Family-focused French holiday company Club Med is in talks with firms in Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah as it considers launching a resort in the UAE. According to the National, Abu Dhabi is a front runner due to is availability of beaches, environmental policies and tourism strategy that emphasises culture and nature. Last week, Club Med signed a deal with Oman's Muriya Tourism Development to open a luxury resort in Salalah, due to begin operations in late 2012.