abu dhabi
“Abu Dhabi offers the best of both worlds. Culture and art await at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Louvre Abu Dhabi, while fun and excitement are guaranteed at Warner Bros. World and Ferrari World” Jessica Harris, Product Manager, Elegant Resorts
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Dhabi’s first and only all-inclusive resort. Set on a sweep of pristine sand, the Rixos has 366 rooms and suites, 12 luxury villas – the Superior Villas offer a private pool – seven restaurants serving international and local cuisine, watersports and a kids’ club. “Until now, Abu Dhabi’s hotels have only offered half- or full-board options, so we’ve successfully filled the gap for an all-inclusive experience,” says Burcak Orak, General Manager at Rixos Saadiyat Island. “The concept has been incredibly well received here. With all drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic), dining at all our restaurants and cafés, an array of fitness and water sport classes, as well as our evening entertainment programme included in the price.”
What’s new Hotels: Jumeirah Al Wathba Desert Resort & Spa (jumeirah.com) opened in February, set in Abu Dhabi’s desert, 40-minutes from the city. Two new Radisson Blu (radissonblu.com) properties have opened on the Abu Dhabi Corniche and in the city of Al Ain, home to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The new Beach Rotana Residences (rotana.com) offers 314 serviced studios and apartments, with fully-equipped kitchens and sea views. Yas Island will become home to the Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island Resort (hilton. com), due to open in 2019. Attractions: Yas Island will see CLYMB (miral.ae/en/destinations/clymb) open later this year, bringing the world’s widest flight chamber and tallest indoor climbing wall to Abu Dhabi. Al Maryah Central mall (gulfrelated.com)
THE LOBBY, RIXOS SAADIYAT ISLAND
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will open in late 2019 on Al Maryah Island, housing more than 400 international brands, a multi-screen cinema, restaurants and amphitheatre. The Presidential Palace, Qasr Al Watan (QasrAlWatan.ae), opened to the public for the first time in March this year, with a multimedia show and historic artefacts from the Arab world. Airlines: Etihad Airways (etihad.com) is offering passengers booking flights to and from all their destinations via Abu Dhabi a complimentary two-night stay at a choice of hotels. Visitors flying with Etihad can also save money on attractions, restaurants, shopping and more with the Abu Dhabi Extraordinary Pass.
Where to book it DESTINOLOGY – 01204 823762 Enjoy seven nights all-inclusive at Rixos Saadiyat Island from £2,440pp in a Deluxe Double Garden View Room, including return flights with Etihad Airways. destinology.co.uk / saadiyatisland.rixos.com
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