A major five-star beachfront business resort is currently being developed on Abu Dhabi Creek, separating the island city from the mainland. Tthe hotel will have 369 guest rooms, conference and meeting facilities, a garden function area, a range of food and beverage outlets, recreation facilities and extensive car parking. A cluster of luxury residential villas, each planned around a central pool, will flank the hotel complex. Designed by Germany’s 4D Design, the resort, which is due to open in the third quarter of 2008, will deliver a striking backdrop to the rejuvenated Creek beachfront vista when viewed from Maqta Bridge – the main gateway to the capital city. 369 guest-rooms housed in a nine-storey tower with beach or garden views, 19 luxury residential serviced villas, each planned around a central pool. Lobby-level bakery café, an all day dining restaurant, a signature dining outlet, themed restaurants and a terrace refreshment area. 12,000 square metres of break-out space, meeting rooms and a garden function area. Individual luxury spa facilities for men and women, Gymnasium, Beauty parlour, Outdoor terrace pool, Roof-top tennis court.