The USD 112 million WB Abu
Dhabi hotel is now 40% complete and will showcase premium amenities
and decor inspired by the Studio's unparalleled brand
portfolio
ABU DHABI, UAE, Dec. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Miral, Abu Dhabi's creator of destinations, and
Warner Bros. announced today that the world's first Warner Bros.
branded hotel – The WB Abu Dhabi – is currently in development on
Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Set to open in 2021, construction
of the USD 112 million hotel is well
underway and is now 40% complete.
The WB Abu Dhabi will be located adjacent to the award-winning
Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi theme
park and is set to be a major addition to Yas Island's immersive hospitality and leisure
attractions. The hotel will introduce a new international benchmark
for hospitality experiences, offering Warner Bros. fans the unique
opportunity of staying at a WB themed hotel while visiting the
Island's other award-wining entertainment and leisure
attractions.
With a design and concept inspired by the world-famous Warner
Bros. brand, the hotel will offer premium amenities and deliver an
elevated hospitality offering through distinctive experiences for
leisure and business travelers.
Commenting on the development, H.E. Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of Miral,
said, "We are excited to announce the development of the world's
first Warner Bros. themed hotel, here on Yas Island. This is yet another step in our
journey to position Yas Island as
one of the top global destinations for entertainment, leisure and
business. Our partnership with Warner Bros. is a unique
collaboration that adds another dimension to the outstanding
immersive experiences available on Yas
Island."
Pam Lifford, President of Warner
Bros. Global Brands and Experiences, commented, "Following the
successful debut of Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, we are thrilled to expand our
presence in the region with the studio's first-ever branded hotel.
This new venture will pay tribute to Warner Bros.' legacy of rich
entertainment, offering fans a unique way to experience their
favorite brands and characters."
The WB Abu Dhabi will feature more than 250 rooms over eight
levels, with modern décor that celebrates Warner Bros.' extensive
film and television library. The property's contemporary design
will also include signature WB restaurants, a premier spa and
fitness club, and a shaded rooftop pool where guests can take in
Yas Island's distinctive
skyline.
The hotel will provide families with a range of leisure
amenities, including a child-friendly pool as well as indoor and
outdoor Kid's Club options. While appealing to families, the hotel
will also incorporate all the facilities that a broad spectrum of
business and leisure guests could need, including a large ballroom,
a range of high quality and adaptable meeting rooms, and a fully
equipped fitness center and beauty parlor.
The WB Abu Dhabi, which is under license from Warner Bros.
Consumer Products, hotel will complement Miral's rapidly growing
portfolio of unique entertainment and leisure attractions across
one of the top global destinations, Yas
Island in Abu Dhabi.
About Miral
Miral is Abu Dhabi's creator of
destinations, uniting people and places through unique, immersive
and exciting experiences. Responsible for the development and
management of Yas Island, Miral's
assets encompass entertainment, hospitality, leisure, sport,
dining, retail, and real estate destinations. Today, Yas Island is home to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi,
Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros. World Abu
Dhabi, Yas Links Golf Course, Yas Mall, Yas Marina Circuit,
Yas Marina and seven hotels,
including the flagship Yas Hotel. For more information, visit
http://www.miral.ae
About Warner Bros Consumer Products:
Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP), a Warner Bros.
Entertainment Company, extends the Studio's powerful portfolio of
entertainment brands and franchises into the lives of fans around
the world. WBCP partners with best-in-class licensees
globally on an award-winning range of toys, fashion, home décor,
and publishing inspired by franchises and properties such as DC,
Wizarding World, Looney Tunes and Hanna-Barbera. The division's
successful global themed entertainment business includes
groundbreaking experiences such as The Wizarding World of
Harry Potter and Warner Bros. World™
Abu Dhabi. With innovative global
licensing and merchandising programs, retail initiatives,
promotional partnerships and themed experiences, WBCP is one of the
leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the
world.
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