RMJM architects: aloft hotel opens in abu dhabi

aloft hotel, abu dhabi by RMJM architects

the aloft hotel in abu dhabi by RMJM architects has welcomed its first guests in time for the etihad airways abu dhabi formula one grand prix.   main construction began on the aloft hotel in november 2008 and, in the subsequent 12 months, RMJM worked closely with the hotel owner, abu dhabi national exhibitions company (adnec); hotel operators starwood hotels & resorts worldwide; main contractor arabtec; and all the construction partners to develop one of abu dhabi’s largest hotels.   the hotel’s features include 408, spacious loft-like guest rooms and sweeping views of abu dhabi and the gulf.

the aloft hotel is connected to the abu dhabi national exhibition centre, the gulf’s largest exhibition center which stages more than 100 events and welcomes up to 1.8 million visitors every year.  it is 20 minutes from downtown abu dhabi and 15 minutes from abu dhabi international airport.

aloft hotel

the aloft hotel facade

the rooftop pool