01 June 2011
MUSCAT -- Golden Tulip Hospitality Group has signed a management agreement with Dana Bay Tourism Company to open Golden Tulip Dana Bay -- Half Moon, thus expanding its network in Saudi Arabia and bringing the total number of Golden Tulip and Tulip Inn Branded hotels in the kingdom up to 19.

The hotel is part of the touristic city -- Dana Bay which is located on the finest spot of the half moon area, enjoying the longest private golden beach in the Arabian Peninsula, with direct highway access to Dammam City, Al Khobar City and King Fahd International Airport and is 350 km away from Riyadh. Dana Bay is about 2.8 million sq m of beautiful water front community that consist of hotels, restaurants, villas, entertainment, and marinas.

Dana Bay is a landmark resort development for residents and visitors from across the GCC and aims to provide access to the beautifully designed waterfront, well-defined village centre and livable mixed use resort residential areas. Set within architecture and open space that is modest yet inspirational a diverse environment will be cultivated that will evoke the rich Arabian heritage of the Gulf.

Golden Tulip Dana Bay offers 251 beach front villas and chalets ranging from one to four bedrooms, and exclusive villas of five bedrooms with private swimming pool, with fully equipped kitchens and amenities making them perfect "holiday homes" for the modern family.

The all-day dining coffee house offers a blend of Saudi, Oriental and International cuisines.

Dr Bassam Boodai, Dana Bay Tourism Company MD, says "Bringing in a well known brand to our property will certainly support us in securing our client's satisfaction. With Golden Tulip Brand's experience and good knowledge of the market and the industry as a whole, we strongly believe that achieving our goals is within reach.

Olivier Derycke, Senior Vice-President International Operations Louvre Hotels & Golden Tulip Hospitality Group says: "It is a great opportunity for us to add this great property to our worldwide portfolio. With this step we reinforce our presence in Saudi Arabia and the Mena region. The addition of Resort Dana Bay demonstrates the strength of the Golden Tulip group as a leading 4 star Hotel and Resort brand in the region."

© Oman Daily Observer 2011