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( 03-701 4444; www.onetoonehotels.com ; Al Wagan Rd; d from Dh350) Long in the tooth for a long
time, this historic villa resort set around its own lake was getting a major makeover during
our visit and should have emerged as a boutique hotel with family appeal by the time
you're reading this.
Danat Al Ain Resort$$ RESORT
( 03-704 6000; www.danathotels.com ; cnr Khalid bin Sultan (147th) & Al Salam Sts; r from Dh700; )
With three pools, a big playground, a 24-hour gym, tennis and squash courts, all plunged
within lush landscaped grounds, the Danat is a top pick for families and active types.
Rooms are plus-sized and feature balconies; suites have their own full kitchens. The res-
taurants are among the best in town, and three bars provide night-time entertainment.
Al Ain Rotana Hotel$$ HOTEL
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( 03-754 5111; www.rotana.com ; Zayed bin Sultan St; d from Dh675; ) This central hotel with
its soaring atrium lobby is a top choice and has plush, spacious rooms in various sizes, all
sporting the full range of mod cons. Surrender to slothdom by the sparkling pool, or work
up an appetite on the squash court or in the well-equipped gym before a sumptuous dinner
at the always-reliable Trader Vic's.
Hilton Al Ain$$ HOTEL
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( 03-768 6666; www.hilton.com ; Khalid bin Sultan (147th) St; d from Dh740; ) Though showing
its age in parts, this popular hotel has large, comfortable rooms with balconies. Waist-
watchers can work off the carbs in the big gym, the tennis court or in the lap pool; famil-
ies, meanwhile, give the place a thumbs up for the kiddie activities and separate family
pool with a long water slide and pirate boat.
Eating
Cafeteria Al Mallah$ LEBANESE
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( 03-766 9655; Khalifa St; sandwiches Dh4-9, mains Dh23-55; 11am-3pm & 5pm-midnight) This simple,
spotless eatery serves reliable Lebanese staples, including succulent chicken shwarmas
and a kick-ass hummus with pine nuts.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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