Rotana to add 800 rooms in three new hotels at Adnec

Abu Dhabi:  Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (Adnec) yesterday said that Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the Middle East and North Africa region, is set to add 800 hotel rooms across three new properties at the Capital Centre development. Located adjacent to Adnec, this property is currently under construction.

The additional room capacity will enable the many visitors who attend the exhibitions, conferences, events and weddings at Adnec to choose from a range of outstanding Rotana hospitality options, available at a short distance from the venue.

The strategic location of Capital Centre also means that the three properties will be well-positioned to take advantage of major Abu Dhabi tourism attractions such as the Shaikh Zayed Mosque, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi Golf Club, Al Raha Beach and the Corniche.

The properties will also be located less than a 15 minute drive from Abu Dhabi International Airport.

Salim Al Zyr, President and CEO of Rotana, said: "In 2011, Capital Centre will see the opening of two properties to be managed by Rotana; the Capital Centre Rotana, a four-star 300-room hotel, and Centro Capital Centre, a 300-room budget hotel.

"These will be followed by the opening in 2012 of Capital Centre Arjaan by Rotana, which is a four-star 200-room hotel apartment complex.

Many benefits

"Capital Centre is home to a successful exhibition multiplex, attracting businesses, international event organisers, exhibitors and visitors from all over the world and Rotana is very pleased to be part of this thriving destination.

"The three new properties under our management at Capital Centre are a great opportunity for Rotana to deepen its well-established base in Abu Dhabi..."

Construction of Capital Centre Rotana and Centro Capital Centre is already underway, while the construction of Capital Centre Arjaan is expected to commence shortly.

Currently, Rotana manages a portfolio of over 70 properties across 26 cities in the Mena (Middle East North Africa) region.

The company's strategic aim is to have a property located in every key city in the Mena region in the coming years.

Simon Horgan, Group CEO of Adnec said: "In less than two decades, Rotana has established an enviable reputation in the region's hospitality industry and we are delighted to add its quality and experience to Adnec and Capital Centre's growing hospitality portfolio.

"I am delighted that due to the ongoing success of the exhibition centre, we are able to support the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority's strategic targets for hotel capacity in the capital.

Building on position

"The support of industry leaders such as Rotana is important in driving forward our plans to build Capital Centre's position as the world's first exhibition lifestyle destination," he added.

Adnec's Dh8 billion Capital Centre development will feature 23 residential, commercial and mixed-use towers adjacent to the Adnec.

The exhibition centre hosted 119 events in 2009, an eight-fold increase over 2005 when 14 events took place during the year, at the previous exhibition facility.