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PARK HYATT – ABU DHABI
HYATT TO NEIGHBOUR LOUVRE AND GUGGENHEIM MUSEUMS IN CULTURAL DISTRICT OF SAADIYAT ISLAND
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts and Abu Dhabi nine kilometre stretch of natural beach The highlight of the development is Hotels & Resorts, described Abu Dhabi
National Hotels have announced the where guests can watch dolphins and a cultural district that will include a as one of the world’s tourism hotspots
signing of a management agreement visit the turtle-nesting habitat on the Frank Gehry designed Guggenheim acknowledging its commitment to
for Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi. island. museum, the Louvre Abu Dhabi, ‘culture, sport, and environmental
The hotel is to be located on the Saadiyat Island is a new 2700 hectare designed by Jean Nouvel, and a new sustainability.’ Norman says that the
northern part of Saadiyat Island within development being built on a natural performing arts centre for the emirate, resort will appeal to visitors who
the Cultural District, where the future island directly adjacent to Abu Dhabi. designed by Zaha Hadid. appreciate ‘discreet luxury in a city-
Louvre Abu Dhabi and Guggenheim It will feature seven unique districts The Park Hyatt will occupy 18.5 acres center location.’
Abu Dhabi museums are under integrating ‘high art, extraordinary (75,000m
2
) and the resort is expected His Excellency Saif Mohammed Al
development. waterfront resorts, regional corporate to be fully completed by 2010. It will Hajeri, Chairman of ADNH says:
When it is completed in 2010, Park headquarters, extensive residential feature 270 spacious guest rooms “Hyatt’s excellent reputation, expertise
Hyatt Abu Dhabi will be the the third development, and a vibrant new with a minimum of 592ft
2
(55sqm), and resources will be critical in
Park Hyatt property in the Middle East Marina district with a dynamic retail 44 villas, a selection of world-class managing the resort on Saadiyat. We
following Park Hyatt Dubai and Park and commercial offering.’ restaurants, as well as exclusive believe that the Park Hyatt property
Hyatt Jeddah, taking the total number Architect EDAW is working closely facilities dedicated to conferences, on the island will be a key addition to
of hotels in the Park Hyatt portfolio with TDIC, Abu Dhabi’s leading tourism events and recreation. Saadiyat’s top of the range facilities
to 34. development and investment company, Peter Norman, Senior Vice President for for accommodation, leisure and
The hotel will be surrounded by an 18- to produce the masterplan for the Development & Acquisitions in Europe, entertainment.“
hole golf course and will also feature a project. Middle East and North Africa at Hyatt
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