Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the most recognised hospitality brand in the Middle East, today
announced the opening of Hilton Capital Grand Abu Dhabi following a refurbishment and
rebranding programme. The hotel joins the company's burgeoning UAE portfolio and will
add an additional 281 rooms to Hilton Worldwide's growing 3000+ UAE room total.
Hilton Capital Grand Abu Dhabi is a visually stunning, curved glass property ideally
located close to Abu Dhabi International Airport as well as the city's National Exhibition
Centre and in the heart of Abu Dhabi's new Capital District. With an abundance of
corporate facilities including a 700-capacity grand ballroom and separate 500-capacity
function room, five large meeting rooms, two boardrooms and a complimentary
business centre, the hotel is well placed to maximise on the city's flourishing MICE
market. Leisure visitors are also very well catered for and will welcome the luxurious
and spacious spa, complete with 15 treatment rooms, sauna and whirlpool, a 24-hour
fitness centre and an indoor and outdoor pool. A mouth-watering choice of seven
different bars and restaurants, all serving a wide range of international cuisine and
offering panoramic views of the city, will appeal to discerning foodies and diners. Rob
Palleschi, global head, Hilton Hotels & Resorts said: "The opening of Hilton Capital
Grand Abu Dhabi continues the outstanding 40-year legacy the company's flagship hotel
brand has enjoyed with the UAE. With so many new striking features, the hotel is set to
become an exceptional example of the high standards, quality and unrivalled
experience guests expect from the region's pre-eminent international hospitality
brand." Described as an 'architectural masterpiece', the all-glass curved wave design of
Hilton Capital Grand Abu Dhabi defines the exterior of the property giving the hotel high
visibility and iconic landmark status. Walking through the entrance, the interior does not
disappoint with impressive, light-filled public spaces and comfortable guest
accommodation ranging from classic and deluxe rooms to spacious junior and
presidential suites - all finished with signature design pieces of marble bathrooms and
featuring floor-to-ceiling windows. Rudi Jagersbacher, president, Hilton Worldwide
Middle East & Africa said: "Today's announcement is particularly timely with all economic
indicators suggesting Abu Dhabi is enjoying an exciting phase of visitor growth. This
strategy, implemented by the local tourism authority, provides the perfect foundation
for the hospitality sector to prosper and upscale hotels such as Hilton Capital Grand Abu
Dhabi will, in turn, help strengthen Abu Dhabi's reputation as a key global business and
leisure destination." Abu Dhabi's ability to attract premier global events such as
Formula One and the Volvo Ocean Race is helping to boost year-on-year tourism
success. The past 12 months have been a particular highlight for the Emirate with the
capital reporting almost seven million guest nights during 2012, a rise of 13% on the
previous year and, according to rankings by global meetings and events specialist,
International Congress & Convention Association's (ICCA), Abu Dhabi has now entered
the top 100 busiest global meetings destinations for the first time, a rise of 134 places.