Ritz-Carlton shines at the Arabian Gulf

TOPHOTELPROJECTS: Marriott“s top luxury brand opens in Abu Dhabi – management take-over of the famous Al Bustan Palace in Oman
Ritz-Carlton shines at the Arabian Gulf

Hamburg, Germany – December 13, 2011
Expansion at the Arabian Gulf: Marriott is extending its top luxury brand Ritz-Carlton with a new major project. A top resort with 447 rooms and suites as well as 85 villas (TOPHOTELPROJECTS Nr. 3700) is currently being built in Abu Dhabi with the expected opening in spring 2012. This year the legendary Resort Al Bustan Palace was acquired by Marriott in Muskat/Oman. The 250-rooms-property was recently refurbished and revaluated for several million US-Dollars.

The new Ritz-Carlton resort at the Grand Canal in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arabian Emirates, affords much luxury in the desert area with large backyards. Huge water features and spectacular lighting effects can“t be missing as well as a major outdoor pool Olympia sized. Further there is a private beach at the large canal for hotel guests.

It is the third Ritz-Carlton hotel in the United Arabian Emirates, so far there are two properties in Dubai.

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company
According to TOPHOTELPROJECTS Marriott currently plans and builds 20 international new hotels and resorts with more than 3,700 rooms for Ritz-Carlton. According to TOPHOTELCHAINS Ritz-Carlton currently operates 77 hotels worldwide.

Marriott International (Source: TOPHOTELCHAINS)
Brand – Number of hotels
Courtyard by Marriott – 800
Marriott Execustay – 750
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott – 658
Residence Inn by Marriott – 613
Marriott Hotels & Resorts – 494
SpringHill Suites by Marriott – 274
TownPlace Suites by Marriott – 193
Renaissance Hotels & Resorts – 146
Ritz-Carlton – 76
JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts – 49
Marriott Conference Centers – 11
Autograph Collection – 26
Marriott Executive Apartments – 21
AC Hotels by Marriott – 2
Edition Hotels – 2
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