Unforgettable Banyan Tree Al Wadi tops list of unique luxury hotels in the world

Press release

Published August 9th, 2011 - 07:36 GMT

Al Khaimah Villa Pool

This month, Banyan Tree Al Wadi tops the “10 Unique Luxury Hotels You’ll Never Forget” on TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel website. This follows the Certificate of Excellence awarded by TripAdvisor to Banyan Tree Al Wadi two months ago, an honour based on the website’s Business Popularity Index which records over 45 million reviews and opinions from 89,000 cities worldwide.

At the 2011 World Travel Awards in May, Banyan Tree Al Wadi was also named Ras Al Khaimah’s leading resort, the Middle East’s leading villa resort as well as the UAE’s leading villa resort. Commenting on these recent wins, Pascal Eppink, General Manager Banyan Tree Al Wadi said, “We are privileged to be selected for Tripadvisor’s lists. It is a testimony of Banyan Tree’s strong brand recognition and service quality, as well as the result of our core focus on providing unusual and customised hospitality experiences for guests in Banyan Tree’s first integrated desert and beach resort in UAE.

“The hotel is unique in many ways and my favourite features are all the wildlife, our Rainforest hydrothermal circuit in Banyan Tree Spa and our beautiful natural settings. In the future, we have also lined up a communal pool and Villa Host service to ensure that guests continue to create treasured memories for life.”

Banyan Tree Al Wadi offers city dwellers a unique retreat within its own nature reserve – 60 hectares dedicated to local desert wildlife such as Arabian gazelles and oryxes, giving guests an opportunity to interact with and observe these gentle creatures up close. All 101 villas offer a tranquil view of the desert oasis for quiet contemplation, while the external area of each villa features a private pool.

The integrated resort is complete with 3,960 sqm of Asian-inspired hydrotherapy spa facilities, exciting outdoor adventures, beach access and an 18-hole championship golf course amidst miles of rolling sand dunes, creating a comfortably seamless experience of staying in the desert. Eco-explorers can seek adventure in activities such as falconry, camel riding, wadi (desert) drives, or simply meander along rivers on a dhow (traditional Arabic sailing vessel with lateen sails) for an unforgettable cruise.

Background Information

Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts

The Group is a leading international operator and developer of premium resorts, hotels, spas and residences and boasts an industry track record since 1994. It also manages and/or has ownership interests in niche resorts and hotels. These resorts and hotels are located in 14 countries on three continents with a total of close to 5,000 rooms available for use by guests as at 31 December 2015. A resort managed by the Group typically commands room rates at the high end of each property’s particular market. As at 31 December 2015, the Group offers its customers a multi-faceted travel and leisure experience which it delivers through its 37 resorts and hotels, 68 spas, 81 galleries and three golf courses.