Vision 2030 Jan. 2011 | Page 136

Al Raha Beach Hotel Interview with Kamal Zayati, General Manager Twenty minutes from downtown Abu Dhabi lies a hotel property which distinguishes itself from those in the city centre. Spacious, elegant and with an air of sophistication, the Al Raha Beach Hotel offers something different to the Abu Dhabi visitor, be it business or pleasure. 110 rooms and 24 exclusive villas (for short and long term stays) comprise the complex which sits adjacent to 900 metres of clear beach front. Beautifully landscaped gardens adorn the environs, contributing to a luxurious experience with a distinctly Arabian hospitality. While the ambience that one encounters upon first entry to the illustrious front lobby is certainly one of luxury, the hotel also offers business guests the full range of services to suit their needs. The hotel customarily holds business functions in its considerable ballroom (capacity 800), and facilitates corporate meetings with its 8 fully equipped meeting rooms. Owned by government body ICT and managed by National Corporation for Tourism & Hotels (NCT&H) under the Danat Hotels and Resorts Brand, Al Raha Beach Hotel also bears the distinguished logo of “Preferred Hotels and Resorts”, indicating that it has reached and maintains 134