HotelChatter - Tag: Abu Dhabi Hotels

Abu Dhabi: 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

Fairmont Hotels Go Exotic With Three New Silk Road Hotels

amandak — 2009-10-13T09:43:36-05:00

We love new hotels, and we definitely love new hotels in exotic places – so the fact that the Fairmont group have just opened up three new hotels along the Silk Road gets us pretty excited.

The first is the Fairmont Bab Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi – that unusual name means "Gateway to the Sea" so you can guess that it's a beachfront hotel. There's a private beach and two swimming pools if relaxing is on your agenda, but it's also easy to visit the gold markets, a nearby mosque or trek out on a desert safari. Until the end of the year nightly rates start from $230 as an opening special.

Liwa Desert: 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

Sofitel Takes On Middle East and China

amandak — 2009-06-03T10:26:29-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/3873/Sofitel_China_Xian.jpg" class="top"> Not a brand to stand around twiddling their thumbs at the moment, <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Sofitel%20Hotels">Sofitel</a> is busy getting their hotels stuck into the Middle East. For a start, the Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach is due to open sometime this year press releases are saying September, but their website says July 1 and it looks like we can book rooms throughout July, starting at 150 ($215) but that's not enough for Sofitel. They've just announced two more properties for the UAE, with Sofitel Dubai Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai due to open in 2012 and in Abu Dhabi, the Sofitel Abu Dhabi Capital Plaza is already making progress, ready to take guests in 2010.And it's not just

Abu Dhabi: The Leaning Hyatt of Abu Dhabi Reaches Halfway Mark

JetSetCD — 2009-06-03T08:57:05-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6193/AbuDhabiHyattHalf.jpg" class="top"> As you can see from the on-site construction image above, the insane-crazy idea of building the world's most leaning structure as the Hyatt Abu Dhabi is well under way. In fact, it's more than under way, it's half done! Officially to be called the Hyatt at Capital Centre, it will boast of 200 hotel rooms and 14 degrees more leaning than the Leaning Tower of Pisa. There will also be a swimming pool: <blockquote>A gigantic internal atrium, including a tea lounge and swimming pool suspended 263 feet above the ground, has been constructed on the 17th and 18th floors, the halfway point of the 35-story, 525-foot tall tower. This milestone offered the designers their toughest architectural challenge