One hotel in the glitzy Gulf state has come up with a novel idea to counter the economic crisis and attract more customers – opening up a soup kitchen for those who have lost their jobs.
The scheme at Arabian Park Hotel simply requires the unemployed to show up with their lay-off letter in order to receive free meals.
General manager Mark Lee, explained: “A lot of people are finding themselves in a very difficult situation right now. Being made redundant at this time of year is no fun at all, and we’re trying to give a little bit of festive cheer back.”
The initiate comes as Dubai, famed for its wealth and extravagant architecture, struggles to deal with the economic slump which has resulted in hundreds of job losses in recent weeks.
State-company Nakheel, which was responsible for building the palm-shaped islands, recently announced that it was laying off 15 per cent of its work force.
On Thursday publicly traded investment company, Shuaa Capital, also said that it had begun shedding 9 per cent of its Dubai-based staff.
The scheme at Arabian Park Hotel simply requires the unemployed to show up with their lay-off letter in order to receive free meals.
General manager Mark Lee, explained: “A lot of people are finding themselves in a very difficult situation right now. Being made redundant at this time of year is no fun at all, and we’re trying to give a little bit of festive cheer back.”
The initiate comes as Dubai, famed for its wealth and extravagant architecture, struggles to deal with the economic slump which has resulted in hundreds of job losses in recent weeks.
State-company Nakheel, which was responsible for building the palm-shaped islands, recently announced that it was laying off 15 per cent of its work force.
On Thursday publicly traded investment company, Shuaa Capital, also said that it had begun shedding 9 per cent of its Dubai-based staff.
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