Hilton, a leading global hospitality company based in America, and the UAE’s Aldar have signed an agreement to launch Abu Dhabi’s first Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts property.
The collaboration aims to transform the Eastern Mangroves hotel into an unequivocal luxury hospitality experience. Waldorf Astoria Abu Dhabi will offer panoramic mangrove views and introduce Waldorf Astoria’s exceptional service and luxurious accommodations to the UAE’s capital city for the first time.
Just a short walk away from the hotel, the Mangrove National Park is a thriving forest that houses over 60 bird species and wildlife including turtles, dugongs, and dolphins. Visitors can immerse in the wonders of the forest by kayaking, stand up paddle boarding or boating through the park’s main water channel.
Waldorf Astoria Abu Dhabi will include 167 luxuriously appointed guest rooms and suites, many with the mind-blowing views of the mangroves, showcasing world-class hospitality. Additionally, each guest will be paired with a Personal Concierge who will handle every aspect of one’s stay from pre-arrival to post-departure.
Furthermore, the hotel will feature a thoughtfully curated range of food and beverage options including a brasserie, a rooftop specialty restaurant, a pool lounge, and the iconic Peacock Alley.
Carlos Khneisser Vice President, Development, Middle East & Africa – Hilton
“We are delighted to have signed Abu Dhabi’s first Waldorf Astoria, which will enjoy an unrivalled location overlooking the Mangrove National Park. With its anticipatory service and timeless elegance, it is set to be a destination of choice for those seeking modern luxury in the capital. Abu Dhabi, which plans to welcome more than 39 million visitors by 2030, is a world-class tourism destination where travelers can enjoy museums, architectural masterpieces and natural beauty. We see great opportunity in the city, and we are pleased to partner with Aldar to debut this iconic property.”
The hotel will feature enhanced amenities, such as three swimming pools (adult, family, and kids), a fitness club and spa. In addition to this, the property’s two ballrooms and five meeting rooms will be meticulously crafted to create an elegant atmosphere perfect for carrying out memorable meetings and events.
The property’s location provides easy access to cultural attractions such as the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the Louvre Abu Dhabi and the Qasr Al Watan presidential palace, as well as to the Abu Dhabi corniche, downtown Abu Dhabi and Zayed International Airport.
This hotel will enhance Hilton´s existing portfolio of more than 35 hotels in the UAE – including three under the Waldorf Astoria brand.
