Banyan Tree Expanding Footprint In UAE

Source : Channel NewsAsia, 16 October 2007

Banyan Tree is making further inroads into the United Arab Emirates.

Aerial view of Meydan development

It has signed a contract to manage a resort and a hotel complex in Dubai.

Banyan Tree Meydan will be the first golf and equestrian resort in the Middle East, comprising 60 pool villas.

The development, which is part of an integrated project being developed by its partner, includes a golf course and a racecourse.

Apart from Banyan Tree Meydan, Banyan Tree will also be managing The Meydan hotel complex.

Aerial view of Meydan Racecourse and Grand Stand

However, these are not Banyan Tree's first projects in Dubai.

Its inaugural property in the UAE - Angsana Hotel & Suites Dubai - is slated to open at the end of this year. - CNA /ls