Where

to stay
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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.
I am confident that no matter where
Today the emirate has over 145 hotels,
you stay you will find superior service
hotel apartments and resorts – and the
– certainly we are doing our best to
number is growing. Indeed such is the
ensure that you are greeted by a truly
growth that we need a separate booklet
professionally trained workforce – and,
to inform you of all the options.
of course, in 2013, as in 2004, you
will receive the same warm Arabian
Back in 2004 most of the hotels were
welcome which is integral to our cultural
centred in downtown Abu Dhabi and
heritage and for which the emirate
Al Ain. Today you can choose from an
is now known. It is good to know that
array of accommodation ranging from
some things never change.
iconic buildings – such as the opulent
Emirates Palace, the striking Yas Viceroy
Wherever you stay, I wish you a pleasant
Hotel or the leaning Hyatt Capital
trip and one that is so enjoyable and
Gate, to exciting resorts and hotels on
memorable that we will welcome you
the islands and in the deserts of the
back time and again.
Western Region, to beachfront resorts
around Abu Dhabi city’s coastline, ultra-
Mubarak Al Muhairi
modern retreats on Yas Island, luxurious Director General
havens on Saadiyat Island, tranquil get- Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority
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 CONTENTS
ABU DHABI ABU DHABI CITY
CITY & MAINLAND HOTELS  1 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
AL AIN HOTELS 33
One Star Homely  22
Five Star Luxury  33
Four Star Value  34

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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
AL AIN HOTEL APARTMENTS  37
One Star Homely  44
Deluxe37
Superior  38
Standard  38
Overnight Desert Camps 39

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 abu dhabi
CITY & MAINLAND
HOTELS
Al Raha Beach Hotel

Five-Star Luxury
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

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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 an oasis for conferences, In the heart of the city and only a
banquets, social gatherings and few minutes’ walk from the shopping
holidays for the local community and district and beach, this hotel is popular
international guests. with business and leisure travellers. It
has four restaurants, two bars, a health
and fitness centre, and the rooftop
World-class facilities include an
offers stunning city views.
Olympic-size swimming pool, the
Hamdan St
Caracal Shooting Club, a bowling
+971 2 616 6166
alley, and fully equipped gymnasiums.
www.crowneplaza.com
There’s a superb choice of restaurants
and cafés including the popular Taverna
Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi
Restaurant, a social hot spot. Award-
This city centre hotel adjoins an
winning interior gardens make up the
expansive residential and commercial
world’s largest assembly of 100,000
precinct. It has a distinctly Thai service
tropical plants in an indoor setting.
philosophy, aligned with aspects of
Khaleej Al Arabi St
traditional Arabian welcome. Featuring
+971 2 441 5900
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 walled elevators providing a scenic
This hotel boasts luxury suites lobby-to-room ride, the hotel offers
with sea-facing rooms and some of 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

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 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 beachfront hotel is at the
hotel, marina, retail and residential mainland gateway to Abu Dhabi city.
destination, the hotel 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
+971 2 654 3000
Emirates Palace www.fairmont.com
Renowned as one of the world’s most
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 magnificent Corniche, the serviced 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.

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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, offers guests over 13 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 Centre) Abu Dhabi.
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.
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 renovated, this hotel
attractions such as the Sheikh Zayed overlooks the Arabian Gulf and has
Grand Mosque. Facilities 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

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 Guests are enveloped in modern
Etihad Towers
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 hotel has great city
Talise Spa. panoramas, splendidly decorated
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.
There are comprehensive business
Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana and leisure facilities including
Overlooking beautiful Arabian boardrooms, a business centre, a
Gulf shores, this hotel is the first fitness club and swimming pool.
property to open in Abu Dhabi Khalifa Bin Zayed St
under the alcohol-free Rayhaan +971 2 626 2700
Hotels & Resorts by Rotana brand. www.millenniumabudhabi.ae

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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 course, the Gary Player- the charming Khalifa Park. Modern
designed Saadiyat Beach Golf Club. recreational facilities include a gym,
The hotel features 306 rooms, suites temperature controlled outdoor
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
available at the luxurious Atarmia Spa.
Saadiyat Island
+971 2 407 1234
www.abudhabi.park.hyatt.com

Park Hyatt Hotel

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 Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal Rosewood Abu Dhabi
Inspired by 15th to early 17th century This luxurious, waterfront hotel sits at
Renaissance architecture with 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
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
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 The St. Regis Abu Dhabi Mediterranean architecture and
Covering 17 floors in the Nation Towers contemporary interior design.
and commanding a prime position Saadiyat Island
along the UAE capital’s Corniche, this +971 2 498 8888
classic hotel has panoramic vistas of www.stregissaadiyatisland.com
the Arabian Gulf, the city’s skyline and
surrounding islands. The hotel offers The Westin Abu Dhabi
its own private Nation Riviera Beach Golf Resort & Spa
Club accessible via an air-conditioned Enjoy a compelling golf experience
underground tunnel across the on the hotel’s surrounding 27-hole
Corniche with beach, outdoor pool, championship golf course, ranked
exercise room, beach bar and Treasure among the World’s Top 100 courses by
Island Children’s Club. Golf World magazine, or relax in the
secluded seating areas of its garden
An elegant throw-back to its original terraces. The hotel has a signature
New York namesake, the hotel offers Moroccan restaurant and a luxury spa.
the all-guests St. Regis Butler Service, Khalifa City
including benefits such as eButler, +971 2 616 9999
Butler Service Desk, packing and www.westinabudhabigolfresort.com
unpacking, coffee and tea service, and
pressing service. Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi
Corniche Rd Designed as an integral element of Yas
+971 2 694 4501 Marina Circuit, this five star innovative
www.stregisabudhabi.com hotel is a capital landmark and the
only one in the world to straddle an
The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, F1 race track, being breathtakingly
Abu Dhabi built half on land and half over water.
Featuring a bespoke butler service The first Viceroy Hotels and Resorts
for every room, the St. Regis Saadiyat property in the Middle East, it features
Island Resort, Abu Dhabi, lies at the 499 rooms and suites and over 1,600
heart of an unbroken, nine kilometre square metres of conference space,
stretch of pristine sand along the and is one of the emirate’s largest and
enchanting Saadiyat Beach. With Gary most iconic hotels.
Player’s beautifully designed Saadiyat Yas Island
Beach Golf Club on its doorstep, the +971 2 656 0000
hotel’s air of mystique and calming www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/
ambience is created by thoughtful abudhabi

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 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 from Dubai International health club.
Airport. Cassells Ghantoot features Electra and Najda St Junction
extensive conference facilities, a +971 2 672 5000
fully equipped health club with www.cityseasonsabudhabi.com

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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 luxury. This 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
Next to Madinat Zayed
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

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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 rooms including 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
www.holidayinn.com/abudhabi

Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi

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 Le Meridien Abu Dhabi rooms with balconies and garden or
Refresh yourself in this 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 courtyard houses many of Al Mafraq Area
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, the hotel’s business
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
+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 tourist sites, including the
Zayed the 1st St iconic Corniche.
+971 2 615 6666 Al Salam St
www.danathotels.com +971 2 815 2222
www.theroyalhotelabudhabi.com

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 Traders Hotel, Yas Island Rotana
Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi With modern accessories and
Designed with the business traveller contemporary style for guests seeking
in mind, Traders Hotel has 301 rooms privacy and personalised service,
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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 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 suites, self-contained 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

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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 distance of Abu Dhabi
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
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,
discover a true haven at Comfort Inn
Centro Yas Island
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 and a wide variety 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.
Hamdan St
+971 2 633 3555
www.mercure.com
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 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
Paragon Hotel facilities including an outdoor
Offering junior suites and standard swimming pool with bar.
deluxe rooms, this modern hotel Yas Island
features unique fittings and luxurious +971 2 656 2222
amenities. www.parkinn-abudhabi.com

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Premier Inn Abu Dhabi Capital Centre is close to many commercial and
On the doorstep of Abu 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
leisure travellers and just 15 minutes
from Abu Dhabi International Airport. Trianon
Khaleej Al Arabi St An elaborate blend of Emirati
+971 2 813 1999 culture and French luxury, this hotel
www.premierinn.ae on Baniyas Street comprises one-
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

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 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
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 and Abu Dhabi National
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,

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spa and conference facilities at the One-Star Homely
adjacent Novotel Gate Hotel.
Al Diar Mina Hotel
Gate City, Bain Al Jessrain
Opposite Corniche Hospital, Al
+971 2 509 0999
Salam St
www.ibis.com
+971 2 678 1000
www.aldiarhotels.com
Tulip Inn Al Sharia (Al Rahba)
Leisure activities await you at this
Al Jazira Royal Hotel
hotel on the Abu Dhabi – Dubai
Behind Madinat Zayed Gold Centre
highway. The hotel is 30 minutes from
+971 2 632 1100
Abu Dhabi city, 20 minutes away from
www.aljaziraroyal.ae
Abu Dhabi International Airport, 15
minutes from Yas Island, 45 minutes
Emirates Plaza Hotel
from downtown Dubai, and one hour
Tourist Club Area,
from Dubai International Airport. The
+971 2 672 2000
hotel has spacious and superbly
www.emiratesplaza.net
equipped rooms including four suites.
There’s a tennis court, basketball
Gava Hotel
court, swimming pool and Jacuzzi and
Defence Rd
a fully equipped gymnasium.
+971 2 642 5667
Abu Dhabi-Dubai Highway
www.gavahotel.ae
+971 2 563 8557
www.tulipinnalrahba.com
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

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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

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 Grand Millennium Al Wahda Jumeirah at Etihad Towers
Hotel Apartments Serviced Residences
Next to Al Wahda Mall, these fully Offering breathtaking panoramic
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
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 within the Shangri-La
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 Staybridge Suites Abu Dhabi

Please 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 technology and facilities. a conventional hotel. Contemporary
Residents have full access to the studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom
dining, meeting, banqueting 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

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
Staybridge Suites
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 Vision Hotel Apartments

Vision Hotel Apartments Al Diar Palm Hotel Apartments

In the central business district, just These 72, one-bedroom superior
a short walk from malls, banks, and apartments with elegant interiors are
landmarks, these apartments are just 10 – 15 minutes drive away from
luxuriously furnished. Facilities include Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.
a gym, swimming pool, jacuzzi, Muroor Rd
conference room, café and ladies salon. +971 2 642 0900
Tourist Club Area www.aldiarhotels.com
+971 2 699 2666
www.visionhotel.net Asfar Hotel Apartments
Feel at ease in a hotel that offers
Superior 54 fully furnished suites with one
bedroom, one living room, one kitchen
Abu Dhabi Plaza Hotel Apartments
and two bathrooms.
At the heart of the city, guests are
Al Salam St
within easy reach of the commercial
+971 2 645 7333
and business districts. It has elegantly
www.asfarhotels.com
furnished one and two-bedroom
apartments.
Hilton Corniche
Najda St
On the Corniche, these apartments
+971 2 619 2666
have spacious rooms and suites all
www.adpha.ae

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equipped with modern amenities. On- a high standard of luxuriant living
site facilities include a gym, outdoor amidst modern surroundings. Perfect
swimming pool and business services. for leisure travellers, businessmen and
Corniche Rd families alike.
+971 2 627 6000 Muroor Rd
www.hilton.com +971 2 815 3000
www.asfarhotels.com
L’Arabia Hotel Apartments
Close to the airport, L’Arabia hotel Mourouj Hotel Apartments
apartments are connected to a Relax in luxurious suites of 85
modern shopping centre with a square metres each, consisting of
hypermarket and business centre. The bedroom, living room with sofa bed,
mix of studios and suites satisfy long- self contained office, fully equipped
and short-term stay requirements. kitchen with washing/drying machine
Kitchens are well equipped and and two bathrooms. Facilities include
have modern built-in appliances. A a gym, sauna and steam rooms and a
shopping and delivery service are also restaurant serving buffet lunch/dinner.
available from the concierge. Services include daily housekeeping,
Mohammed Bin Zayed City laundry/dry cleaning and room-
+971 2 553 2532 service, along with an Ayurvedic
www.larabia.ae Massage Centre.
Muroor Rd
Loulou Asfar Hotel Apartments +971 2 641 3555
Catering to the most discerning of www.mouroujhotelapartments.ae
guests, these hotel apartments offer

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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 modern and luxuriously
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
+971 2 693 2777
www.rameehotels.com

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 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 accommodation solution
to the capital’s central bus stop. – space, comfort, security, and
Muroor Rd award-winning, warm and friendly
+971 2 642 9888 hotel service.
www.rameehotels.com Tourist Club Area
+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 property features 142 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.
Sheikh Zayed the 1st St
+971 2 496 9300
www.saharahotelapartments.com

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 The Eclipse Boutique Suites Standard
The capital’s premier boutique-style
Abu Dhabi Golden Sands Flamingo
hotel apartments. The ‘Taste of Korea’
Hotel Apartments
restaurant on the building’s penthouse
Hamdan St
floor offers mouth-watering authentic
+971 2 633 7600
South Korean dishes.
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 www.downtownplazauae.com

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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
Ramee Guestline Hotel Apartments 1
+971 2 632 4999
Hamdan St
www.liwahotelapartments.com
+971 2 674 7000
www.rameehotels.com
Oriental Hotel Apartments
Tourist Club Area
Ramee Hotel Apartments
+971 2 678 0888
Muroor Rd
www.oriental-suites.net
+971 2 642 2696
www.rameehotels.com
Rainbow Hotel Apartments
Hamdan St
Royal Suite Hotel Apartments
+971 2 401 6999
Defence Rd
+971 2 441 0999
Ramee Garden Hotel Apartments
www.royalsuiteonline.com
Airport Rd
+971 2 642 8333
Sahara Hotel Apartments 10
www.rameehotels.com
Salam St
+971 2 698 9999
www.saharahotelapartments.com
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 al ain
HOTELS

Danat Al Ain Resort

Five-Star Luxury
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 facilities include
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

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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

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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 white-
water rafting and surfing park – with
stunning views of the Jebel Hafeet
heights.
Al Wagan Road
+971 3 701 4444
www.onetoonehotels.com

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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

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 al ain
HOTEL
APARTMENTS
Al Bada Resort

Deluxe
Al Bada Resort, Al Ain three bedrooms and luxury finishes.
This resort boasts 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

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Superior Green Mubazzarah Chalets
At the bottom of Jebel Hafeet,
Al Massa Hotel Apartments 1
Abu Dhabi’s highest peak, lies one
These hotel apartments provide easy
of the UAE’s most surprising sights.
access to Al Ain’s business district.
The Green Mubazzarah Chalets are
They are about 20 minutes drive from
part of this park of undulating rocky
Al Ain International Airport and 10
terrain that has been landscaped,
minutes from the city’s downtown.
giving the impression of rolling grassy
Zayed bin Sultan St
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
www.mubazzarah.150m.com
This flagship property of Asfar Hotels
in Al Ain presents a contemporary,
Standard
minimalist style, with rooms featuring
light-coloured walls, earth-tone Al Massa
carpeting and wood furnishings, Zayed bin Sultan St
further enhanced by floor-to-ceiling +971 3 703 9999
windows that provide a bird’s eye view www.almasahotels.com
of the beautiful surroundings.
Al Masoody St Top Hotel Apartments
+971 3 762 8882 Near Al Ain Mall
www.asfarhotels.com +971 3 712 5000

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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

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 al gharbia
HOTELS
Danat Jebel Dhanna Resort

Five-Star Luxury
Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al island’s delicate eco-system and with
Yamm Villa Resort additional views across a mangrove
This exclusive, intimate 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 and pearl diving mangrove kayaking from the Desert
villages and their 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

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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,
220 kilometres from the capital, the hotel offers a range of activities,
between the desert landscape and including four-wheel drive safaris,
the shimmering waters of the Arabian hiking, snorkelling, mountain biking,
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 this resort boasting 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 several thousand free-roaming terraces and spacious living areas for

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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
Three-Star Affordability
Four-Star Value
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, kayaking, paddleboats,

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, One Star Homely
Al Gharbia’s first specialist watersports
Delma Motel
service provider offers a wide range
Delma Island
of marine sports and watersports
+971 2 878 1222
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 INDEX

ABU DHABI CITY & Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri,

MAINLAND HOTELS Abu Dhabi 8
Five Star Luxury Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort 8
Al Raha Beach Hotel 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 9
Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi 2 The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf
Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa 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 10
Hilton Abu Dhabi 4 Cassells Ghantoot Hotel & Resort 10
Hilton Capital Grand 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 11
Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan Golden Tulip Al Jazira
by Rotana 5 Hotel & Resort 12
Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi 5 Grand Continental Flamingo Hotel 12
Millennium Hotel Abu Dhabi 5 Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi 12
Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Le Meridien Abu Dhabi 13
Hotel & Villas, Saadiyat Island 6 Mafraq Hotel 13
Park Rotana 6 One to One Hotel – The Village 13
Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal 7 Oryx Hotel 13
Rosewood Abu Dhabi 7

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Radisson Blu Hotel, Abu Dhabi Two Star Budget
Yas Island 14 Al Diar Dana Hotel 21
Sands Hotel 14 Al Jazira Club Hotel 21
Sheraton Khalidiya Hotel Center Ville 21
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
Centro Capital Centre - 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
Kingsgate Hotel 18 Grand Millennium Al Wahda
Mercure Abu Dhabi Hotel Apartments 25
Centre Hotel 18 Hala Arjaan 25
Novotel Abu Dhabi Gate 19 Jumeirah at Etihad Towers
Paragon Hotel 19 Serviced Residences 25
Park Inn by Radisson Abu Dhabi, Liwa Executive Suites 26
Yas Island Hotel 19 Park Arjaan 26
Premier Inn Abu Dhabi 20 Shangri- La Hotel Residences,
Capital Centre 20 Qaryat Al Beri 26
Strand Hotel 20 Staybridge Suites Abu Dhabi
Trianon 20 Yas Island 26
Vision Hotel Apartments 27

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 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 35
Standard One to One - Ain Al Faida
Abu Dhabi Golden Sands Hotel & Resort 35
Flamingo Hotel Apartments 31
Al Baheya Hotel Apartments 31 Two Star Budget
Al Reem Hotel Apartment 31 Al Massa Hotel 1 36
Al Shurooq Residence Apartments 31
Century Hotel Apartments 31 One Star Homely
Corniche Towers Hotel Apartments 31 Al Massa Hotel 36
Down Town Plaza Hotel Apartments 31
Flamingo Hotel Apartments 32 AL AIN HOTEL APARTMENTS
Fortune Hotel Apartments 32 Deluxe
Ivory Hotel Apartments 32 Al Bada Resort, Al Ain 37
Liwa Hotel Apartments 32
Oriental Hotel Apartments 32

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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
PO Box 94000 Abu Dhabi 16, Rue Ballu 1 Knightsbridge
United Arab Emirates 75009 Paris, France London SW1X 7LY, UK
Tel: +971 2 444 0444 Tel: +33 1 53 25 03 52 Tel: +44 207 201 6400
Fax: +9712 444 0400 Fax: +33 1 53 25 11 12 Fax: +44 207 210 6426
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Al Ain Germany India

Ali Bin Abi Taleb Street Goethestrasse 27 M-2, Mezzanine Floor
PO Box 59333, Al Ain 60313 Frankfurt, Germany Kanchenjunga Building
United Arab Emirates Tel: +49 69 299 253 920 18, Barakhamba Road
Tel: +971 3 764 2000 Fax: +49 69 299 253 911 New Delhi - 110001, India
Fax: +971 3 764 4456 [email protected] Tel: +91 11 23737348
[email protected] Fax : +91 11 2335027
[email protected]

Australia Russia Italy

Level 13, 338 Pitt Street 29, Serebryanicheskaya emb. Via Pietrasanta 14
Sydney NSW 2000, Australia 8 floor Business Center 20141 Milan, Italy
Tel: +61 2 826 85533 Silver City, Tel: +39 02 573 78315
Fax: +61 2 926 80243 Moscow, Russia, 109028 Fax: +39 02 573 78572
[email protected] Tel: +7 495 937 5621 [email protected]
Fax: +7 495 937 5951
[email protected]

China Saudi Arabia USA

18th Floor, Unit 18-08 Boungainvillea Trump Tower, 22nd Floor
East Tower of Twin Towers, Center-Malik Road, 725 Fifth Avenue
No. B12, Jianguomenwai Avenue, P.O Box 116117, New York, NY 10022
Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100600 Jeddah, 21391 KSA Tel: +1 212 338 0101
People’s Republic of China Tel: +966 56 767 9941 [email protected]
Tel: +86 10 8532 6366 [email protected]
[email protected]

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 The United Arab Emirates is on the Arabian Peninsula

Moscow
Frankfurt
London
New York
Paris Milan Beijing
New Delhi

Jeddah

Sydney

Abu Dhabi is the largest of the seven emirates

that make up the United Arab Emirates, with
over 80% of its land mass. It is also home to the
country’s capital city, Abu Dhabi.

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 Contact Centre
Inside: 800 555
Outside: +971 2 666 4442
Issue: 2014