An urban oasis offering uninterrupted views of the mangroves now open

 

Abu Dhabi, UAE, March 7, 2014 – Abu Dhabi’s Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC), the master developer of major tourism, cultural and residential destinations in the capital, has announced the official opening of its newest retail and lifestyle hub, Eastern Mangroves Promenade.

 

Part of the Eastern Mangroves complex, The Promenade has been designed to complement the hospitality and residential destination which hosts the five-star Eastern Mangroves Hotel and Spa by Anantara, along with the residential offering that includes apartments and suites. Catering to Abu Dhabi residents, resort guests and tourists alike, The Promenade is the Emirate’s newest dining and retail venue boasting a mix of 11 restaurants, health & beauty and leisure outlets, including a supermarket, covering more than 3,500 square metres of leasable space.

 

Inspired by a souk-type avenue, the units are set back from the open air by an arch-fronted open colonnade providing a pedestrian zone specifically for the retail areas, where residents and visitors can enjoy jogging and biking activities – the perfect vantage point for making the most of the mangrove views that overlook the capital's skyline. Cafes, restaurants and leisure areas offering a number of cuisine choices adorn the open seating spaces, while the 30-berth marina, accessible from both land and sea, delivering an added dimension to guests and residents, finishes off the superior facilities that the entire Eastern Mangroves encapsulates.

 

In addition to leisure and retail facilities, visitors can benefit from extensive parking facilities including 370 parking spaces with dedicated valet parking.

 

Angus Woodhead, Director of Retail Development at TDIC, said: “Eastern Mangroves Promenade is peaceful, sophisticated and picturesque – the perfect place to unwind, relax and enjoy the uninterrupted views over the stunning mangroves. It is also the first open air retail and leisure destination of its kind in Abu Dhabi, with an ideal mix of retail and food and beverage outlets and is in close proximity to the city centre and we’re confident that it will be a popular destination for all.”

 

Eastern Mangroves Promenade’s first offering was launched in November 2013, and its full portfolio comprises:

 

-Boa Steakhouse – Steakhouse & Lounge (to open in Q2 2014)

-Flooka – Lebanese Seafood Restaurant (open)

-Café Blanc – Arabic café (open)

-Carluccio's – Italian Restaurant (open)

-Johnny Rockets – Burger Restaurant (to open in April)

-Waitrose – Supermarket (open)

-Peppermill – Indian Restaurant (open)

-Starbucks – Coffee Shop (to open in April)

-The Nail Spa – Beauty Salon (open)

-Marquee – Hair Salon (open)

-Waitrose – Supermarket (open)


 

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For more information, please contact Joanna Agnew at house of comms Joanna@houseofcomms.com or +971 52 890 3121

 

Notes to Editors

 

About TDIC

 

Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC), established in 2006 and fully owned by Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority, is a master developer of major tourism, cultural and residential destinations in Abu Dhabi.

 

These include Saadiyat, a natural island ten minutes drive from downtown Abu Dhabi featuring luxury resorts, championship beachfront golf courses, sophisticated residential communities, retail destinations and cultural institutions - designed by world-renowned Pritzker Prize-winning architects - such as Zayed National Museum, Louvre Abu Dhabi and Guggenheim Abu Dhabi. TDIC is also developing Desert Islands, a heritage-based tourism destination composed of eight islands - Sir Bani Yas Island, the historical Dalma Island and the previously unexplored Discovery Islands.

 

TDIC has built a strong reputation among international industry players for its compelling value proposition, transparency of business approach and ability to deliver. The company has been awarded high investment grade ratings of A1, AA, and AA by three top credit rating agencies, Moody’s, Standard & Poor’s and Fitch Ratings, respectively. These ratings reflect TDIC’s strong financial position and support the company’s credit worthiness to investors, lenders and other market participants.

 

By creating investment partnerships and joint ventures, TDIC’s developments are helping to support the Emirate’s evolution into a world-class destination for tourists, businesses and residents. TDIC offers significant employment and vocational training opportunities for Emiratis keen to enhance their careers and professional qualifications.

 

For further information, please visit http://www.tdic.ae.

 

Contact Samia Badih on sbadih@tdic.ae or +971 2 6930690.

 

About Eastern Mangroves Promenade

 

Developed by Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC), Eastern Mangroves Promenade is the new retail and lifestyle hub located within the Eastern Mangroves complex.

 

Designed to complement the hospitality and residential destination which hosts the five-star Eastern Mangroves Hotel and Spa by Anantara, along with the residential offering that includes apartments and serviced suites by Jannah, The Promenade boasts a mix of 11 restaurants, health & beauty and leisure outlets, including a supermarket.

 

Covering more than 3,500 square metres of leasable space, it is inspired by a souk-type avenue, with the units set back from the open air by an arch-fronted open colonnade providing a pedestrian zone specifically for the retail areas, where residents and visitors can enjoy jogging and biking activities. Cafes, restaurants and leisure areas offering a number of cuisine choices adorn the open seating spaces, while the 30-berth marina, accessible from both land and sea, delivering an added dimension to guests and residents, finishes off the superior facilities that the entire Eastern Mangroves encapsulates.

 

In addition to leisure and retail facilities, visitors can benefit from extensive parking facilities including 370 parking spaces with dedicated valet parking.

 

For further information, please visit http://www.easternmangrovespromenade.ae.

 

About Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority

Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority conserves and promotes the heritage and culture of Abu Dhabi emirate and leverages them in the development of a world-class, sustainable destination of distinction which enriches the lives of visitors and residents alike. The authority manages the emirate's tourism sector and markets the destination internationally through a wide range of activities aimed at attracting visitors and investment. Its policies, plans and programmes relate to the preservation of heritage and culture, including protecting archaeological and historical sites and to developing museums, including the Louvre Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum and Guggenheim Abu Dhabi. The authority supports intellectual and artistic activities and cultural events to nurture a rich cultural environment and honour the emirate's heritage. A key authority role is to create synergy in the destination's development through close co-ordination with its wide-ranging stakeholder base.