Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas has opened its first Middle East city-based hotel in the Eastern Mangroves district of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

The 222-bedroom Eastern Mangroves Hotel and Spa by Anantara forms part of an integrated hotel, marina, retail and residential development located just outside central Abu Dhabi.

Facilities at the Anantara Spa, designed by Dubai-based EDP Spa, include 10 treatment rooms - two double and eight individual - and a 132sq m (1,421sq ft) Arabic hammam, as well as saunas and steamrooms.

Barr and Wray was appointed to supply, install and commission the wet area facilities. These include four vichy showers, two steam showers, four VIP fill and empty baths, four experience showers and waterfeatures.

Other facilities at the spa include relaxation lounges, separate lobbies and check-in areas for men and women. Treatments include the Anantara Signature Massage.

Elsewhere, Eastern Mangroves Hotel and Spa by Anantara features a rooftop lounge overlooking the district; a Thai speciality restaurant; and a ballroom.

The architecture of the hotel has been influenced by elements of Arabic design and includes archways, mashrabiya windows and mosaics. The design also utilises 18-carat gold throughout the building.

Michel Koopman, the hotel's general manager and director of operations for Anantara in the Middle East, said the property will cater for the growing numbers of corporate and leisure visitors to Abu Dhabi.

"Eastern Mangroves Hotel and Spa by Anantara is a true Abu Dhabi hotel with Emirati traditions and influences reflected throughout the property," said Koopman.