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The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., headquartered in Chevy Chase, Md. and ALDAR Properties PJSC, has announced the development of The Ritz-Carlton, Abu Dhabi, marking the luxury group’s debut in the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. It will be the hotel company’s seventh location in the Middle East.

The Ritz-Carlton, Abu Dhabi is scheduled to open in 2011.

Designed by Malaysia-based Denniston International Architects and Planners, the 160-room resort is comprised of 130 guestrooms, and 30 suites and deluxe villas. Most of the rooms are designed with unobstructed sea and lagoon views. All villas will include water features with swimming pools, spacious sundecks and berths for private yachts. Resort rooms will be a minimum of 55 square metres in size, while luxury villas range from 130 to 230 square metres.

"The Ritz-Carlton, Abu Dhabi on Coconut Island plays a key role in our group's regional expansion in the Middle East," said Simon Cooper, president and chief operating officer of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company. “We are delighted that, with the support of ALDAR Properties, we are able to introduce our Ritz-Carlton service values to this capital city and provide a new, exciting luxury hotel experience for our loyal guests.”

The Ritz-Carlton, Abu Dhabi offers action-oriented activities like boating, fishing, motorized water sports, swimming in the resort’s two pools, or exploring the multiple beaches that ring the island. Additional recreational choices will include a 1,300-square meter spa, a health club with separate facilities for men and women, tennis courts, squash court, and The Ritz Kids club.

The property will also provide an array of dining experiences, including a signature restaurant, all-day dining café, poolside grill and the Lobby Lounge. Furthermore, the property will offer significant meeting and function space, including a 700-square-metre grand ballroom, junior ballroom and function rooms. The resort will also have a full service business centre.

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