(1888PressRelease)
January 16, 2008 - The Taj Exotica Resort & Spa will be one of six world class 5-Stars hotels in the Saraya Islands destination in Ras Al Khaimah. The hotel will include 180 guest rooms including suites, 30 bungalows, 2 restaurants, conference facilities, spa and health club, as well as other amenities and facilities that serve all the luxurious comforts that people aspire when staying in a hotel. The first phase of the Saraya Islands project is expected to open in 2011.
“In our partnership with one of the most renowned hospitality providers in the world, Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces, we will leverage their long standing global expertise. They will bring the Taj Exotica brand experience to Ras Al Khaimeh in general, and to our customers in particular. Saraya Islands’ destination will provide all its investors and customers with a state of the art offerings and differentiation.” said Mr. Mahdhar Al Tamimi, General Manager of Saraya Islands.
Announcing the project, Mr. Raymond N. Bickson, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, The Indian Hotels Company Limited, said: "We are delighted to partner with Saraya Islands for the Taj Exotica Resort and Spa, in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. The Taj Exotica Resort & Spa hotels today are recognized for their luxurious offerings including an elevated degree of service, outstanding food, unique spa concept and chic design. Leisure and hospitality in this region is growing exponentially and in line with our strategic intent, it is important for Taj Hotels to be present in this region, which is rapidly developing into a tourism hub of the future.”
Inspired by the seafaring tradition of Ras Al Khaimah, Saraya Islands has a unique location between the desert and the mountains, located in a strategic position between the majestic range of Hajjar Mountains and the azure sea of the Arabian Gulf. The project is composed of four islands and a main village, occupying 5.5 Km of long natural island, together forming a lagoon framed by the islands and its corresponding mainland site of approximately sixteen hectares, creating two different waterfront situations on the Ras Al Khaimah coast.
Saraya Islands partners with Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces to leverage on its internationally recognized expertise in hotel and resort operations and planning. The Taj Exotica brand evolved as part of Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces and it’s differentiated by its product philosophy and service design. The Taj Exotica Hotels are centered around high-end accommodations, intimacy and an environment that allows its guests unrivalled comfort and privacy. Over the years, Taj has won international acclaim for its quality hotels and its excellence in dining, business facilities, interiors, and world-class, personalized service.
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