BEACH ROTANA HOTEL & TOWERS
Description
Located in Abu Dhabi’s Tourist Club Area, this opulent hotel stands along a white-sand beach bordering the Arabian Sea. Crowned by a dome with concentric rings of lights, the circular, sea-view lobby makes a grand impression. With its sophisticated conference facilities, the hotel hosts businesspeople from around the world. It’s also popular with European vacationers seeking sunshine combined with top-notch dining and shopping.Location
Tourist Club AreaAbu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
In Hotel
The private beach club includes access to the 120-m (394-ft) white-sand beach, two beach bars, two temperature-controlled pools (one for children), a swim-up bar, three floodlit tennis courts, and two squash courts. Dining choices include the Polynesian-themed Trader Vic’s, the Bay View overlooking the beach, Benihana for Japanese-American fare, the Rodeo Grill steakhouse, and German, Italian, and buffet restaurantsLocated in the modern capital city of Abu Dhabi, this waterfront hotel is connected to popular Abu Dhabi Mall, housing about 200 shops, 40 restaurants, a food court, and a multiplex theater.
Cushioned chaise longues and chairs, some shaded by thatched umbrellas, are arrayed along the hotel’s private beach and on the wide green lawns above the low seawall. A freeform pool with swim-up bar is dotted with small palm-tree islands. Children have their own pool, as well as supervised activities and a covered playground.
The Zen spa includes a gym facing the sea, along with a sauna, steam room, and spa tub. Staff at an on-site sports shop can arrange waterskiing, scuba diving, windsurfing, and other aquatic adventures.
Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available in the lobby, business center, Café Columbia, and Bayview Restaurant. The business center is open from early morning until late evening, and after-hours business