Set between the high rises of downtown Abu Dhabi and the clear waters of the Arabian Gulf, this sprawling beachfront resort is a veritable oasis.

Guestrooms reflect their natural surroundings with subtle earth tones and a balcony that provides plenty of desert air and light.

Forming a large arc around a private beach, the hotel welcomes guests with a health spa, shops, a piano bar, and no less than 14 restaurants.

This hotel features 226 guestrooms and suites with handcrafted furnishings in natural earth tones. All rooms are air conditioned and offer satellite TV, minibars, and balconies with views of the city or sea. Bathrooms are each equipped with a shower and tub combination, hairdryer, and bidet.

The hotel blends the arches and open spaces of traditional Arabian architecture with the conveniences of modern construction to provide a unique oasis in the heart of the city.

Guest rooms are distributed among three, five story wings that arc around a complex of pools, pathways, and smaller buildings that house dozens of shops, restaurants, and recreational venues.

Guests will also find a state of the art spa in a day lit atrium at the heart of the hotel. Reminiscent of the ancient bath houses of Constantinople, the facility features several man made caves where guests can enjoy a steam room, a sauna, and a variety of temperature controlled mineral baths. The spa also offers several types of massage, including Oriental, seaweed, and lymphatic therapies.