(18 January 2012)
Following the successful launch of phase one of The Residences at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC), the master developer of Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi, today announced the launch of phase two.
An additional 60 St. Regis-branded apartments are now available for lease and will be accessible for tenants to move into from March 2012. Flexible payment terms and a number of mortgage leasing options are available for prospective clients.
The apartments form part of The Residences at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort - an exclusive residential community on the island. The launch of phase one in November 2011 included the release of 75 apartments, which were fully leased in just over a month, with the first tenants having already moved in. The successful launch of the apartments also led to an increased demand for The St. Regis Villas. These villas are now available for lease and will be ready for tenants to move into starting February 1, 2012.
Ahmed Al Fahim, Executive Director of Marketing, Communications, Sales & Leasing, TDIC, commented: “Since the launch of phase one, we have received a phenomenal amount of interest for the St. Regis apartments. This is hardly surprising since these apartments are located on Saadiyat, one of Abu Dhabi’s most sought-after addresses. They also offer tenants a complete lifestyle experience.” “We are pleased to not only release a second batch of apartments, but to also make available for lease a number of exclusive St. Regis Villas. During our leasing campaign for the apartments we received a significant amount of interest from potential tenants wishing to rent these exclusive villas. We therefore decided to release 12 of the 32 villas for leasing purposes.” added Al Fahim.
Located on Saadiyat island, a ten-minute drive from the city centre of Abu Dhabi, the apartments and villas feature stunning views of the Arabian Gulf and Saadiyat Beach Golf Course offering tenants the exclusive opportunity to experience signature living in the region. The Residences at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort is within walking distance of the resort’s 377 guest rooms and suites and high-end retail complex, ‘The Collection,’ which will become fully operational in stages throughout 2012. It will provide residents with a number of amenities at their doorstep, including laundry services, banks, a salon, minimart and restaurants. Dining options will include regional and international cuisine, while those looking for pre and post-dinner options will also be catered for. Residents of both the villas and apartments can enjoy easy access to the pristine shores of Saadiyat Beach, as well as have the opportunity to select from a variety of exclusive á la carte St. Regis services, including 24-hour butler services and in-residence dining, all in the comfort of their own homes. Additionally, residents will be offered an array of discounts and privileges at the resort’s facilities including the St. Regis Athletic Club and the hotel’s seven distinctive food and beverage venues.
The apartments consist of studios – one – two – three and four bedrooms, including five luxury penthouses, with leasing rates starting from AED75,000. Designed by Woods Bagot Architects, the architecture has a Mediterranean influence with arches, tile roofing and light shell pink exteriors and feature exceptional finishes, from marble countertops to high ceilings and outstanding tile work. The apartments also feature lavish public areas, three swimming pools and two large pool decks that are available exclusively for residents.The sizes of the villas vary from four to five bedrooms. Each luxurious villa features Mediterranean Spanish-style architecture offering spacious living areas and verandas, contemporary interior design, resort-standard gardens and swimming pools. They also feature luxurious finishes, the latest white goods and easy access to Saadiyat Beach.
The residential community is located within the Saadiyat Beach district – the island’s hospitality hot spot that features a collection of international five-star resorts and top-class sports and leisure facilities including the region’s first championship beachfront golf course, the Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, which opened in January 2010, and the world’s first Monte-Carlo Beach Club outside of Monaco, Monte-Carlo Beach Club, Saadiyat, which opened in September 2011. The Residences are also in proximity to Manarat Al Saadiyat, a 15,400 square metre art and exhibition centre, and the UAE Pavilion, a landmark event venue.