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The Leaning Hyatt of Abu Dhabi Tops Out, Does Not Fall Over

JetSetCD — 2009-11-16T15:57:18-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6193/AbuDhabiHyattHalf.jpg" class="top"> Well, there it stands; the building we've dubbed "The Leaning Hyatt of Abu Dhabi" has topped out without toppling over...yet. The building itself is called "Capital Gate," being built by RMJM Architects and due to house Abu Dhabi's first <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/hyatt%20hotel">Hyatt</a>. It reached its half-way point back in early June, and less than six months is a pretty quick race to the top for them. But then, in order to create the unique structure and keep it safe from high winds and earthquakes, each pane of glass is different, and fitted onto the strong structure with all the modern engineering that the original Tower of Pisa lacked. Let's not forget that contained within will be 200 hotel

A Perfect 10? One & Only Will Open Their New Resort in Dubai on 10-10-10

JetSetCD — 2009-11-10T13:04:05-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6193/ThePalm.jpg" class="top"> Another week, another news of a grand new hotel to be built in Dubai. This time it's to be a luxe <a href="http://www.jaunted.com/tag/one%20and%20only%20resorts">One & Only Resorts</a> property situated on the man-made islands of The Palm. Interesting, seeing as how One & Only already has the <a href+"http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Palace+At+One+And+Only+Royal+Mi/ian/172540">One & Only Royal Mirage</a> occupying prime massive oceanfront property right at the base of the Palm, on Al Sufouh Road. Anyway, the One & Only isn't due to open until October 2010, and when it does it'll join a bevy of other properties springing up among The Palm fronds: <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Atlantis,+the+Palm/local/1336">Atlantis The Palm</a>, Movenpick Resort Oceana Palm Jumeirah, Fairmont Palm Hotel, Movenpick Resort & Spa Palm Jumeirah, Taj Exotica Resort

The Anantara Qasr Al Sarab Turns a Desert Mirage Into a Proper Retreat

JetSetCD — 2009-09-29T16:24:06-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/Private_pool_in_villa_low_res.jpg" class="top"> Not everyone heads to Dubai with mall shopping and indoor skiing on their minds, or if you do, you quickly get tired of it. For this reason, more and more retreats are being built outside of the city, either in lush green environments like the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/3/2/123150/0498/hotels/Westin_Golf_Resort_Will_Bring_Wellness_to_Abu_Dhabi">Westin Golf Resort</a> near Abu Dhabi or flat out in the desert, like the soon-to-open Anantara Resort at Qasr Al Sarab. Due to open on October 25, the Anantara is 90 minutes away from Abu Dhabi and three hours from Dubai in the Liwa Desert, and boasts 206 rooms, although some are flat-out palatial villas with private pools and commanding views over the sand dunes. Face it: if you're coming all

Dubai Doubles Up On Ritz-Carltons In 2010

JetSetCD — 2009-09-01T13:11:17-05:00

No surprise here: Dubai is getting yet another hotel, already under construction for a 2010 opening. However, this is no gimmicky property with the Middle East's biggest wave pool or a helicopter tennis court; it's actually a classy Ritz-Carlton, the second for Dubai.

Due to abut the Dubai International Financial Centre, the property will be a consummate luxury business traveler hotel, but thankfully with world-class restaurants and a spa to boot.

Anantara Qasr Resort Opening Soon In The Desert

amandak — 2009-08-03T08:49:28-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/3873/Anantara_Qasr_Al_Sarab.jpg" class="top"> <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Anantara%20Resorts">Anantara Resorts</a> are still bucking the economic trend: they continue to launch new properties in all corners of the globe. Up next is the Anantara Qasr Al Sarab Resort & Spa, located in the state of Abu Dhabi but around an hour and a half's drive into the desert. It's in a spectacular region which apparently has sand dunes four times higher than the Leaning Tower of Pisa (although we hope the dunes look a little more stable).Across the resort you'll find 196 rooms and suites, three restaurants and of course an Anantara Spa complete with an impressive marble hammam bath. They'll also set you up to go sand-surfing, camel riding through the desert or quad-biking