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( 02-674 2020;
www.leroyalmeridienabudhabi.com
;
Sheikh Khalifa St; d from Dh700; )
An urge to
splurge would be well directed towards this luxe abode that's a favourite with internation-
al glitterati and politicos. Rooms are super-plush with big beds you won't want to leave
and all the expected creature comforts, from luscious towels and bathrobes to fancy-brand
toiletries. The views of the Corniche are spectacular and there are lots of great bars and
restaurants on-site.
Eastern Mangroves
Hotel & Spa$$$
LUXURY HOTEL
( 02-656 1000;
http://abu-dhabi.anantara.com
;
Eastern Ring Rd, Salam St; d from Dh1000; )
The
moment you step into the lobby with its display of dates,
mashrabiya
patterns and oud
player, you know that Arabian hospitality is taken very seriously at this luxe abode over-
looking a lush bed of mangroves (kayak tours available). And so is spaciousness and lux-
ury, especially in the soothingly furnished rooms with teal and orange colour accents.
Work up an appetite in the infinity pool or state-of-the-art gym before grazing on sushi,
Asian, Arabic and Italian fare prepared in the show kitchen of the Impressions restaurant.
Sheikh sightings distinctly possible.
Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi$$$
HOTEL
( 02-656 0000;
www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com
; Yas Island; from Dh725; )
The most visually
dramatic addition to Abu Dhabi's hotelscape sits in pole position on Yas Island, not far
from the Ferrari World Abu Dhabi theme park. The avant-garde, steel-and-glass structure
with its organically shaped 'flyer saucer' roof is especially dramatic when illuminated at
night. Rooms are considerably more down-to-earth and sport the gamut of tech toys and
creature comforts.
Eating
Automatic Restaurant$
LEBANESE
( 02-676 9677; cnr Hamdan & 6th Sts; sandwiches Dh4-7, mains Dh18-65; 11am-1am)
Stick to the
standards at this local chain where the shwarma is as succulent as the hummus is creamy
and the kebabs have just the right crispy tan.
Café Du Roi$
FRENCH
