Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas, a leading developer and operator of luxury hotels and resorts is progressing swiftly with the completion of Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa by Anantara. Occupying a prime position along a 1.2 kilometre stretch of Abu Dhabi's protected Eastern Mangroves District, the new luxury five-star hotel will be home to the UAE's largest Hammam and VIP suite, The Royal Mangroves Residence.
Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa is situated just 15 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport and 10 minutes from downtown Abu Dhabi, making it the ideal destination for business and leisure travellers as well as residents of Abu Dhabi. A project wholly-owned by Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC), Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa will be Anantara's third property to open in the UAE. Its current portfolio includes the award-winning Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara, located in the legendary Liwa Desert in the Empty Quarter and Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara on Sir Bani Yas Island.
The new property forms part of an integrated hotel, marina, retail and residential destination, providing a luxury haven away from the bustle of city life in central Abu Dhabi. The hotel consists of 222 hotel rooms and suites across five levels, three themed food and beverage outlets; including an all day dining restaurant and a Thai speciality restaurant along with a rooftop lounge, with a fully glazed north facing facade, providing an exquisite view of the lush mangroves below. Further facilities include a luxury spa featuring a traditional Arabic Hammam, gym and fitness facility, terrace and infinity pool, and an impressive ballroom, with state-of-the-art conference facilities.
General Manager of Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa, Abu Dhabi by Anantara and Director of Operations for Anantara in the Middle East, Michel Koopman comments, "With a convenient location, state-of-the-art business and meetings facilities and world-class dining and leisure offerings, the Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa by Anantara will provide an outstanding experience for the growing number of corporate travellers visiting Abu Dhabi. In keeping with Anantara's brand ethos of incorporating indigenous culture into each property, Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa is a true Abu Dhabi hotel with Emirati traditions and influences reflected throughout the property. In addition to the corporate market, this will be an ideal destination for leisure travellers and Abu Dhabi residents.''
Closely linked to the heritage of the UAE, the Eastern Mangroves district forms a treasured part of Emirati history and was an area of great importance to the late President of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The development of the hotel has been carefully designed to protect and enhance the unique Mangroves setting and owner TDIC has used modern marine technology, specifically designed to help preserve the future of this precious environment.
The modern architecture of Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa by Anantara blends unique elements of Arabic design such as archeways, mushrabiyas, intricate mosaics and solid timber. Largely subtle and elegant in design, touches of 18-carat gold are also used throughout the property, adding to the luxurious feel.
The roots of the mangroves are echoed in the interior design of the hotel embellishing the luxurious thick-pile carpets and contemporary headboards in the bedrooms. Other key design features include stunning central thoroughfares; an abundance of light throughout the hotel, and in true Arab-tradition, the rooms and suites were designed with the utmost importance placed on privacy.
Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa by Anantara offers a variety of accommodation options where generosity of space is evident throughout; from the entry level 'Deluxe Balcony' rooms to the 'Royal Mangroves Residence', the UAE's largest suite which offers up to seven en-suite bedrooms depending on the requirements of the guest. Ideal for families, interconnecting rooms are available on every floor, with connecting doors from the corridors providing additional privacy.
The most opulent accommodation at the hotel can be found in the 'Royal Mangroves Residence' which is ideal for dignitaries and VIP's seeking the ultimate in luxury and exclusivity. Offering a lavish but residential feel, the size of the Royal Mangroves Residence can be adapted depending on guest requirements with options for three to seven en-suite bedrooms and balconies featured throughout. A stunning rooftop terrace overlooking the mangroves features a ten-meter pool and a rooftop BBQ entertainment area. The suite also comes equipped with its own private gym and its own dedicated entrance. Guests of the Royal Mangroves Residence will also have access to a limousine service, private chef, butler and a massage and beauty therapist during their stay.
The Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa will feature two signature restaurants in addition to a striking lobby lounge known as the mangroves lounge. All day dining restaurant 'Ingredients' will offer an array of international cuisine from Middle Eastern to South East Asian dishes from live cooking stations where lengthy, spacious terraces will offer diners the option of eating outside overlooking the aesthetically pleasing surroundings. 'Pachaylen' (meaning 'Mangrove' in Thai), the hotel's signature Thai restaurant, will offer the best in Thai hospitality and cuisine. The 52-seat speciality restaurant will feature an open kitchen, chef's table and fresh food will be a key feature of the restaurant's seasonal menus
The 'Impressions' rooftop lounge boasts stunning views of the Eastern Mangroves district and the Abu Dhabi City landscape. Those looking for Abu Dhabi's sleekest nightlife destination will undoubtedly be enamoured by this stylish lounge. The venue will feature an LED roofline and lounge front that changes colour to suit the mood of the evening; aqua, blue, teal and purple will be programmed to fade and morph to whichever type of music is playing.
Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa by Anantara will bring new, attractive offerings and services to the market such as the salt, water, coffee, wine and tea culture combined with the Kasara experience (Anantara's Club service, meaning 'gold' in Thai) recognizing the many requirements of business travellers with complimentary WIFI on Kasara floors and public areas, flexible concierge services and hi-tech meeting spaces with customized set up for private functions or gala events and an exclusive lounge offering.
The hotel's pool area features a large infinity pool, set among palm trees, gazebos and trellises directly overlooking the mangroves. The area will include 80 sun beds, each with a two-square meters space offering the ultimate in privacy and luxury.
The Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa will be home to the region's largest Hammam and the exclusive spa will feature separate lobbies and check-in areas for men and women, ensuring a paramount level of privacy. The calming venue will offer multiple treatment rooms and a relaxation lounge. Jewel tones, filtered light, glass tiles and rich fabrics will combine to create an atmosphere that is both tranquil and mesmerising. The use of water features, skylights and unique Middle Eastern art will punctuate the spa's various spaces.
The hotel's ballroom will have the capability of accommodating up to 320 guests for banquets and will be an ideal venue to host every occasion; from intimate receptions to larger scale events. Rich tones, 18 carat gold walls and high ceilings add to the opulent feel of this luxury ballroom space. Skyhooks in the ceilings and multiple audio-visual (AV) connections will also enable the most sophisticated of presentations to take place and breakout rooms seating between twenty and forty guests are available for private corporate meetings. The pre-function area will feature a permanent lounge area, business centre and majlis and a dedicated consultation room is available for guests to plan their event with the utmost precision.
For further information contact: easternmangroves@anantara.com
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For hundreds of years throughout Thailand, people would leave a jar of water outside their house to provide refreshment and extend a welcome to the passing traveller. Anantara is taken from an ancient Sanskrit word that means 'without end', symbolizing this sharing of water and the heartfelt hospitality that lies at the core of every Anantara experience.
From lush jungles to pristine beaches and legendary deserts to cosmopolitan cities, Anantara currently boasts 17 stunning properties located in Thailand, the Maldives, Bali, Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates and will see new openings in China, Bali and Abu Dhabi in 2012.
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