This is a luxury five star hotel in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It has been operated by Mandarin Oriental as of Jan. 1, 2020. After the present renovation the hotel will be rebranded as a Mandarin Oriental property. Two popular landmarks nearby are Heritage Village (1.3 mi) and The Corniche (1.4 mi). There are 14 food and beverage outlets to choose from in this hotel. A variety of national as well as international cuisines are served in these restaurants.
Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi
2. The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi
St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort
The hotel is based on The hotel’s Mediterranean architecture. This 376-room beachfront property offers some of the best views of the Arabian Gulf. Louvre Abu Dhabi and the nearby golf club is only a 10-minute drive from here , and the city centre is 12 miles away. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the Corniche are 20 to 30 minutes away. There are seven food and beverage venues in the hotel. The Iridium Spa is by the side of five swimming pools. The Athletic Club is one of the best in the city and it has a 25-metre lap pool, squash courts, and dedicated studios for yoga and spinning. There is a children’s club suitable for children between the ages of 1–12. Children at the age of 4 years and below must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort
3. Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas
Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas
Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas is situated on a 9 km stretch of private beach on Saadiyat Island. Each spacious air-conditioned room is equipped with a 42-inch flat-screen TV and an iPod docking station. The rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows and are decorated in soft colors. An open-plan bathroom with an oversized bathtub and a separate rain-shower is included. The Atarmia Spa provides various beauty treatments in private treatment rooms for men and women. It includes a gym. There are 3 in-house restaurants which offer a wide selection of international cuisine. The Beach House Restaurant features panoramic views of Saadiyat Beach and the landscaped hotel gardens. The hotel is 35 minutes’ drive away from the Abu Dhabi International Airport. Nearby attractions include the Louvre and Saadiyat Golf Club.
This resort hotel is located in Abu Dhabi’s breathtaking Saadiyat Island with a spectacular 9 km stretch of white beach. Built on modern Arabic architecture, this five-star property has striking and uninterrupted Arabian Gulf views. The resort has elegantly-designed 327 rooms and suites and 13 beach villas which displays casual elegance and contemporary style to reflect the resort’s premier beach-side setting. Club Rotana executive rooms have added privileges and personalized service.
Saadiyat Rotana
There are eight modern dining areas that promise authentic flavours and new culinary experiences.Si Ristorante Italiano & Bar, Hamilton’s Gastropub, a lively nightspot, and Turtle Bay Bar & Grill are only some of the dining options to suit guests’ taste and mood.
Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas offers three fully-equipped banquet and event rooms, an elegant ballroom and The Lawn, a spectacular outdoor event venue for memorable events like weddings..
Bodylines Fitness, a modern gym, Zen spa offering Turkish Hammam and 10 treatment rooms, an outdoor pool, two tennis courts, mini golf and a beach club are some of the facilities offered by the resort. Aladdin’s Cave, the kids club offers a lazy river, splash pool, cinema zone, water slide and much more that will keep the younger guests active and engaged. This upscale beachfront resort is 4 km from the Louvre Abu Dhabi, 2 km from Manarat Al Saadiyat, and 32 km from Abu Dhabi International Airport.
Saadiyat Rotana Resort and Villas
The polished rooms provide safes, minibars and tea and coffee making equipment, in addition to flat-screen TVs and complimentary Wi-Fi. The elegant 1- to 3-bedroom suites have living rooms and dining areas. The 1- and 2-bedroom villas are set on the beach and have plunge pools. Room service is available 24/7.
5. The St. Regis Abu Dhabi
The St. Regis Abu Dhabi offers direct access to the private Nation Riviera Beach Club, inclusive of a health and fitness center, kids club and a wonderful renovated swimming pool in addition to its sandy beach. It is adjacent to Nation Galleria Mall, district of Al Bateen, Qasr Al Watan and Emirates Palace.
The St. Regis Abu Dhabi
The Terrace on the Corniche is a vibrant dining destination located on the ground level of the hotel. Guests can dine in the main dining room, or at the garden terrace and bar with private access from the Abu Dhabi Corniche. For those desiring privacy, a separate dining room can comfortably seat 40.
Middle Eastern and international dishes to suit every palate are offered with freshly brewed specialty coffees and handcrafted breads and pastries. In the evening, modern-Arabic music is played.
Villa Toscana is inspired by an Italian summer residence. Its elegant cuisine consists of handcrafted specialties from Tuscany, Umbria, and Emilia-Romagna.
Azura Panoramic Lounge wraps around the pool terrace and presents a view of the Corniche. It offers a menu of shisha and Arabic mezze. Live music is also provided.
The St. Regis Bar comprises three integrated spaces—the library, the main bar, and the Cigar Lounge—The St. Regis Bar presents a lively, atmospheric space for socializing or celebrating in the tradition of New York’s Gilded Age.
The bar displays a relief carving depicting heroic Arabic sporting scenes of camel racing, horse racing, and falconry. In the book-lined library is also there in the bar.
The St. Regis Abu Dhabi
The cocktail menu includes the signature St. Regis Bloody Mary which was introduced to the original St. Regis in New York by Fernand Petiot in 1934. He perfected this cocktail by adding salt, pepper, lemon, Tabasco and Worcestershire sauce. Formal dress is required at the bar.
6. Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
Etihad Towers is a complex of hotel buildings with five towers located opposite the Emirates Palace hotel in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. The towers feature offices, apartments and a hotel.
Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
The hotel building is a part of the iconic Etihad Towers high-rise complex, this upscale, contemporary hotel is a minute’s walk from the Corniche waterfront promenade and 20 km from Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
Accommodations range from trendy rooms with free-standing tubs and panoramic city or gulf views, to opulent suites with living rooms and butler service. All rooms come with flat-screens, Nespresso machines and free Wi-Fi. Suites and club rooms have direct access to a lounge offering complimentary breakfast, drinks and snacks. Room service is offered.
Amenities include 12 restaurants and bars, 3 outdoor pools, a gym and private beach, as well as a refined spa with a hammam (a type of steam bath). Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers has a full-service spa with 13 treatment rooms, and a large fitness centre with modern equipment. Located on level 74, the Observation Deck is the highest vantage point of Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi International Airport is a 30-minute drive from the hotel. Marina Mall is a 5-minute drive away.
Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
7. The Abu Dhabi EDITION
The hotel features 198 spacious rooms, upscale suites and 57 residences filled with luxury amenities, including a spa with 7 treatment rooms, two pools, two state-of-the-art fitness centres, a three-story nightclub, a rooftop tapas bar, and three signature restaurants. Market at Edition is the health-focused all-day dining establishment. Alba Terrace is a Mediterranean-style eatery. The Oak Room rounds out the menu and is most notable for its meat case and crafted cocktails. The hotel also offers sophisticated venues for weddings, exhibitions and seminars. Event space includes a ballroom.
The Abu Dhabi EDITION
The design is superlative. The lobby is more like a comfortable lounge room than a hotel entrance and the soft peach tones and warm lighting make a real impact. The curved atrium is elevated by a kinetic art installation that moves majestically five times a day. Dark wood-paneled walls, marble floors and luxe furnishings give the space that stay-a-while feel. This sleek modern approach is continued into the rooms. In the rooms there is a coffee machine and Bang & Olufsen speaker system. Sand dune photographs on the walls give the space a local touch and the timber floors, beige color palette and sand-colored daybed combine well to provide a more minimalist boutique feel.
The Abu Dhabi EDITION
Attractions nearby include adjacent marina and inspiring views of the Gulf, Corniche Beach, Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center, Sheikh Zayed Heritage Centre is across the road and Louvre Abu Dhabi. Al Bateen Executive Airport 15 km away while Abu Dhabi International Airport can be reached in 35 minutes by car.
8. Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
Shangri-La Hotel, Qarat Al Beri has luxurious rooms decorated in a modern Arabic style with warm, rich colours and elegant furnishings. There are 213 rooms and suites, 6 private villas and 160 serviced apartments. There are also 7 restaurants and bars including the renowned Shang Palace. Each room has a balcony or terrace with an admirable view of the garden or Arabian Gulf. The hotel has a private beach and an infinity pool.
In the Shang Palace Chinese cuisine is served, and in Bord Eau, French delicacies can be savoured. Before and after dinner, Al Hanah Bar provides drinks in a relaxing atmosphere. Buffet breakfasts are available for a fee.
CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La draws inspiration from the legendary Shangri-La style spas. Massages and treatments are based on authentic natural healing methods found in traditional well-being practices shared by many Asian cultures. In addition to sa there are a gym, yoga studio, and sauna.
Other amenities include a business center, limo and car service, and express check-in etc. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference and meeting rooms, and space for weddings and exhibitions. Free valet parking is available onsite.
Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi International Airport is a 20-minute drive away. Attractions nearby include Sheikh Zayed Mosque, a 15-minute drive away, Al Maqtaa Fort, 2 km from the property and Abu Dhabi Golf Club.
The hotel is connected by a winding waterway featuring Arabic traditional boats, known as abras. You lie back, utterly relaxed, while the abra slowly meanders throughout the verdant garden scenery.
The boat drops you at the hotel’s souk, a traditional Arabian market. There you browse through the enticing variety of shops selling traditional artifacts, paintings, jewellery and clothes.
9.Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island
Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island
A palatial resort in Mediterranean design, the resort connects with the centuries-old traditional Arab culture with its oriental court gardens and extensive water features. It boasts luxurious 378 rooms or villas, an onsite spa, fitness centre, tennis and volleyball courts, pristine private beach, and water park or wave pool. There are 7 meeting rooms with a maximum capacity of 680 persons. The conveniently located hotel offers easy access to the city’s most of the must-see destinations, including the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Yas Waterworld and the Louvre Abu Dhabi (4.8 km), Manarat Al Saadiyat (27 min walk), UAE Pavilion (30 min walk), Saadiyat Beach Golf Club (32 min walk) and Abu Dhabi Corniche (8.8 km).
Services offered at Anjana Spa include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and Thai massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam. The spa is open daily.
For kids, there are Kids & Teens Club, separate kids pool and babysitting facilities. There is also Warner Bros theme park on Yas Island, a 20-minute drive away. Aqua Park is available for children only.
Club House is an exclusive venue reserved only for guests residing in the hotel serving a variety of International cuisine as well as refreshments. The Orient restaurant offers Oriental Turkish cuisine and Oriental A La Carte cuisine. It serves dinner only. Reservations are required.
Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island
L’olivo (à la carte) is a fine-dining restaurant specializing in Italian cuisine serving dinner only. Reservations are required.
Mermaid (à la carte) is a beach fine-dining restaurant specializing in seafood and serves dinner only. A children’s menu is available. Reservations are required.
Turquoise restaurant offering poolside buffet specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children’s menu is available.
Aja (à la carte) specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
The rooms have garden or sea views and are equipped with King bed (twin beds available in garden view rooms), stocked minibar replenished daily, Wi-Fi, tea and coffee making facilities, bathtub and standalone shower, air conditioning, flat screen TV, international direct dialling telephone, electronic safe, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers, iron, ironing board, blackout drapes and curtains. Rooms and parking are wheelchair accessible.
10. W Abu Dhabi, Yas Island
W Abu Dhabi, Yas Island
W is set at Yas Marina and the F1 Yas Marina Circuit. The 499 room hotel features a unique design, set half on land and half on water.This modern hotel is 4 km from Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and 8 km from Abu Dhabi International Airport. The rooms come with Air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV, safes, iPod docking station and floor-to-ceiling windows.
A rooftop terrace features 2 pools and a bar. Other amenities include a casual lobby lounge, a nightclub and a polished restaurant, as well as Italian, Indian and Japanese eateries. There are also spa treatments, a gym and a sauna, plus meeting and event space for up to 2,000 people.
The hotel offers a total of 3,520 square meters of event space, including the Great Room, seven studios, and four strategy and outdoor terraces for meetings and social gatherings.
W Abu Dhabi, Yas Island
Guests can also enjoy Yas Beach club, offering an incredible beach facility, a pool, a bar and dining area. Complimentary access is included and the Yas shuttle will whisk you from the hotel to the Beach Club. The hotel is only a 10 minutes’ drive from Abu Dhabi International Airport and 15 minutes’ drive from Abu Dhabi city centre. An 18-hole golf course and Yas Mall are within walking distance from the hotel.
Hatta is located nearly 130 km from central Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. It is located high in the Hajar Mountains. Formerly an Omani territory, its ownership was transferred to Dubai in or around 1850. Hatta’s craggy mountain cliffs, scattered springs and lush valleys offer a stark contrast to the glassy facades of the city. Hike up the Hajar mountains and you will get to see breathtaking views of the historical village. The area was once called Al Hajerin, or Al Hajeran, in reference to the two mountain peaks guarding its north and south borders.
Old village of Hatta
The old village of Hatta includes two prominent military towers from the 1880s, a fort from 1896 and the Juma mosque, which was built in 1780 and is the oldest building in Hatta. The traditional water supply was through the falaj system, which also has been restored.
Hatta Heritage Village
The restored, centuries-old Hatta Heritage Village features a defensive tower, stone houses with palm-frond roofs, and falaj, the traditional water system. Other exhibits include traditional weapons, furniture and crockery. At the nearby Hatta Dam, the Hatta Reservoir Visitor Point overlooks the pools of striking green water.
Since Hatta is located in the mountains, it was the summer habitation of Dubai-based families escaping the heat and humidity of the coast and trying new outdoor activities.
The Hatta Dam
The Hatta Dam was constructed in the late 1990s. Hatta Dam is now one of the main attractions in the area, with the bright, turquoise water set against the earthy rock for a picturesque vista. Visitors can drive along the dam and stop at viewpoints for photographs, or trek across it and down the hilly terrain or kayak across the quiet lake formed by the dam.
Hatta Fort
Hatta Fort
Hatta Fort, built in 1896, is one of the most significant architectural monuments in the UAE. The structure served as a residence and defence facility with a large internal courtyard and an 11m-high watchtower. The building was restored in 1995. The two round watchtowers overlooking the mountain village were built in the 1880s. They are located 2.5m above ground level with a small door and semi-circular staircase leading to the roof. Guards would use ropes to scale the towers and enter through the doors.
Hatta Hill Park
Hatta Hill Park was built in 2004. The nearly 64sqkm area is popular for picnics and barbecues, as well as a tower, which makes for an excellent vantage point.
Hatta Heritage Village
Hatta Heritage Village
Hatta Heritage Village in the central town is a restored museum. It comprises 30 buildings, including huts and houses, reconstructed as they were hundreds of years ago. The Village also houses relics and documents of past life, where you’ll learn about Dubai’s Arabian heritage from food to folklore. There are two watchtowers and a fort, as well as a mosque from olden times. The museum also hosts several events during UAE holidays such as National Day (2 December).
Hatta Wadi Hub
Hatta Wadi Hub is the town’s home of action and adventure, open in winter. Here you can try your hand at archery and axe throwing. You can go twin ziplining with a friend. You can opt to paraglide with the Bird Eye Parachuting Club that will take you soaring into the air 500 feet off the ground. The 52 km of mountain biking trails provide cross-country bike paths of varying difficulty levels, encouraging novices and professionals to enjoy the picturesque alleys.
If you want to stay overnight, book at the Hatta Damani Lodges or Hatta Sedr Trailers, both providing chic accommodation nestled in the mountains. Hatta Dome Park will give you the ultimate glamping experience. Hatta Caravan Park is the first luxury caravan park in the region.
The JA Hatta Fort Hotel is great if you’re looking for a resort-style stay. The hotel has its own restaurants, spa, mini golf and petting zoo, while every room and suite comes with mountainside views.
Larger groups visiting Hatta can choose from one of several farm house rentals, including The Reef and Happiness Farm, each complete with facilities such as BBQ areas and a pool for the kids to splash around in.
Ajman is the capital of the emirate of Ajman in the United Arab Emirates. It is located along the Persian Gulf, and is surrounded by the larger emirate of Sharjah in territory.
There are about 50 international and local retail shops and banks including Emirates National Bank of Dubai, Ajman Bank, Arab Bank PLC, Bank Saderat Iran, and Commercial Bank of Dubai.
Ajman Free Zone has a capacity to accommodate 1500 companies and serves over 1,000 vessels a year, Ajman Port and Ajman Free Zone are major contributors to the emirate’s economy. Exporting to over 65 countries, the Free Zone’s companies make up approximately 20% of the UAE’s overall industrial units, with some 256 industrial companies operating from the zone.
Ajman UAE
Distance from Ajman to Dubai is 44km. Travel time by car is 40 minutes during off peak. To avail of the cheaper and larger accommodation, there are many who are working in Dubai live in Ajaman and commute daily to work. Dubai schools provide transportation to students. There are many leisure activities near residential areas.
Tourist attractions in the emirate include the Ajman Beach, Ajman National Museum situated at Ajman Fort, the Red Fort and the museum in the inland enclave of Manama. City Centre Ajman, the Emirate’s biggest mall, is a big attraction as well for its unique architectural experience and variety of shops and confectioneries.
Villas in Ajman
Ajman’s corniche is a popular evening and weekend destination for families and features a number of fast food outlets, coffee shops and stalls.
The Burj Al Arab hotel is a 280m building, Standing on its own man-made island. It is connected to the mainland by a private curving bridge. Its facade is made in the shape of a sail of a ship. It is fifth tallest hotels in the world. Burj Al Arab stands on a reclaimed island that is 280 m from Jumeirah Beach and is connected to the mainland by a private curving bridge. It has a helipad near the roof, at a height of 210 m above ground.
It was described by a British journalist as a “seven-star” hotel. Its most expensive suits run upwards of $18,000. The hotel is equipped with a helipad for VIPs to use. It is often described as the number one attraction in Dubai.
Burj Al Arab luxury hotel
Burj Al Arab Rooms and suites
The Burj Al Arab holds only 28 double-story floors which accommodate 202 bedroom suites. The smallest suite occupies an area of 169 m2, the largest covers 780 m2. The Royal Suite is billed at US$24,000 per night. The Burj Al Arab is very popular with the Chinese market, which made up 25 percent of all bookings at the hotel in 2011 and 2012.
Burj Al Arab Skyview Bar
The gold elevator takes you up to Skyview Bar for an incredible view. Gold on 27 is a gold-themed bar that offers an incredible variety of flavours for all palates. It sets the standard for nightlife in Dubai. Element 79 is an alcohol-free sparkling grape drink with copious amounts of golden dust.
Burj Al Arab Hotel Interior
Burj Al Arab Ownership
The hotel is owned by Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts, which is an Emirati state-owned luxury hotel chain. The Jumeirah Group was created in 1997 and became part of the Dubai Holding in 2004, which is Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum’s personal corporate portfolio.
Two bedroom suite
Burj Al Arab’s great interiors
The interior of the Burj Al Arab is perhaps even more jaw-dropping than the exterior. Pushing the boundaries of color and decoration,the interiors dazzle with a sense of the theatrical in a space that doesn’t take itself too seriously.
The carpets are something to admire. Each one takes three months to make by hand. Walls are covered in silk that appears to change color depending on where you stand, with hand-stitched ladybirds embroidered in 24-carat gold.
Burj Al Arab’s Food & Beverage
Food & Beverage is a core pillar of Burj Al Arab. No other hotel in Dubai can compete with Jumeirah in rich dining experiences. There are six restaurants in the hotel. Al Muntaha which is 200 meters above the sea sits on a cantilever that extends 27 m from either side of the mast and is accessed by a panoramic elevator.
Al Mahara (“Oyster”), is accessed via a simulated submarine voyage. It features a large seawater aquarium, holding roughly 990,000 L of water. The 18 cm thick wall of the tank is made of acrylic glass in order to withstand the water pressure.
Bab Al Yam at the ground floor is good for breakfast, The food is served buffet-style, mainly European but also some Middle Eastern. You have splendid view of the ocean whether you sit inside or outside.
Burj Al Arab’s Talise Spa
Talise Spa is the perfect place after a long flight. Unlike most spas, the treatment rooms have big windows overlooking the ocean. If you like a dimly lit atmosphere you might find it too bright but they’ll draw the curtains at your request. There are also four swimming pools — both indoor and outdoor — including a pool only for women.
If you want to go all out and really feel at home during your holiday in Dubai then it would be a great idea to pick one of the apartments here during your stay. These short-term rental holiday apartments are luxurious and fully furnished. With rising hotel prices it would be a great idea to pick one of the apartments here during your stay to cut down a bit on costs.
The holiday apartments here promise to provide you with the home away from home feeling during your stay. You are sure to find the ideal apartment here in Dubai to suit your every need. The apartments here in Dubai city are close to golf courses, race tracks and an incredible marina, and they even overlook some of the finest quality beaches.
