Hard Rock International And Aabar Properties Announce Development Of Hard Rock Hotel Abu Dhabi

Overlooking the turquoise waters of the Arabian Gulf, Hard Rock Hotel Abu Dhabi will feature an assortment of signature restaurants, entertainment and meeting facilities, including the renowned Hard Rock Cafe. Other key attractions include a beautifully appointed Sky Lobby on the fifth floor podium, spectacular Lobby Bar with outdoor entertainment deck and hookah lounge, as well as a 37^th floorSky Bar with swimming pool.

With more than 12,000 square feet dedicated to wellness and spa facilities, the resort will host the Body Rock® fitness center and signature Rock Spa®. Additionally, guests of the hotel will enjoy the convenience of the state-of-the-art events and meeting facilities, as well as the business center, accompanied by six meeting rooms and a 5,200 square foot ballroom.

"We are looking forward to collaborating with Aabar Properties to complete the design process, embarking upon the development and construction, and, upon completion, extremely excited to manage the day-to-day operations of Hard Rock Hotel Abu Dhabi," statedMichael Shindler, executive vice president of Hard Rock Hotels. "This development marks an important benchmark to the overall global expansion of our brand."

Boasting a diverse portfolio and strong presence withinAbu Dhabi, Aabar Properties, enters into its first hospitality venture with the development of Hard Rock Hotel Abu Dhabi, building on its heritage as a leading real estate development, management and investment company, with a focus on supportingAbu Dhabi's Economic Vision 2030.

"Aabar Properties is committed to developing real estate opportunities that directly contribute to the long term strategic development ofAbu Dhabi. One of our key goals is to align with the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030, by creating a desirable and dynamic city for modern lifestyles," saidKhalifa Al Mehairi, CEO of Aabar Properties LLC. "I am very excited to develop the Hard Rock Hotel Abu Dhabi, which is a milestone venture for Aabar Properties."

Internationally recognized as a world-class entertainment and lifestyle brand, Hard Rock properties offer stylish and contemporary design, unparalleled service and the thread that unites them all – music. Hard Rock's current Hotel and Casino portfolio is located in the world's most enviable resort destinations, as well as urban gateway cities. Hard Rock Hotels cater to the evolving and distinctive needs of today's cosmopolitan, modern travelers, who seek a reprieve from traditional, predictable properties, whether for business or leisure travel.

To book a vacation experience at any of the Hard Rock Hotels, please visit www.hardrockhotels.com.

About Aabar Properties Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, Aabar Properties is a real estate development, management and investment company, and a subsidiary of aabar Investments PJS, which is owned by International Petroleum Investment Company (IPIC). Building on Aabar's heritage as one of Abu Dhabi's leading investment companies, Aabar Properties is establishing itself as a market leader in the real estate sector, domestically and internationally, through its core strategy of collaborative partnerships with investors and end users alike. Aabar Properties is currently focused on supporting Abu Dhabi's Economic Vision 2030 by developing an extensive range of properties predominantly located in Abu Dhabi, with projects that involve a wide range of master developments, including Al Raha Beach, Al Reem Island, Rawdhat and Saraya. For information on Aabar Properties, visit www.aabarproperties.com