Al Habtoor Dhs1.2bn hotel project underway

This was announced by Rahim Abu Omar, Chief Executive Habtoor Hotels.

As early as 2002, Al Habtoor Group finalized the purchase of a plot at the Palm Jumeirah, hence, one can say that Al Habtoor Group was the very first to own a major site in this now world renowned man-made island, "The Palm Jumeirah", after which a lot of property owners and developers took interest in the project as well.

Al Habtoor Group is the proud owner of Crescent Plot No. 34, an essential part of the island that has an approximate size of 47,541.36 square metres. Among the many vacant areas at the time of purchase, this particular location was selected for its best shoreline and favourable waters, ideal for most types of water sports activities.

Commenting on this venture, Rahim Abu Omar said, very soon the Habtoor Island Resort & Spa will rise to its splendour. It will be the 7th hotel property under Habtoor Hotels' management, expected to open its doors to welcome guests in 2010.

The Resort will feature 217 rooms and suites, 91 luxurious apartments and 4 exclusive villas.

The rooms and suites will be spread over the whole land, some with private swimming pools and gardens, and all with natural tropical plant barriers giving the impression of living in a tropical forest with plants specially imported.

The food & beverage facilities include 10 themed restaurants and bars, including a floating seafood restaurant and a rooftop fine dining restaurant. Conference and banquet facilities include two ballrooms, multi-functional rooms and fitted boardrooms spread over 2,350 square metres.

For leisure facilities, the Resort will have an extensive spa and gym facilities of 2,000 square metres, swimming pool (lap pool, children's pool, leisure pool with infinity edge), 3 tennis courts, games room and children's playroom.

Having been a first owner in this most coveted location has been a pride to Al Habtoor Group, another great step in their voyage towards excellence and growth.