Further details have been revealed about the mixed-use Mina Zayed Waterfront Development in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

With an estimated overall development cost of US$5bn (3.57bn euro, £3.15bn) the project will cover a total of 27 hectares.

The development will be housed in a hollow, drum-shaped building with a rotating sun screen and will include three branded hotels and residences - MGM Grand, Bellagio and SkyLofts.

There will also be a health and wellness centre costing US$20m (14.2m euro, £12.6m) and covering 64,400sq ft (5,980sq m). With 41 treatment rooms and suites, the spa will boast the first Bellagio-branded spa suites in the Middle East as well as a medi-spa component. Spatality is currently consulting on the feasibility, design and brand implementation for the project. 

Scheduled to open in 2014, the development is located adjacent to Abu Dhabi's new growth areas of Saadiyat Island and Sowwah Island. It is a key component of Plan Abu Dhabi 2030, a governmental blueprint for the urban transformation of the wider Mina Zayed area. Details: spatality.com