RAK Properties, the premier real estate developer in Ras Al Khaimah, is owner of new integrated lifestyle development Mina Al Arab; Hilton's third property in the Emirate
Dubai - Hilton Hotels Corporation today announced the signing of a management agreement with RAK Properties that will see a new integrated lifestyle development, Hilton Mina Al Arab Resort, open in Ras Al Khaimah in the U.A.E in the first quarter of 2010.
"The Arabian Peninsula is a key development market for us; there is so much potential that is untapped. Ras Al Khaimah epitomises this situation, and we are pleased to be able to bring out its most inviting qualities. This new Worldwide Resort in Ras Al Khaimah is integral to our development strategy in the Middle East, where we plan to double our current portfolio of 34 hotels within the next five years," said Jean-Paul Herzog, President, Hilton Hotels, Middle East & Africa.
Hilton Mina Al Arab Resort will be Hilton's third property in the Emirate; all 400 rooms will face the Arabian Sea set onto a natural beach spanning 300 metres, while its design incorporates the distinctive Venetian style of arched doorways, neutral tones and mosaic friezes.
Mohammed Sultan Al Qadi, Managing Director of RAK Properties said: "We are proud to be driving the development of Ras Al Khaimah's tourism infrastructure through path-breaking projects and productive partnerships. To partner with Hilton is to gain the backing of a world-renowned company with considerable international experience, a proven track record in emerging markets, and a reputation for sustainable destination management."
Mina Al Arab, an AED10 billion freehold development, has been designed as a gated, waterfront resort community where homes and hotels will be set amidst lush landscaping, protected coastal wetlands, pristine beaches and world-class amenities.
The new Hilton resort will raise tourism standards in the Emirate in the same way that the Hilton Ras Al Khaimah and the newly opened Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort & Spa have done. Ras Al Khaimah has all the elements of a world-class destination: the mountains, the ocean, proximity to international airports, and now the hotel properties to bring these elements together.
Additional Hilton properties are under development in the U.A.E, with the Residence, Beach Club and Conrad - all in Dubai, and in Abu Dhabi with its first Conrad, in addition to Qatar, Kuwait, Lebanon and Jordan (Amman & Aqaba). Furthermore, the new-look Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa will open after a complete facelift in 2008.
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Hilton Worldwide Resorts™ is an upscale, global resort network with a collection of 60 resorts located in exotic places, making up the world's largest global choice. Hilton Hotels Corporation operates 18 resorts in the US, 40 are operated outside the US by Hilton International, including four all-inclusive Coral by Hilton resorts, and two are operated by Conrad. The network spans 25 countries and eight regions including the Americas, Arabian Peninsula, Asia-Pacific, the Caribbean, Egypt, Europe, Israel and the Indian Ocean. New resort openings are planned in America, Italy and Portugal.
- 32 resorts are home to world-class spas
- 50 resorts are ideal for romantic holidays
- 35 resorts specialise in diving
- 24 resorts feature championship golf courses (with a choice of over 290 courses!)
- 53 resorts cater specifically for families
- 7 resorts offer all-inclusive holidays, 4 of which are Coral by Hilton resorts in the Caribbean
- 2 resorts specialise in skiing
- 41 resorts offer dream weddings
For more information, bookings, virtual walks or to order a brochure: Visit www.hilton.com/worldwideresorts.com, telephone Hilton Reservations Worldwide toll free: 00 800 44 45 86 68, in the U.S. call Hilton Resorts toll free at 1-800-HILTONS or speak to your local travel agent.
Hilton Hotels Corporation is the leading global hospitality company, with more than 2,800 hotels and 480,000 rooms in 76 countries and territories, including 100,000 team members worldwide.
The company owns, manages or franchises a hotel portfolio of some of the best known and highly regarded hotel brands including Hilton®, Conrad® Hotels & Resorts, Doubletree®, Embassy Suites Hotels®, Hampton Inn®, Hampton Inn & Suites®, Hilton Garden Inn®, Hilton Grand Vacations™, Homewood Suites by Hilton®, and The Waldorf=Astoria Collection®.
The company currently operates 44 hotels in the Middle East and Africa - 19 hotels in Egypt, nine hotels in the UAE, four in Saudi Arabia and one each in Oman and Kuwait, plus another ten hotels in Africa and the Indian Ocean.
Hilton's heritage in the Middle East stretches back nearly 50 years, when it became the first international hotel brand to open a property in Egypt - the Nile Hilton in 1959. It was also the first international hotel brand to open a property in the UAE over 35 years ago - the Hilton Al Ain in 1971.
The 46-suite Qasr Al Sharq, or 'Palace of the Orient' which opened last year is now a member of The Waldorf=Astoria Collection®. The first phase of a Worldwide Resort in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE opened in January this year with 151 villa suites right on the beach.
New Hilton properties are under development in the U.A.E - the Residence, Beach Club and Conrad - all in Dubai - and in Abu Dhabi with its first Conrad - in addition to Qatar, Kuwait, Lebanon and Jordan (Amman & Aqaba). Furthermore, the new-look Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa will open after a complete facelift in 2008.
The Hilton Family of Hotels adheres to founder Conrad Hilton's philosophy that, "It has been, and continues to be, our responsibility to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality." The company put a name to its unique brand of service that has made it the best known and most highly regarded hotel company: be hospitable®. The philosophy is shared by all brands in the Hilton Family of Hotels, and is the inspiration for its overarching message of kindness and generosity (www.behospitable.com)
For more information about our company, please visit www.hiltonworldwide.com. To download images please visit www.vismedia-online.com
The Hilton Reservations and Customer Care telephone numbers in the Middle East are as follows:
UAE - 8000 20000 11 Qatar - 800 97103
KSA - 800 82000 10 Egypt - 19009
Bahrain - 8000 4058 Jordan - 00 202 5805927
Kuwait - 00965 225 6200 Lebanon - 00 202 5805928
Oman - 800 788788 Syria - 00 202 5805926
About RAK Properties
RAK Properties, a Public Joint Stock Company listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Market, is a real estate development company that operates in a sector that is enjoying an economic boom. It has been established to implement the emirate's plans to promote real estate, tourism and leisure facilities in RAK and invest in interesting projects. It is intended that its activities will encourage economic growth in the UAE in general and Ras Al Khaimah in particular. The company launched its first project, Julfar Towers - a 43-storey twin office and residential project estimated to cost AED500 million - in February 2006 followed by Mina Al Arab - spread over 30 million sq. feet - at a cost of AED 10 Billion in May 2006.
For further information please contact:
Samantha Wood
Area Director of PR & Communications
Hilton Hotels, Middle East & Africa
Tel: +971 4 391 5358
Fax: +971 4 391 6791
Email: Samantha.Wood@hilton.com
Majid Wasi
JiWin Public Relations
Tel: +971 4 361 3333
Fax:+ 971 4 368 8001
Email: majid.wasi@jiwin.ae
For more information on RAK Properties, please contact:
Nizar Saab
ASDA'A Public Relations
Exclusive Affiliate of Edelman PR Worldwide in Middle East and North Africa
Dubai, UAE
Tel: +971-4-3344550, Fax: +971-4-3344556
E-Mail: n.saab@asdaa.com
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