Hyatt has opened the first property under its Grand Hyatt brand in Abu Dhabi, located in the city’s Western Corniche close to Jumeirah at Etihad Towers and Bab Al Qasr Hotel.

The property is currently in a soft opening phase, with “limited room inventory and a limited number of dining options” – it is expected to be fully open in late 2018.

When completed the Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Residence Emirates Pearl will offer 332 rooms and 60 full-service one and two-bedroom residences, Italian trattoria Verso, an outdoor infinity pool, Lum’a spa with hammam, steam room, sauna and relaxation rooms, a cigar lounge, and over 4,700sqm of events space including 12 meeting rooms and the Al Bateen Ballroom.