AL AIN Rotana in the UAE is gearing up to welcome guests to an enhanced experience, with new additions as part of the hotel’s expansion plans. TTN spoke with the hotel’s general manager, Ayman Gharib, to learn what new features guests can look forward to at the property...
Since its opening in 1999, and its refurbishment in 2006, what is next for Al Ain Rotana?
Al Ain Rotana is expanding in September 2013 with the new Falaj wing. This new extension is in line with the architectural language of the existing hotel, enhanced with five spherical pods around a central landscape area, featuring additional 48 luxury studios and suites, swimming pool, tennis court and Zen the spa at Rotana. Each building has four one-bedroom apartments and eight studios. They can also be combined to be transformed as two-bedroom apartments with exclusive underground parking. Room amenities include a kitchenette, washing machine, hotplate and microwave. Studios feature a private garden or balcony with the Jahili Park view and all suite units are overlooking the pool.
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Can you describe the new spa set to open in September this year?
Zen the spa at Rotana is a two-storey stand-alone building within the new Falaj wing. It has its own separate access, underground parking and handicapped access throughout. On the ground floor, spa guests will find saunas, steam rooms, a plunge pool, Jacuzzi and hammam treatment areas. Specialised treatments are being devised, some of which will utilise local products. The second floor features nine treatment rooms – four each for men and women and one couple treatment room. It also features saunas, steam rooms and a set of plunge pools. The new Falaj wing with Zen the spa at Rotana have been designed and styled to meet the needs of the most demanding of guests and complement the existing rooms, suites, poolside chalets and villas.
What are the other special features and facilities at Al Ain Rotana?
The combination of its award-winning restaurants, state-of-the-art business facilities, stylish and luxurious guest rooms, gym and leisure facilities, together with its ultra-modern Zen the Spa at Rotana has led the Al Ain Rotana to be regarded as one of the finest hotels in the region.
What kind of year has it been so far for Al Ain Rotana? How does the remaining part of the year look?
Al Ain Rotana has been doing great results this year, we foresee approximately 10 per cent increase on number of visitors to Al Ain and we believe the same trend will continue for the rest of this year as the hotel is becoming more of a corporate and getaway destination.
What have been your key source markets so far and which new markets are you looking at?
The UK and GCC have been amongst the top sources of business to Al Ain. We are now looking at the China and India as new feeding markets to Al Ain.