Enjoying the 225 square kilometers of unspoiled desert landscape, Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa located in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve is all set to host a range of adventure, excitement and romance of the most awaited 'Around the World in 80 days' programme.

Forming part of the resort's global campaign marking 80 years of the Academy Awards, the new initiative also coincides with the 80th anniversary celebrations of The Leading Hotels of the World Ltd.

Notably, The Leading Hotels of the World Ltd. is a reputed and prestigious luxury organisation of the hospitality industry that represents over 450 of the world's finest hotels and spas besides including the Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa, which is an exceptional 42-suite luxurious cameo hideaway boasting several prestigious awards.

To celebrate the occasion, the organisation will offer a special journey around the globe by way of paying homage to the epic film 'Around the World in 80 days'. The winning couple will undertake a memorable journey around the globe for 28 days, stopping in 12 most famous cities of the world, across several legendary and historic sites. At Dubai, the couple will experience and enjoy the regional heritage, the timeless desert settings and the wild life conserved at Al Maha.

The tour is the highlight of an auction to support the Elton John AIDS Foundation, which will take place during the 16th annual Academy Awards viewing party of the foundation.