The National Corporation for Tourism & Hotels (NCT&H) was formed in 1996 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The Corporations first foray into hotel ownership and asset management was established with the acquisition of U.A.E based properties, InterContinental Hotel, Abu Dhabi, the InterContinental Al Am and the Dhafra Beach Hotel in Jebel Dhanna. 
 
Danat (Arabic); the plural of (Dana) pearls, a rare and uniquely formed big pearl.
 
Danat Core Values and Commitment
DANAT Hotels and Resorts core values of respect, integrity, craftsmanship and pride are code by which it operates. Coupled with recognition, award and partnership; Danat
Hotels and Resorts have set a new gold standard in hotel operations and service excellence. The core values represent links that bind our stakeholders and business associates together through a win-win partnership. Based on the fundamental core values, Danat Hotels and Resorts is firmly committed to manage and realise Owners and partners entrusted vision of hotel assets management.