Overview

In Abu Dhabi, an agreement for the sale of 809,000 square feet of beach front was signed between Abu Dhabi's asset-management arm Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC) and Rotana Hotels. The five-star Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Spa, which will be designed with a distinctly themed atmosphere, will be built on the secluded Saadiyat Beach - one of six districts of the island. The luxury Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Spa will have a 350-room upscale hotel, a private stretch of beach, a variety of Food & Beverage outlets with meeting & Conference facilities in addition to a Spa and a fully equipped Bodylines Health & Fitness Club.



Design briefs for the resort have now been issued with criteria of including subtle elements which reflect the unique culture of the UAE. The construction will begin around the middle of 2007 with the aim of opening towards mid 2009.

Rotana Hotels currently manages 25 properties throughout the Middle East with an aggressive expansion plans to double the size of the portfolio with a further 28 projects in the pipeline. Internationally, Rotana Hotels has alliances with a range of renowned groups such as Thistle Hotels in the UK, Affinia Hospitality in New York and First Hotels in Scandinavia. Rotana is managed by a highly professional hands-on team which combines vast experience of the hospitality industry with an unrivalled knowledge of local culture and way of life.