World’s First Warner Bros. Hotel to Open its Doors to Guests in November on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island

Burbank, CA, USA Abu Dhabi, UAE 11 October 2021:Miral, Abu Dhabi's leading curator of magnetic experiences in collaboration with Warner Bros., home to one of the most well-known and successful collections of brands and characters in the world, announced today that The WB Abu Dhabi hotel on Yas Island, operated by Hilton under the Curio Collection brand, will open its doors to guests on 11 November 2021, inviting guests to see their favorite stories and characters brought to life through unique hospitality experiences that only the rich history and storied legacy of Warner Bros. could offer.

Featuring one of the finest collections of Warner Bros. archives, guests at the world's first Warner Bros. hotel will be treated to a journey of discovery through film and television, enjoying Warner Bros.' rich history and library of timeless productions at every touchpoint from arrival to check-out. While dining in one of five restaurants on the property, you can listen as the piano from "Westworld"plays a familiar tune. Visitors can stroll through the lobby or admire 360-degree city and sea views alongside their favorite props and costumes from Warner Bros. films and TV shows. And kids and families can ring up one of their favoriteLooney Tunescharacters for a room service treat brought to them by the Wascally Wabbit, Bugs Bunny himself.

HE Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of Miral,said:"We are proud to be launching another first with the opening of the only Warner Bros. hotel in the world. This new story-driven hospitality experience is set to excite guests from all over the world, further reinforcing Yas Island's position as a global entertainment, leisure and business destination and supporting Abu Dhabis ambition to attract greater numbers of local and international tourists. We are delighted to be strengthening our partnership with Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment and Hilton with this unique one-of-a kind experience."

Pam Lifford, President of WarnerMedia Global Brands and Experiencessaid:"Opening the doors to the first ever Warner Bros. branded hotel is a moment that we have long dreamed of, and it's truly magnificent. The Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment team and our incredible partners at Miral and Hilton, designed this with fans in mind and have curated an outstanding hospitality experience that gives guests from around the world a unique way to further connect with the iconic Warner Bros. brands, franchises, and characters they love. The WB Abu Dhabi truly is the perfect experience to enjoy and relax while visiting Warner Bros. World right next door!

Guests of The WB Abu Dhabi hotel begin their story as they pull up to the hotel and are greeted by digital screens that span the height of the building, playing original content created for the hotel. Before entering the hotel visitors wont want to miss the iconic"Friends"fountain, guests will then enter the lobby and be drawn to the hotels uniquely designed lobby columns. As guests continue their journey, the storytelling experience is further enriched with guest room corridors displaying a curated gallery of artwork.

Each of the hotel's 257 rooms is furnished with touches that tie to the legacy of rich storytelling that makes Warner Bros. unique. The curated guestroom artwork will be inspired by three themes. The first theme,"From Script to Screen,"highlights standout moments from Warner Bros. movies and shows and documents the journey from the written page to the final shot. The second theme,"Artist Confidential,"celebrates a variety of talent in front of and behind the camera in some of Warner Bros. favorite productions. The third theme,"The Vault" features rarely seen images from Warner Bros.'most memorable archives.

Complementing the hotel's unique design is an extensive and world class food and beverage program featuring five dining options catering to both adults and children.Craft Services, located in the lobby lounge, offers a relaxing coffee break after a busy day, whileSidekicksis the perfect place for socialising and interacting while enjoying a flavorful international menu. For those lounging by the pool in cabanas and sunbeds,The Matineeprovides a casual dining option. Additionally, guests looking to indulge in an elegant dining experience, can visitThe Directors Club, or enjoy an experience atThe Overlook, a fabulous lounge with a relaxing infinity pool and beautiful 360-degree city, theme park and sea views.

Jochem-Jan Sleiffer, President, Middle East AfricaandTutkey,Hilton said:"Hilton is proud to be continuing our partnership with Miral as part of the ongoing transformation of Yas Island into a world class entertainment destination. We look forward to the WB Hotel joining our Curio Collection soon, following on from Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island as the second of our three hotels to be opening on Yas Island with Miral"

The hotel is home to a host of leisure amenities for guests to enjoy, whether thats lounging by the family pool area, working out in the fitness center, relaxing in the spa, exploring the artwork and props or shopping in the Warner Bros. store, theProp Shop. For younger guests, theKids Clubwill offer a vibrant and playful space designed to bring Warner Bros. characters to life. Some of WBs world-renowned characters such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and others will participate in entertaining activities throughout the hotel providing guest memories that will last a lifetime. The hotel also caters for business meetings and events with a large ballroom and expansive meeting room facilities.

The WB Abu Dhabi is located adjacent to the award-winning Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, the world's largest indoor theme park which features six truly immersive lands, including DC's Metropolis and Gotham City, Cartoon Junction, Bedrock, Dynamite Gulch and Warner Bros. Plaza, along with 29 state-of-the-art exhilarating rides, interactive family-friendly attractions and unique live entertainment. The hotel is also a walking distance from Yas Waterworld and a 5- minute drive to all other Yas Island unique attractions and experiences.

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About Miral

Miral is Abu Dhabi's creator of destinations, uniting people and places through unique, immersive and exciting experiences. Responsible for the development and management of Yas Island, Miral's assets encompass entertainment, hospitality, leisure, sport, dining, retail, and real estate destinations. Today, Yas Island is home to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, CLYMB Abu Dhabi, Yas Links Golf Course, Yas Mall, Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Marina and eight hotels, including Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island located on Yas Bay, the soon to be Abu Dhabis premier waterfront destination.

For more information, visithttp://www.miral.ae

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About Yas Island

Yas Island is one of the worlds fastest growing leisure and entertainment destinations, located on the golden shores of Abu Dhabi - just 20 minutes from downtown Abu Dhabi and 50 minutes from Dubai. Yas Island offers holidaymakers a diverse mix of award-winning leisure and entertainment experiences, from one-of-a-kind theme parks, world-class shopping and superb dining, to a links golf course, exciting water and motor sports, and the most enjoyable musical and family events all within the 25 square kilometre Island. Today, Yas Island is home to the award-winning theme parks Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld, and Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, in addition to Yas Marina Circuit (home to the FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIXTM), Yas Marina, Yas Links golf course, and Abu Dhabis largest mall. It boasts more than 160 dining experiences, seven hotels, and is home to indoor and outdoor concert venues - all of which are complemented by a range of visitor services that connect all attractions to one another.

For more info, please visit:http://www.yasisland.ae

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About Warner Bros Themed Entertainment:

Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment(WBTE), part of WarnerMedia Global Brands and Experiences, is a worldwide leader in the creation, development and licensing of location-based entertainment, live events, exhibits and theme park experiences based on WarnerMedias iconic characters, stories, and brands. WBTE is home to the groundbreaking global locations of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, WB Movie World Australia, and countless other experiences inspired by DC, Looney Tunes, Scooby, Game of Thrones, Friends and more. With best-in-class partners, WBTE allows fans around the world to physically immerse themselves inside their favorite brands and franchises.

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About Curio Collection by Hilton

Curio Collection by Hiltonis an upper-upscale, global portfolio of more than 100 one-of-a-kind hotels and resorts in nearly 30 countries and territories. Curio Collection properties offer travelers authentic, curated experiences through distinctly local offerings and elevated amenities, while providing the benefits of Hilton and its award-winning guest loyalty programHilton Honors. To make reservations, travellers can visitcuriocollection.com. Read the latest brand and hotel stories atnewsroom.hilton.com/curio, and connect with Curio Collection onFacebook,InstagramandTwitter.

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About Hilton

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with aportfolioof 18 world-class brands comprising more than 6,500 properties with more than one million rooms, in 119 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its mission to be the worlds most hospitable company, Hilton welcomed more than 3 billion guests in its 100-year history, earned a top spot on the 2020 Worlds Best Workplaces list, and was named the 2020 Global Industry Leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices. In 2020,Hilton CleanStaywas introduced, bringing an industry-defining standard of cleanliness and disinfection to hotels worldwide. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the 115 million members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money cant buy. With the free Hilton Honors mobile app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone.