LUXURY ESCAPES
ZAYA NURAI ISLAND RESORT
Experience a private oasis surrounded
by turquoise waters at Nurai Island,
ranked by Condé Nast Traveller
among the world’s most incredible
island retreats and just a 12-minute
boat ride from Abu Dhabi. Discover a
deluxe variety of villa accommodation,
the majestic beaches and luscious
landscaped gardens. Stay in exquisite
villas, lose yourself in mesmerising
ocean views, stroll on the most pristine
of beaches, enjoy exquisite dining and
simply wallow in ultimate luxury.
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QASR AL SARAB DESERT RESORT
Almost a fairytale from ‘1,001 nights’,
the magnificent Mirage Palace is a
luxurious oasis in the midst of the
desert. Resembling an old Arabian
fortress town nestled in the valley of
mountainous dunes, this is actually a
five-star resort letting you experience
lots of desert activities – dune dawn
walks, camel trekking, dune bashing,
falconry shows and camp fire
barbecues.
qasralsarab.anantara.com
CRUISE
Cruise the Arabian Gulf from Abu Dhabi
variety of seven or 15-day cruises
every winter from the Abu Dhabi Cruise
Terminal. Relax on board with facilities
and services suited to UAE travellers
or simply spend a day at Sir Bani Yas
Island’s dedicated cruise beach and
experience the best of Abu Dhabi on a
pre- or post-cruise stay.
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EMIRATES PALACE
A real iconic Abu Dhabi landmark, this
luxurious hotel blends Arabian splendour
with the latest technology to create a
magical and memorable experience.
During daytime, the hotel’s golden-sandy
colour contrasts with its fresh green
gardens, silvery water fountains and the
blue sky. At night, the hotel’s lighting
changes subtly, featuring a majestic
rainbow-changing effect over the main
dome. The main Palace building stretches
over a kilometre from wing to wing, and
its gardens and surroundings spread
across 100 hectares, and gold, mother of
pearl and crystals dominate the interior.
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SHOPPING
Abu Dhabi is home to a plethora of luxury
brands including some regional ‘firsts’.
Explore Nations Galleria’s exclusive
collection of shops and restaurants,
The Galleria on Al Maryah Island – with
130 of the world’s most renowned brand
outlets or head over to the Avenue
at Etihad Towers for an exclusive VIP
treatment in one of the world’s most
exclusive boutique collections.
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