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2 Dear Visitor, The publication of a dedicated capital and a distinctly modern resort guide on Abu Dhabi’s expanding adjoining the Abu Dhabi Golf Club accommodation options demon- championship facility. And it doesn’t strates just how far the destination stop there. We are looking forward to has come in a short time. Just seven the opening of new properties, each years ago this emirate had 62 hotels with their own unique and special and no official star-rating system features. and we could list our properties I am confident that no matter where easily within the visitor guide. you stay you will find superior service Today the emirate has over 130 – certainly we are doing our best to hotels, hotel apartments and resorts ensure that you are greeted by a truly - and the number is growing. Indeed professionally trained workforce – such is the growth that we need a and, of course, in 2013, as in 2004, separate booklet to inform you of all you will receive the same warm the options. Arabian welcome which is integral to Back in 2004 most of the hotels were our cultural heritage and for which centred in downtown Abu Dhabi the emirate is now known. It is good and Al Ain. Today you can choose to know that some things never from an array of accommodation change. ranging from iconic buildings – such Wherever you stay, I wish you a as the opulent Emirates Palace Abu pleasant trip and one that is so Dhabi, the striking Yas Viceroy Abu enjoyable and memorable that we Dhabi or the leaning Hyatt Capital will welcome you back time and again 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 Mubarak Al Muhairi coastline, ultra-modern retreats on Director General Yas Island, luxurious havens on Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority Saadiyat Island, tranquil get-aways in Al Ain, state-of-the-art business properties in the heart of the 3 YAS VICEROY HOTEL ABU DHABI 4 ABU DHABI CITY & MAINLAND HOTELS Five Star Luxury … 9 Four Star Value … 18 Three Star Affordability … 25 Two Star Budget … 28 One Star Homely … 29 HOTEL APARTMENTS IN ABU DHABI Deluxe … 30 Superior … 32 Standard … 34 AL AIN HOTELS Five Star Luxury … 38 Four Star Value ... 38 Three Star Affordability … 41 Two Star Budget … 41 One Star Homely … 41 HOTEL APARTMENTS IN AL AIN Deluxe … 41 Superior … 41 Standard … 43 Overnight Desert Camps... 43 AL GHARBIA HOTELS Five Star Luxury … 46 Four Star Value … 46 Three Star Affordability … 49 One Star Homely ... 49 INDEX 50 5 Abu Dhabi 6 ABU DHABI EMIRATES PALACE ABU DHABI 7 BEACH ROTANA ABU DHABI 8 ABU DHABI CITY & MAINLAND HOTELS Five Star Luxury Al Raha Beach Hotel Abu Dhabi’s first boutique resort is Abu Dhabi city’s most popular dining just 10 minutes from the international options, as well as direct access to airport and next to a shopping mall. Abu Dhabi Mall. There’s a private Rooms have sea views and there is a beach, a covered children’s play area, selection of excellent restaurants. tennis and squash courts, swimming There’s a health club, spa, indoor and pools and the Zen Spa. outdoor pools, squash courts, water Near Abu Dhabi Mall sports and a children’s playground. Tourist Club Area Al Raha Corniche, Near Airport +971 2 697 9000 +971 2 508 0555 www.rotana.com www.danathotels.com Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi Armed Forces Officers Club & In the heart of the city and only a few Hotel minutes’ walk from the shopping Designed initially as a fully-equipped district and beach, this hotel is recreational complex for officers of the popular with business and leisure UAE Armed Forces, this iconic structure, travellers. It has four restaurants, two built to resemble a falcon spreading its bars, a health and fitness centre, and wings, has evolved into an oasis for the rooftop offers stunning city views. conferences, banquets, social Hamdan St gatherings and holidays for the local +971 2 616 6166 community and international guests. www.crowneplaza.com World-class facilities include an Olympic-size swimming pool, the Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa by Caracal Shooting Club, a bowling alley, Anantara and fully equipped gymnasiums. An urban sanctuary in the heart of There’s a superb choice of restaurants the UAE capital, this distinctive hotel and cafés including the popular Taverna is set against the exotic beauty of Abu Restaurant, a social hot spot. Award- Dhabi’s eastern mangroves forest. winning interior gardens make up the Forming part of an integrated hotel, world’s largest assembly of 100,000 marina, retail and residential tropical plants in an indoor setting. destination, the hotel reflects Arabian design, with grand central Khaleej Al Arabi St passageways and arched ceilings. +971 2 441 5900 Salam St www.afoc.mil.ae +971 2 656 1000 Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi www.abu-dhabi.anantara.com This hotel boasts luxury suites with sea-facing rooms and some of 9 Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi Renowned as one of the world’s most and tennis courts. Most of the opulent hotels, Emirates Palace capital’s shopping amenities and Abu Dhabi is a national landmark. main sights are close by. Set on 1.3kms of private, pristine Corniche Rd West beach on the city’s magnificent +971 2 681 1900 Corniche, the hotel conjures up images www.hilton.com of 1001 Arabian Nights. Dining options Hyatt Capital Gate include Mezlai, the emirate’s only fine Housed within Capital Gate the dining restaurant devoted to Emirati ‘World’s Furthest Leaning Man-Made cuisine. Tower’ – which tilts 18 degrees Corniche Rd West westward, the hotel is connected to +971 2 690 9000 Abu Dhabi National Exhibition www.emiratespalace.com Centre, one of the Middle East’s most Fairmont Bab Al Bahr modern conference and exhibition This beachfront hotel is at the venues which includes the ICC mainland gateway to Abu Dhabi city. (International Convention Centre) With its striking, contemporary Abu Dhabi. Guests are invited to design, the hotel offers the highest experience luxury guestrooms, suites, level of comfort and style throughout and several dining options including its guest rooms and suites. There are the hotel’s signature restaurant 18˚ fabulous dining options. where the terrace offers fabulous Khor Al Maqta views of the adjacent sea channel. +971 2 654 3000 Khaleej Al Arabi St www.fairmont.com/babalbahr +971 2 596 1234 www.abudhabi.capitalgate.hyatt.com Grand Millennium Al Wahda Hotel Next to Al Wahda Mall, this hotel has InterContinental Abu Dhabi more than 800 rooms, 1 to 2 bed- Recently renovated, this hotel rooms serviced apartments, a range overlooks the Arabian Gulf and has of restaurants, health centre and spa modern rooms and suites. There is a and meeting facilities. It is a hotel for choice of superb eateries including the family and business travellers alike. popular Fish Market, state-of-the-art Hazza Bin Zayed St business facilities, a 24-hour gym, +971 2 443 9999 outdoor pool, squash and tennis www.grandmillenniumalwahda.com courts and a beautiful private beach next to a marina. Its sea-facing Yacht Hilton Abu Dhabi Club is one of the hottest spots in town. This hotel, on Abu Dhabi’s popular Al Bateen Corniche, offers guests over 13 +971 2 666 6888 restaurants and bars, a trendy beach www.intercontinental.com/abudhabi club with luxury spa and health club, private beach, three swimming pools 10 HYATT CAPITAL GATE 11 JUMEIRAH AT ETIHAD TOWERS 12 Jumeirah at Etihad Towers Millennium Hotel Abu Dhabi This striking 66-storey hotel offers Near to the Corniche, this elegant, breathtaking panoramic views of the modern hotel has great city Arabian Gulf and the city skyline, the panoramas, splendidly decorated property is part of an iconic five rooms and three restaurants serving tower complex in the heart of the Moroccan, Italian and International capital. It features 12 restaurants and cuisine, and a renowned cigar bar. bars from level 63 to the beach, three There are comprehensive business swimming pools, a private beach, and leisure facilities including and a signature Talise Spa. boardrooms, a business centre, a Corniche Rd West fitness club and swimming pool. +971 2 811 5888 Khalifa Bin Zayed St www.jumeirah.com +971 2 626 2700 www.millenniumabudhabi.ae Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Overlooking beautiful Arabian Gulf Villas, Saadiyat Island shores, this hotel is the first property Surrounded by expansive landscaped to open in Abu Dhabi under the gardens and soothing water features, alcohol-free Rayhaan Hotels & this resort borders the region’s first Resorts by the Rotana brand. Guests ocean course, the Gary Player- are enveloped in modern design designed Saadiyat Beach Golf Club. complementing the values of The hotel features 306 rooms, suites contemporary Arabian culture. and villas, each with a private balcony Khalidiya or terrace, offering exceptional views +971 2 657 0000 of Saadiyat Beach, the golf club or the www.rotana.com hotel gardens. Outlets offer an array of authentic international cuisines while Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi beauty and health treatments are Unwind in this city landmark with available at the luxurious Atarmia beautiful rooms and suites, most Spa. with spectacular Corniche and Saadiyat Island Arabian Gulf views. There are 10 +971 2 407 1234 restaurants and bars, including the www.abudhabi.park.hyatt.com Al Fanar revolving rooftop restaurant. Leisure facilities include Park Rotana both indoor and outdoor swimming This hotel caters for business pools, and a fitness centre. travellers and city break guests.