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THE PUBLICATION OF A DEDICATED guide on Abu Dhabi’s expanding accommodation options demonstrates just how far the destination has come in a short time. Just seven years ago this emirate had 62 hotels and no official star-rating system and we could list our properties easily within 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, ultra-modern retreats on Yas Island, luxurious havens on Saadiyat Island, tranquil get-

aways in Al Ain, state-of-the-art business properties in the heart of the capital and a distinctly modern resort adjoining the Abu Dhabi Golf Club championship facility. And it doesn’t stop there. We are looking forward to the opening of new properties, each with their own unique and special features.

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 MuhairiDirector GeneralAbu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority

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ABU DHABI CITY & MAINLAND HOTELS 1Five Star Luxury 1Four Star Value 10Three Star Affordability 16 Two Star Budget 21One Star Homely 22

CONTENTSABU DHABI CITY HOTEL APARTMENTS 23Deluxe 23Superior 27 Standard 31

AL AIN HOTELS 33Five Star Luxury 33 Four Star Value 34

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Three Star Affordability 35 Two Star Budget 36One Star Homely 36

AL AIN HOTEL APARTMENTS 37Deluxe 37Superior 38 Standard 38Overnight Desert Camps 39

AL GHARBIA HOTELS 41Five Star Luxury 41Four Star Value 43 Three Star Affordability 43One Star Homely 44

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CITY & MAINLAND HOTELS

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Five-Star LuxuryAl Raha Beach Hotel Abu Dhabi’s first boutique resort is just 10 minutes from the international airport and next to a shopping mall. Rooms have sea views and there is a selection of excellent restaurants. There’s a health club, spa - only one

of two Abu Dhabi hotel which boasts an indoor swimming pool, outdoor pools, squash courts, water sports and a children’s playground. Al Raha Corniche, Near Airport +971 2 508 0555 www.danathotels.com

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Armed Forces Officers Club & Hotel Designed initially as a fully-equipped recreational complex for officers of the UAE Armed Forces, this iconic structure, built to resemble a falcon spreading its wings, has evolved into an oasis for conferences, banquets, social gatherings and holidays for the local community and international guests.

World-class facilities include an Olympic-size swimming pool, the Caracal Shooting Club, a bowling alley, and fully equipped gymnasiums. There’s a superb choice of restaurants and cafés including the popular Taverna Restaurant, a social hot spot. Award-winning interior gardens make up the world’s largest assembly of 100,000 tropical plants in an indoor setting.Khaleej Al Arabi St +971 2 441 5900 www.afoc.mil.ae

Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi This hotel boasts luxury suites with sea-facing rooms and some of Abu Dhabi city’s most popular dining options, as well as direct access to Abu Dhabi Mall. There’s a private beach, a covered children’s play area, tennis and squash courts, swimming pools and the Zen Spa.

Near Abu Dhabi Mall Tourist Club Area +971 2 697 9000 www.rotana.com

Crowne Plaza Abu DhabiIn the heart of the city and only a few minutes’ walk from the shopping district and beach, this hotel is popular with business and leisure travellers. It has four restaurants, two bars, a health and fitness centre, and the rooftop offers stunning city views. Hamdan St +971 2 616 6166 www.crowneplaza.com

Dusit Thani Abu DhabiThis city centre hotel adjoins an expansive residential and commercial precinct. It has a distinctly Thai service philosophy, aligned with aspects of traditional Arabian welcome. Featuring one of the UAE’s tallest, naturally-lit atriums – at a towering 130-metres it’s 37-storeys high, and with two glass-walled elevators providing a scenic lobby-to-room ride, the hotel offers scenic views across the UAE capital taking in the city’s south-eastern mangroves district and the northern Corniche beachfront.Muroor St+971 2 698 8888www.dusit.com

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Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa by AnantaraAn urban sanctuary in the heart of the UAE capital, this distinctive hotel is set against the exotic beauty of Abu Dhabi’s eastern mangroves forest. Forming part of an integrated hotel, marina, retail and residential destination, the hotel reflects Arabian design, with grand central passageways and arched ceilings.Salam St+971 2 656 1000www.abu-dhabi.anantara.com

Emirates PalaceRenowned as one of the world’s most opulent hotels, Emirates Palace is a national landmark. Set on 1.3kms of private, pristine beach on the city’s magnificent Corniche, the hotel conjures up images of 1001 Arabian Nights. Dining options include Mezlai, the emirate’s only fine dining

restaurant devoted to Emirati cuisine.Corniche Rd West +971 2 690 9000 www.emiratespalace.com

Fairmont Bab Al Bahr This beachfront hotel is at the mainland gateway to Abu Dhabi city. With its striking, contemporary design, the hotel offers the highest level of comfort and style throughout its guest rooms and suites. There are fabulous dining options. Khor Al Maqta+971 2 654 3000 www.fairmont.com

Grand Millennium Al Wahda Hotel Next to Al Wahda Mall, this hotel has more than 800 rooms, 1 to 2 bedrooms serviced apartments, a range of restaurants, health centre and spa and meeting facilities. It is a hotel for family and business travellers alike.

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Hazaa Bin Zayed St +971 2 443 9999 www.grandmillenniumalwahda.com

Hilton Abu Dhabi This hotel, on Abu Dhabi’s popular Corniche, offers guests over 13 restaurants and bars, a trendy beach club with luxury spa and health club, private beach, three swimming pools and tennis courts. Most of the capital’s shopping amenities and main sights are close by. Corniche Rd West +971 2 681 1900 www.hilton.com

Hilton Capital Grand Abu Dhabi HotelA vision of gleaming glass rising high above the city, this hotel is within easy reach of the airport, Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre and key attractions such as the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Facilities include spacious bedrooms, a suspended bar with a 15-metre hand-polished agate serving area and stunning views from every vantage point, and a luxury spa. The hotel has been named in the Conde Nast Traveller 2012 Hot List as one of the world’s best new hotels.Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum St+971 2 617 0000www.hilton.com

Hyatt Capital GateHoused within Capital Gate – the ‘World’s Furthest Leaning Man-Made Tower’ – which tilts 18 degrees westward, the hotel is connected to Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, one of the Middle East’s most modern conference and exhibition venues which includes the ICC (International Convention Centre) Abu Dhabi. Guests are invited to experience luxury guestrooms, suites, and several dining options including the hotel’s signature restaurant 18˚ where the terrace offers fabulous views of the adjacent sea channel.Khaleej Al Arabi St+971 2 596 1234 www.abudhabi.capitalgate.hyatt.com

InterContinental Abu Dhabi Recently renovated, this hotel overlooks the Arabian Gulf and has modern rooms and suites. There is a choice of superb eateries including the popular Fish Market, state-of-the-art business facilities, a 24-hour gym, outdoor pool, squash and tennis courts and a beautiful private beach next to a marina. Its sea-facing Yacht Club is one of the hottest spots in town. Al Bateen +971 2 666 6888 www.intercontinental.com/abudhabi

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Jumeirah at Etihad TowersThis striking 66-storey hotel offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Arabian Gulf and the city skyline, the property is part of an iconic five tower complex in the heart of the capital. It features 12 restaurants and bars from level 63 to the beach, three swimming pools, a private beach, and a signature Talise Spa.Corniche Rd West+971 2 811 5888www.jumeirah.com

Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana Overlooking beautiful Arabian Gulf shores, this hotel is the first property to open in Abu Dhabi under the alcohol-free Rayhaan Hotels & Resorts by Rotana brand.

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 include both indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and a fitness centre. Khalifa Bin Zayed St +971 2 674 2020 www.leroyalmeridienabudhabi.com

Millennium Hotel Abu Dhabi Near to the Corniche, this elegant, modern hotel has great city panoramas, splendidly decorated rooms and three restaurants serving Moroccan, Italian and International cuisine, and a renowned cigar bar. There are comprehensive business and leisure facilities including boardrooms, a business centre, a fitness club and swimming pool. Khalifa Bin Zayed St +971 2 626 2700 www.millenniumabudhabi.ae

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Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Villas, Saadiyat Island Surrounded by expansive landscaped gardens and soothing water features, this resort borders the region’s first ocean course, the Gary Player-designed Saadiyat Beach Golf Club. The hotel features 306 rooms, suites and villas, each with a private balcony or terrace, offering exceptional views of Saadiyat Beach, the golf club or the hotel gardens. Outlets offer an array of authentic international cuisines while beauty and health treatments are available at the luxurious Atarmia Spa.Saadiyat Island +971 2 407 1234www.abudhabi.park.hyatt.com

Park Rotana This hotel caters for business travellers and city break guests. It features four very popular F&B outlets. Many of its deluxe rooms and suites overlook the charming Khalifa Park. Modern recreational facilities include a gym, temperature controlled outdoor swimming pool, six spacious treatment rooms, steam and sauna, and a floodlit tennis court. Al Salam St +971 2 657 3333 www.rotana.com

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Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand CanalInspired by 15th to early 17th century Renaissance architecture with a distinctly Venetian feel, and with an expansive Khor Al Maqta setting close to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, this is the world’s largest beachfront Ritz-Carlton resort. Guests in the resorts’ rooms, suites and villas can enjoy 10 restaurants – three of which have been designed by famed Japanese restaurant specialist Super Potato – marking the designer’s debut in the Arabian Gulf. A huge canal-fronting swimming pool, and extensive lawns complete the grandeur of this Venetian village.Khor Al Maqta+971 2 818 8888www.ritzcarlton.com

Rosewood Abu DhabiThis luxurious, waterfront hotel sits at the core of Abu Dhabi’s new Central Business District on Al Maryah Island. It has spacious guest rooms, a round-the-clock personalised butler service and dramatic views of a turquoise waterfront. The hotel has a full spectrum of dining destinations and amenities for business and leisure travellers.Al Maryah Island+971 2 813 5550www.rosewoodhotels.com

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Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi This luxury hotel overlooks the creek that separates Abu Dhabi Island from the mainland. Its spacious rooms and suites all have private terraces with sea views. Its spa, two gyms, 1km private beach and five swimming pools make it the ultimate holiday retreat. There is also an Arabian souk, Souk Qaryat Al Beri, with shops connected by waterways and several dining options. Khor Al Maqta+971 2 509 8888 www.shangri-la.com/abudhabi

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 CornicheThis 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

city and sea views overlooking the picturesque Lulu Island, as well as Mina Zayed Port and Dhow Harbour – home to the hundreds of traditional wooden fishing boats. The hotel has a ‘My Bed’ promise – a fantastic service that allows guests to personalise their mattress and pillow selection, while customised butler services and in-room spa treatments extend the royal treatment.Corniche Rd East+971 2 813 7777www.sofitel.com

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The St. Regis Abu DhabiCovering 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 4501www.stregisabudhabi.com

The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu DhabiFeaturing 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

Mediterranean architecture and contemporary interior design.Saadiyat Island+971 2 498 8888www.stregissaadiyatisland.com

The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & SpaEnjoy 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 9999www.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

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Four-Star ValueAloft Abu Dhabi For those looking for a contemporary setting to relax after a day of meetings or sightseeing, Aloft’s rooms and suites are furnished with the latest high-tech equipment. A 24-hour gym and ninth-floor outdoor pool let guests work out or relax whenever they want. Khaleej Al Arabi St Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre +971 2 654 5000 www.aloftabudhabi.com

Cassells Ghantoot Hotel & Resort Enjoy easy access to Abu Dhabi or Dubai. This resort is 60 kms from Abu Dhabi International Airport and 70kms from Dubai International Airport. Cassells Ghantoot features extensive conference facilities, a fully equipped health club with

tennis and squash courts, private beach, swimming pool, water sports and beach volleyball. The Ghantoot Polo and Racing Club is next door.Ghantoot +971 2 506 8888 www.cassellsghantoothotel.com

City Seasons Al Hamra Hotel Abu Dhabi This hotel caters for all those wanting high standards of luxury and service, whether business travellers or families. Noted for its Arabian hospitality, the hotel features 180 rooms and suites and an ultra-modern, fully-equipped health club. Electra and Najda St Junction +971 2 672 5000 www.cityseasonsabudhabi.com

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Cristal Hotel Abu Dhabi Experience the comfort of rooms and suites that are designed with contemporary luxury. This hotel features Cristal’s unique executive desks, LCD TV and high speed internet access as well as state-of-the-art conference rooms, a business centre, indoor pool and spa facilities. Zayed the 1st St Next to Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre +971 2 652 0000 www.cristalhospitality.com

Cristal Salam Hotel A modern and relaxing hotel in the heart of the capital, with an easy access to Abu Dhabi’s attractions, Cristal Salam, the city’s first non-smoking hotel, provides a comfortable stay and delectable dining facilities. Salam St, Tourist Club Area+971 2 659 7666www.cristalhospitality.com

Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi Yas Island On the banks of Yas Island’s Creek, along the Yas Links Abu Dhabi golf

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course, this hotel is five minutes walking distance from the Yas Marina Circuit, home to the annual Formula 1® Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. All 428 guest rooms and suites feature stunning views, have free Wi-Fi internet access and spacious working areas. Yas Island +971 2 656 3000 www.crowneplaza.com/abudhabi

Golden Tulip Al Jazira Hotel & Resort A modern beach resort, half way between Abu Dhabi and Dubai on a man-made island. This hotel has 174 pool-view rooms including suites, trendy restaurants and bars/lounges and a variety of beachfront bungalows. An upgraded 150-plus berth marina is the hotel’s latest addition.Ghantoot +971 2 562 9100 www.goldentulipaljazira.com

Grand Continental Flamingo Hotel Conveniently close to Abu Dhabi’s magnificent Corniche and only 15 minutes drive to Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, this hotel has rooms, suites and FlamClub Floor Executive rooms, which are all centrally air-conditioned and have IDD telephones, satellite TV and wireless internet access. Hamdan St +971 2 690 4000www.gcfh.ae

Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi Experience a room with a view. This 11-storey modern hotel is in the centre of Abu Dhabi city. It has a rooftop pool with views of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and is only 2km from Zayed Sports City Stadium. 31st St Between Airport & Muroor Rds +971 2 657 4888 www.holidayinn.com/abudhabi

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Le Meridien Abu Dhabi Refresh yourself in this newly rejuvenated hotel’s guest rooms and suites. There are plenty of leisure facilities including a private beach, kids’ and adults’ swimming pools and a health club and spa. The European-style courtyard houses many of the hotel’s 14 restaurants and bars, including a popular traditional pub, The Captain’s Arms, and upmarket French, Thai and Italian restaurants. Near Abu Dhabi Mall +971 2 644 6666 www.lemeridien.com/abudhabi

Mafraq Hotel Following a complete refurbishment, expansion and rebranding project, this hotel boasts 250 spacious guest

rooms with balconies and garden or pool views. The property features five F&B outlets, including their signature restaurant, Burlington Grill, a ladies’ beauty salon, gift shop and in-house car rental services, and provides easy access to the capital’s airport.Al Mafraq Area+971 2 659 6666www.mafraq-hotel.com

One to One Hotel – The Village Offering a personal experience to its guests, this hotel resembles a boutique European property. The hotel has easy access to the airport and exhibition centre and features a number of good restaurants. Al Salam St +971 2 495 2000 www.onetoonehotels.com/thevillage

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, Abu Dhabi Yas Island Epitomising modern elegance, this hotel offers a rejuvenating wellness centre, extensive dining options and state-of-the-art meeting facilities. Yas Island +971 2 656 2000 www.radissonblu.com/hotel-abudhabi

Sands HotelWithin easy reach of the capital’s major commercial and business districts, government offices and embassies, and a short drive from Al Wahda & Abu Dhabi malls, the hotel serves equally corporate and leisure guests. Enjoy its popular F&B outlets or relax in its elegant rooftop swimming pool.Zayed the 1st St+971 2 615 6666www.danathotels.com

Sheraton Khalidiya Hotel Abu Dhabi This downtown hotel is in the upmarket Al Khalidiya area, close to the business and commercial districts. Recently refurbished, the hotel’s business centre has the latest technology and state-of-the-art meeting rooms. The property has a rooftop gym, sundeck, pool, two restaurants and a bar. Zayed the 1st St +971 2 666 6220 www.sheraton.com

The Royal Hotel, Abu DhabiNestled in the heart of the capital, this hotel is a convenient base for both business and leisure visitors, offering access to the central business district, as well as to shopping facilities and tourist sites, including the iconic Corniche. Al Salam St +971 2 815 2222 www.theroyalhotelabudhabi.com

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Traders Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi Designed with the business traveller in mind, Traders Hotel has 301 rooms and suites, a Traders Club executive floor with a private lounge and complimentary refreshments as well as a dedicated concierge service. Guests have access to all restaurants and recreational facilities within the Shangri-La complex, including Souk 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

Yas Island Rotana With modern accessories and contemporary style for guests seeking privacy and personalised service, this hotel is designed to match your international flair. The rooms and suites offer private balcony or terrace with Yas Island views. Yas Island +971 2 656 4000 www.rotana.com

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Three-Star AffordabilityAl Ain Palace Recently renovated, this established hotel has international restaurants and a well-known British-style pub which serves great food. Being close to the Corniche, with deluxe rooms and suites, self-contained studios and chalet-style rooms, it’s a good base from which to discover the UAE capital. Corniche Rd East +971 2 679 4777 www.alainpalacehotel.com

Al Diar Capital Spend glorious nights of entertainment in the centre of the capital. Close to both the business district and some of the city’s major attractions, this hotel features standard rooms, suites and studios, a modern gym, swimming pool and a beauty salon. Its six F&B outlets make it a popular hangout for residents and visitors. Mina Rd +971 2 678 7700 www.aldiarhotels.com

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Al Diar Regency Feel at home near the business district, while enjoying this hotel’s guestrooms and suites, all featuring sea or city view balconies and all equipped with kitchenettes. There is a business centre and a conference hall, and the in-house restaurants and pubs, including the Buzz Karaoke Club, are an ideal retreat from busy city life. Salam St & Port Rd Junction+971 2 676 5000 www.aldiarhotels.com

Centro Al Manhal Abu DhabiEnjoy a stylish and affordable lifestyle business hotel, near to all the major avenues and attractions and only 20 minutes away from Abu Dhabi International Airport. Airport Rd+971 2 811 5000www.rotana.com/centrohotels

Centro Capital Centre – Abu DhabiThis modern business hotel is within walking distance of Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre and only 20 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport. It has good dining options and meeting facilities.Al Khaleej Al Arabi St+971 2 409 6666www.rotana.com/centrohotels

Centro Yas Island Feel modern and stylish in this affordable business hotel developed by the award-winning Rotana group. Young and fresh, the hotel is designed for a new generation of travelling executives who demand both finesse and functionality at reasonable rates. Yas Island +9712 656 4444 www.rotana.com/centrohotels

Comfort Inn Emirates HotelWhatever your reason for travel is, 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 6600www.comfortinnuae.com

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Howard Johnson Diplomat Hotel

Emirates Park ResortAttached to the Emirates Park Zoo, with its large collection of animals, this family resort has air-conditioned chalets with balconies overlooking the zoo, cave or garden. Guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch and a dinner buffet in the main restaurant. Emirates Park Zoo, Shahamah+971 2 506 9000www.emiratesparkresort.com

Howard Johnson Diplomat Hotel Abu DhabiWith a refreshing style, attentive service and a wide variety of entertainment and dining options, this hotel makes you feel at home. Khalifa St+971 2 671 0000www.howardjohnsondiplomathotel.com

Kingsgate Hotel In the heart of Abu Dhabi, the Kingsgate has 108 comfortable and neatly decorated guest rooms. The hotel provides easy access to the city’s corporate and business district, as well as to some of the capital’s top attractions. Tourist Club Area +971 2 499 5000 www.millenniumhotels.com/kingsgateabudhabi

Mercure Abu Dhabi Centre HotelSettle in the heart of Abu Dhabi. This hotel is next door to business and shopping centres, and a few minutes away from the public beach. The hotel’s rooms have been renovated and combine comfort and modernity for both business and leisure travellers. Hamdan St +971 2 633 3555 www.mercure.com

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Novotel Abu Dhabi GateWith the beautiful Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque on its doorstep, and close to Abu Dhabi International Airport, Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre and Zayed Sports City, this hotel is designed for business and leisure guests who stay in spacious rooms or one bedroom apartments. There are three restaurants, a coffee shop, pool bar, Shisha lounge, meeting facilities, gym and spa.Gate City, Bain Al Jessrain+971 2 508 9999www.novotel.com

Paragon Hotel Offering junior suites and standard deluxe rooms, this modern hotel features unique fittings and luxurious amenities.

Zayed 1st StNext to Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre+971 2 501 8777 www.paragonhoteluae.com

Park Inn by Radisson Abu Dhabi, Yas Island HotelA seven-minute drive from Abu Dhabi International Airport and boasting an ideal location in the Yas Plaza, the hotel is a perfect destination for business and leisure travellers. The hotel has an all-day dining restaurant, a Mexican-themed restaurant, a lobby bar and a range of recreational facilities including an outdoor swimming pool with bar. Yas Island +971 2 656 2222 www.parkinn-abudhabi.com

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Premier Inn Abu Dhabi Capital Centre On the doorstep of Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre and close to Abu Dhabi’s business hotspots, this hotel is ideal for both business and leisure travellers and just 15 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport. Khaleej Al Arabi St+971 2 813 1999www.premierinn.ae

Strand HotelWith each room designed to make your stay comfortable, this hotel will impress you with its warmth and hospitality. Nestled in the popular Tourist Club area, this property

is close to many commercial and shopping centres.Tourist Club Area+971 2 679 9000 www.strandhoteluae.com

TrianonAn elaborate blend of Emirati culture and French luxury, this hotel on Baniyas Street comprises one-bedroom suites and is close to the Corniche and downtown business districts.Baniyas St+971 2 657 5000www.trianon-hotels.com

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Two-Star BudgetAl Diar Dana Hotel Stretch your legs in this hotel’s very spacious rooms. Guests are in close proximity to Abu Dhabi Mall and the capital’s signature Corniche. Tourist Club Area+971 2 645 6000www.aldiarhotels.com

Al Jazira Club Hotel Part of Al Jazira Sports and Cultural Club and surrounded by four football pitches, this boutique hotel offers a relaxing atmosphere in the midst of a busy city.Muroor Rd +971 2 443 3966www.azuae.com/jchotel

Center VilleIn the heart of Abu Dhabi’s Central Business District and within easy reach of Abu Dhabi Mall, this boutique hotel offers free WiFi, gym and 24-hour room service.Al Salam St+971 2 446 6203www.centerville.ae

Ibis Gate HotelThis hotel has affordable, comfortable rooms and one bedroom apartments and is close to Abu Dhabi International Airport and Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. It’s popular with business and leisure guests who can use the restaurants, bars, pool, gym,

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spa and conference facilities at the adjacent Novotel Gate Hotel.Gate City, Bain Al Jessrain+971 2 509 0999www.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 HomelyAl Diar Mina HotelOpposite Corniche Hospital, Al Salam St+971 2 678 1000www.aldiarhotels.com

Al Jazira Royal HotelBehind Madinat Zayed Gold Centre+971 2 632 1100www.aljaziraroyal.ae

Emirates Plaza HotelTourist Club Area, +971 2 672 2000www.emiratesplaza.net

Gava HotelDefence Rd+971 2 642 5667www.gavahotel.ae

Top Stars HotelBehind Empost, Madinat Zayed+971 2 614 0900

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HOTEL APARTMENTS

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DeluxeAl Maha Arjaan Near the Corniche, these studios and residential suites are value for money. With all the conveniences of a hotel, they offer an apartment-style stay with your own kitchen and laundry facilities. Popular with business travellers who

spend extended periods in the city, as well as new residents looking for semi-permanent accommodation. Hamdan St +971 2 610 6666 www.rotana.com

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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 Set on the shores of the Arabian Gulf, these suites provide a unique blend of traditional Arabian hospitality and modern luxury. Near Abu Dhabi Mall +971 2 697 9000 www.rotana.com

Cassells Hotel Apartments Get in the mix with a hotel at the centre of the city. These apartments are close to major attractions you can’t afford to miss. Zayed 1st St +971 2 610 7777 www.cassellshotelapartments.ae

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Grand Millennium Al Wahda Hotel ApartmentsNext to Al Wahda Mall, these fully serviced apartments include standard and premium one- and two-bedroom units, including the stunning two- bedroom penthouse apartments, with panoramic views of the city. Residents have full access to all the facilities of the adjacent Grand Millennium Hotel, including its six F&B outlets, excellent health centre and spa facilities and a rooftop pool.Hazaa Bin Zayed St +971 2 443 9999 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

Jumeirah at Etihad Towers Serviced ResidencesOffering breathtaking panoramic views of the Arabian Gulf and the city skyline, these fully serviced elegant hotel apartments are complemented by 12 restaurants and bars from level 63 to the beach, three swimming pools, a private beach, and a signature Talise Spa.Corniche Rd West+971 2 811 5888www.jumeirah.com

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Liwa Executive SuitesThe ideal choice for both corporate and leisure travellers seeking boutique hospitality. With excellent facilities and services, these beautifully decorated suites offer spacious living, sleeping and working areas.Tourist Club Area +971 2 644 3344 www.coral-liwasuites.com

Park Arjaan Please the entire family. These furnished hotel apartments include studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom suites with living spaces. All are equipped with up-to-date technology and facilities. Residents have full access to the dining, meeting, banqueting and recreational facilities of the adjacent Park Rotana Hotel. Al Salam St +971 2 657 3333 www.rotana.com

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

facilities within the Shangri-La complex, including Souk 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 2 509 8888 www.shangri-la.com/abudhabi

Staybridge Suites Abu Dhabi Yas Island You won’t have any trouble settling into this hotel. Close to the airport and the Yas Marina Circuit, the 164 suite hotel offers guests an alternative to a conventional hotel. Contemporary studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom suites provide more space to live and work with a fully-equipped kitchen in every suite. Yas Island +971 2 656 3333 www.staybridgesuites.ae

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Vision Hotel Apartments In the central business district, just a short walk from malls, banks, and landmarks, these apartments are luxuriously furnished. Facilities include a gym, swimming pool, jacuzzi, conference room, café and ladies salon. Tourist Club Area +971 2 699 2666 www.visionhotel.net

Superior 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 and two-bedroom apartments. Najda St +971 2 619 2666 www.adpha.ae

Al Diar Palm Hotel Apartments These 72, one-bedroom superior apartments with elegant interiors are just 10 – 15 minutes drive away from Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. Muroor Rd +971 2 642 0900 www.aldiarhotels.com

Asfar Hotel Apartments Feel at ease in a hotel that offers 54 fully furnished suites with one 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

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equipped with modern amenities. On-site 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 long- and 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 ApartmentsCatering 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 3000www.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 room-service, along with an Ayurvedic Massage Centre.Muroor Rd +971 2 641 3555 www.mouroujhotelapartments.ae

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Murjan Asfar Hotel Apartments A hotel with 92 superior apartments, a mix of two bedrooms, one-bedroom and studios with a comfortable living environment. Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum Rd +971 2 643 3330 www.asfarhotels.com

Phoenix Plaza Hotel ApartmentsClose to the popular Al Wahda Mall and the capital’s central bus station, the 72 studio and suite rooms, all air conditioned and fitted with modern kitchenettes, offer comfortable and elegant accommodation, welcoming corporate guests and families alike. Airport Rd+971 2 643 3222www.phoenixplazauae.com

Platinum Hotel ApartmentsNestled in one of the most sought-after commercial and business areas of Abu Dhabi, in walking distance of the Corniche and close proximity to the popular Fotouh al Khair Centre, these fully furnished hotel apartments are ideal for business and leisure travellers.Khaled Bin Alwaleed St (off Sheikh Zayed the 2nd St)+971 2 634 4463www.platinumhotelapartments.com

Ramee RoseThese modern and luxuriously appointed executive studios and one-bedroom suites are just minutes from Al Wahda Mall, and within 15 minutes of Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.Al Falah St+971 2 693 2777www.rameehotels.com

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Ramee Royal Hotel ApartmentsDiscover an exceptionally welcoming address in the heart of the city, minutes away from the popular Al Wahda Mall and Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre & Gold Centre, and in close proximity to the capital’s central bus stop. Muroor Rd+971 2 642 9888www.rameehotels.com

Royal Regency Hotel ApartmentsNestled in the heart of Abu Dhabi, in close proximity to the city’s main shopping area, and just a short walk from the capital’s stunning Corniche, this property features 142 fully furnished and equipped luxury hotel apartments.Hamdan St+971 2 626 6566 www.royalregencyuae.com

Sahara Hotel Apartments 4Whether you want to enjoy a family holiday, are looking for a weekend getaway, or on a business trip, the Sahara Hotel Apartments offer the perfect accommodation solution – space, comfort, security, and award-winning, warm and friendly hotel service.Tourist Club Area+971 2 496 9555www.saharahotelapartments.com

Sahara Hotel Apartments 9Whether you want to enjoy a family holiday, are looking for a weekend getaway, or on a business trip, the Sahara Hotel Apartments offer the perfect accommodation solution – space, comfort, security, and award-winning, warm and friendly hotel service.Sheikh Zayed the 1st St+971 2 496 9300www.saharahotelapartments.com

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The Eclipse Boutique SuitesThe 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. Liwa St+971 2 626 8800www.eclipsesuites.com

V Continents Executive Suites Abu DhabiOn Al Muroor Street in the heart of Abu Dhabi’s business hub, and catering for business and leisure travellers, these studios and suites are innovatively designed and fully equipped. The one-bedroom suites have a spacious dining and living room area, and all apartments have access to a gym, rooftop pool and sauna and full dining facilities. Al Muroor St+971 2 611 5333www.executivesuites.ae

StandardAbu Dhabi Golden Sands Flamingo Hotel ApartmentsHamdan St+971 2 633 7600

Al Baheya Hotel Apartments Salam St +971 2 678 0008 www.albaheyahotelapartments.com

Al Reem Hotel ApartmentKhalifa St+971 2 643 4943www.alreemhotelsuae.com

Al Shurooq Residence ApartmentsKhalifa St+971 2 698 2999

Century Hotel ApartmentsSalam St+971 2 616 7999www.aldiarhotels.com/centuryhotelapartments

Corniche Towers Hotel ApartmentsCorniche Rd West+971 2 681 0088

Down Town Plaza Hotel ApartmentsHamdan St+971 2 494 9249www.downtownplazauae.comFortune Hotel Apartments

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Flamingo Hotel ApartmentsMadinat Zayed+971 2 634 9555

Fortune Hotel ApartmentsAl Salam St, Tourist Club Area+971 2 645 0666www.fortune-hotels.net

Ivory Hotel Apartments Tourist Club Area +971 2 613 8500www.ivoryhotelapts.ae

Liwa Hotel ApartmentsMadinat Zayed+971 2 632 4999www.liwahotelapartments.com

Oriental Hotel ApartmentsTourist Club Area+971 2 678 0888www.oriental-suites.net

Rainbow Hotel ApartmentsHamdan St+971 2 401 6999

Ramee Garden Hotel ApartmentsAirport Rd +971 2 642 8333www.rameehotels.com

Ramee Guestline Hotel Apartments 1Hamdan St +971 2 674 7000www.rameehotels.com

Ramee Hotel ApartmentsMuroor Rd+971 2 642 2696www.rameehotels.com

Royal Suite Hotel ApartmentsDefence Rd+971 2 441 0999www.royalsuiteonline.com

Sahara Hotel Apartments 10Salam St+971 2 698 9999www.saharahotelapartments.com

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HOTELSal ain

Five-Star LuxuryAl Ain Rotana Find easy access to tourist attractions from the heart of the ’Oasis City’. Its rooms, suites and chalets are extremely spacious, while the Bodyline Fitness Centre is well-equipped, and there is also an impressive outdoor pool. Six dining and entertainment outlets include the popular Polynesian restaurant, Trader Vic’s. Zayed Bin Sultan Rd +971 3 754 5111 www.rotana.com

Danat Al Ain Resort Set among landscaped gardens, this is a great leisure retreat with standard guestrooms, deluxe villas and Royal Villas each with a private jacuzzi. Family-friendly facilities include swimming pools and special children’s activities. There are nine food and beverage outlets, with a wide variety of cuisine. Khalid Bin Sultan St +971 3 704 6000 www.danathotels.com

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Four-Star Value Ayla HotelNestled in the heart of the Oasis City, this 153-room hotel aligns an obvious retail proposition – it is connected to Ayla Commercial Complex, which includes Ayla Mall – with the tourist-friendly add-ons of being in close proximity to many of Al Ain’s key tourist attractions, such as oases, parks and traditional forts.Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Awwal St+971 3 761 0111www.aylahotels.net

Hilton Al Ain Explore Al Ain’s many attractions from this hotel placed close to the city centre. The guestrooms, suites and villas look over lush, landscaped gardens. There are six popular bars

and restaurants, floodlit tennis and squash courts, a health club and a nine-hole golf course. Khalid Bin Sultan St +971 3 768 6666 www.hilton.com/alain

Mercure Grand Jebel Hafeet Feel on top of the world in a hotel just 2kms from the summit of Jebel Hafeet, Al Ain’s landmark rocky heights. It has breathtaking views over the Oasis City. Leisure facilities include a gym, spa, mini golf and a fantastic kids’ pool play area. Diners at Le Belvedere restaurant can take in stunning city night vistas. Jebel Hafeet +971 3 783 8888 www.mercure.com

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Three-Star Affordability

City Seasons Hotel Al AinTucked 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 – Ain Al Faida Hotel & ResortThe 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 white-water rafting and surfing park – with stunning views of the Jebel Hafeet heights.Al Wagan Road+971 3 701 4444www.onetoonehotels.com

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Two-Star Budget

Al Massa Hotel 1In the heart of Al Ain, in cool and quiet surroundings, the hotel provides a comfortable stay. Hamdan bin Mohammed St (Al Jimi Area) +971 3 703 9100 www.almasahotels.com

One-Star Homely

Al Massa Hotel Just 500 metres from the city centre, the hotel features 32 suites and a further 28 rooms. Hamdan bin Mohammed St (Al Jimi Area) +971 3 703 9000www.almasahotels.com

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DeluxeAl Bada Resort, Al AinThis resort boasts exquisitely appointed chalets within 10 minutes of Al Ain International Airport. Each fully equipped one and two-bedroom deluxe chalet has a garden and private parking. Two Royal chalets each have

three bedrooms and luxury finishes. A restaurant, open-air tented dining area, pool and numerous outdoor leisure activities are available.Exit 19, Nahel Road+971 3 784 3330 www.albadahotel.com

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Superior Al Massa Hotel Apartments 1These 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 +971 3 704 6500www.almasahotels.com

Asfar ResortsThis flagship property of Asfar Hotels in Al Ain presents a contemporary, minimalist style, with rooms featuring light-coloured walls, earth-tone carpeting and wood furnishings, further enhanced by floor-to-ceiling windows that provide a bird’s eye view of the beautiful surroundings. Al Masoody St+971 3 762 8882www.asfarhotels.com

Green Mubazzarah ChaletsAt the bottom of Jebel Hafeet, 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 waterfalls. Near the base of Jebel Hafeet+971 3 783 9555www.mubazzarah.150m.com

StandardAl Massa Zayed bin Sultan St +971 3 703 9999www.almasahotels.com

Top Hotel ApartmentsNear Al Ain Mall +971 3 712 5000

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Overnight Desert Camps

Arabian Nights VillageHarnessing the soul and essence of old Arabia, the village is not a hotel, but by no means a rustic camp. Guests can stay in: Beit Al Barr rooms, traditional desert mud houses; Beit Al Bahr, designed after the original palm-frond houses of Emirati sea-dwellers or Beit Shaar, which are woven Bedouin tents. There’s a fully-licensed restaurant and an idyllic swimming pool to cool down in after a spot of dune bashing, quad biking, sand surfing or camel riding. Al Khatem+971 2 676 9990www.arabiannights.ae

Al Badeyah Eyes TourismThis desert camp, nestled in the desert dunes of Al Khaznah, gives visitors a unique insight into UAE traditions and customs as the guest of a local family. Offering different desert safari services, the camp boasts Bedouin-style tents with beds, an original majlis tent for evening activities, and two bathrooms. Al Khaznah+971 2 445 2644www.abet-uae.com

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HOTELSal gharbia

Five-Star Luxury Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Yamm Villa ResortThis exclusive, intimate island experience features one and two-bedroom villas in a private setting on beautiful white sands overlooking the Arabian Gulf. Inspired by traditional Arabic fishing and pearl diving villages and their barasti (palm frond) houses, the 30 Al Yamm villas – some with private plunge pools - are sustainably built, with design features complementing the

island’s delicate eco-system and with additional views across a mangrove filled salt-water lagoon. Guests can take up a wide range of adventure and leisure activities, including nature and wildlife drives across the island’s Arabian Wildlife Park, scuba diving and mangrove kayaking from the Desert Islands Watersports Centre, or simply relax at the on-site Al Yamm Spa Villa.Sir Bani Yas Island+971 2 801 5400www.al-yamm.anantara.com

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Danat Jebel Dhanna Resort Prepare to be swept away to a realm of waterfront luxury. Approximately 220 kilometres from the capital, between the desert landscape and the shimmering waters of the Arabian Gulf, this resort overlooks 800 metres of a pristine private beach. An oasis of comfort and tranquillity, this luxurious property blends Arabian hospitality and stunning surroundings. Jebel Dhanna+971 2 801 2222www.danathotels.com

Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara Experience adventure and relaxation at this resort boasting luxurious rooms and full access to the Arabian Wildlife Park. A two-and-a-half-hour drive from Abu Dhabi city, the resort sits on the former Royal Nature Reserve of Sir Bani Yas Island – home to several thousand free-roaming

animals and birds, including one of the world’s largest herds of Arabian Oryx. A secluded adventure getaway, the hotel offers a range of activities, including four-wheel drive safaris, hiking, snorkelling, mountain biking, archery, kayaking through mangroves, horse riding and visits to the nearby archaeological site of the Gulf’s only discovered Christian monastery. Sir Bani Yas Island +971 2 801 5400 www.desertislands.anantara.com

Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara Be treated in style at this luxurious retreat set amid Liwa’s imposing desert landscape in the Empty Quarter. With contemporary Arabian-style rooms, inviting swimming pools and a range of dining options, you’re bound to be impressed. There are private villas, complete with private pools, outdoor terraces and spacious living areas for

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an extra special experience. Activities include desert dawn dune walking and camel trekking.Liwa +971 2 886 2088www.qasralsarab.anantara.com

Four-Star Value Tilal Liwa Hotel Unwind in pure tranquility at this stunningly secluded desert hideaway resort with breathtaking views of the Rub Al Khali desert. For desert adventurers, thrilling activities include four-wheel-drive desert dune safari, quad biking, sand boarding, desert

barbeques and sightseeing to the camel farms and the camel race arena. Madinat Zayed+971 2 894 6111 www.danathotels.com

Three-Star Affordability Dhafra Beach Hotel Feel at home in a hotel overlooking the sparkling azure waters of the Arabian Gulf. This acclaimed business hotel offers a unique, personal, and memorable stay and a convenient location only minutes away from Ruwais Industrial City, the hub of Abu Dhabi’s oil and gas industry.Jebel Dhanna +971 2 877 1600 www.danathotels.com

Liwa HotelWith 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 2000www.liwahotel.net

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Mirfa Hotel Find serenity in a small hotel that is made popular by its secluded location. Surrounded by desert and perched on the water’s edge, it is a great place to get away from it all. The hotel is set among beautifully tended gardens with verdant flowerbeds and 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

boats, kayaking, paddleboats, wakeboarding, kneeboarding, water skiing, jet skiing, parasailing, floating loungers and inflatable bubbles.Mirfa, approx 140 km west of Abu Dhabi city+971 2 883 3030www.mirfahotel.com

One Star HomelyDelma MotelDelma Island+971 2 878 1222

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ABU DHABI CITY & MAINLAND HOTELS Five Star Luxury Al Raha Beach Hotel 1Armed Forces Officers Club & Hotel 2Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi 2Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi 2Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi 2Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa by Anantara 3Emirates Palace 3Fairmont Bab Al Bahr 3Grand Millennium Al Wahda Hotel 4Hilton Abu Dhabi 4Hilton Capital Grand Abu Dhabi Hotel 4Hyatt Capital Gate 4InterContinental Abu Dhabi 4Jumeirah at Etihad Towers 5Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana 5Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi 5Millennium Hotel Abu Dhabi 5Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Villas, Saadiyat Island 6Park Rotana 6Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal 7Rosewood Abu Dhabi 7

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Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi 8Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort 8Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche 8The St. Regis Abu Dhabi 9The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi 9The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa 9Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi 9 Four Star Value Aloft Abu Dhabi 10Cassells Ghantoot Hotel & Resort 10City Seasons Al Hamra Hotel 10Cristal Hotel Abu Dhabi 11Cristal Salam Hotel 11Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi Yas Island 11Golden Tulip Al Jazira Hotel & Resort 12Grand Continental Flamingo Hotel 12Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi 12Le Meridien Abu Dhabi 13Mafraq Hotel 13One to One Hotel – The Village 13Oryx Hotel 13

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Radisson Blu Hotel, Abu Dhabi Yas Island 14Sands Hotel 14Sheraton Khalidiya Hotel Abu Dhabi 14The Royal Hotel, Abu Dhabi 14Traders Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi 15Yas Island Rotana 15 Three Star Affordability Al Ain Palace 16Al Diar Capital 16Al Diar Regency 17Centro Al Manhal Abu Dhabi 17Centro Capital Centre - Abu Dhabi 17Centro Yas Island 17Comfort Inn Emirates Hotel 17Emirates Park Resort 18Howard Johnson Diplomat Hotel 18Abu Dhabi 18Kingsgate Hotel 18Mercure Abu Dhabi Centre Hotel 18Novotel Abu Dhabi Gate 19Paragon Hotel 19Park Inn by Radisson Abu Dhabi, Yas Island Hotel 19Premier Inn Abu Dhabi 20Capital Centre 20Strand Hotel 20Trianon 20

Two Star Budget Al Diar Dana Hotel 21Al Jazira Club Hotel 21Center Ville 21Ibis Gate Hotel 21Tulip Inn Al Sharia (Al Rahba) 22 One Star Homely Al Diar Mina Hotel 22Al Jazira Royal Hotel 22Emirates Plaza Hotel 22Gava Hotel 22Top Stars Hotel 22 ABU DHABI CITY HOTEL APARTMENTS Deluxe Al Maha Arjaan 23Al Manzel 24Al Rawda Arjaan 24Beach Rotana Suites 24Cassells Hotel Apartments 24Grand Millennium Al Wahda Hotel Apartments 25Hala Arjaan 25Jumeirah at Etihad Towers Serviced Residences 25Liwa Executive Suites 26Park Arjaan 26Shangri- La Hotel Residences, Qaryat Al Beri 26Staybridge Suites Abu Dhabi Yas Island 26Vision Hotel Apartments 27

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Superior Abu Dhabi Plaza Hotel Apartments 27Al Diar Palm Hotel Apartments 27Asfar Hotel Apartments 27Hilton Corniche 27L’Arabia Hotel Apartments 28Loulou Asfar Hotel Apartments 28Mourouj Hotel Apartments 28Murjan Asfar Hotel Apartments 29Phoenix Plaza Hotel Apartments 29Platinum Hotel Apartments 29Ramee Rose 29Ramee Royal Hotel Apartments 30Royal Regency Hotel Apartments 30Sahara Hotel Apartments 4 30Sahara Hotel Apartments 9 30The Eclipse Boutique Suites 31V Continents Executive Suites Abu Dhabi 31 Standard Abu Dhabi Golden Sands Flamingo Hotel Apartments 31Al Baheya Hotel Apartments 31Al Reem Hotel Apartment 31Al Shurooq Residence Apartments 31Century Hotel Apartments 31Corniche Towers Hotel Apartments 31Down Town Plaza Hotel Apartments 31Flamingo Hotel Apartments 32Fortune Hotel Apartments 32Ivory Hotel Apartments 32Liwa Hotel Apartments 32Oriental Hotel Apartments 32

Rainbow Hotel Apartments 32Ramee Garden Hotel Apartments 32Ramee Guestline Hotel Apartments 1 32Ramee Hotel Apartments 32Royal Suite Hotel Apartments 32Sahara Hotel Apartments 10 32 AL AIN HOTELS Five Star Luxury Al Ain Rotana 33Danat Al Ain Resort 33 Four Star Value Ayla Hotel 34Hilton Al Ain 34Mercure Grand Jebel Hafeet 34 Three Star Affordability City Seasons Hotel Al Ain 35One to One - Ain Al Faida Hotel & Resort 35 Two Star Budget Al Massa Hotel 1 36 One Star Homely Al Massa Hotel 36

AL AIN HOTEL APARTMENTS Deluxe Al Bada Resort, Al Ain 37

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Superior Al Massa Hotel Apartment 1 38Asfar Resorts 38Green Mubazzarah Chalets 38

Standard Al Massa 38Top Hotel Apartments 38Overnight Desert Camps 39Arabian Nights Village 39Al Badeyah Eyes Tourism 39

AL GHARBIA HOTELS Five Star Luxury Anantara Sir Bani Yas Al Yamm Villa Resort 41Danat Jebel Dhanna Resort 42Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara 42Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara 42

Four Star Value Tilal Liwa Hotel 43Three Star Affordability 43Dhafra Beach Hotel 43Liwa Hotel 43Mirfa Hotel 44

One Star Homely Delma Motel 44

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

Russia29, Serebryanicheskaya emb.8 floor Business CenterSilver City, Moscow, Russia, 109028Tel: +7 495 937 5621Fax: +7 495 937 5951russia@tcaabudhabi.ae

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USATrump Tower, 22nd Floor725 Fifth AvenueNew York, NY 10022Tel: +1 212 338 0101usa@tcaabudhabi.ae

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

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

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