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DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts is launching an innovative new culinary concept

especially for its littlest diners – FoodieKiDS. The all-new children's menu is

informed by global research, in which more than 5,500 parents of children under

12-years-old from the US, UK, Russia, Germany, KSA and UAE were interviewed

about their children's eating habits.

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According to the study, 77% of parents think that hotels need to provide more

healthy options on kids' menus. Meanwhile, 79% said that an attractive, varied

and healthy menu for children would enhance their experience and give them

peace of mind that even on holiday, they are making the right food choices.

Parents also said that their children were most likely to eat junk food while

on holiday, with the top three most eaten foods globally for young travellers

being pizza – 44%, chicken nuggets – 35% and chips – 32%. Despite the limited

options often available, 58% of parents said they still try to ensure their

kids eat well on holiday.

Commenting on the new FoodieKiDS menu, Jumeirah Group's Chief Culinary Officer

Michael Ellis said: "Our talented chefs came up with an imaginative menu with a

healthy twist that we know children will want to eat, because some little

foodies helped us create it. We found that when prepared and presented in an

appealing way, our dishes with more fruits and vegetables, wholemeal options

and less salt were a huge hit. At Jumeirah, we like to do things differently

when it comes to dining and always strive to meet the ever-evolving needs of

our guests so they can make the most of their time with us. FoodieKiDS will not

only give parents extra peace of mind, but also make their stay even more memorable."

FoodieKiDS will be piloted at flagship family resort, Jumeirah Beach Hotel,

before being rolled out further. To celebrate, kids under 12 eat free when

staying at the hotel with their parents until 31 October 2020 on the Ultimate

Staycation package.

www.jumeirah.com/FoodieKiDS.  

About Jumeirah Group:

Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding and a global luxury hotel company,

operates a world-class 6,500+-key portfolio of 26 properties across the Middle

East (including the flagship Burj Al Arab Jumeirah) Europe and Asia, with more

properties currently under construction around the globe.

www.jumeirah.com / @Jumeirahgroup  

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Market specific results available – contact miet.saelens@jumeirah.com for more information.

Contact: Reem Diab, reem.diab@bcw-global.com, +97155 702 6267

SOURCE: Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts