Room at the inn is about to become no problem with the addition of no fewer than 2 400 new hotel rooms in Abu Dhabi this year to meet the increasing exhibition and events demand being seen by the capital of the United Arab Emirates.
New hotel openings this year include the 428-room Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Residences Emirates Pearl and 677-room Bab Al Qasr. The 200-room Four Seasons on Al Maryah Island opened in May, and the 156-room Gloria Downtown Hotel opened in April.
Let’s take a sneak peek of what to expect from these new exciting developments.
Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Residences Emirates Pearl
With its opening scheduled toward the end of 2016, visitors to the property cannot only look forward to a five-star star hotel, but experience as well.
Stay: Once operational the hotel will feature 428 rooms, all featuring private balconies, except for the Penthouse. As an added benefit, guests will have full views of the Emirates Palace and the Arabian Gulf from every room.
Meet and exhibit: With over 4600sqm of event space available, including the Al Bateen Ballroom with separate entrance, VIP room and pre-function space, your next big event is covered. Looking for something more intimate? The hotel also offers 13 meetings rooms providing natural daylight and private terraces.
Wine and dine: Multiple international dining options will be available throughout the hotel with seven restaurants, bars and lounges.
Play: Recreational activities are plentiful. Have a look around the Cigar Lounge and Humidor, taste some wine in the Wine Tasting Room or have some ‘me’ time at the spa which features separate male and female areas. Alternatively lounge around on the beach and sundeck at one of the two outdoor pools or catch a movie at one of the two private viewing cinemas on site.
Added extras
- Complimentary internet for guests and Wi-Fi available throughout the hotel
- On-site parking for up to 688 vehicles and 24 hour valet parking service
Bab Al Qasr
Set on its own private beach in Abu Dhabi’s exclusive Corniche area, Bab Al Qasr promises to a taste of modern Arabia to all who visits.
Stay: With its opening anticipated in the near future, visitors can look forward to their choice of accommodation options. Bab Al Qasr will in total feature 677 rooms, including suites and residential apartments.
Meet and exhibit: The developers of Bab Al Qasr have set their sights high, aiming to make the property one of Abu Dhabi’s premier meeting and conference destinations, attracting business drivers and key decision makers globally. From its intimate meeting rooms to its ballroom, the hotel offers a flexible, world class venue, perfect for every conceivable event.
Wine and dine: The hotel’s multiple restaurants and cafes extend from signature dining to an authentic Arabic coffee experience.
Play: Take some time out and enjoy a luxury five-star spa experience or burn off some steam at the fitness centre. Guests at the hotel also have complimentary access to the Executive Club Lounge access and on-site swimming pool
Added extras
- Business Centre
- Limousine Service
- Valet Parking
- Complimentary WiFi
Four Seasons on Al Maryah Island
Welcoming guests since May this year, Four Seasons on Al Maryah Island is set in a vibrant community on the water.
Stay: The 200 rooms, including 38 suites offer sweeping views of the water and city skyline, and inside, a sanctuary of chic urban living with comfortable seating area, private refreshment centre, spa-like bathroom and at-one’s-fingertips technologies. All rooms feature the new, fully-customisable Four Seasons Bed.
Meet and exhibit: Four Seasons on Al Maryah Islans is known to feature the only ballroom in the capital that opens onto the water’s edge. Close to 2,000 square metres of event space is highlighted by the Al Maryah Ballroom for up to 530 guests. It’s a gracious setting for business events and flexible options on offer mean that conferences, business meetings and product launches of all shapes and sizes can be accommodated.
Wine and Dine: Although there are numerous choices for dining and drinking within walking distance of Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi, those who wish to “stay in” are spoiled for choice, with four venues open, and two more expected soon.
Play: The hotel is child-friendly and the fully-supervised Kids for All Seasons programme is where children aged four to 12 play games, make crafts and find new friends, while teens will love the games room stocked with the latest entertainments. Those looking for a relaxation session get head to Dahlia Spa for pampering and results-oriented therapies. Two fitness centres – one for men and one for women are also available as well as a private pool with views of the water and skyline
Added extras
- Airline reservation service
- Laptops on request
- Printing
- International newspapers
- Secretarial service
- Translation and interpretation service
Gloria Downtown Hotel
Officially opened in April, the four-star Gloria Downtown Hotel is nestled within the bustling commercial business district of Abu Dhabi and is only a short distance away from world-famous shopping malls such as Abu Dhabi Mall, World Trade Centre and Marina Mall .
Stay: A home away from home, guests are definitely spoilt with choice at this hotel. Accommodation options include studio rooms, diplomatic suites, deluxe suites, junior suites, standard rooms and disabled access rooms.
Wine and dine: Choose from formal dining at the popular restaurant Qasr Al Fayroz or light refreshments at the Avenue Lounge Café housed within the four-star Gloria Downtown Hotel.
Meet and exhibit: Corporate events or meetings are no hassle. The Gloria Downtown Hotel features fully equipped meetings rooms offering flexibility.
Play: Retreat indoors with a range of recreational activities such as visiting the gym, spa or outdoor temperature controlled swimming pool. Unwind with spa therapies at The Orchid Palace Wellness Spa where you’ll find a fusion of Eastern and Western treatments in contemporary oriental surroundings.
Added extras:
- Ladies and gents’ salon
- Laundry service
- Rental care and limousine services
- Babysitting services
- Business centre
- Valet services
- Tour and travel services
- Special event services
- Doctor (upon request)
