Hilton Abu Dhabi, a luxury hotel in the UAE capital, has completed its Dh8 million ($2.17 million) eco-friendly beach reclamation project, which has extended the hotel's famous Hiltonia Beach Club beachfront on the Abu Dhabi Corniche from 2,000 sq m to 11,000 sq m.

Smart marine expertise and the production of an underwater sea wall is behind the creation of the extended beachfront. The submerged and discreet structure has been formed using custom-designed sand-filled geo textile tubes, which have been eco-engineered to replicate natural environments for local marine life to inhabit. Now in place, the sea wall, which mimics a natural fringing reef, allows waves to break offshore to protect the beachfront from erosion. With this protection, algy is likely to grow first, which will then attract crabs, shrimps and fish overtime.

Daniel Chamberlain, director of Sports and Leisure, Hiltonia Beach Club, said: “As an internationally recognised Blue Flag standard beach and the region’s most eco-friendly Hilton Worldwide hotel, sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We have taken major steps to ensure that this exciting beach extension project protects and preserves our marine environment, while also enhancing guests’ experience."

To celebrate the announcement, Hiltonia Beach Club has launched "New Beach, New You" – a new membership package valid from now until March 2015, with annual memberships starting from Dh8,200 ($2,232).

“New Beach, New You” members will benefit from complimentary personal training, a spa treatment and five passes for guests, among a host of other benefits. Additionally, upon using the spa, Hilton HHonor members will also receive additional Hilton Honor points.

“Hiltonia Beach Club has been hugely popular among hotel guests as well as Abu Dhabi residents for a number of years and we were keen to make sure that any extension of our offering complies with the hotel’s high environmental standards. Members and guests are now enjoying our facilities and relaxing on a spectacular beachfront which now includes a special, supervised play area designated for children and a floating island to sunbathe.”

Overlooking the glistening Arabia sea, Hiltonia Beach Club, offers a spectacular beach, featuring 11,000 sq m of pristine white sand, three swimming pools, water slides, a relaxing spa, an indoor and outdoor whirlpool, a sauna, steam room, modern fitness centre and a variety of water activities ranging from paddle boarding to power boat trips. Daily beach access is available at Hiltonia with prices starting from Dh150 ($40) for adults and Dh75 ($20) children. The beach and pool are open from 8 am till sunset. –

The package is priced differently for weekends and weekdays as listed below:

Weekdays: Adult (+16): Dh150 ($40); Couple: Dh265 ($72); Child (5- 15)/ nanny: Dh75 ($20)

Weekends and public holidays: Adult (+16): Dh195 ($53); Couple: Dh350 ($95); Child (5- 15)/Nanny: Dh95 ($26). - TradeArabia News Service