The world’s first Warner Bros. hotel to open in Abu Dhabi this year

Abu Dhabi real estate development company Miral along with Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment announced this week that the construction on the WB Abu Dhabi hotel is now 90 per cent complete.

Being developed with a total investment of $112m and located on Yas Island, the hotel is on track to open in 2021 itself.

It is the first Warner Bros. themed hotel and will be operated and managed by Hilton under its Curio Collection by Hilton brand.

“We are proud of our long-term partnership with Warner Bros. that has resulted in two world-firsts here on Yas Island. The WB Abu Dhabi represents a great addition to Yas Island’s hospitality offerings and attractions, strengthening our commitment to position the Island as a top global destination for leisure, entertainment, and business,” said Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, CEO of Miral.

Located adjacent to the Warner Bros. World theme park, the WB Abu Dhabi hotel will feature 257 rooms over eight levels, with its décor celebrating Warner Bros.’ film and television library.

The property’s will include signature WB themed restaurants, a premier spa and fitness club, and a shaded rooftop pool.

It will provide families with a range of leisure amenities, including a child-friendly pool as well as indoor and outdoor Kid’s Club options.

The WB Abu Dhabi will incorporate a broad range of facilities for business and leisure guests alike, including a large ballroom, a range of high quality and adaptable meeting rooms, and a fully equipped eforea spa and health club.

“We are excited to be working together to bring this unique, ‘world first’ offering to this already exciting multi-purpose entertainment destination, Yas Island, perfect for leisure and entertainment travellers,” said Matthew Mullan, cluster general manager, Hilton Yas Island.

The hotel is within walking distance from the Yas Waterworld and in close proximity to other Yas Island’s other attractions including Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and CLYMB Abu Dhabi.

“The WB Abu Dhabi will be an amazing complement to the adjacent Warner Bros. World theme park. The hotel will be a first-rate family destination inspired by the iconic WB library of film and television shows. Guests will be able to participate in all the thrills and excitement of the theme park then step inside the hotel for an experience fit for a Hollywood star,” said Peter van Roden, SVP Warner Bros Themed Entertainment.

The $1bn 1.65 million square feet Warner Bros theme park, the world’s first-ever Warner Bros. branded indoor theme park, opened on Yas Island in July 2018.

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