Hilton has signed an agreement with Al Hamra Group concerning the opening of Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah. This accommodation will become the first hotel under this luxurious brand in the UAE and the second one in the region. Both companies plan to open this hotel in UAE by the end of this year.
In the press release Hilton mentions Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah is a great choice for the first hotel under this brand in the UAE. Hilton also hopes this is going to be not the only partnership with the developer. Currently Hilton considers other ways of expanding the hotelier’s portfolio in the region.
Hotel in Ras Al Khaimah is just 40 minutes away from Dubai International Airport. The 349-key hotel is located in the most expensive area of Al Hamra – the new upscale region. The accommodation is designed in Arabian style and will feature so called mixed-use development as on the territory of the hotel will also be organized a 600-m private beach, a golf field with 18 hotel and a convention center for 3,000 people. Other facilities of the hotel include a 450 sq. m. large ballroom, several indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a Spa center and 10 restaurants.
Currently Hilton has the following hotel in Ras Al Khaimah – Hilton Ras Al Khaimah, Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort & Spa and Doubletree by Hilton Ras Al Khaimah that will be opened in the nearest future.