International design awards for local hotel

The resort is located in Abu Dhabi's Liwa Desert.

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Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara was named Best Hotel Spa and Best for Luxury Public Spaces at the prestigious Hospitality Design Awards for Creative Achievement in New York.

The luxury resort, which was developed by the Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC) and is located in Abu Dhabi’s Liwa Desert, was the only winner from the Middle East and North Africa.

Now in its sixth year, the high-profile Hospitality Design Awards for Creative Achievement celebrate hospitality developments that use new materials and creative designs.

Qasr Al Sarab’s interior was designed by Hirsch Bedner Associates and South African architectural firm Northpoint, who beat stiff competition from 360 submissions from around the world to win the two awards.

The property was commended for the way that its design remained true to the heritage of the area.

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“These awards celebrate the very best in the hotel interior design industry and we are extremely proud that less than a year from opening, Qasr Al Sarab’s unique design and Emirati architecture has been recognised by such an esteemed awards programme in two categories.

Since its October 2009 opening, Qasr Al Sarab has gone from strength to strength, winning a host of awards, and is now an established name on the international hospitality circuit,” said Ahmed Hussein, COO of TDIC.

During the design of the hotel, TDIC’s design department worked closely with the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture & Heritage (ADACH), Al Ain National Museum, HBA and Northpoint to ensure that the overall architecture, interior design, works of art and artefacts reflected the traditions and history of the region.