The Residences at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort to offer unparalleled luxury, with all villas featuring stunning views of the Saadiyat Beach Golf Course and Arabian Gulf

Abu Dhabi, 25 May 2011: Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC), the master developer of Saadiyat island in Abu Dhabi, today launched The Residences at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, a collection of 32 exclusive villas that are set to be delivered in the fourth quarter of the year. Located in the Saadiyat Beach district, this prestigious residential community offers prospective homeowners the first opportunity to own a St. Regis branded property in the region, and to enjoy St. Regis' a la carté privileges and benefits, such as 24-hour butler services and in-residence dining. The launch of The Residences coincides with the opening of a fully furnished show villa, which is now available to the public for viewings.

The four and five bedroom villas at The Residences at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort will feature Mediterranean Spanish style architecture and a contemporary interior design. The villas will offer stunning views of the Gary Player designed Saadiyat Beach Golf Course and Arabian Gulf, as well as spacious living areas and verandas, resort standard garden areas, and swimming pools. They will also feature luxurious design finishes, the latest white goods, and easy access to Saadiyat Beach. The show villa, which offers a preview of the appearance of The Residences at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, features two majilis, marble floors and mosaics, a timber and wrought iron balustrade on the staircase, and a warm colour scheme.

"TDIC is eagerly anticipating the completion of The Residences at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, which is set to become an elite residential community that is unrivalled in the market. Only 32 of these exquisite  villas are being developed, which is indicative of the level of exclusivity and prestige they will offer their owners. We are confident that these homes will appeal to discerning clients who are seeking something that isn't available anywhere else in the region," said Rashid Al Suwaidi, Director of Sales and Leasing, TDIC.

Founded by John Jacob Astor IV more than a century ago, with the opening of the first St. Regis Hotel in New York City, the St. Regis brand is synonymous with luxury, customised service, and elegance. Residents of the villas will enjoy renowned St. Regis branded privileges on an a la carté basis, which include in-residence housekeeping services; in-residence dining; in-residence personal chef and catering; St. Regis' renowned personal butler service; personal assistant, secretarial and translation services; and car valet service. Residents will also be entitled to a wide array of benefits and discounts on various St. Regis products, including hotel stays, spa treatments and dining.

The villas are part of the St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort complex, which also comprises a 380 room hotel, 259 residential apartments and a high-end retail complex. The hotel is set to launch in November 2011, and will offer the villas' residents easy access to a number of attractions, including first-class restaurants, shopping facilities and fitness clubs.

The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort and The Residences at The St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort are located in Saadiyat Beach - Saadiyat island's hospitality hotspot, which upon completion will feature a collection of international five-star resorts, and outstanding sports and leisure facilities. These include the region's first championship beachfront golf course, the Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, which opened in January 2010, and the world's first Monte-Carlo Beach Club outside of Monaco, Monte-Carlo Beach Club, Saadiyat, which will open in September 2011.

Residents of the villas will also be in close proximity to the Saadiyat Cultural District, which will feature leading cultural institutions designed by five Pritzker Prize winners, including Zayed National Museum, Louvre Abu Dhabi and Guggenheim Abu Dhabi.  

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