Hyatt Hotels & Resorts and Abu Dhabi National Hotels announce 2010 opening of Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas

To be located on the northern part of Saadiyat Island and surrounded by a golf course, Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi will boast a 9-kilometre stretch of pristine natural beach where guests can watch dolphins and visit the natural, turtle-nesting habitat on the island. When it is completed in 2010, Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi will be the 34th hotel in the Park Hyatt portfolio, the third Park Hyatt property in the Middle East following Park Hyatt Dubai and Park Hyatt Jeddah, the fourth Hyatt hotel in the UAE, and the ninth Hyatt branded property in the region.

Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi will be located within the Cultural District of Saadiyat Island, which will also be home to the future Louvre Abu Dhabi and Guggenheim Abu Dhabi museums.

"Abu Dhabi is one of the world's fastest growing cities with many new developments on its way, making it poised to be a leading cultural, business, and leisure destination," said Peter Fulton, managing director, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts - South West Asia International Operations. "We are very proud to be associated with ADNH, a leading hospitality group in the UAE, and we look forward to bringing a new level of luxury and elegance to the capital of the UAE."

Occupying 75,000 square meters, the ADNH Saadiyat Resort is expected to be fully completed by 2010 and will feature 270 spacious guest rooms with a minimum of 55sqm, 44 private villas, a selection of world class restaurants, as well as exclusive facilities dedicated to conferences, events and recreation.

Signing the agreement on behalf of ADNH, His Excellency Saif Mohammed Al Hajeri, Chairman of ADNH said: "We are extremely happy to partner with Hyatt Hotels & Resorts which is an internationally-known hospitality leader. Hyatt's excellent reputation, expertise and resources will be critical in managing the resort on Saadiyat and we believe that the Park Hyatt property on the island will be a key addition to Saadiyat's top of the range facilities for accommodation, leisure and entertainment and a vital addition to ADNH's portfolio of high-end hotels and resorts."

"Abu Dhabi is one of the world's tourism hotspots and shows a demonstrated commitment to culture, sport, and environmental sustainability," said Peter Norman, senior vice president Development & Acquisitions - Europe, Middle East and North Africa, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts.

"By working closely with ADNH, we are confident that the Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi will be very well received by both visitors and residents of the emirate who appreciate discreet luxury in a city-center location," Norman added.