WALDORF Astoria Hotels & Resorts, luxury brand of landmark hotels by Hilton Worldwide, has announced the opening of Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah, the brand’s first hotel in the UAE and the latest addition to the global Waldorf Astoria portfolio.
Offering sweeping views of the Arabian Gulf, the highly-anticipated 346-room Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah offers many distinctive features and amenities.
“Across the globe, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts are known for timeless elegance, inspirational environments and the extraordinary experiences provided to guests each day,” said John T.A. Vanderslice, global head of luxury and lifestyle brands for Hilton Worldwide.
Rudi Jagersbacher, president, Hilton Worldwide Middle East & Africa said: “There has never been a more exciting time to launch our world class luxury brand in the UAE. As one of the most famous luxury hotel brands in the world, Waldorf Astoria has attracted some of the most illustrious and celebrated figures from history to its doors since the opening of its first hotel over 80 years ago.”
Exclusively designed to mirror the classic features of an Arabian palace, Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah will boast a wealth of superior features and services including over-sized rooms and suites, a first-class 18-hole championship golf course, a stunning 350-metre private beach and two temperature-controlled outdoor pools. Guests can enjoy from a choice of four signature restaurants including US steakhouse The Lexington Grill, Japanese dining Umi and Emirati-inspired cuisine at Marjan. The hotel also offers six entertainment and dining venues including Camelia a traditional tea lounge, a nightclub, Waldorf’s famous cigar bar and a choice of outdoor dining courtesy of Azure and Al Fayrouz.
Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah will feature 1,650 sq m with 12 treatment rooms as well as a VIP room and four state-of-the-art meeting rooms, a separate boardroom and a fully-equipped business centre.
The hotel will also include two of Waldorf Astoria’s famous brand signatures – a grand lobby clock and Peacock Alley. The clock has been exclusively designed to honour regional Arab culture and will include the five daily prayer times.