Travel
ABU DHABI WHERE TO STAY ?
THE YAS VICEROY
KEMPINSKI EMIRATES PALACE HOTEL
This enchanting hotel is an oasis of luxury, offering some 302 rooms plus 92 elegant suites, all situated in 1000 hectares of beautifully landscaped park. In addition, the Kempinski boasts 1.3km of private beach just for its guests. Its location also means unrivalled views across to the Abu Dhabi marina. This Kempiniski is also home to Mezlai, the UAE’s first Emirati restaurant offering a Middle Eastern focused menu that will appeal to a multicultural audience. The Kempinski Emirates Palace Hotel was also the venue for the first Coutts Polo at the Palace event which took place last month on the hotel’s own polo grounds.
www.kempinski.com/en/abudhabi/ emirates-palace/
SHANGRI-LA, AL MAQTAA
Neo Moorish in design, this ultra chic hotel rivals any other in Abu Dhabi purely for the experience when staying there. Its many attractions include a Venice-like
system of waterways, with traditional abras taking the guests to the various points of the hotel complex. The abra may drop you at the hotel’s own souk, or at a place where you can stroll along the hotel’s private beach, or stop off at Chi, the hotel’s spa. When guests have finished exploring the facilities, they may want to stop for a drink at the hotel’s many bars or break for lunch or dinner at its award winning restaurants. Chinese, Vietnamese, French or Mediterranean menus all offer first-class food in memorable surroundings.
www.shangri-la.com/abudhabi/shangrila
This hotel is unlike any other in Abu Dhabi, creating a spectacular building outside, while offering excellent facilities inside. Its location alone is impressive, set half on land and half on water, overlooking the marina and positioned on the Yas Marina Circuit, home to the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix. The building is made up of an LED colour-changing gridshell which mimics the throw of a local fishing net, whilst the architecture embraces the ergonomics and lines of high performance cars and yachts, perfect considering this hotel’s location. This concept continues throughout the hotel and influences everything, from the furniture in the 499 rooms and suites to the striking interiors of the 13 food and drink outlets. This includes Kazu, which offers a sushi/sashimi bar, teppan table and a tempura bar, to the Nautilus, which
offers the offering the very freshest and organic of food. It was recently named best seafood restaurant by Time Out Abu Dhabi. The rooftop infinity pool also has a bar which provides refreshments as well as breathtaking views over Abu Dhabi. Of course a hotel of this standard also provides a first-class spa offering classic healing combined with modern techniques.
www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/abudhabi
60 TENGOAL
Although Dubai and Abu Dhabi have a relaxed dress code it is a good idea for women to carry a pashmina or scarf with them at all times so that they can cover their arms and shoulders if required.
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