Banyan Tree partnering with Saraya Islands to operate its first urban retreat in Ras Al Khaimah in the UAE

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About Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts
Banyan Tree offers an intimate retreat experience featuring its own signature blend of romance and Asian sensuality. The philosophy behind the hotels, resorts, spas and galleries is based on providing a place for rejuvenation of the body, mind and soul - a Sanctuary for the Senses.

Banyan Tree resorts are found in Phuket, Thailand (1994), Maldives Vabbinfaru (1995), Bintan, Indonesia (1995), Bangkok, Thailand (2002), Seychelles (2002), Ringha, China (2005), Lijiang, China (2006), Bahrain (2007) and Maldives Madivaru (2007). Flagship Banyan Tree Phuket was the first to introduce a tropical garden spa concept.

About Angsana Resorts & Spas
Launched in 2000, Angsana is the sister brand of Banyan Tree, inspired by the exotic Angsana Tree noted for its crown of golden flowers. Angsana resorts are designed as contemporary, chic and vibrant retreats to live life spontaneously and sense the moment.

Angsana resorts are found in Bintan, Indonesia (2000), Great Barrier Reef, Australia (2000), Bangalore, India (2001), Maldives Ihuru (2001), Maldives Velavaru (2006) and Morocco (2007).

In 2003, Colours of Angsana joined the Angsana portfolio. This boutique hotel collection appeals to the soft adventurer and cultural tourism sector. The current hotels are Gyalthang Dzong (Shangri-La, China), Deer Park Hotel (Giritale, Sri Lanka) and Maison Souvannaphoum (Luang Prabang, Laos).

To date, the Banyan Tree Group manages and/or has ownership interests in 23 resorts and hotels, 64 spas and 66 retail galleries and two golf courses.

About Saraya Islands
Situated in Ras Al Khaimah, Saraya Islands will occupy a pristine 5.5 kilometres long natural island running parallel to the RAK coastline thereby creating a natural lagoon between the project and the mainland. The founding partners behind Saraya Islands are the Investment and Development Office of the government of Ras Al Khaimah, Saraya Holdings and a subsidiary of Arab Bank Plc, in addition to Saraya Real Estate MENA Fund. The partners together bring a wealth of global experience and expertise to the project.

Saraya Islands consists of four islands and a main village inter-connected through a series of appropriately scaled resort-style roads and bridges. These islands are called: al-Boum, al-Marsa, al-Sahab, and al-Wahat. Saraya Islands will offer luxurious resort and world class themed hotels destination, an array of palatial villas, lagoon view townhouse, terraced apartments, exotic bungalows, luxury spas and retreats, serviced residential units all including private and semi-private gardens and swimming pools, high quality retail, restaurants and entertainment outlets, amusement water park, pedestrian bridges, as well as bicycle and walking trails, a marina and an amphitheatre.

For further information please contact:
Communications Department/ Banyan Tree Media Communication and PR Department / Saraya
www.banyantree.com
www.sarayaislands.com

Charlotte Shalgosky
Director
T +65 6849 5816

Angelina Hue
Executive
T +65 6849 5748

Kelly Tan
Executive
T +65 6849 5863

Dimah Khalili
Director
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Shereen El-Sharif
PR Supervisor
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