As summer arrives in the UAE capital, The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort is inviting guests to enjoy a whole range of exciting new dining experiences that are packed with fresh flavours, sensational views and unforgettable memories. From cooking classes at Buddha-Bar Beach Abu Dhabi, to sensational seafood spreads and glamorous, New York-style dinners, there’s something to delight every member of the family at the stunning resort on the Saadiyat Island.
IHC’s subsidiary Alpha Dhabi Holding, a fast-growing UAE-based holding company, has completed the acquisition of the privately owned company “Murban”.
Founded in 2006, Murban is a leading investment company based in Abu Dhabi with approx. AED 1.7 billion (US$ 500m) in Equity. Murban is primarily involved in the hospitality industry, with current assets including St Regis at Saadiyat, Al Wathba Luxury Collection Desert Resorts and the Le Noir Café brand. Earlier in March, Murban signed an agreement with the Aceh Governor to build a luxury resort in Aceh province, Indonesia. Alpha Dhabi has a strong hospitality development division, having previously built hotels in the UAE, Morocco, Russia, and the UK. The acquisition will help accelerate Alpha Dhabi’s diversification strategy as it looks to expand its portfolio.
Summer returns to the UAE and with it come the many luxuries offered by Rosewood Abu Dhabi. The stylish hotel marks the beginning of the season with the valuable limited-time offer ‘Summer Splendor’, running between 12.01am on May 27 (UAE time) through 12.01am on May 30 for stays through August 31, 2021. The offer is one of many in a busy summer calendar for the hotel’s chic and welcome venues, and award-winning dining outlets, where guests will enjoy more than a refreshing change in scenery.
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi is the proud recipient of the recent award, Traveler’s Choice Best of the Best 2021: World’s Most Photogenic Hotels. TripAdvisor stated the award to be the ‘highest honor’ bestowed to only 25 hotels and resorts in the world.
“To be ranked 10th in the world for TripAdvisor’s most coveted title, ‘Best of the Best’ is an utmost honor for all of us. This recognition is a symbol of our extreme passion to create memorable experiences for our guests, making their stay ‘snapworthy’, said Mr. Mohamed Wakeb, Director of Sales & Marketing of Fairmont Bab Al Bahr.
The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal has unveiled a brand-new 20,000sqm FIFA standard football and rugby pitch in the resort, joining an elite portfolio of global hotels to have the professional size pitch as part of its leisure facilities. The football ground, which will be available for the training seasons of professional teams, sports camps, corporate incentive activities and other sporting activities, is open now and available for bookings.
Anantara Eastern Mangroves Hotel has been recognized as a 2021 Travellers’ Choice award winner based on its guests’ collective positive ratings and reviews. This achievement celebrates businesses that consistently deliver fantastic experiences to travellers around the globe, having earned great traveller reviews on Tripadvisor over the last 12 months. As challenging as the past year was, Anantara Eastern Mangroves Hotel stood out by continuously delighting its guests.
Ramadan is a time for generosity and spending quality time with loved ones. Exclusively for the holy month, Catch at St. Regis has launched an initiative that allows diners to give back to those in need. The picturesque seafood restaurant has pledged to donate all sales of its signature, super-creamy and indulgent ‘Catchamisu’ dessert to help children receiving treatment at the Cancer Rehabilitation ward of the Sheikh Khalifa Medical Center. Featuring a delightful mix of coffee caviar, mascarpone cream and almond crumble, all sales made during Ramadan and the week that follows will be used to buy toys, books and other learning items for the centre.
Pizza, pasta, antipasti, gelato: Italy is widely regarded as having one of the best cuisines in the world. However, connoisseurs of authentic Italian food don’t need to travel all the way to Europe to sample traditional, and expertly crafted, Italian specialties. This month, the exceptionally talented Chef Rosario at Villa Toscana has curated an exquisite menu that shines a spotlight on one of Italy’s most admired staple dishes, and allows guests to savour flavoursome, quality Italian food in one of the capital’s most award-winning venue.
While there are countless wonderful places to celebrate Eid Al Fitr in Abu Dhabi, Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa is hosting a matchless sensational escape. Set out in the endless expanse of the rolling desert dunes, the boutique resort has combined local traditions and styles with modern amenities to create a unique, and intimate, desert hideaway experience.
The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal is welcoming guests to take advantage of its distinctive offerings at the property this May.
