Located on the sun kissed Turkish Rivera in Antalya, the luxury resort �Mardan Palace� hails a return to the opulent, golden age of the Ottoman Empire. Surrounded by the dramatic Taurus Mountain range, this palatial resort will be Turkey�s first luxury Destination Resort.

�Mardan Palace� will comprise of 560 rooms including 2 Royal suites with private pools. With Turkish heritage in mind, internationally acclaimed designers have created architecture to reflect the distinct landmarks of Istanbul - the main hotel will resemble �The Dolmabahce Palace� and bridges across the pool are based on original designs of the �Galata Bridge� by Leonardo Da Vinci. Decorative materials resemble historical artefacts from the Ottoman era, with some individual pieces dating as far back as this period.

�Mardan Palace� has ensured guests will experience opulence reminiscent of the Ottoman Empire�. Gondolas will sail guests around the Mediterranean�s largest swimming pool, five giant aquariums have been imported to reflect the Earth�s oceans in the hotel�s restaurants and spa, a swimming reef has been created to provide an aquatic haven for environmental enthusiasts to explore, a dramatic amphitheatre seating 900 will host world class entertainment and spectacular light shows will adorn the night skies.

Mardan Palace will feature an impressive 7500m2 Hammam-style Spa and Health centre providing all the necessities for serious relaxation. Designed to stimulate all the senses and accommodate every guest�s need, both holistic and medi treatments will be on offer. Features include a Vitamin and Champagne bar, Oriental Steam Bath and three Thalasso pools. Internationally inspired treatments include Hot Stone, Thai, Balinese, Shiatsu and Kneipp Treatment.

More active guests will enjoy an exhilarating selection of watersports, tennis courts, bowling alleys, basketball, volleyball and squash. Indeed, Mardan Palace has even designed a professional sports and tournament venue, 15KM outside the resort which includes a 6000 capacity stadium, extensive gym and football fields � an attractive host for worldwide competitions. A Jack Nicklaus golf course will complete the extensive facilities.

Internationally acclaimed chefs have created over ten restaurants including French, Japanese, Russian, Thai and traditional Turkish. Guests will dine a la carte under a replica of Istanbul�s famed Maiden�s Tower and sip the delights of an exquisite wine cellar. Evenings can be spent relaxing in the plethora of bars, all of which will impress even the most critical connoisseur.

The team behind Mardan Palace are creating what they believe will be one of the world�s finest luxury destinations, an incredible resort set to become a modern day wonder of the world and a must visit destination in the heart of the Turkish Riviera.

Mardan Palace will open in November 2008 and rooms will range from 360 Euros per night for a Superior Room in low season to 14.000 Euros per night for a Royal Suite with private pool in High Season.

* All costs are per night, per room and quoted on a bed & breakfast basis.

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NOTES TO EDITORS

About the team Richard Bayard, General Manager: With over 30 years experience in the hospitality industry, Richard has joined from the Ciragan Palace Hotel Kempinski and brings a wealth of experience from previous roles as General Manager at the Kempinski Hotels S.A Group and Swissair Swissotel Group.

Ammar Hilal, Hotel Manager: Previously at Burj Al Arab, Dubai, Ammar has extensive international experience in the hospitality industry, including leading hotels such as Le Touessrok (One&Only), The Lanesborough and The Ritz Carlton (Hong Kong).

Anita Cremer, Head of Sales and Marketing: Anita has over 20 years experience in Sales and Marketing for a number of leading hotels and tour operators including One&Only Resorts, Leading Hotels of the World, Luxury Options and Orient Tours.

Jean Paul Naquin, Executive Chef: Previously at the Burj Al Arab, Dubai, Jean Paul joins Mardan Palace with a wealth of experience, setting new industry standards in the most prestigious worldwide establishments including the legendary Raffles Hotel (Singapore), Atlantis Resort (Bahamas), Oberoi Hotel (Bali) and Shangri-La Hotel (Jakarta.)

Robert Marek, Director of Food and Beverage: Robert joins Mardan Palace as the Director of Food and Beverage having previously worked in the same role at Trader Hotel Kuala Lumpur and the Shangri-La Hotel New Delhi.

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