The Aryani Resort, a total Cultural Experience

http://www.thearyani.com/

Located on the quiet sandy beach of Terengganu facing the Redang NationalMarine Park, is The Aryani Resort.With just 20 villa units to ensure exclusivity and privacy, the Aryani Resortis a cultural retreat offering the finest collections of authentic Malay culture and artifacts.The owner, an architect - conservationist,
wants The Aryani Resort to be a total cultural experience.

Raja Bahrin and his daughter Raja Shahirah. He brought her and her brother
back from Australia to Trengganu by boat via Indonesia. 

Recently, she got married at Aryani Resort.

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Its rich heritage of hand woven gold thread 'Songket', brassware, fine-wood carvings,
woven mats and batik are amongst the local handicrafts used throughout
the Aryani in the order to indulge guests in local culture.
The 'Heritage Suite' is part of the original timber Palaces Complex of Royal
households from the previous Century. It offers guests
the unique experience of living in an ancient Malay Timber Palace.
All villa units have their own private garden and gateway
with an outdoor sunken bathtub in an intimate garden setting.
The Heritage and Modern Suites feature both outdoor and indoor baths
giving guests the choice of enjoying both luxuries.

 

                                        

"Selamat Datang"

"Welcome to The Aryani Cultural Experience"

At The Aryani village you can be amongst culture in a tranquil ambiance.
A stay with us shall enable you to enjoy the warm 'Malay' hospitality
without the environment of a normal hotel. With just 20 villas, it gives us
the great opportunity to spoil our guests during their stay at our home resort." 

~To' Puan Norilah Raja Dato' Kamarul Bahrin

The Central Courtyard resembling an ancient village square,
holds the swimming pool with the three elevated pavilions built around it.
These pavilions are used by the traditional 'Gamelan' musicians in the evenings
for their daily performances.

The Central Courtyard is the recreational and traditional performances area
popularly used by guests. In the evening, the Central Courtyard comes alive
with the tantalizing music of the classical 'Gamelan' Orchestra.
It is a place to escape the business world and be immersed
in a fantasy world of past civilisation.

We call The Aryani a cultural experience, but some choose to call ita 'Fantasy Retreat' into the past civilisation where time stood still.Whatever it may be regarded as, it is a retreat to be experienced. 

Words from the Owners :

"As an Architect, I have seen and designed numerous resort.These resorts were designed for the comfort and convenience of the guests. However, The Aryani chose to go beyond that. The Aryani intends to impart a cultural experience to the guests.In order to do that ~ we assembled a team of Architects, Master Craftsmen,Master Woodcarvers, traditional musicians and hoteliers. " 
~ Raja Dato' Kamarul Bahrin Shah

 

The State of Terengganu which has one of the longest coastlines in Malaysia
has been widely regarded as the cradle of Malay culture in Malaysia.

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Disclaimer/Acknowledgement:

The above words and captions are ALL NOT MY OWN, but taken from the web.