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Ritz-Carlton Will Open Its First Hotel in Abu Dhabi in 2011

In the end of this year will start operating a luxurious accommodation in Abu Dhabi – Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi Grand Canal. The 532-key resort has an exclusive location with a private beachfront. The complex will consist of 447 rooms and 85 villas. With this property Ritz-Carlton will signify its debut in the capital of the UAE. The hotelier acts as a managing organization here with Abu Dhabi National Hotels being the owner.

The design of the upscale accommodation is inspired by Venice and its architecture. The hotel in Abu Dhabi consists of 10 houses that are built in the shape of a cross. In order to make the design look like the famous Italian city, water features have been included to the property, the total area of which estimates 54 acres.

On the territory of the hotel will be located a 2,200 sq. m. large Spa center with 20 treatment rooms, several tennis courts, a fitness center, a 1,600 sq. m. outdoor swimming pool, a 1,500 sq. m. ballroom, and 2,040 sq. m. meeting space with 11 meeting rooms. Dining facilities of the accommodation are represented by an all-day Italian restaurant with a huge terrace that overlooks picturesque gardens, the Middle East restaurant with wide choice of top quality local cuisine, the Oriental restaurant with Asian food and 2 restaurants specializing in steak and seafood. On the territory of the complex will be also located a lobby lounge, 2 bars of the rooftop and a bar on the hotel’s terrace.

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