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Hilton (NYSE: HLT)
and Aldar today announced the signing of Abu Dhabi’s first Waldorf Astoria
Hotels & Resorts property, transforming the Eastern Mangroves hotel into an
unequivocal luxury hospitality experience. Waldorf Astoria Abu Dhabi will offer
scenic mangrove views and bring Waldorf Astoria’s signature service and
sophisticated accommodations to the UAE’s capital city for the first time.
Just
a short walk away from the hotel, the Mangrove National Park is a vast forest
which is home to over 60 bird species and wildlife such as turtles, dugongs,
and dolphins, making it a delight for those looking to immerse themselves in
nature. Visitors can also experience the wonders of the forest by kayaking,
stand up paddleboarding or boating through the park’s main water channel – a
once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Waldorf
Astoria Abu Dhabi will feature 167 luxuriously appointed guest rooms and
suites, many with views of the mangroves, continuing the brand’s globally
renowned unparalleled hospitality. In addition, each guest will be assigned a
Personal Concierge who will meticulously attend to every detail of their stay
from pre-arrival to post-departure.
The
hotel will also feature a thoughtfully curated range of food and beverage
options including a brasserie, a rooftop specialty restaurant, a pool lounge,
and the celebrated Peacock Alley – building on Waldorf Astoria’s legacy of
culinary excellence.
Carlos
Khneisser, vice president, Development, Middle East & Africa, Hilton, said,
“We are delighted to have signed Abu Dhabi’s first Waldorf Astoria, which will
enjoy an unrivalled location overlooking the Mangrove National Park. With its
anticipatory service and timeless elegance, it is set to be a destination of
choice for those seeking modern luxury in the capital. Abu Dhabi, which plans
to welcome more than 39 million visitors by 2030, is a world-class tourism
destination where travellers can enjoy museums, architectural masterpieces and
natural beauty. We see great opportunity in the city, and we are pleased to
partner with Aldar to debut this iconic property.”
An
exquisite retreat in the heart of Abu Dhabi, the hotel will offer elevated
amenities, including three swimming pools (adult, family, and kids), a
fitness club and spa. In addition, the property’s two ballrooms and five
meeting rooms will be carefully designed to reflect a grand yet intimate sense
of place, creating an elegant atmosphere where guests can enjoy memorable
meetings and events.
Once
open, the property will be in close proximity to cultural attractions such as
the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the Louvre Abu Dhabi and the Qasr Al Watan
presidential palace, as well as to the Abu Dhabi corniche, downtown Abu Dhabi
and Zayed International Airport.
The
hotel will bolster Hilton´s existing portfolio of more than 35 hotels in the
UAE - including three under the Waldorf Astoria brand. To learn more about
Waldorf Astoria, visit stories.hilton.com.
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Credit:
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