Banyan Tree Holdings Ltd, a leading developer, designer and operator of top-tier hotels, resorts, spas, residences and retail galleries worldwide, has made strategic inroads into the Middle East market over the past three years.

The group’s latest project is Angsana Hotel & Suites Dubai - which will add 417 suites and 364 hotel rooms to the dynamic hotel industry in the Emirates when it opens this year.

Located along Shaikh Zayed Road, this property will also be the first city hotel under the Angsana brand. Currently, there are 10 properties in the Middle East slated to open over the next three years - which include developments in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Jordan, and Oman.

This will increase Banyan Tree’s total number of rooms in the Middle East by 30-fold. With an expected additional 2252 rooms available by 2011, Banyan Tree will emerge as a leading contender in the crucial Middle East leisure and business hub. 

The group officially opened its first resort in the Middle East in April 2007. Banyan Tree Desert Spa and Resort, Al Areen in Bahrain is the only all-villa private pool and jet pool resort in the Arabian Gulf.

A key feature is the 10,000 square metre spa and hydrothermal circuit - a world first in terms of size, design and treatments. Prior to Banyan Tree Al Areen, the group had planted its presence in the region with award-winning standalone spas – four Angsana Spa branches in Dubai, and Elements Spa by Banyan Tree in Kuwait.

Centrally located along Shaikh Zayed Road, Angsana Hotel & Suites Dubai is the flagship property of Angsana Hotels and Resorts in the Middle East. Consisting of two towers – the Suites Tower and the Hotel Tower, it is within minutes to Dubai International Exhibition and Convention Centre, Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai International Financial Centre.

The Suites Tower boasts of 417 fully-furnished and serviced suites, while the Hotel Tower offers 364 guestrooms, One-Bedroom, Premier One-Bedroom and Two-Bedroom suites spread over three different floor categories – Deluxe Floor, Angsana Club Floor and Luxury Floor. Aside from distinct dining options and meeting rooms, recreational facilities includes the award-wining signature Angsana Spa featuring therapeutic Asian-styled treatments, two rooftop swimming pools, two outdoor tennis courts and a Health Club equipped with a state-of-the-art gymnasium, fitness studios, sauna and steam rooms. – TradeArabia News Service