and fifty one beautifully appointed bedrooms and suites of incomparable refinement, Shaza Makkah is an intimate cocoon of serenity set within the immediate precincts of Al Masjid Al Haram.

Embodying the very essence of Shaza Hotels, one of the leading luxury hotel brands in the Middle East, Shaza Makkah is dedicated to offering hospitality inspired by the legendary caravanserais stationed along the fabled Silk Route in bygone days.

Shaza Hotels is a member of Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, bringing together more than 35 brands with over 500 hotels in 78 countries. — SG