Mövenpick Opens Tala Bay Aqaba Resort

Mövenpick has opened its fifth hotel in Jordan. The new Mövenpick Resort Tala Bay Aqaba is owned by Zara South Coast Development Company (a subsidiary of Zara Investment Holding), and operated by Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts.

The Mövenpick Resort Tala Bay Aqaba is situated in Tala Bay, a new exclusive residential community on the southern shores of the Red Sea.

The resort is located 15 minutes away from the city centre of Aqaba, 20 minutes away from King Hussein International Airport and one hour away from the historical city of Petra and Wadi Rum.

The resort’s 306 spacious and modern rooms all offer mountain and Red Sea views.

The resort operates eight restaurants and bars, which include Najel, an all-day dining restaurant, Casalingo an Italian fine dining outlet, Sejan the al fresco poolside restaurant, as well as various bars, including Baraka Lobby Lounge, Mello Chill-Out Bar, Siraj – the Arguilah Terrace, Azure Pool Side Bar and The Bop night spot.

The resort's meeting and conference facilities are designed to suit every need ranging from wedding parties to meetings and seminars for groups or individuals and incentive packages.

Leisure facilities are plentiful with three large swimming pools, a large water slide, lazy river, ornamental fountains and waterfalls.

Other facilities include a diving centre, children’s activity centre, an open-air amphitheatre, banquet services, and a shopping arcade.

"We are extremely happy to witness the opening of this magnificent property. We have really put our heart into it and we have made sure that we spared no effort in turning this property into a unique first class resort catering to all sorts of guests” said Lina Annab, general manager - Zara Investment Holding. “I am happy to confirm that Mövenpick Resort Tala Bay Aqaba is a continuation of Zara's endorsement through its strategic investments all over Jordan of the potential of tourism in Jordan in general and in Aqaba in particular.”

By the beginning of 2010, Mövenpick Resort Tala Bay Aqaba will complete the dedicated wellness area comprising of a Zara Spa, a salon, a nail studio and a fully equipped gym followed by an additional 150 rooms slated for completion in the second phase of the hotel project.

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