The Regency Palace Hotel and Conference Center was badly

damaged by fire during the Iraqi occupation of 1990 but has been operating on a limited basis since.

The Hotel will be completely refurbished to a 5-star palatial standard, and it will also comprise a variety of room types, including presidential and honeymoon suites.

In addition, the Hotel will also provide substantially improved restaurant and business facilities as well as a private recreational beach.

The existing Conference Centre will be redesigned to incorporate improved recreational facilities,