InterContinental Fujairah Resort
UAE
InterContinental Fujairah Resort
Dibba Road, Al Aqah, Fujairah, UAE
https://www.intercontinental.com/fujairah
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
IHG Hotels and Resorts
Shareholders
AL AQAH PROPERTIES LLC, which owns and operates InterContinental Fujairah Resort
Date of Creation
2017
Hotel General Manager
Mr. Tibor Horvath – brings 23 years of international hotel operation and management experience, which includes hotel openings, rebranding, F&B concept change, renovation, reposition, crisis management and successful people management. Mr. Tibor’s experience expands 11 years in Marriott International within it is luxury brands as well as 12 years within IHG’s luxury, upper scale and lifestyle brands.
Hotel Positioning
5-star Luxury Resort
Development Strategy
Preferred leading family destination in Fujairah, positioning within the luxury segment and mixed sub segments.
InterContinental Fujairah Resort
History & Story
The InterContinental Fujairah Resort, the first resort-type property for the InterContinental brand in the UAE, represents a significant milestone for the brand’s presence in the region.
The opening in October 2017 suggests that the Resort has had several years to establish itself and cater to guests seeking a luxurious and unique experience.
Situated on Fujairah’s exquisite Al Aqah Beach beneath the majestic Hajjar mountains, our five-star InterContinental Resort is the epitome of luxury living, only a 90-minute drive from the tourist hub Dubai.
The luxury resort offers 190 ocean-facing guest rooms (including 38 suites), five culinary destinations, a white sandy private beach and four temperature-controlled swimming pools.
From authentic local flavours to international delicacies, the Resort offers five culinary destinations with diverse dining options catering to every palate.
For those seeking rejuvenation, O Spa by L’Occitane provides a sanctuary of relaxation and indulgence. The expert therapist will take the guest on a journey to Provence, France, through an extensive menu of treatments combining local ingredients and rituals with international wellness therapies.
The Resort consists of many meetings and event spaces ranging from small and large gatherings from a grand ballroom to a grand lawn to host a tailored event or to make the ultimate wedding dream a reality from the state-of-the-art audio-visual.
The Resort’s signature Club InterContinental experience provides a personalised space for our loyal guests, offering the finest gastronomy offerings at an exclusive setup, including access to a private swimming pool.
Date renovation
2023 – Full renovation of the Family Pool, Opening a new Beach Bar.
Main Strengths, Special Touch
1. All 190 non-smoking guest rooms, all ocean-facing with own balconies.
2. O Spa by L’Occitane, first L’Occitane Spa brand in UAE.
3. Spacious 17 acres lush territory with 4 outdoor swimming pools and a sandy private beach.
4. Family friendly destination with variety offerings for families with children, Family Pool and Planet Trekkers Kids Club. 5. Perfect setting for adventurous travellers, who is looking for an escape and taste Indian Ocean with Scuba Diving and Water Sports activities.
Location
Cradled between the magnificent Hajjar Mountains and exquisite Aqah Beach, InterContinental Fujairah Resort enjoys breathtaking panoramas of the turquoise Indian Ocean. This enthralling paradise is located a mere 45 km from Fujairah, or 165 km from Dubai.
Keys sites / activities in the area
1. Al-bidyah Mosque
2. Fujairah Fort
3. Snoopy Island
4. Musandam Tour, border of Oman
5. Excursion to Dibba Bay Oysters Farm
Fun Facts
1. Honeymoons and Weddings
2. Romantic Dinner by the Beach
3. Spa packages for Couples
4. Mountain Trekking, Private yoga classes and Yoga classes
Children’s Corner
Younger travellers have an engaging time at InterContinental Fujairah Resort. Planet Trekkers Kids Club, our dedicated childcare facility designed for young guests aged 4 to 12, provides a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities. This safe and secure space is supervised by qualified and experienced child minders, and it offers ample recreational space for age-appropriate fun. The indoor, air-conditioned Club House is equipped with an area for arts and crafts such as sand art in bottle, 3D puzzles and canvas art, a computers and games zone, a cushioned reading corner and an extensive library of DVD movies and board games.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
Number of suites:
• Total of 38 suites – 17 Junior Suites and 18 One Bedroom Suites
• Number of Luxury rooms:
• Total of 3 Luxury rooms – 2 Deluxe Suites and 1 Presidential Suite
• Number of rooms, (keys) in all:
• 190 rooms
Restaurants and Bars:
• NAMA Global Dining Restaurant – All Day Dining Restaurant
• DRiFT Seafood Kitchen & Bar – Seafood and Grills, open for lunch and dinner
• Horizon Lounge & Bar – Lobby Lounge and Bar
• Club Cafe – Private dining options including breakfast and afternoon tea for the Club InterContinental guests
• Beach Bar – Newly open Beach Bar located on the beach side serving only beverages
Wellness
• O Spa by LÓccitane
• Fitness Studio with fitness classes
• 4 temperature controlled outdoor swimming pools (including kids pool)
Corporate and celebration events
• Ballroom – 387 sqm
• Meeting Room – 94 sqm
• Boardroom – 25 sqm
• Grand Lawn – 2616 sqm (outdoor events, gala dinner)
• Signature Lawn – 1500 sqm (outdoor events, gala dinner)
Extra Notable Features
• Scuba Diving and Snorkelling
• Water Sports Activities (motorized and non-motorized)
• Private yoga classes, meditation
• Tennis Court and Volleyball Court
• Beach Games, Mountain Trekking, Archery, Water Pollo, Aqua Aerobics
• Movie nights, Live Music
• Various animation activities
• Kids Splash Pad, Kids Playground, Planet Trekkers Kids Club
Hotel and restaurants Awards:
2023
* Winner at Traveler Review Awards 2023 – Booking.com
*Best Luxury Beachfront Resort (Country Level) – International Travel Awards 2023 *Haute Grandeur Awards 2023
*Property awards:
– – Best Destination Hotel in Middle East
– – Best Destination Wedding Hotel in United Arab Emirates
– – Best Spa Hotel in United Arab Emirates
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*DRiFT Seafood:
– – Best Restaurant Manager on a Global Level
– – Best Luxury Beachside Restaurant in Middle East
– – Best Resort Restaurant in Middle East
– – Best Seafood Restaurant in Middle East
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*World Spa Awards 2023 – World’s Best Spa Brand (O Spa by L’Occitane )
2022
* World Luxury Travel Awards
– – Luxury Beach Resort
– – Luxury Wedding Resort
– – Luxury Destination Hotel
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* Haute Grandeur Global Awards
– – Best Destination Wedding Hotel in Middle East – – Best Resort Hotel in Middle East
– – Best Beach Resort in United Arab Emirates
– – Best Luxury Hotel in United Arab Emirates
– – Best Seafood Restaurant in Middle East – DRiFT –
* International GM award – Most Valuable General Manager -UAE * Middle East Prestige Awards – Luxury Hotel Resort of the Year-UAE * Luxury Lifestyle Award
– – Best Luxury Resort UAE Top
– – 100 best Hotel Genera Manager Award
– – Top 100 Hotels & Resorts of the world
2021
• world luxury spa award
• fact spa & wellness award
• fact dining award culinary staycation in the northern emirates
• world luxury awards – nama global dining luxury family awards & drift luxury seafood restaurant • haute grandeur global hotel awards, best spa, best destination in the middle east, best beach resort in uae & best destination weddings hotel in uae
• t&l india best destination wedding hotel
2019 – 2020
• fujairah leading resort 2019&2020
• best boutique spa in the meddle east& best signature spa treatment in uae
• travel leisure india’s best award – best destination spa
• asia spa- best resort spa international
• chaine des rotisseurs – asufra award for excellence
Number of employees
234