Miral has appointed Hilton to bring two new and unique hospitality offerings to Yas Island, while it invests AED 627 million (£130 million) in their development.
The WB Abu Dhabi, the first Warner Bros. branded hotel in the world, will be operated and managed by Hilton under its upper-upscale Curio Collection by Hilton brand, while the serviced residences will be managed by DoubleTree by Hilton.
Signed by Mohamed Abdalla Alzaabi, chief executive of Miral, and Jochem-Jan Sleiffer, president for Hilton in the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey, the agreement brings the two brands to Abu Dhabi for the first time.
The deal also demonstrates a commitment from Miral to bringing exclusive hospitality venues to Yas Island, which further positions it as one of the top global destinations for entertainment, leisure, and business.
Yas Island is already considered the World’s Leading Tourism Development Project by voters at the World Travel Awards.
Miral has appointed Hilton to bring two new and unique hospitality offerings to Yas Island, while it invests AED627 million (£130 million) in their development.
The WB Abu Dhabi, the first Warner Bros. branded hotel in the world, will be operated and managed by Hilton under its upper-upscale Curio Collection by Hilton brand, while the serviced residences will be managed by DoubleTree by Hilton.
Signed by Mohamed Abdalla Alzaabi, chief executive of Miral, and Jochem-Jan Sleiffer, president for Hilton in the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey, the agreement brings the two brands to Abu Dhabi for the first time.
The deal also demonstrates a commitment from Miral to bringing exclusive hospitality venues to Yas Island, which further positions it as one of the top global destinations for entertainment, leisure, and business.
The WB Abu Dhabi, part of Hilton’s Curio Collection, is set to become a unique hotel adjacent to the award-winning Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi theme park.
The hotel is currently more than 75 percent complete and once finished will allow guests to experience recognizable characters from across Warner Bros.’ iconic collection of film, television, and comics.
Set to open in 2021, the hotel will feature 257 rooms over eight levels, with guests able to access a range of amenities, including signature WB restaurants, a WB store, a premier spa, and fitness club, a kids club, a family pool, and an exclusive rooftop pool overlooking Yas Island’s distinctive skyline.
DoubleTree by Hilton – Yas Island Residences currently stands at more than 75 percent complete and is due for completion in 2021.
The property provides a variety of options that accommodate different needs, especially larger families looking for more space and in-room amenities.
A total of 156 units offer guests a range of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom accommodation.
Full amenities will include in-room kitchenettes, gym, pool, and a variety of recreation facilities.
The new hotels are all within walking distance from Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi and Yas Waterworld – the World’s Leading Waterpark – and are in close proximity to Yas Island’s other attractions and experiences, including Clymb Abu Dhabi and numerous world-class food and beverage outlets on the Island.