Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort & Spa offers 151 Deluxe Villa Suites and Spectacular Spa just a Stone's Throw to the Beach

Dubai, U.A.E, May 10- 2007: The new Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort & Spa, Hilton's first 'Worldwide Resort' in the Emirate, has officially opened with a spectacular 2,000 square metre spa ready to welcome guests.

The first phase of the new resort is set in a private bay within 30 metres of an 800 metre stretch of white, sandy beach looking onto the Arabian Sea. The sea-facing spa, one of the largest in the Emirates, is comprised of nine treatment rooms, a salon, sauna, Jacuzzi, Turkish Hammam and spacious steam, fitness, aerobics and relaxation rooms.

Based on the four elements Air, Water, Fire and Earth, the spa embodies Hilton's philosophy of 'putting back a little of what life takes out' creating a tranquil and indulgent atmosphere for the Arabesque themed facility. A team of multi-national therapists will work in unison to offer guests the Thalgo spa brand, as well as a personalised spa product line.

Mohab Ghali, the resort's general manager stated: "Ras Al Khaimah is poised to become the UAE's newest and hottest getaway spot, only an hour's drive from the Mussandam fjords. We offer spectacular views of the ocean and the mountains, and we have created a world-class facility here that will make guests want to stay forever. Now that the spa is open, there is no excuse for guests not to make the short drive from Dubai or the other emirates, and treat themselves to some luxurious pampering in a stress-free tranquil environment."

The deluxe villa suites all feature private patios with sea and Hajjar mountain views. The resort also introduces two restaurants and two bars: Waterbreaker, overlooking the Arabian Sea; Lighthouse, an open air rooftop bar with stunning sunset vistas, the poolside Dome Beach Bar, which features nutritionally balanced delicacies with fusion flavours, and Passage to Asia, a contemporary Asian restaurant with a menu of Chinese, Thai and Indian favourites.

On completion end of 2008, the property will provide a further 330 rooms, all with terraces or balconies overlooking the Arabian Sea.  Current on-site facilities include four free-form temperature controlled swimming pools, comprehensive water sports facilities, and a fully equipped gym and health club.

The Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort & Spa complements Ras Al Khaimah's existing Hilton property, the 227-room Hilton Ras Al Khaimah set on the Creekside, and becomes Hilton's 15th property in the Arabian Peninsula. Hilton is expanding its presence in the U.A.E with the region's first Conrad hotels opening in Dubai and Abu Dhabi in 2009, in addition to Hilton Jumeirah Beach Residence in November 2007 and Hilton Dubai Beach Club in August 2008. The company's development pipeline extends to Doha and Kuwait, with openings in 2008.

For further information on the new resort please visit: http://www.hiltonworldresorts.com/resorts/RasAlKhaimah/index.html

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.

For Further Media Information and Photography: Visit Hilton Worldwide Resorts? Media Centre at www.hilton.com/worldwideresorts or contact:

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®, 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 34 hotels in the Middle East - 19 hotels in Egypt, nine hotels in the UAE, four in Saudi Arabia and one each in Oman and Kuwait. Hilton's heritage in the Arabian Peninsula stretches back over 30 years, when it became the first international hotel brand to open a property in the UAE - the Hilton Al Ain in 1972.

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 has opened this year with 151 villa suites right on the beach.

New Hilton properties are also under development in Doha marking the company's first foray into Qatar, Kuwait and the Arabian Peninsula's first two Conrad hotels in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, in addition to a Residence and Beach Club, both in Dubai.

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 ten 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

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For further information please contact:
Samantha Wood
Regional Director of PR & Communications
Hilton Hotels, Middle East
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

© Press Release 2007