Now Available For Lease, the Luxury Apartments on Saadiyat Island Will Be Ready For Tenants From the First Quarter of 2012
Following the successful launch of the exclusive St. Regis Villas on Saadiyat island, Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC), the master developer of Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi, today launched the eagerly-anticipated St. Regis apartments, which form part of The Residences at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort - an exclusive residential community on the island. The apartments will be available for tenants to move into from the beginning of the first quarter of 2012.
Located on Saadiyat island, a short ten-minute drive from the city centre of Abu Dhabi, the 259 apartments feature stunning views of the Arabian Gulf and Saadiyat Beach Golf Course, and offer tenants the exclusive opportunity to experience signature living in the region. Residents will enjoy private access to the pristine shores of Saadiyat Beach, as well as have the opportunity to select from a variety of exclusive 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 its seven distinctive food and beverage venues.
Ahmed Al Fahim, Executive Director of Marketing, Sales & Leasing, TDIC, commented: “Following the highly-successful launch of the St. Regis Villas, we are now pleased to offer this remarkable collection of apartments. Leasing a St. Regis apartment is more than just a living arrangement; it is a complete lifestyle experience. Residents will be able to enjoy a range of exclusive St. Regis privileges as well as the unique opportunity to live on the stunning island of Saadiyat, which is one of Abu Dhabi’s most sought-after addresses.
“We have set the leasing rates of the apartments at a highly-competitive level for the Abu Dhabi market and we’re offering flexible payment terms,” added Al Fahim.
The apartments will consist of studios – one – two – three and four bedrooms, including five luxury penthouses. 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. All apartments will also benefit from parking and an on-site facility management service, which is managed by CBRE; the highly-reputable real estate services company will handle any maintenance issues tenants may face.
The residential community’s lavish public areas feature a central spine of courtyards and water fountains, which link the apartment blocks with three swimming pools and two large pool decks that are available exclusively for apartment residents. The main pool is adjacent to the children’s pool and water play area, while the large 25-metre lap pool deck offers a private lounging terrace with views towards the Saadiyat Beach Golf Course. Ground floor apartments have private gardens and terraces, while larger units possess a timber pergola BBQ terrace. The penthouse apartments will feature roof terraces and private pools.
The Residences at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, which also features 32 exclusive villas, is within walking distance of the resort’s 377 guest rooms and suites and a high-end retail complex. The hotel will feature fine-dining restaurants, first-class recreational and sports facilities, a beach club, and the Iridium Spa. The retail area, which will become fully operational in stages throughout 2012, 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.
Founded by John Jacob Astor IV over a century ago with the opening of the first St. Regis Hotel in New York City, The St. Regis brand promises bespoke experiences and uncompromising service in unrivalled settings. Residents of The Residences at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort will now have the opportunity to experience personalised privileges, including being able to select from a range of á la carte services such as in-residence housekeeping, in-residence dining and in-residence personal chef and catering, the signature St. Regis’ butler service, personal assistant, secretarial and translation services and a car valet service.
The residential community is located within the Saadiyat Beach district, the island’s hospitality hotspot that features a collection of international five-star resorts and top-class sports and leisure facilities. These include 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 this year.
The St. Regis Apartments 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.