HHARD Rock International together with Aabar Properties has announced the development and management of the first Hard Rock Hotel in the UAE capital. Hotel Abu Dhabi.
The 378-room luxury hotel will be situated on the Abu Dhabi Corniche and will mark the brand’s debut in the Middle East.
Overlooking the turquoise waters of the Arabian Gulf, Hard Rock Hotel Abu Dhabi will feature an assortment of signature restaurants, entertainment and meeting facilities, including the renowned Hard Rock Cafe. Other key attractions include a beautifully appointed Sky Lobby on the fifth floor podium, spectacular Lobby Bar with outdoor entertainment deck and hookah lounge, as well as a 37th floor Sky Bar with swimming pool.
With more than 12,000 sq ft dedicated to wellness and spa facilities, the resort will host the Body Rock fitness centre and signature Rock Spa. Additionally, guests of the hotel will enjoy the convenience of the state-of-the-art events and meeting facilities, as well as the business centre, accompanied by six meeting rooms and a 5,200 sq ft ballroom.
“We are looking forward to collaborating with Aabar Properties to complete the design process, embarking upon the development and construction, and, upon completion, extremely excited to manage the day-to-day operations of Hard Rock Hotel Abu Dhabi,” stated Michael Shindler, executive vice president of Hard Rock Hotels. “This development marks an important benchmark to the overall global expansion of our brand.”
Boasting a diverse portfolio and strong presence within Abu Dhabi, Aabar Properties, enters into its first hospitality venture with the development of Hard Rock Hotel Abu Dhabi, building on its heritage as a leading real estate development, management and investment company, with a focus on supporting Abu Dhabi’s Economic Vision 2030.
Internationally recognized as a world-class entertainment and lifestyle brand, Hard Rock properties offer stylish and contemporary design, unparalleled service and the thread that unites them all – music. Hard Rock’s current Hotel and Casino portfolio is located in the world’s most enviable resort destinations, as well as urban gateway cities. Hard Rock Hotels cater to the evolving and distinctive needs of today’s cosmopolitan, modern travellers, who seek a reprieve from traditional, predictable properties, whether for business or leisure travel.