The Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) has launched a new AED 1.4 billion ($380 million) hotel project called the Lagoon Club Hotel and Residences in a bid to drive the emirate’s business tourism appeal, it was announced yesterday.
Abu Dhabi’s Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC) has partnered with Mazrui Holding Company to build the landmark beach resort, convention centre and office/residential complex on the Abu Dhabi Corniche.
“This is a major asset going forward in Abu Dhabi’s claim as a credible meetings and business tourism destination,” said Mubarak Al Muhairi, director general of ADTA and managing director of TDIC.
“The Lagoon Club aids our ambitions of attracting three million tourists a year by 2015 – half of which we believe will emanate from the lucrative meetings and business tourism segment.”
The Abu Dhabi Lagoon Club will boast a 380-room, five-star hotel
to be managed by Conrad Hotels
, the luxury brand within the Hilton Hotels Corporation.
The resort will also feature 80 furnished apartments, a premium office building, 3500 square metres of retail, a 2000 seat convention centre, health club and spa, as well as a 10,000 square metre lagoon at the core of the complex.
Construction of the resort is set to be completed in September 2009.
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