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Rent-to-own schemes explained
In Abu Dhabi, Elysian Real Estate is offering a similar scheme in Amaya Towers on Reem Island. Rent-to-own apartments in these two residential towers in Shams Abu Dhabi (scheduled to be delivered by the year end) are also linked to mortgages from Abu Dhabi Finance.
Warmer welcome from hotels in the capital
Guests checking into inferior hotels in Abu Dhabi a couple of years ago would have had few affordable alternatives if they suddenly discovered they were sharing their accommodation with bed bugs, or if noise from a nearby construction site gave them sleepless nights.
Yas to launch state of the art spa
The Yas Hotel has announced that its state-of-the-art ESPA spa will open on 1st September. In addition to 10 treatment rooms, ESPA at The Yas Hotel features a rotunda – a cylindrical space comprising a serene sculpture garden wrapped around a central column that reveals a refrigerated inner core providing a cool sanctuary from the heat of the hammam.
ADNEC expands into events ticketing
Reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s strong credentials as a top global destination for events and tourism, Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC), has announced it is launching a Box Office which will sell tickets for public events at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre through a state-of-the-art ticketing operation accessible to over 35,000 travel agents in Europe, North America and Australasia.
Cristal Hotel and Resorts recognised as first ‘Sterling Design Hotel’ in Middle East
Cristal Hotel and Resorts, a luxury hospitality company, has announced that it has signed a partnership agreement with Preferred Hotel Group (PHG), a global sales and marketing conglomerate, in a move that will significantly expand Cristal Hotel’s global market presence and boost sales by an estimated 10 per cent in 2010.
Al Gurm Resort
Al Gurm Resort & Spa is a residential commune in Abu Dhabi with a difference! Located on the Coastal Road on the western edge of Abu Dhabi Island, this is an exclusive tropical island retreat on 1.8 million sq/m of natural mangrove reserve. Interlinked by ‘concealed roads’ the Al Gurm Resort community is managed and operated by the multiple award-winning Banyan Tree Group. The enclave is home to over 60 species of rare birds and aquatic flora.
Rocco Forte Collection Unveils 1st Mideast Property
The Rocco Forte Collection has unveiled the details of its first property in the Middle East, due to open in Abu Dhabi in fall 2010. The Rocco Forte Collection currently has 13 luxury hotels in major cities across Europe. The Abu Dhabi property marks the company’s entry into the Middle East.
ADNH to open new water hotel by end of year
The Grand Canal hotel is inspired by Venetian architecture. “Grand Canal, owned by Abu Dhabi National Hotels, constructed on the sea coast, will add a new dimension to green tourism and will be considered one of the most beautiful touristic resorts not just in the UAE but also in the Gulf and the Arab region,” said Al Hajri at the Gulf Travel and Incentives Exhibition and Conference at Adnec, Abu Dhabi.
