St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Inc., announced on Wednesday the debut of The St. Regis Abu Dhabi.



Located at the vibrant Corniche in the heart of the UAE capital, The St. Regis Abu Dhabi offers bespoke luxury that combines the brand’s unique legacy with exceptional Arabian hospitality. The St. Regis Abu Dhabi is part of Nation Towersand is the third St. Regis hotel to open in the Middle East since the brand was introduced to the region in 2011.



“We are proud to unveil The St. Regis Abu Dhabi, and we look forward to offering the bespoke guest experiences and unparalleled luxury for which the St. Regis brand is renowned,” said Oliver Key, General Manager, The St. Regis Abu Dhabi. “We are excited to offer one-of-a-kind experiences to global travellers and local residents alike, including access to the world’s highest suspended suite, the first Gary Rhodes restaurant in the emirate and the first Hommage Gentleman’s Grooming Atelier in the UAE.”



“We are delighted to partner with Starwood to offer Abu Dhabi’s business and leisure travellers such an iconic address in the UAE capital,” said   Hamad Al Shamsi, Chief Executive Officer, International Capital Trading. “With The St. Regis Abu Dhabi, we will continue to contribute to the growth of the emirate’s travel and tourism sectors, enhancing Abu Dhabi’s expansion plans to realize its vision for Abu Dhabi 2030.



The St. Regis Abu Dhabi features 283 sumptuously-appointed guest rooms, including 55 elegant suites, all offering panoramic waterfront views of the Arabian Gulf. Designed by Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA) together with local designers, the hotel’s understated interiors were inspired by the region’s rich heritage and the St. Regis brand’s legacy: designed with the colours of the local sands, the traditional cuisine and souks in mind, HBA has imagined a luxurious setting in Abu Dhabi that is steeped in a sophisticated Art Deco past.



Renowned hallmarks of the St. Regis brand provided at The St. Regis Abu Dhabi include the signature St. Regis Butler Service which provides an ever-present, yet unobtrusive anticipatory service, customizing each stay according to specific tastes and preferences.



The St. Regis Abu Dhabi offers eight culinary venues including Rhodes 44, which marks the first restaurant in Abu Dhabi by famed Michelin-starred chef Gary Rhodes, and the iconic St. Regis Bar, which follows in the tradition of the St. Regis brand’s legendary New York hotel.  The St. Regis Abu Dhabi also introduces Villa Toscana which serves regional specialties from Tuscany, Umbria and Emilia-Romagna in Italy. Guests may also enjoy unique dining experiences, tea and other fine beverages at Crystal Lounge, Cafe44, The Tea Lounge, Azura and Spa Café. Moreover, the hotel has over 3,000 square meters of leisure facilities, including the indulgent Reméde Spa for ladies, two outdoor swimming pools and the first Hommage Gentleman’s Grooming Atelier in the UAE. — SG