The St. Regis Saadiyat Resort, Abu Dhabi are Getting Out the Matches for Earth Hour

Abu Dhabi, UAE – A WWF initiative, Earth Hour invites people around the world to turn off their lights between 8.30pm and 9.30pm. The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi joins the cause of raising awareness of climate change and the natural world with an exciting ‘dine under the stars’ concept.

55 & 5^th, The Grill, the resort’s award-winning steakhouse, invites residents and tourists in Abu Dhabi to get in on the act this year with its special Candlelight Dinner. With options to enjoy the intimate setting on its terrace and indoors, this dinner includes a complimentary welcome drink and an a la carte menu available from 7pm until 11pm.

Inspired by the address of the original St. Regis New York, 55&5th, The Grill offers a classic, upscale Manhattan-style grill and lounge, complete with an outdoor terrace, private dining room, cellar and personal sommelier. Staying true to its origins, the menu begins with classic and signature cocktails, and features an extensive grape list, which pairs flawlessly with the epicurean offerings.

The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi sees Earth Hour as a chance to celebrate doing its bit to reduce its impact on the planet and will be switching off its lights across the property between 8.30pm and 9.30pm on March 30.

In support of Earth Hour 2019, The St. Regis Athletic Club will host a session of ‘Moonlight Yoga’ from 8.30pm and 9.30pm, highlighting the powerful message about the urgent need for action on climate change.

Additionally, The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi will also activate a range of energy-saving measures during Earth Hour including turning off lighting for exterior signage and certain landscape areas, dimming or turning off non-essential interior lighting and using candlelight in appropriate public areas, and switching off fountains and pool heaters. All in-house guests will be informed about Earth Hour observances and will be encouraged to participate in the initiative by turning off non-essential lighting in their room.

For reservations, email restaurant.saadiyat@stregis.com or call +971 2 498 8888. To learn more about The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi, please visit stregissaadiyatisland.com

The St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi

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Located on the pristine beach of Saadiyat Island and framed by the distinguished Saadiyat Beach Golf Course, The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi is the ideal destination for the discerning, well-traveled connoisseur.

The resort features 376 guestrooms, all with private terraces, offering panoramic views of the turquoise-blue sea, golf course, or resort gardens. Spaces range from the intimate to the grand, from rooms of 55 sqm with 10 sqm balconies to the majestic Royal Suite, a 2,000 sqm lavishly appointed duplex that features five bedrooms, a private pool and a spacious, ocean-facing terrace.

Situated within the grounds are Iridium Spa, Sandcastle Club for children, tennis and squash courts and the 3,500 square-meter St. Regis Athletic Club. Guests can pamper their palates in no fewer than five restaurants and bars. The elegant gourmet restaurant 55&5^th, The Grill, which includes a private dining room and vino lounge with some 2,000 fine vinos, offers a memorable epicurean experience. Featuring live cooking stations and Mediterranean-influenced specialties, Oléa offers a delightful dining setting and was named ‘Favorite Brunch’ for 2017 by readers of What’s On magazine. Meanwhile, guests at Sontaya can broaden their culinary horizons by sampling the Asian delicacies that earned it the 2017 What’s On Award for ‘Favorite Thai Restaurant’. The Manhattan Lounge is the place to start the evening or finish the day on a strong note, with unbeatable beverage offers. The Drawing Room, with its open lounge and inviting sofas, offers the delightful tradition of afternoon tea. Buddha-Bar Beach Abu Dhabi brings exquisite Asian-fusion cuisine and cocktails right to the seafront.

Inspired by the distinctive, century-old legacy of New York’s Astor family, The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi is the city’s first true beach resort. Combining a unique blend of refined elegance with enduring heritage, the resort stays true to the Astor vision of creating “the finest hotel in the world.”

Accommodation 376 luxury rooms and suites – Superior, Superior Sea View, Premium Sea View, St Regis Suites, Astor Suites, Ocean Suites, Spa Suites, Majestic Suites and Royal Suite, all with private balconies. All rooms have *air conditioning *en-suite bathroom *minibar *IDD phone *safe *flat-screen TV *Wi-Fi *butler service

Facilities *great variety of restaurants and bars *spa *fitness center *24-hour butler service *three outdoor pools *one adult-only pool with hot tubs *private beach *grand ballroom *Iridium Spa

Activities *tennis courts *squash courts *Sandcastle Kids’ Club *Watersports activities (non-motorized)

*Listed facilities/activities are subject to change and not all are complimentary.

The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi

P.O. Box 54345 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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