Progressive dining concept launched at ART Rotana’s new ‘WU’ Restaurant & Lounge

Press release

Published December 2nd, 2015 - 12:18 GMT

WU Restaurant & Lounge

Bringing a unique and innovative concept to Asian dining, ART Rotana, the luxury hotel located in the heart of Amwaj, launched its latest progressive dining venue; ‘WU’– translated as the number five in Mandarin, a modern-chic restaurant and lounge boasting a contemporary approach to Asian cuisine.

Staying true to its name and promise, ‘WU’ offers a culinary journey through Asia with a selection of authentic dishes from China, Japan, Korea, Malaysia and Thailand on its menu. Set against stunning backdrops of beach and lush garden, ‘WU’ restaurant and lounge bringsa new twist to traditional fine-dining Asian cuisine, with a melting pot of Asian flavors freshly prepared and designed to be shared.

“ART Rotana continues to focus its efforts and resources on bringing new and exciting concepts to the market and further establishing the Kingdom of Bahrain as a hub for culinary excellence,” commented Joe Batshoun, General Manager of ART Rotana Amwaj Islands. “Our unique differentiator is our innovative concept supported by our exceptional location and quality. Our aim is to bring our customers a memorable gastronomic experience prepared from fresh mouthwatering ingredients in a unique setting.” he added.

Distinctive in both flavors and setting, WU features an inspiring menu to suit every palette and is spread over three separateareasto accommodate allrequirements – its indoor restaurant, a trendy lounge and an outdoor terrace overlooking the beach. ‘WU’ is the latest addition to ART Rotana’s extensive selection of dining options and promises the ultimate evening escape with friends and a gastronomicexperience of Asia.

Conveniently located five minutes’ drive from Bahrain International Airport and only 10 minutes from the city center, ART Rotana caters to the growing needs of the global traveler and complements the vibrancy and sophistication of Bahrain’s tourism and hospitality sector. The hotel features 311 striking sea-view rooms and suites with an inviting, minimalist décor that embraces warm, earthly colour combinations. Comfortable interiors, panoramic views and ample in-room services and amenities make this a haven for business travelers, residents, families and holiday makers looking for the calm, coziness and relaxation of homely living combined with five-star luxury.

Background Information

Rotana Hotel Management Corporation

Rotana was founded in 1992, by a partnership between two visionary thinkers, Nasser Al Nowais and Selim El Zyr, who were joined three years later by Nael Hashweh and Imad Elias.

Operating as Rotana, it opened its first property in Abu Dhabi in 1993 and is today one of the leading hotel management companies within the Middle East and North Africa.

Rotana is a company offering the best of both worlds. A unique understanding of the culture and communities of the Middle East combined with the collective expertise of an executive team contributing over 35 years of international experience in the service industry.

Rotana aggressive expansion plans have seen the company grow from 2 properties in 1993 to a total of 70 by 2014. With several further properties planned for opening and new projects in the pipeline confirming the company's intention to have a Rotana managed property in all the major cities throughout the Middle East and North Africa within the next five years.