Yas Links Golf Course on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Yas Links Golf Course on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.

Most anticipated openings of 2011
Park Hyatt — 2011
Set on Saadiyat Island, the property will be the first of the Park Hyatt branded hotels to come to Abu Dhabi. The hotel offers views over the Gulf on one side and overlooks the golf course on the other. Park Hyatt is in the immediate vicinity of the soon-to-open cultural district.

Rocco Forte — 2011
The Rocco Forte Collection will soon open a new property in Abu Dhabi, part of its expansion into the Middle East. Located in the district which is said to become the new commercial centre for the city, the 281-room five-star hotel will be within easy reach of downtown Abu Dhabi and the international airport.

St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort — 2011
The St Regis is making its first venture in to Abu Dhabi with this five star resort set on the ever-popular Saadiyat Island — shortly followed by its second property in the Emirate, the St Regis Abu Dhabi, which will be opening in 2012.

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Jumeirah at Etihad Towers — 2011
Another company opening its first property in Abu Dhabi this year — Jumeirah at Etihad Towers is set to be an exciting one. Boasting access to a conference centre, as well as shopping floors, F&B outlets and luxury rooms — this is a well thought out move by Jumeirah Group.

The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa — 2011
Located in Khalifa City — one of the few big openings this year not taking place on Saadiyat Island — this resort is the brand’s first foray in to the emirate. Situated next to Abu Dhabi Golf Course, visitors to this property will no doubt make good use of its location.