Just eleven months after main construction began; the Aloft Hotel will
welcome its first guest next week in support of the inaugural Etihad Airways
Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix.
Hotel owner, Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) and operator,
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide have confirmed that they will assist
the city during the UAE’s most important ever sporting occasion, by welcoming
guests to the hotel from Sunday October 25th, thus providing a valuable
increase in the hotel capacity of Abu Dhabi.
Main construction began on the Aloft Hotel in November 2008. In the subsequent
eleven months ADNEC, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, architects RMJM,
main contractor Arabtec and all construction partners have worked diligently
to develop one of Abu Dhabi’s largest hotels, in terms of capacity.
Yves Queromain, RMJM Architects Project Director, said: “We are extremely
pleased with the final results of this project. Its exceptionally efficient
delivery can be put down to the meticulous planning implemented throughout
all stages of the project development. Our strategic approach has ensured
that the quality we are known for resonates across all aspects of the hotel.”
From October 25th the Aloft Hotel will bring a brand new lifestyle concept
in hotels to the capital, targeting the niche market of today’s forward
thinking business travellers by offering a quality, designer product which
is affordable with a focus on accessible technology, comfort and convenience.
The Aloft Hotel, which is connected to the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition
Centre, is 20 minutes from downtown Abu Dhabi and 15 minutes from Abu Dhabi
International Airport. It will serve the ADNEC visitors and exhibitors
but is also anticipated to become a regular destination for young affluent
residents of Abu Dhabi searching for new and stylish outlets.
