Abu Dhabi, UAE - 18 May 2009: Cristal Hotel Abu Dhabi has been developed by Seba Properties and will be managed by the Abu Dhabi based hospitality group Cristal Hotels & Resorts. The new hotel, which is opening in Abu Dhabi, is one of most contemporary and chic hotels in the region. Business travellers and visitors to the UAE's capital city can now enjoy the world-class stylish accommodation and facilities of Cristal Hotel Abu Dhabi.
 
"We are delighted to bring our philosophy of business and hospitality service to the United Arab Emirates through Cristal Hotels and Resorts, with our first property opening in Abu Dhabi. Building on our senior management team with experience gained in key international markets along with the Gulf, where we have been involved in launching hotels over many years, our aim is to provide a product and service specifically geared to the business traveller looking for comfort, value and efficiency," said Peter Blackburn CEO Cristal Hotels and Resorts.

Rabih Karam, Chief Executive Officer of Seba Properties, added: "We are committed to create elegance and ensure service excellence and we are confident that we will add value to the hospitality sector of the Emirate with the opening of Cristal Hotel Abu Dhabi."

Cristal Hotel Abu Dhabi features 192 rooms and suites, a health club, indoor pool, business center and meeting rooms. Rooms are designed with contemporary luxury in mind, offering unique multi-function work desk, interactive telephone system, executive chair and a 32 inch flat screen LCD TV.

Cristal Hotel Abu Dhabi has superior restaurant and dining facilities. Guests can relax and unwind at any time of the day in the hotel's lobby lounge and indulge in the international and fusion cuisine at the all day dining restaurant. A specialty outlet to be announced soon is set to be one of Abu Dhabi's most exciting night spots with panoramic views from its top floor location.

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About Seba Properties
As a pioneer in the UAE real estate industry, Seba Properties is committed to keep building superior quality developments and to offer world-class standards of services that set a new excellence benchmark for lifestyle in the region.

Seba Properties develops and operates across a broad range of sectors including residential apartments and villas, commercial office and retail space, industrial warehouses and world-class hotels locally and regionally.

One of Abu Dhabi's leading business groups with global diversified investment portfolio, Al Ain International Group established Seba Properties in 2005, a company solely dedicated to providing exceptional real estate solutions, properties and services that cater to the growing needs of society.

Building on the foundation of the extensive industry expertise, Seba Properties sets and delivers strategic development competencies in the real estate industry. Seba is committed to best industry practices and work ethics, superior architectural designs, high-quality materials, modern amenities, cutting edge construction technologies and high-end facilities management.

Empowered by a team of experienced and dedicated professionals, Seba Properties exercises uncompromised integrity and excellence in serving the community. By striving for continuous improvement of our service standards, we ensure our customers' expectations are significantly exceeded. With Seba, customers not only live or work in the finest property but also enjoy the luxury and comfort of a world-class service.

Seba Properties believes in harmonious progress for all. Commitment to society and environmental conservation are an integral part of Seba's corporate vision. Our ability to create value and ensure service excellence makes Seba Properties a partner in the development of the community.

For more information about
Cristal Hotels & Resorts, please visit www. cristalhotelsandresorts.com

Peter Blackburn
Chief Executive Officer
Cristal Hotels & Resorts
Tel: +971 2 6355545
Fax. + 971 2 6355543

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