Abu Dhabi - Where to stay

Where to stay

dear VISITORS THE PUBLICATION OF A DEDICATED

aways in Al Ain, state-of-the-art business

guide on Abu Dhabi’s expanding

properties in the heart of the capital

accommodation options demonstrates

and a distinctly modern resort adjoining

just how far the destination has come

the Abu Dhabi Golf Club championship

in a short time. Just seven years ago

facility. And it doesn’t stop there. We are

this emirate had 62 hotels and no

looking forward to the opening of new

official star-rating system and we

properties, each with their own unique

could list our properties easily within

and special features.

the visitor guide.

Today the emirate has over 145 hotels, hotel apartments and resorts – and the number is growing. Indeed such is the growth that we need a separate booklet to inform you of all the options.

Back in 2004 most of the hotels were centred in downtown Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. Today you can choose from an array of accommodation ranging from iconic buildings – such as the opulent Emirates Palace, the striking Yas Viceroy Hotel or the leaning Hyatt Capital Gate, to exciting resorts and hotels on the islands and in the deserts of the Western Region, to beachfront resorts around Abu Dhabi city’s coastline, ultramodern retreats on Yas Island, luxurious havens on Saadiyat Island, tranquil get-

I am confident that no matter where you stay you will find superior service – certainly we are doing our best to ensure that you are greeted by a truly professionally trained workforce – and, of course, in 2013, as in 2004, you will receive the same warm Arabian welcome which is integral to our cultural heritage and for which the emirate is now known. It is good to know that some things never change.

Wherever you stay, I wish you a pleasant trip and one that is so enjoyable and memorable that we will welcome you back time and again.

Mubarak Al Muhairi Director General Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority

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CONTENTS

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ABU DHABI CITY & MAINLAND HOTELS

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ABU DHABI CITY HOTEL APARTMENTS

23

Five Star Luxury

1

Deluxe

23

Four Star Value

10

Superior

27

Three Star Affordability

16

Standard

31

Two Star Budget

21

One Star Homely

22

AL AIN HOTELS

33

Five Star Luxury

33

Four Star Value

34

Three Star Affordability

35

AL GHARBIA HOTELS

41

Two Star Budget

36

Five Star Luxury

41

One Star Homely

36

Four Star Value

43

Three Star Affordability

43

One Star Homely

44

AL AIN HOTEL APARTMENTS

37

Deluxe 37 Superior

38

Standard

38

Overnight Desert Camps

39

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abu dhabi CITY & MAINLAND HOTELS Al Raha Beach Hotel

Five-Star Luxury

1

Al Raha Beach Hotel

of two Abu Dhabi hotel which boasts

Abu Dhabi’s first boutique resort is

an indoor swimming pool, outdoor

just 10 minutes from the international

pools, squash courts, water sports and

airport and next to a shopping mall.

a children’s playground.

Rooms have sea views and there is

Al Raha Corniche, Near Airport

a selection of excellent restaurants.

+971 2 508 0555

There’s a health club, spa - only one

www.danathotels.com

Armed Forces Officers Club & Hotel

Near Abu Dhabi Mall

Designed initially as a fully-equipped

Tourist Club Area

recreational complex for officers of

+971 2 697 9000

the UAE Armed Forces, this iconic

www.rotana.com

structure, built to resemble a falcon spreading its wings, has evolved

Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi

into

In the heart of the city and only a

an

banquets,

oasis

for

social

conferences,

gatherings

and

holidays for the local community and international guests.

World-class Olympic-size

facilities swimming

include

an

pool,

the

alley, and fully equipped gymnasiums.

There’s a superb choice of restaurants and cafés including the popular Taverna Restaurant, a social hot spot. Awardwinning interior gardens make up the world’s largest assembly of 100,000 tropical plants in an indoor setting.

Khaleej Al Arabi St

and fitness centre, and the rooftop offers stunning city views.

Hamdan St +971 2 616 6166 www.crowneplaza.com Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi This city centre hotel adjoins an expansive residential and commercial precinct. It has a distinctly Thai service philosophy, aligned with aspects of one of the UAE’s tallest, naturally-lit

www.afoc.mil.ae

atriums – at a towering 130-metres it’s 37-storeys high, and with two glass-

Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi boasts

with business and leisure travellers. It

traditional Arabian welcome. Featuring

+971 2 441 5900

hotel

district and beach, this hotel is popular has four restaurants, two bars, a health

Caracal Shooting Club, a bowling

This

few minutes’ walk from the shopping

luxury

suites

with sea-facing rooms and some of

walled elevators providing a scenic lobby-to-room ride, the hotel offers scenic views across the UAE capital

Abu Dhabi city’s most popular dining

taking in the city’s south-eastern

options, as well as direct access to

mangroves district and the northern

Abu Dhabi Mall. There’s a private

Corniche beachfront.

beach, a covered children’s play area,

Muroor St

tennis and squash courts, swimming

+971 2 698 8888

pools and the Zen Spa.

www.dusit.com 2

Emirates Palace

Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa

restaurant devoted to Emirati cuisine.

by Anantara

Corniche Rd West

An urban sanctuary in the heart of

+971 2 690 9000

the UAE capital, this distinctive hotel

www.emiratespalace.com

is set against the exotic beauty of Abu

Dhabi’s

eastern

mangroves

Fairmont Bab Al Bahr

forest. Forming part of an integrated

This

hotel, marina, retail and residential

mainland gateway to Abu Dhabi city.

beachfront

hotel

is

at

the

destination,

reflects

With its striking, contemporary design,

Arabian design, with grand central

the hotel offers the highest level of

passageways and arched ceilings.

comfort and style throughout its guest

Salam St

rooms and suites. There are fabulous

+971 2 656 1000

dining options.

www.abu-dhabi.anantara.com

Khor Al Maqta

the

hotel

+971 2 654 3000 Emirates Palace

www.fairmont.com

Renowned as one of the world’s most

3

opulent hotels, Emirates Palace is

Grand Millennium Al Wahda Hotel

a national landmark. Set on 1.3kms

Next to Al Wahda Mall, this hotel has

of private, pristine beach on the

more than 800 rooms, 1 to 2 bedrooms

city’s

serviced

magnificent

Corniche,

the

apartments,

a

range

of

hotel conjures up images of 1001

restaurants, health centre and spa and

Arabian Nights. Dining options include

meeting facilities. It is a hotel for family

Mezlai, the emirate’s only fine dining

and business travellers alike.

Hazaa Bin Zayed St

Hyatt Capital Gate

+971 2 443 9999

Housed within Capital Gate – the

www.grandmillenniumalwahda.com

‘World’s Furthest Leaning Man-Made Tower’ – which tilts 18 degrees

Hilton Abu Dhabi

westward, the hotel is connected to

This hotel, on Abu Dhabi’s popular

Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre,

Corniche,

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one of the Middle East’s most modern

restaurants and bars, a trendy beach

conference and exhibition venues

club with luxury spa and health club,

which includes the ICC (International

private beach, three swimming pools

Convention

and tennis courts. Most of the capital’s

Guests are invited to experience

shopping amenities and main sights

luxury guestrooms, suites, and several

are close by.

dining options including the hotel’s

Corniche Rd West

signature restaurant 18˚ where the

+971 2 681 1900

terrace offers fabulous views of the

www.hilton.com

adjacent sea channel.

offers

guests

over

Centre)

Abu

Dhabi.

Khaleej Al Arabi St Hilton Capital Grand Abu Dhabi Hotel

+971 2 596 1234

A vision of gleaming glass rising high

www.abudhabi.capitalgate.hyatt.com

above the city, this hotel is within easy reach of the airport, Abu Dhabi

InterContinental Abu Dhabi

National Exhibition Centre and key

Recently

attractions such as the Sheikh Zayed

overlooks the Arabian Gulf and has

Grand

Mosque.

Facilities

renovated,

this

hotel

include

modern rooms and suites. There is a

spacious bedrooms, a suspended bar

choice of superb eateries including

with a 15-metre hand-polished agate

the popular Fish Market, state-of-the-

serving area and stunning views from

art business facilities, a 24-hour gym,

every vantage point, and a luxury spa.

outdoor pool, squash and tennis courts

The hotel has been named in the

and a beautiful private beach next to a

Conde Nast Traveller 2012 Hot List as

marina. Its sea-facing Yacht Club is one

one of the world’s best new hotels.

of the hottest spots in town.

Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum St

Al Bateen

+971 2 617 0000

+971 2 666 6888

www.hilton.com

www.intercontinental.com/abudhabi 4

Etihad Towers

Guests are enveloped in modern design complementing the values of contemporary Arabian culture.

Khalidiya +971 2 657 0000 www.rotana.com Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi Unwind in this city landmark with beautiful rooms and suites, most with spectacular Corniche and Arabian Gulf views. There are 10 restaurants and bars, including the Al Fanar revolving rooftop restaurant. Leisure facilities

Jumeirah at Etihad Towers

include both indoor and outdoor

This striking 66-storey hotel offers

swimming pools, and a fitness centre.

breathtaking panoramic views of the

Khalifa Bin Zayed St

Arabian Gulf and the city skyline, the

+971 2 674 2020

property is part of an iconic five tower

www.leroyalmeridienabudhabi.com

complex in the heart of the capital. It features 12 restaurants and bars from

Millennium Hotel Abu Dhabi

level 63 to the beach, three swimming

Near to the Corniche, this elegant,

pools, a private beach, and a signature

modern

Talise Spa.

panoramas,

Corniche Rd West

rooms and three restaurants serving

+971 2 811 5888

Moroccan, Italian and International

www.jumeirah.com

cuisine, and a renowned cigar bar.

hotel

has

splendidly

great

city

decorated

There are comprehensive business Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana

and

Overlooking

boardrooms, a business centre, a

beautiful

Arabian

facilities

including

Gulf shores, this hotel is the first

fitness club and swimming pool.

property to open in Abu Dhabi

Khalifa Bin Zayed St

under

+971 2 626 2700

the

alcohol-free

Rayhaan

Hotels & Resorts by Rotana brand.

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leisure

www.millenniumabudhabi.ae

Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Villas,

Park Rotana

Saadiyat Island

This hotel caters for business travellers

Surrounded by expansive landscaped

and city break guests. It features four

gardens and soothing water features,

very popular F&B outlets. Many of its

this resort borders the region’s first

deluxe rooms and suites overlook

ocean

Player-

the charming Khalifa Park. Modern

designed Saadiyat Beach Golf Club.

recreational facilities include a gym,

The hotel features 306 rooms, suites

temperature

and villas, each with a private balcony

swimming pool, six spacious treatment

or terrace, offering exceptional views

rooms, steam and sauna, and a floodlit

of Saadiyat Beach, the golf club or the

tennis court.

hotel gardens. Outlets offer an array of

Al Salam St

authentic international cuisines while

+971 2 657 3333

beauty and health treatments are

www.rotana.com

course,

the

Gary

controlled

outdoor

available at the luxurious Atarmia Spa. Saadiyat Island +971 2 407 1234 www.abudhabi.park.hyatt.com

Park Hyatt Hotel

6

Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal

Rosewood Abu Dhabi

Inspired by 15th to early 17th century

This luxurious, waterfront hotel sits at

Renaissance

a

the core of Abu Dhabi’s new Central

distinctly Venetian feel, and with an

Business District on Al Maryah Island.

expansive Khor Al Maqta setting

It has spacious guest rooms, a round-

close to the Sheikh Zayed Grand

the-clock personalised butler service

Mosque, this is the world’s largest

and dramatic views of a turquoise

beachfront Ritz-Carlton resort. Guests

waterfront. The hotel has a full

in the resorts’ rooms, suites and villas

spectrum of dining destinations and

can enjoy 10 restaurants – three of

amenities for business and leisure

which have been designed by famed

travellers.

Japanese restaurant specialist Super

Al Maryah Island

Potato – marking the designer’s debut

+971 2 813 5550

in the Arabian Gulf. A huge canal-

www.rosewoodhotels.com

architecture

with

fronting swimming pool, and extensive lawns complete the grandeur of this Venetian village.

Khor Al Maqta +971 2 818 8888 www.ritzcarlton.com

Shangri-La Hotel

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Shangri-La Hotel,

city and sea views overlooking the

Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi

picturesque Lulu Island, as well as

This luxury hotel overlooks the creek

Mina Zayed Port and Dhow Harbour

that separates Abu Dhabi Island from

– home to the hundreds of traditional

the mainland. Its spacious rooms and

wooden fishing boats. The hotel has a

suites all have private terraces with sea

‘My Bed’ promise – a fantastic service

views. Its spa, two gyms, 1km private

that allows guests to personalise

beach and five swimming pools make

their mattress and pillow selection,

it the ultimate holiday retreat. There

while customised butler services and

is also an Arabian souk, Souk Qaryat

in-room spa treatments extend the

Al Beri, with shops connected by

royal treatment.

waterways and several dining options.

Corniche Rd East

Khor Al Maqta

+971 2 813 7777

+971 2 509 8888

www.sofitel.com

www.shangri-la.com/abudhabi Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort

Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort

This spectacular property on the capital’s stunning Corniche is a popular dining venue with 11 restaurants and bars, including the romantic seafood restaurant, Il Paradiso. It has outdoor heated pools, a fitness centre and a private beach offering water sports.

Corniche Rd East +971 2 677 3333 www.sheratonabudhabihotel.com Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche This art deco-inspired hotel, part of the five-building Capital Plaza complex, enjoys pride of place on the eastern tip of the capital’s pristine Corniche beachfront. Guests have panoramic 8

The St. Regis Abu Dhabi Covering 17 floors in the Nation Towers and commanding a prime position along the UAE capital’s Corniche, this classic hotel has panoramic vistas of the Arabian Gulf, the city’s skyline and surrounding islands. The hotel offers its own private Nation Riviera Beach Club accessible via an air-conditioned underground tunnel across the Corniche with beach, outdoor pool, exercise room, beach bar and Treasure Island Children’s Club.

An elegant throw-back to its original New York namesake, the hotel offers the all-guests St. Regis Butler Service, including benefits such as eButler, Butler Service Desk, packing and unpacking, coffee and tea service, and pressing service.

Corniche Rd +971 2 694 4501 www.stregisabudhabi.com The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi Featuring a bespoke butler service for every room, the St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi, lies at the heart of an unbroken, nine kilometre stretch of pristine sand along the enchanting Saadiyat Beach. With Gary Player’s beautifully designed Saadiyat Beach Golf Club on its doorstep, the hotel’s air of mystique and calming ambience is created by thoughtful 9

Mediterranean architecture contemporary interior design.

Saadiyat Island +971 2 498 8888 www.stregissaadiyatisland.com

and

The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa Enjoy a compelling golf experience on the hotel’s surrounding 27-hole championship golf course, ranked among the World’s Top 100 courses by Golf World magazine, or relax in the secluded seating areas of its garden terraces. The hotel has a signature Moroccan restaurant and a luxury spa.

Khalifa City +971 2 616 9999 www.westinabudhabigolfresort.com Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi Designed as an integral element of Yas Marina Circuit, this five star innovative hotel is a capital landmark and the only one in the world to straddle an F1 race track, being breathtakingly built half on land and half over water.

The first Viceroy Hotels and Resorts property in the Middle East, it features 499 rooms and suites and over 1,600 square metres of conference space, and is one of the emirate’s largest and most iconic hotels.

Yas Island +971 2 656 0000 www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/ abudhabi

Aloft Abu Dhabi

Four-Star Value Aloft Abu Dhabi For those looking for a contemporary

tennis and squash courts, private

setting to relax after a day of meetings

beach, swimming pool, water sports

or sightseeing, Aloft’s rooms and

and beach volleyball. The Ghantoot

suites are furnished with the latest

Polo and Racing Club is next door.

high-tech equipment. A 24-hour gym

Ghantoot

and ninth-floor outdoor pool let guests

+971 2 506 8888

work out or relax whenever they want.

www.cassellsghantoothotel.com

Khaleej Al Arabi St Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre

City Seasons Al Hamra Hotel

+971 2 654 5000

Abu Dhabi

www.aloftabudhabi.com

This hotel caters for all those wanting high standards of luxury and service,

Cassells Ghantoot Hotel & Resort

whether business travellers or families.

Enjoy easy access to Abu Dhabi or

Noted for its Arabian hospitality, the

Dubai. This resort is 60 kms from

hotel features 180 rooms and suites

Abu Dhabi International Airport and

and an ultra-modern, fully-equipped

70kms

health club.

from

Dubai

International

Airport. Cassells Ghantoot features

Electra and Najda St Junction

extensive conference facilities, a

+971 2 672 5000

fully

www.cityseasonsabudhabi.com

equipped

health

club

with

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Cristal Hotel Abu Dhabi

Cristal Hotel Abu Dhabi

Cristal Salam Hotel

Experience the comfort of rooms

A modern and relaxing hotel in the

and suites that are designed with

heart of the capital, with an easy

contemporary

hotel

access to Abu Dhabi’s attractions,

features Cristal’s unique executive

Cristal Salam, the city’s first non-

desks, LCD TV and high speed internet

smoking hotel, provides a comfortable

access as well as state-of-the-art

stay and delectable dining facilities.

conference rooms, a business centre,

Salam St, Tourist Club Area

indoor pool and spa facilities.

+971 2 659 7666

Zayed the 1st St

www.cristalhospitality.com

luxury.

This

Next to Madinat Zayed

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Shopping Centre

Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi Yas Island

+971 2 652 0000

On the banks of Yas Island’s Creek,

www.cristalhospitality.com

along the Yas Links Abu Dhabi golf

course, this hotel is five minutes

Grand Continental Flamingo Hotel

walking distance from the Yas Marina

Conveniently close to Abu Dhabi’s

Circuit, home to the annual Formula 1®

magnificent Corniche and only 15

Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

minutes drive to Abu Dhabi National

All 428 guest rooms and suites feature

Exhibition Centre, this hotel has rooms,

stunning views, have free Wi-Fi internet

suites and FlamClub Floor Executive

access and spacious working areas.

rooms, which are all centrally air-

Yas Island

conditioned and have IDD telephones,

+971 2 656 3000

satellite TV and wireless internet access.

www.crowneplaza.com/abudhabi

Hamdan St +971 2 690 4000

Golden Tulip Al Jazira Hotel & Resort

www.gcfh.ae

A modern beach resort, half way between Abu Dhabi and Dubai on a

Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi

man-made island. This hotel has 174

Experience a room with a view. This

pool-view

suites,

11-storey modern hotel is in the centre

trendy restaurants and bars/lounges

of Abu Dhabi city. It has a rooftop pool

and a variety of beachfront bungalows.

with views of the Sheikh Zayed Grand

An upgraded 150-plus berth marina is

Mosque and is only 2km from Zayed

the hotel’s latest addition.

Sports City Stadium.

Ghantoot

31st St

+971 2 562 9100

Between Airport & Muroor Rds

www.goldentulipaljazira.com

+971 2 657 4888

rooms

including

www.holidayinn.com/abudhabi

Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi

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Le Meridien Abu Dhabi Refresh

yourself

rooms with balconies and garden or newly

pool views. The property features five

rejuvenated hotel’s guest rooms and

F&B outlets, including their signature

suites. There are plenty of leisure

restaurant, Burlington Grill, a ladies’

facilities including a private beach,

beauty salon, gift shop and in-house

kids’ and adults’ swimming pools and

car rental services, and provides easy

a health club and spa. The European-

access to the capital’s airport.

style

Al Mafraq Area

courtyard

in

this

houses

many

of

the hotel’s 14 restaurants and bars,

+971 2 659 6666

including a popular traditional pub,

www.mafraq-hotel.com

The Captain’s Arms, and upmarket French, Thai and Italian restaurants.

One to One Hotel – The Village

Near Abu Dhabi Mall

Offering a personal experience to

+971 2 644 6666

its guests, this hotel resembles a

www.lemeridien.com/abudhabi

boutique

European

property.

The

hotel has easy access to the airport Mafraq Hotel

and exhibition centre and features a

Following a complete refurbishment,

number of good restaurants.

expansion and rebranding project,

Al Salam St

this hotel boasts 250 spacious guest

+971 2 495 2000 www.onetoonehotels.com/thevillage

Le Meridien Abu Dhabi

Oryx Hotel This hotel has an exclusive spa facility with an outdoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, hammam and massage therapies. Nestled in the fashionable Khalidiya area, the property is just a short walk from the capital’s scenic Corniche.

Zayed the 1st St, Khalidiya +971 2 681 0001 www.oryxhotel.ae

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Radisson Blu Hotel

Radisson Blu Hotel, Abu Dhabi

Sheraton Khalidiya Hotel Abu Dhabi

Yas Island

This downtown hotel is in the upmarket

Epitomising modern elegance, this

Al Khalidiya area, close to the business

hotel offers a rejuvenating wellness

and commercial districts. Recently

centre, extensive dining options and

refurbished,

state-of-the-art meeting facilities.

centre has the latest technology and

Yas Island

state-of-the-art meeting rooms. The

+971 2 656 2000

property has a rooftop gym, sundeck,

www.radissonblu.com/hotel-

pool, two restaurants and a bar.

abudhabi

Zayed the 1st St

the

hotel’s

business

+971 2 666 6220 Sands Hotel

www.sheraton.com

Within easy reach of the capital’s major commercial and business districts,

The Royal Hotel, Abu Dhabi

government offices and embassies,

Nestled in the heart of the capital,

and a short drive from Al Wahda &

this hotel is a convenient base for

Abu Dhabi malls, the hotel serves

both business and leisure visitors,

equally corporate and leisure guests.

offering access to the central business

Enjoy its popular F&B outlets or relax

district, as well as to shopping facilities

in its elegant rooftop swimming pool.

and

Zayed the 1st St

iconic Corniche.

+971 2 615 6666

Al Salam St

www.danathotels.com

+971 2 815 2222

tourist

sites,

including

the

www.theroyalhotelabudhabi.com 14

Traders Hotel,

Yas Island Rotana

Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi

With

Designed with the business traveller

contemporary style for guests seeking

in mind, Traders Hotel has 301 rooms

privacy

and suites, a Traders Club executive

this hotel is designed to match your

floor with a private lounge and

international flair. The rooms and

complimentary refreshments as well

suites offer private balcony or terrace

as a dedicated concierge service.

with Yas Island views.

Guests have access to all restaurants

Yas Island

and recreational facilities within the

+971 2 656 4000

Shangri-La complex, including Souk

www.rotana.com

Qaryat Al Beri (an authentic Arabian market) with informal waterfront dining and boutique shopping, CHI, The Spa at

Shangri-La,

outdoor

swimming

pools and children’s play area.

Khor Al Maqta + 971 2 510 8888 www.shangri-la.com

Traders Hotel

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modern and

accessories

personalised

and

service,

Al Diar Capital

Three-Star Affordability Al Ain Palace

Al Diar Capital

Recently renovated, this established

Spend glorious nights of entertainment

hotel has international restaurants

in the centre of the capital. Close to

and a well-known British-style pub

both the business district and some of

which serves great food. Being close

the city’s major attractions, this hotel

to the Corniche, with deluxe rooms

features standard rooms, suites and

and

studios

studios, a modern gym, swimming

and chalet-style rooms, it’s a good

pool and a beauty salon. Its six F&B

base from which to discover the

outlets make it a popular hangout for

UAE capital.

residents and visitors.

Corniche Rd East

Mina Rd

+971 2 679 4777

+971 2 678 7700

www.alainpalacehotel.com

www.aldiarhotels.com

suites,

self-contained

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Al Diar Regency

Centro Capital Centre – Abu Dhabi

Feel at home near the business

This modern business hotel is within

district, while enjoying this hotel’s

walking

guestrooms and suites, all featuring

National Exhibition Centre and only 20

sea or city view balconies and all

minutes from Abu Dhabi International

equipped with kitchenettes. There is

Airport. It has good dining options and

a business centre and a conference

meeting facilities.

hall, and the in-house restaurants

Al Khaleej Al Arabi St

and pubs, including the Buzz Karaoke

+971 2 409 6666

Club, are an ideal retreat from busy

www.rotana.com/centrohotels

distance

of

Abu

Dhabi

city life.

Salam St & Port Rd Junction

Centro Yas Island

+971 2 676 5000

Feel modern and stylish in this

www.aldiarhotels.com

affordable business hotel developed by the award-winning Rotana group.

Centro Al Manhal Abu Dhabi

Young and fresh, the hotel is designed

Enjoy a stylish and affordable lifestyle

for a new generation of travelling

business hotel, near to all the major

executives who demand both finesse

avenues and attractions and only

and functionality at reasonable rates.

20 minutes away from Abu Dhabi

Yas Island

International Airport.

+9712 656 4444

Airport Rd

www.rotana.com/centrohotels

+971 2 811 5000 www.rotana.com/centrohotels

Comfort Inn Emirates Hotel Whatever your reason for travel is,

Centro Yas Island

discover a true haven at Comfort Inn Emirates Hotel. Cosy, comfortable, and spacious, the hotel rooms are designed to make guests feel at home.

Muroor Rd +971 2 650 6600 www.comfortinnuae.com

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Howard Johnson Diplomat Hotel

Emirates Park Resort

Kingsgate Hotel

Attached to the Emirates Park Zoo,

In the heart of Abu Dhabi, the

with its large collection of animals,

Kingsgate has 108 comfortable and

this family resort has air-conditioned

neatly decorated guest rooms. The

chalets with balconies overlooking the

hotel provides easy access to the

zoo, cave or garden. Guests can enjoy

city’s corporate and business district,

breakfast, lunch and a dinner buffet in

as well as to some of the capital’s top

the main restaurant.

attractions.

Emirates Park Zoo, Shahamah

Tourist Club Area

+971 2 506 9000

+971 2 499 5000

www.emiratesparkresort.com

www.millenniumhotels.com/ kingsgateabudhabi

Howard Johnson Diplomat Hotel Abu Dhabi

Mercure Abu Dhabi Centre Hotel

With a refreshing style, attentive

Settle in the heart of Abu Dhabi. This

service

of

hotel is next door to business and

entertainment and dining options, this

shopping centres, and a few minutes

hotel makes you feel at home.

away from the public beach. The

Khalifa St

hotel’s rooms have been renovated

+971 2 671 0000

and combine comfort and modernity

www.howardjohnsondiplomathotel.com

for both business and leisure travellers.

and

a

wide

variety

Hamdan St +971 2 633 3555 www.mercure.com 18

Park Inn by Radisson

Novotel Abu Dhabi Gate

Zayed 1st St

With the beautiful Sheikh Zayed Grand

Next to Madinat Zayed

Mosque on its doorstep, and close

Shopping Centre

to Abu Dhabi International Airport,

+971 2 501 8777

Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre

www.paragonhoteluae.com

and Zayed Sports City, this hotel is designed for business and leisure

Park Inn by Radisson Abu Dhabi,

guests who stay in spacious rooms or

Yas Island Hotel

one bedroom apartments. There are

A seven-minute drive from Abu Dhabi

three restaurants, a coffee shop, pool

International Airport and boasting

bar, Shisha lounge, meeting facilities,

an ideal location in the Yas Plaza,

gym and spa.

the hotel is a perfect destination for

Gate City, Bain Al Jessrain

business and leisure travellers. The

+971 2 508 9999

hotel has an all-day dining restaurant,

www.novotel.com

a

Mexican-themed

restaurant,

a

lobby bar and a range of recreational

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Paragon Hotel

facilities

Offering junior suites and standard

swimming pool with bar.

including

an

deluxe rooms, this modern hotel

Yas Island

features unique fittings and luxurious

+971 2 656 2222

amenities.

www.parkinn-abudhabi.com

outdoor

Premier Inn Abu Dhabi Capital Centre

is close to many commercial and

On

Dhabi

shopping centres.

National Exhibition Centre and close

Tourist Club Area

to Abu Dhabi’s business hotspots, this

+971 2 679 9000

hotel is ideal for both business and

www.strandhoteluae.com

the

doorstep

of

Abu

leisure travellers and just 15 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport.

Trianon

Khaleej Al Arabi St

An

+971 2 813 1999

culture and French luxury, this hotel

www.premierinn.ae

on Baniyas Street comprises one-

elaborate

blend

of

Emirati

bedroom suites and is close to the Strand Hotel

Corniche and downtown business

With each room designed to make

districts.

your stay comfortable, this hotel will

Baniyas St

impress you with its warmth and

+971 2 657 5000

hospitality. Nestled in the popular

www.trianon-hotels.com

Tourist

Club

area,

this

property

Premier Inn Abu Dhabi Capital Centre

20

Al Diar Dana Hotel

Two-Star Budget Al Diar Dana Hotel

Center Ville

Stretch your legs in this hotel’s very

In the heart of Abu Dhabi’s Central

spacious rooms. Guests are in close

Business District and within easy

proximity to Abu Dhabi Mall and the

reach of Abu Dhabi Mall, this boutique

capital’s signature Corniche.

hotel offers free WiFi, gym and 24-hour

Tourist Club Area

room service.

+971 2 645 6000

Al Salam St

www.aldiarhotels.com

+971 2 446 6203 www.centerville.ae

Al Jazira Club Hotel

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Part of Al Jazira Sports and Cultural

Ibis Gate Hotel

Club and surrounded by four football

This hotel has affordable, comfortable

pitches, this boutique hotel offers a

rooms and one bedroom apartments

relaxing atmosphere in the midst of a

and is close to Abu Dhabi International

busy city.

Airport

Muroor Rd

Exhibition Centre. It’s popular with

+971 2 443 3966

business and leisure guests who can

www.azuae.com/jchotel

use the restaurants, bars, pool, gym,

and

Abu

Dhabi

National

spa and conference facilities at the adjacent Novotel Gate Hotel.

Gate City, Bain Al Jessrain +971 2 509 0999 www.ibis.com Tulip Inn Al Sharia (Al Rahba) Leisure activities await you at this hotel on the Abu Dhabi – Dubai highway. The hotel is 30 minutes from Abu Dhabi city, 20 minutes away from Abu Dhabi International Airport, 15 minutes from Yas Island, 45 minutes from downtown Dubai, and one hour from Dubai International Airport. The hotel has spacious and superbly equipped rooms including four suites.

There’s a tennis court, basketball court, swimming pool and Jacuzzi and a fully equipped gymnasium.

Abu Dhabi-Dubai Highway +971 2 563 8557 www.tulipinnalrahba.com

One-Star Homely Al Diar Mina Hotel Opposite Corniche Hospital, Al Salam St +971 2 678 1000 www.aldiarhotels.com Al Jazira Royal Hotel Behind Madinat Zayed Gold Centre +971 2 632 1100 www.aljaziraroyal.ae Emirates Plaza Hotel Tourist Club Area, +971 2 672 2000 www.emiratesplaza.net Gava Hotel Defence Rd +971 2 642 5667 www.gavahotel.ae Top Stars Hotel Behind Empost, Madinat Zayed +971 2 614 0900

Top Stars Hotel

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abu dhabi city HOTEL APARTMENTS Al Maha Arjaan

Deluxe Al Maha Arjaan

spend extended periods in the city, as

Near the Corniche, these studios and

well as new residents looking for semi-

residential suites are value for money.

permanent accommodation.

With all the conveniences of a hotel,

Hamdan St

they offer an apartment-style stay with

+971 2 610 6666

your own kitchen and laundry facilities.

www.rotana.com

Popular with business travellers who 23

Al Manzel

Al Manzel

You will find it difficult to keep still in the city’s bustling commercial district.

Al Manzel has 216 deluxe studio and one-bedroom suites fully equipped with

kitchenette

and

state-of-the-

art facilities. There are restaurants, meeting rooms and a health club.

Tourist Club Area +971 2 644 8000 www.almanzel-hotelapartments.ae Al Rawda Arjaan Only 20 minutes from the airport, 10 minutes from Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre and adjacent to Al Wahda Mall. This recently renovated hotel is geared towards business travellers with rooms and suites, each with fully-equipped kitchenette and large panoramic windows overlooking the city.

Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum St +971 2 403 5000 www.rotana.com Beach Rotana Suites

Cassells Hotel Apartments

Set on the shores of the Arabian Gulf,

Get in the mix with a hotel at the

these suites provide a unique blend

centre of the city. These apartments

of traditional Arabian hospitality and

are close to major attractions you

modern luxury.

can’t afford to miss.

Near Abu Dhabi Mall

Zayed 1st St

+971 2 697 9000

+971 2 610 7777

www.rotana.com

www.cassellshotelapartments.ae 24

Grand Millennium Al Wahda

Jumeirah at Etihad Towers

Hotel Apartments

Serviced Residences

Next to Al Wahda Mall, these fully

Offering

serviced apartments include standard

views of the Arabian Gulf and the city

and premium one- and two-bedroom

skyline, these fully serviced elegant

units, including the stunning two-

hotel apartments are complemented

bedroom penthouse apartments, with

by 12 restaurants and bars from level

panoramic views of the city. Residents

63 to the beach, three swimming

have full access to all the facilities of

pools, a private beach, and a signature

the adjacent Grand Millennium Hotel,

Talise Spa.

including its six F&B outlets, excellent

Corniche Rd West

health centre and spa facilities and a

+971 2 811 5888

rooftop pool.

www.jumeirah.com

breathtaking

panoramic

Hazaa Bin Zayed St +971 2 443 9999

Grand Millennium

www.grandmillenniumalwahda.com Hala Arjaan Enjoy deluxe treatment in the heart of the business district. Along with shopping and all the city’s other attractions, Hala Arjaan offers deluxe apartments which are large, beautifully furnished

and

well-equipped,

and

designed for long-term guests and families. Facilities and services include a modern and luxurious Bodylines recreation centre and a temperature controlled swimming pool.

Tourist Club Area +971 2 418 0000 www.rotana.com

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Liwa Executive Suites

facilities

The ideal choice for both corporate

complex, including Souk Qaryat Al

and leisure travellers seeking boutique

Beri (an authentic Arabian market)

hospitality. With excellent facilities and

with informal waterfront dining and

services, these beautifully decorated

boutique shopping, CHI, The Spa at

suites offer spacious living, sleeping

Shangri - La, outdoor swimming pools

and working areas.

and children’s play area.

Tourist Club Area

Khor Al Maqta

+971 2 644 3344

+971 2 509 8888

www.coral-liwasuites.com

www.shangri-la.com/abudhabi

Park Arjaan Please

within

the

Shangri-La

Staybridge Suites Abu Dhabi

the

entire

family.

These

Yas Island

furnished hotel apartments include

You won’t have any trouble settling

studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom

into this hotel. Close to the airport and

and three-bedroom suites with living

the Yas Marina Circuit, the 164 suite

spaces. All are equipped with up-

hotel offers guests an alternative to

to-date

facilities.

a conventional hotel. Contemporary

Residents have full access to the

studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom

dining,

and

and three-bedroom suites provide

recreational facilities of the adjacent

more space to live and work with a

Park Rotana Hotel.

fully-equipped kitchen in every suite.

Al Salam St

Yas Island

+971 2 657 3333

+971 2 656 3333

www.rotana.com

www.staybridgesuites.ae

technology meeting,

and

banqueting

Shangri - La Hotel Apartments Qaryat Al Beri Let your hair down in any one of

these

161

spacious

serviced

apartments, ranging from studio to four-bedroom units that are ideal for longer stays. Guests can enjoy access to all restaurants and recreational

Staybridge Suites

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Vision Hotel Apartments

Vision Hotel Apartments

Al Diar Palm Hotel Apartments

In the central business district, just

These

a short walk from malls, banks, and

apartments with elegant interiors are

landmarks,

apartments

one-bedroom

superior

are

just 10 – 15 minutes drive away from

luxuriously furnished. Facilities include

Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.

a

Muroor Rd

gym,

these

72,

swimming

pool,

jacuzzi,

conference room, cafĂŠ and ladies salon.

+971 2 642 0900

Tourist Club Area

www.aldiarhotels.com

+971 2 699 2666 Asfar Hotel Apartments

www.visionhotel.net

Feel at ease in a hotel that offers

Superior

54 fully furnished suites with one

Abu Dhabi Plaza Hotel Apartments At the heart of the city, guests are within easy reach of the commercial and business districts. It has elegantly furnished

one

apartments.

Najda St +971 2 619 2666 www.adpha.ae 27

and

two-bedroom

bedroom, one living room, one kitchen and two bathrooms.

Al Salam St +971 2 645 7333 www.asfarhotels.com Hilton Corniche On the Corniche, these apartments have spacious rooms and suites all

equipped with modern amenities. Onsite facilities include a gym, outdoor swimming pool and business services.

Corniche Rd +971 2 627 6000 www.hilton.com L’Arabia Hotel Apartments Close to the airport, L’Arabia hotel apartments are connected to a modern shopping centre with a hypermarket and business centre. The mix of studios and suites satisfy longand short-term stay requirements.

Kitchens are well equipped and have modern built-in appliances. A shopping and delivery service are also available from the concierge.

Mohammed Bin Zayed City +971 2 553 2532 www.larabia.ae Loulou Asfar Hotel Apartments Catering to the most discerning of guests, these hotel apartments offer

a high standard of luxuriant living amidst modern surroundings. Perfect for leisure travellers, businessmen and families alike.

Muroor Rd +971 2 815 3000 www.asfarhotels.com Mourouj Hotel Apartments Relax in luxurious suites of 85 square metres each, consisting of bedroom, living room with sofa bed, self contained office, fully equipped kitchen with washing/drying machine and two bathrooms. Facilities include a gym, sauna and steam rooms and a restaurant serving buffet lunch/dinner.

Services include daily housekeeping, laundry/dry cleaning and roomservice, along with an Ayurvedic Massage Centre.

Muroor Rd +971 2 641 3555 www.mouroujhotelapartments.ae

Loulou Asfar Hotel Apartments

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Murjan Asfar Hotel Apartments

Platinum Hotel Apartments

A hotel with 92 superior apartments,

Nestled in one of the most sought-after

a mix of two bedrooms, one-bedroom

commercial and business areas of

and studios with a comfortable living

Abu Dhabi, in walking distance of the

environment.

Corniche and close proximity to the

Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum Rd

popular Fotouh al Khair Centre, these

+971 2 643 3330

fully furnished hotel apartments are

www.asfarhotels.com

ideal for business and leisure travellers.

Khaled Bin Alwaleed St (off Sheikh

Phoenix Plaza Hotel Apartments

Zayed the 2nd St)

Close to the popular Al Wahda Mall

+971 2 634 4463

and the capital’s central bus station,

www.platinumhotelapartments.com

the 72 studio and suite rooms, all air conditioned and fitted with modern

Ramee Rose

kitchenettes, offer comfortable and

These

elegant accommodation, welcoming

appointed executive studios and one-

corporate guests and families alike.

bedroom suites are just minutes from

Airport Rd

Al Wahda Mall, and within 15 minutes of

+971 2 643 3222

Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.

www.phoenixplazauae.com

Al Falah St

modern

and

+971 2 693 2777 www.rameehotels.com

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luxuriously

Sahara Hotel Apartments

Ramee Royal Hotel Apartments

Sahara Hotel Apartments 4

Discover an exceptionally welcoming

Whether you want to enjoy a family

address in the heart of the city, minutes

holiday, are looking for a weekend

away from the popular Al Wahda Mall

getaway, or on a business trip, the

and Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre

Sahara Hotel Apartments offer the

& Gold Centre, and in close proximity

perfect

to the capital’s central bus stop.

–

Muroor Rd

award-winning,

+971 2 642 9888

hotel service.

www.rameehotels.com

Tourist Club Area

space,

accommodation comfort,

solution

security,

warm

and

and

friendly

+971 2 496 9555 Royal Regency Hotel Apartments

www.saharahotelapartments.com

Nestled in the heart of Abu Dhabi, in close proximity to the city’s main

Sahara Hotel Apartments 9

shopping area, and just a short walk

Whether you want to enjoy a family

from the capital’s stunning Corniche,

holiday, are looking for a weekend

this

fully

getaway, or on a business trip, the

furnished and equipped luxury hotel

Sahara Hotel Apartments offer the

apartments.

perfect accommodation solution –

Hamdan St

space, comfort, security, and award-

+971 2 626 6566

winning, warm and friendly hotel

www.royalregencyuae.com

service.

property

features

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Sheikh Zayed the 1st St +971 2 496 9300 www.saharahotelapartments.com 30

The Eclipse Boutique Suites The capital’s premier boutique-style hotel apartments. The ‘Taste of Korea’ restaurant on the building’s penthouse floor offers mouth-watering authentic South Korean dishes.

Standard Abu Dhabi Golden Sands Flamingo Hotel Apartments Hamdan St +971 2 633 7600

Liwa St

Al Baheya Hotel Apartments

+971 2 626 8800

Salam St

www.eclipsesuites.com

+971 2 678 0008 www.albaheyahotelapartments.com

V Continents Executive Suites Abu Dhabi

Al Reem Hotel Apartment

On Al Muroor Street in the heart

Khalifa St

of Abu Dhabi’s business hub, and

+971 2 643 4943

catering for business and leisure

www.alreemhotelsuae.com

travellers, these studios and suites are innovatively designed and fully

Al Shurooq Residence Apartments

equipped. The one-bedroom suites

Khalifa St

have a spacious dining and living room

+971 2 698 2999

area, and all apartments have access to a gym, rooftop pool and sauna and

Century Hotel Apartments

full dining facilities.

Salam St

Al Muroor St

+971 2 616 7999

+971 2 611 5333

www.aldiarhotels.com/

www.executivesuites.ae

centuryhotelapartments Corniche Towers Hotel Apartments Corniche Rd West +971 2 681 0088 Down Town Plaza Hotel Apartments Hamdan St +971 2 494 9249

Fortune Hotel Apartments

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www.downtownplazauae.com

Flamingo Hotel Apartments Madinat Zayed +971 2 634 9555 Fortune Hotel Apartments Al Salam St, Tourist Club Area +971 2 645 0666 www.fortune-hotels.net Ivory Hotel Apartments Tourist Club Area +971 2 613 8500 www.ivoryhotelapts.ae Liwa Hotel Apartments

Liwa Hotel Apartments Madinat Zayed +971 2 632 4999 www.liwahotelapartments.com Oriental Hotel Apartments Tourist Club Area +971 2 678 0888 www.oriental-suites.net Rainbow Hotel Apartments Hamdan St +971 2 401 6999 Ramee Garden Hotel Apartments Airport Rd +971 2 642 8333 www.rameehotels.com

Ramee Guestline Hotel Apartments 1 Hamdan St +971 2 674 7000 www.rameehotels.com Ramee Hotel Apartments Muroor Rd +971 2 642 2696 www.rameehotels.com Royal Suite Hotel Apartments Defence Rd +971 2 441 0999 www.royalsuiteonline.com Sahara Hotel Apartments 10 Salam St +971 2 698 9999 www.saharahotelapartments.com 32

al ain HOTELS

Danat Al Ain Resort

Five-Star Luxury

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Al Ain Rotana

Danat Al Ain Resort

Find easy access to tourist attractions

Set among landscaped gardens, this

from the heart of the ’Oasis City’.

is a great leisure retreat with standard

Its rooms, suites and chalets are

guestrooms, deluxe villas and Royal

extremely spacious, while the Bodyline

Villas each with a private jacuzzi.

Fitness Centre is well-equipped, and

Family-friendly

there is also an impressive outdoor

swimming pools and special children’s

pool. Six dining and entertainment

activities. There are nine food and

outlets include the popular Polynesian

beverage outlets, with a wide variety

restaurant, Trader Vic’s.

of cuisine.

Zayed Bin Sultan Rd

Khalid Bin Sultan St

+971 3 754 5111

+971 3 704 6000

www.rotana.com

www.danathotels.com

facilities

include

Four-Star Value Ayla Hotel

and restaurants, floodlit tennis and

Nestled in the heart of the Oasis City,

squash courts, a health club and a

this 153-room hotel aligns an obvious

nine-hole golf course.

retail proposition – it is connected

Khalid Bin Sultan St

to Ayla Commercial Complex, which

+971 3 768 6666

includes Ayla Mall – with the tourist-

www.hilton.com/alain

friendly add-ons of being in close proximity to many of Al Ain’s key

Mercure Grand Jebel Hafeet

tourist attractions, such as oases,

Feel on top of the world in a hotel just

parks and traditional forts.

2kms from the summit of Jebel Hafeet,

Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Awwal St

Al Ain’s landmark rocky heights. It has

+971 3 761 0111

breathtaking views over the Oasis

www.aylahotels.net

City. Leisure facilities include a gym, spa, mini golf and a fantastic kids’

Hilton Al Ain

pool play area. Diners at Le Belvedere

Explore Al Ain’s many attractions

restaurant can take in stunning city

from this hotel placed close to the

night vistas.

city centre. The guestrooms, suites

Jebel Hafeet

and villas look over lush, landscaped

+971 3 783 8888

gardens. There are six popular bars

www.mercure.com

Hilton Al Ain

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Three-Star Affordability

City Seasons Hotel

City Seasons Hotel Al Ain Tucked away in the beautiful green city of Al Ain, this cosy 89 room hotel is perfect for a great weekend getaway or weekday conference location.

Khalifa Bin Zayed St +971 3 755 0220 www.cityseasonsalain.com

One to One

One-to-One – Ain Al Faida Hotel & Resort The historic Ain Al Faida Resort – which translates as ‘The Flowing Source’ – has a boutique hotel and one- and two-bedroom villas. This family resort, which was built over 30 years ago and has been sensitively renovated, offers extensive on-site leisure activities. It is close to the city’s attractions and opposite Wadi Adventure – the whitewater rafting and surfing park – with stunning views of the Jebel Hafeet heights.

Al Wagan Road +971 3 701 4444 www.onetoonehotels.com 35

Two-Star Budget

One-Star Homely

Al Massa Hotel 1

Al Massa Hotel

In the heart of Al Ain, in cool and quiet

Just 500 metres from the city centre,

surroundings, the hotel provides a

the hotel features 32 suites and a

comfortable stay.

further 28 rooms.

Hamdan bin Mohammed St

Hamdan bin Mohammed St

(Al Jimi Area)

(Al Jimi Area)

+971 3 703 9100

+971 3 703 9000

www.almasahotels.com

www.almasahotels.com

Al Massa Hotel

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al ain HOTEL APARTMENTS Al Bada Resort

Deluxe Al Bada Resort, Al Ain This

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resort

boasts

three bedrooms and luxury finishes. exquisitely

A restaurant, open-air tented dining

appointed chalets within 10 minutes

area, pool and numerous outdoor

of Al Ain International Airport. Each

leisure activities are available.

fully equipped one and two-bedroom

Exit 19, Nahel Road

deluxe chalet has a garden and private

+971 3 784 3330

parking. Two Royal chalets each have

www.albadahotel.com

Superior

Green Mubazzarah Chalets

Al Massa Hotel Apartments 1 These hotel apartments provide easy access to Al Ain’s business district.

They are about 20 minutes drive from Al Ain International Airport and 10 minutes from the city’s downtown.

Zayed bin Sultan St

Abu Dhabi’s highest peak, lies one of the UAE’s most surprising sights.

The Green Mubazzarah Chalets are part of this park of undulating rocky terrain that has been landscaped, giving the impression of rolling grassy hillsides with streams, hot springs and

+971 3 704 6500

waterfalls.

www.almasahotels.com

Near the base of Jebel Hafeet +971 3 783 9555

Asfar Resorts This flagship property of Asfar Hotels in Al Ain presents a contemporary, minimalist style, with rooms featuring light-coloured

walls,

earth-tone

carpeting

wood

furnishings,

and

At the bottom of Jebel Hafeet,

further enhanced by floor-to-ceiling windows that provide a bird’s eye view of the beautiful surroundings.

Al Masoody St +971 3 762 8882 www.asfarhotels.com

www.mubazzarah.150m.com

Standard Al Massa Zayed bin Sultan St +971 3 703 9999 www.almasahotels.com Top Hotel Apartments Near Al Ain Mall +971 3 712 5000 Asfar Resorts

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Overnight Desert Camps Arabian Nights Village

Al Badeyah Eyes Tourism

Harnessing the soul and essence of old

This desert camp, nestled in the desert

Arabia, the village is not a hotel, but by

dunes of Al Khaznah, gives visitors

no means a rustic camp. Guests can

a unique insight into UAE traditions

stay in: Beit Al Barr rooms, traditional

and customs as the guest of a local

desert mud houses; Beit Al Bahr,

family. Offering different desert safari

designed after the original palm-frond

services, the camp boasts Bedouin-

houses of Emirati sea-dwellers or Beit

style tents with beds, an original

Shaar, which are woven Bedouin tents.

majlis tent for evening activities, and

There’s a fully-licensed restaurant and

two bathrooms.

an idyllic swimming pool to cool down

Al Khaznah

in after a spot of dune bashing, quad

+971 2 445 2644

biking, sand surfing or camel riding.

www.abet-uae.com

Al Khatem +971 2 676 9990 www.arabiannights.ae

Arabian Nights Village

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al gharbia HOTELS Danat Jebel Dhanna Resort

Five-Star Luxury island’s delicate eco-system and with

Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al

additional views across a mangrove

Yamm Villa Resort island

filled salt-water lagoon. Guests can

experience features one and two-

take up a wide range of adventure

bedroom villas in a private setting on

and leisure activities, including nature

beautiful white sands overlooking the

and wildlife drives across the island’s

Arabian Gulf. Inspired by traditional

Arabian Wildlife Park, scuba diving and

Arabic

fishing

villages

and

This

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exclusive,

intimate

pearl

diving

mangrove kayaking from the Desert

barasti

(palm

Islands Watersports Centre, or simply

frond) houses, the 30 Al Yamm

relax at the on-site Al Yamm Spa Villa.

villas – some with private plunge

Sir Bani Yas Island

pools - are sustainably built, with

+971 2 801 5400

design features complementing the

www.al-yamm.anantara.com

and their

Danat Jebel Dhanna Resort

animals and birds, including one of

Prepare to be swept away to a realm

the world’s largest herds of Arabian

of waterfront luxury. Approximately

Oryx. A secluded adventure getaway,

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the hotel offers a range of activities,

kilometres

from

the

capital,

between the desert landscape and

including

the shimmering waters of the Arabian

hiking, snorkelling, mountain biking,

four-wheel

drive

safaris,

Gulf, this resort overlooks 800 metres

archery, kayaking through mangroves,

of a pristine private beach. An oasis of

horse riding and visits to the nearby

comfort and tranquillity, this luxurious

archaeological site of the Gulf’s only

property blends Arabian hospitality

discovered Christian monastery.

and stunning surroundings.

Sir Bani Yas Island

Jebel Dhanna

+971 2 801 5400

+971 2 801 2222

www.desertislands.anantara.com

www.danathotels.com Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort Desert Islands Resort & Spa

by Anantara

by Anantara

Be treated in style at this luxurious

Experience adventure and relaxation

retreat set amid Liwa’s imposing desert

at

luxurious

landscape in the Empty Quarter. With

rooms and full access to the Arabian

contemporary Arabian-style rooms,

Wildlife Park. A two-and-a-half-hour

inviting swimming pools and a range

drive from Abu Dhabi city, the resort

of dining options, you’re bound to be

sits on the former Royal Nature

impressed. There are private villas,

Reserve of Sir Bani Yas Island – home

complete with private pools, outdoor

to

terraces and spacious living areas for

this

resort

several

boasting

thousand

free-roaming

Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort

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an extra special experience. Activities

barbeques and sightseeing to the

include desert dawn dune walking and

camel farms and the camel race arena.

camel trekking.

Madinat Zayed

Liwa

+971 2 894 6111

+971 2 886 2088

www.danathotels.com

www.qasralsarab.anantara.com

Four-Star Value

Three-Star Affordability Dhafra Beach Hotel

Tilal Liwa Hotel

Feel at home in a hotel overlooking

Unwind in pure tranquility at this

the sparkling azure waters of the

stunningly secluded desert hideaway

Arabian Gulf. This acclaimed business

resort with breathtaking views of

hotel offers a unique, personal, and

the Rub Al Khali desert. For desert

memorable stay and a convenient

adventurers, thrilling activities include

location only minutes away from

four-wheel-drive desert dune safari,

Ruwais Industrial City, the hub of

quad biking, sand boarding, desert

Abu Dhabi’s oil and gas industry.

Jebel Dhanna +971 2 877 1600

Tilal Liwa Hotel

www.danathotels.com Liwa Hotel With a spectacular location on a hill overlooking the stunning Liwa Oasis, this hotel slots between the stark beauty of the Empty Quarter desert and the lush oasis town of Liwa Mezairah. With varying room, suite and private villa sizes, the hotel is an enchanting place to stay and marvel at the uncanny beauty of the Arabian desert.

Liwa +971 2 882 2000 www.liwahotel.net

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Mirfa Hotel

Mirfa Hotel

boats,

Find serenity in a small hotel that

wakeboarding, kneeboarding, water

is made popular by its secluded

skiing, jet skiing, parasailing, floating

location. Surrounded by desert and

loungers and inflatable bubbles.

perched on the water’s edge, it is a

Mirfa, approx 140 km west of

great place to get away from it all. The

Abu Dhabi city

hotel is set among beautifully tended

+971 2 883 3030

gardens with verdant flowerbeds and

www.mirfahotel.com

meandering walkways. Adjacent to the hotel, the Western Marine Sports Club, Al Gharbia’s first specialist watersports service provider offers a wide range of marine sports and watersports activities,

including

sailing,

pedal

kayaking,

paddleboats,

One Star Homely Delma Motel Delma Island +971 2 878 1222 44

INDEX ABU DHABI CITY & MAINLAND HOTELS

Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri,

Five Star Luxury

Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort 8

Al Raha Beach Hotel

Abu Dhabi 1

Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche

8

Armed Forces Officers Club & Hotel 2

The St. Regis Abu Dhabi

9

Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi

2

The St. Regis Saadiyat

Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi

2

Island Resort, Abu Dhabi

Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi

2

The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf

Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa

9

Resort & Spa

9

by Anantara

3

Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi

9

Emirates Palace

3

Fairmont Bab Al Bahr

3

Four Star Value

Grand Millennium Al Wahda Hotel

4

Aloft Abu Dhabi

Hilton Abu Dhabi

4

Cassells Ghantoot Hotel & Resort 10

Hilton Capital Grand

10

City Seasons Al Hamra Hotel

10

Abu Dhabi Hotel

4

Cristal Hotel Abu Dhabi

11

Hyatt Capital Gate

4

Cristal Salam Hotel

11

InterContinental Abu Dhabi

4

Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi

Jumeirah at Etihad Towers

5

Yas Island

Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan

11

Golden Tulip Al Jazira

by Rotana

5

Hotel & Resort

Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi

5

Grand Continental Flamingo Hotel 12

Millennium Hotel Abu Dhabi

5

Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi

12

Le Meridien Abu Dhabi

13

Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi

12

Hotel & Villas, Saadiyat Island

6

Mafraq Hotel

13

Park Rotana

6

One to One Hotel – The Village

13

Oryx Hotel

13

Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal 7 Rosewood Abu Dhabi 45

8

7

Radisson Blu Hotel, Abu Dhabi

Two Star Budget

Yas Island

14

Al Diar Dana Hotel

21

Sands Hotel

14

Al Jazira Club Hotel

21

Center Ville

21

Sheraton Khalidiya Hotel Abu Dhabi

14

Ibis Gate Hotel

21

The Royal Hotel, Abu Dhabi

14

Tulip Inn Al Sharia (Al Rahba)

22

Traders Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri,

Abu Dhabi

15

One Star Homely

Yas Island Rotana

15

Al Diar Mina Hotel

22

Al Jazira Royal Hotel

22

Three Star Affordability

Emirates Plaza Hotel

22

Al Ain Palace

16

Gava Hotel

22

Al Diar Capital

16

Top Stars Hotel

22

Al Diar Regency

17

Centro Al Manhal Abu Dhabi

17

ABU DHABI CITY HOTEL APARTMENTS

Abu Dhabi

17

Deluxe

Centro Yas Island

17

Al Maha Arjaan

23

Comfort Inn Emirates Hotel

17

Al Manzel

24

Emirates Park Resort

18

Al Rawda Arjaan

24

Howard Johnson Diplomat Hotel 18

Beach Rotana Suites

24

Abu Dhabi

18

Cassells Hotel Apartments

24

18

Grand Millennium Al Wahda

Centro Capital Centre -

Kingsgate Hotel

Hotel Apartments

25

Centre Hotel

18

Hala Arjaan

25

Novotel Abu Dhabi Gate

19

Jumeirah at Etihad Towers

Paragon Hotel

19

Serviced Residences

25

Liwa Executive Suites

26 26

Mercure Abu Dhabi

Park Inn by Radisson Abu Dhabi, Yas Island Hotel

19

Park Arjaan

Premier Inn Abu Dhabi

20

Shangri- La Hotel Residences,

Capital Centre

20

Qaryat Al Beri

Strand Hotel

20

Staybridge Suites Abu Dhabi

Trianon 20

26

Yas Island

26

Vision Hotel Apartments

27 46

Superior

Rainbow Hotel Apartments

32

Abu Dhabi Plaza Hotel Apartments 27

Ramee Garden Hotel Apartments

32

Al Diar Palm Hotel Apartments

27

Ramee Guestline Hotel

Asfar Hotel Apartments

27

Apartments 1

32

Hilton Corniche

27

Ramee Hotel Apartments

32

L’Arabia Hotel Apartments

28

Royal Suite Hotel Apartments

32

Loulou Asfar Hotel Apartments

28

Sahara Hotel Apartments 10

32

Mourouj Hotel Apartments

28

Murjan Asfar Hotel Apartments

29

AL AIN HOTELS

Phoenix Plaza Hotel Apartments

29

Five Star Luxury

Platinum Hotel Apartments

29

Al Ain Rotana

33

Ramee Rose

29

Danat Al Ain Resort

33

Ramee Royal Hotel Apartments

30

Royal Regency Hotel Apartments 30

Four Star Value

Sahara Hotel Apartments 4

30

Ayla Hotel

34

Sahara Hotel Apartments 9

30

Hilton Al Ain

34

The Eclipse Boutique Suites

31

Mercure Grand Jebel Hafeet

34

V Continents Executive Suites Abu Dhabi

31

Three Star Affordability

City Seasons Hotel Al Ain

Standard

One to One - Ain Al Faida

Abu Dhabi Golden Sands

Hotel & Resort

Flamingo Hotel Apartments

31

Al Baheya Hotel Apartments

31

Two Star Budget

Al Reem Hotel Apartment

31

Al Massa Hotel 1

Al Shurooq Residence Apartments 31

Century Hotel Apartments

One Star Homely

31

Corniche Towers Hotel Apartments 31

Al Massa Hotel

35 35

36

36

Down Town Plaza Hotel Apartments 31

47

Flamingo Hotel Apartments

32

AL AIN HOTEL APARTMENTS

Fortune Hotel Apartments

32

Deluxe

Ivory Hotel Apartments

32

Al Bada Resort, Al Ain

Liwa Hotel Apartments

32

Oriental Hotel Apartments

32

37

Superior Al Massa Hotel Apartment 1

38

Asfar Resorts

38

Green Mubazzarah Chalets

38

Standard Al Massa

38

Top Hotel Apartments

38

Overnight Desert Camps

39

Arabian Nights Village

39

Al Badeyah Eyes Tourism

39

AL GHARBIA HOTELS Five Star Luxury Anantara Sir Bani Yas Al Yamm Villa Resort

41

Danat Jebel Dhanna Resort

42

Desert Islands Resort & Spa

by Anantara

42

Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort

by Anantara

42

Four Star Value Tilal Liwa Hotel

43

Three Star Affordability

43

Dhafra Beach Hotel

43

Liwa Hotel

43

Mirfa Hotel

44

One Star Homely Delma Motel

44

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WHERE YOU’LL FIND ABU DHABI TOURISM & CULTURE AUTHORITY OFFICES Abu Dhabi

France

United Kingdom & Ireland

Al Ain

Germany

India

Goethestrasse 27 60313 Frankfurt, Germany Tel: +49 69 299 253 920 Fax: +49 69 299 253 911 germany@tcaabudhabi.ae

M-2, Mezzanine Floor Kanchenjunga Building 18, Barakhamba Road New Delhi - 110001, India Tel: +91 11 23737348 Fax : +91 11 2335027 india@tcaabudhabi.ae

Australia

Russia

Italy

PO Box 94000 Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates Tel: +971 2 444 0444 Fax: +9712 444 0400 info@tcaabudhabi.ae

Ali Bin Abi Taleb Street PO Box 59333, Al Ain United Arab Emirates Tel: +971 3 764 2000 Fax: +971 3 764 4456 info@tcaabudhabi.ae

Level 13, 338 Pitt Street Sydney NSW 2000, Australia Tel: +61 2 826 85533 Fax: +61 2 926 80243 australia@tcaabudhabi.ae

China

18th Floor, Unit 18-08 East Tower of Twin Towers, No. B12, Jianguomenwai Avenue, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100600 People’s Republic of China Tel: +86 10 8532 6366 china@tcaabudhabi.ae

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16, Rue Ballu 75009 Paris, France Tel: +33 1 53 25 03 52 Fax: +33 1 53 25 11 12 france@tcaabudhabi.ae

29, Serebryanicheskaya emb.

8 floor Business Center Silver City, Moscow, Russia, 109028 Tel: +7 495 937 5621 Fax: +7 495 937 5951 russia@tcaabudhabi.ae

Saudi Arabia

Boungainvillea Center-Malik Road, P.O Box 116117, Jeddah, 21391 KSA Tel: +966 56 767 9941 ksa-office@tcaabudhabi.ae

1 Knightsbridge London SW1X 7LY, UK Tel: +44 207 201 6400 Fax: +44 207 210 6426 uk@tcaabudhabi.ae

Via Pietrasanta 14 20141 Milan, Italy Tel: +39 02 573 78315 Fax: +39 02 573 78572 italy@tcaabudhabi.ae

USA

Trump Tower, 22nd Floor 725 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10022 Tel: +1 212 338 0101 usa@tcaabudhabi.ae

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