ALDAR APPOINTS EHG’S VIDA HOTELS AND RESORTS TO OPERATE ICONIC URBAN RESORT ON ABU DHABI’S REEM ISLAND

Vida Hotels and Resorts, the upscale lifestyle hospitality brand for the new generation of business executives, entrepreneurs and leisure travellers by Emaar Hospitality Group has signed a management agreement with Aldar Properties, Abu Dhabi’s leading listed property development, investment and Management Company, to operate a hotel within the developer’s master-planned community on Reem Island. The hotel and serviced residences is a core feature of Aldar’s Shams Marina project, a four-tower development announced in March this year as part of Aldar’s AED 3 billion investment programme, which overlooks the Arabian Sea.

The two Vida Beach Reem Island Abu Dhabi towers feature 262 spacious guestrooms and suites in addition to 192 serviced residences for short or extended stay and a range of world-class amenities including specialty restaurants, business centres, conference venues and wellness retreats, details of which will be announced in due course. The development also includes 329 marina residences spread across two towers. Construction will commence this year.

Envisaged as an upscale urban lifestyle resort set in a spectacular location, Vida Beach Reem Island Abu Dhabi and Vida Residences Beach Reem Island Abu Dhabi will be near a premium retail destination with a choice of dining and leisure options adding to the convenience of residents and guests. Located approximately 30 km from Abu Dhabi International Airport and 3 km from the city centre, the hotel is expected to be operational by 2020.