Information for: Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is only about one hours drive from Dubai, but is completely different. In essence, this is where the oil is and it has a much more traditional Middle Eastern feel about it. However, like Dubai, it’s growing rapidly and offers many western-leaning attractions, activities, shopping and hotels.
Hotels located in: Abu Dhabi
Shutters on the Beach
Shutters on the Beach is a luxury beachfront hotel located less than a mile from Santa Monica. How to describe it? It’sa little like a classy beach cottagethat boastsunhindered views of the Pacific Ocean. It’s alsoa complete alternative to the pace and noise of the city centre options. Mind you it can still get pretty [...]
1 Pico BlvdSanta Monica
Los AngelesTel No: +1 310-458-0030
Fountainside Hotel
Fountainside Hotel in Hobart offers 4-star luxury accommodation. The hotel is located in the heart of Hobart and it’s within walking distance of Hobart’s main attractions and fabulous waterfront precinct. It’s also only 20 minutes from the airport. The reception at the hotel is open 24 hours a day. There is a dining room serving [...]
40 Brooker AvenueHobart
Tel No: +61 3 6213 2999
Hotel Cleopatra Palace
Hotel Cleopatra Palace is an upmarket hotel in Playa de las Américas offering fantastic views of the sea. A golfer’s dream (there are eight courses nearby) this place offers much more than just location. Try the Feng Shui Asian restaurant for world-class Asian cuisine enjoy a drink on the gorgeous terrace overlooking the sea simply [...]
Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi
The Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi is a very popular and well established downtown business hotel witha good location. Here you’ll find the popular in-house bar Heroes. The hotel offers modern business facilities as well as a small-ish but smart Spa and a terrific rooftop pool complete with great views of the city. An impressive offering [...]
Hamdan StreetAbu Dhabi
Tel No: +971 2 621 0000
Abama Hotel & Villas
Abama Hotel & Villas is a five-star luxury resort situated in Guía de Isora on the west coast of Tenerife. And the facilities here are absolutely amazing. You can enjoy a dip in one of the eight swimming pools play on the spectacular golf course Africa dine in one of the ten (yes ten!) restaurants [...]
Hotel Botanico
HotelBotanico is a five-star deluxe hotel located inPuerta DeLa Cruz (that is reputed to have "the best climate in the world"!). Here tou can enjoy traditional flavours of the Canary Islands and Spanish cuisine in La Parrilla" let the world disappear in the The Oriental Spa Garden or take advantage of some of the great [...]
Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi
Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi is an excellent hotel and resort complex. Verywell located and well established it’s great for business and leisure.The hotelhas some good in-house nightlife options. Leisure options are impressive both indoor and outdoor. We think you’ll like this place!
Sheikh Khalifa StreetAbu Dhabi
Tel No: +971 2 674 2020
Costa Adeje Gran Hotel
The Costa Adeje Gran Hotel is an impressive five-star luxury hotel in the south of the island (only five minutes from Playa de las Americas).It boasts greatviews over the Atlantic Ocean and the island of La Gomera and the beach is only afour hundredmetresaway. Facilities are very good rather than spectacular. But this is still [...]
Avenida De Bruselas 16Playa de las Americas
TenerifeTel No: +34 902 230 500
Millennium Hotel
Abu Dhabi’s Millennium Hotel is a smart business hotel. More basic than some of the others and with more reasonable prices than elsewhere it is still fresh and luxurious. The leisure facilities are pretty modest but still include a lovely outdoor pool a modern gym and massge treatments.
Khalifa StreetAbu Dhabi
Tel No: +971 2 626 2700
Beach Rotana
A definite favourite Beach Rotana is a luxury beach hotel located close to the business area. There are great bars and restaurants on-site as well as huge guest rooms. The leisure facilities are impressive. The Zen Spa offers 10 Treatment Rooms, 2 Tranquility Suites as well as relaxation areas. This is a great accommodation option.
Tourist Club AreaAbu Dhabi
Tel No: +971 2 644 3000
Culture & Entertainment Located in: Abu Dhabi
The Cockatoo Bar
The Cockatoo Bar specialises in pouring the perfect beer. It is located right in the middle of the SKYCITY Entertainment Complex on the main gaming floor. Great bar with a great atmosphere that helps to keep your sprits up when the chips let you down. Best of all – it’s open ’til the early hours. [...]
SKYCITY HotelGilruth Avenue
DarwinTel No: +61 8 8943 8888
Harry’s Bar
One of Tenerife’s very best-known bars Harry’s Bar is something of an institution. In a terrific location in Playa Las Americas you can look out over the water fountain as well as doing some serious people watching. And the cocktails and atmosphere are terrific too. Make a point of coming in here for some drinks.
Planta Sup.C.Comercial SafariAv Americas 5 Playa Las Americas Arona
TenerifeTel No: +34 922 777 628
Harley’s Bar
Harley’s is the original American dining and bar experience in Tenerife (Check out the original Harley that was used ina Wrangler TV commercial!). And what can you expect here? Greatmusic good Western drinks friendly staff lovely cocktails and anice atmosphere.
Club Flamingo Puerto ColonLas Americas
TenerifeTel No: +34 922 712 290
Chequers
Chequers is a trendy and popular wine bar in the Sands Hotel. Open all week (apart from Friday) it has a casual but still upmarket feel to it. In general it is a fun andunpretentious spot to have a few drinks before heading elsewhere.
Sands HotelSheikh Zayed Road
Abu DhabiTel No: +971 2 633 5335
The Alamo
The Alamo is a Mexican-stylebar with a party going on most of the time! Drinks promotions and live music help this place to get going. As you’ll have worked out by now this well established spot ismore of a club party place than a quiet drinking option!
Bainouna StreetAbu Dhabi Marina
Tel No: +971 2 644 0300
Cristal
This new and impressive hotel offers up Cristal – a swanky champagne bar with a European library feel. Formal dress is required here for what is one of the most upmarket bars in Abu Dhabi. However the drinks range is absolutely terrific at the city&rsquos first non smokingWine & Champagne Bar.
Millennium HotelAl Markaziya
Abu DhabiTel No: +971 2 626 2700
Tavern
The very well known and established Tavern is a smart and upmarket cocktail-style bar. Located within the Sheraton Abu Dhabi there’s often live music here as well as good food and drinks. A popular expat hangout. It’s well worth checking out.
Sheraton Abu DhabiCorniche Road
Abu DhabiTel No: +971 2 697 0260
Captain’s Arms
Located within Le Meridien Hotel the Captain’s Arms is a very popular traditional pub that has been established for years. It always seems to be pretty busy attracting expats and tourists with its outside seating and excellent atmosphere.
Le Meridien HotelTourist Club Area
Abu DhabiTel No: +971 2 644 6666
Hemingways
Located within the Hilton International Abu Dhabi Hotel Hemingways is something of an Abu Dhabi institution. Relaxed and very smooth this American-style bar is ideal for lunch cocktails or just hanging out.
Hilton International Abu Dhabi HotelAbu Dhabi
Tel No: +971 2 681 1900
Restaurants Located in: Abu Dhabi
Al Fanar Rotating Restaurant
The Al Fanar Rotating Restaurant is one of 10 options within Le Royal Meridien Hotel. It is an impressive fusion-style restaurant and is an excellent choice for brunch and dinner. Very well established and offering excellent views of the sea below from the revolving rooftop which is all part of the appeal of course! Expect [...]
Le Royal MeridienSheikh Khalifa Street
Abu DhabiTel No: +971 2 674 2020
Rodeo Grill
The award winning Rodeo Grill at the Beach Rotana is Abu Dhabi’s first steakhouse. The large green leather chairs add greatly to the traditional steakhouse feel and so do the juicy steaks that you will see on the menu. The menu also features a large variety of starters such as their delicious Caesar Salad Tijuana [...]
Beach Rotana HotelTourist Club Area
Abu DhabiTel No: +971 2 644 3000
El Sombrero
Located within theSheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel is El Sombrero Mexican Restaurant. There issome seriously great Mexican dining to be had in this attractive restaurant. This is one of many options within the hotel. The atmosphere and dress code is casual. There is live entertainment in here daily. Open for dinner from 6pm ’til 1am.
Sheraton HotelCorniche Road
Abu DhabiTel No: +971 2 644 4309
Marco Polo Dining
Brisbane’s finest 5-star dining experience is housed on the second floor of the Treasury Casino.The restaurantserves international cuisine and a modern Australian menu. It is reasonablypriced for such indulgence and it’s well worth a visit.
Treasury CasinoQueen Street
BrisbaneTel No: +61 7 3306 8744
Sporting/Leisure/Beauty Located in: Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Mall
Currently the largest mall in the Abu Dhabi Emirate. Abu Dhabi Mall contains over200 shops and food outlets and is a favourite destination especially for residents.Located near the magnificent Emirates Palace look out for the musical fountains – and all the great shopping to be done of course! Opening hours: Saturday – Wednesday 10am til [...]
Near Rotana Beach HotelAbu Dhabi
Tel No: +971 2 645 4858
Al Falah Plaza
Shopping can get a little expensive in this part of the world. However Al Falah Plaza isconsidered as one of the cheapest shopping centres in town.There may not be too many recognisable labels but there are some great clothing bargains to be had. You’llstillfind cafes supermarkets music shops and all the usual outlets here.
Al Falah St near Habib BankAbu Dhabi
Tel No: +971 2 642 5800
The Emirates Palace
Sir Bani Yas Island located just8 miles from Abu Dhabi is a spectacular resort – and home to this delightful spa. The highlight of the Spa is an elaborate and exclusive Moroccan-style hammam where ‘opulence is paramount’ and the amazing layout will impress you firstly then relax you secondly! The hammam features double-heated marble beds [...]
PO Box 39999Abu Dhabi
Tel No: +971 2 690 9000
Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre & Gold Centre
Considered to be one of the biggest mallsin Abu Dhabi The Madinat Zayed Shopping & Gold Centre is located in the heart of the city and covers 600000 sq ft of shopping area. This air-conditioned mall has major international and local outlets and is famous for having some of the largest jewellery shops in the [...]
Muroor Road near Main Post OfficeAbu Dhabi
Tel No: +971 2 631 8555
Marina Mall
Located next to Corniche the Marina Mall is the second largest shopping mall in Abu Dhabi. There are over300 storesto get your teeth into here with everything from small boutiques to international shopping brands. Some of the more popular shops include Carrefour Versace Burberry Plug-Ins and Book Corner. Enjoy!
Corniche RoadAbu Dhabi
Tel No: +971 2 681 8300
Nazari Parque Bulevar
Located in the main shopping city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife to the north of the island is this fabulous gem of a shopping mall. There are plenty of fashion shops here to be explored as well as many cafés bars and restaurants for refreshment and a break from all of your shopping activities here. [...]
Puerto Escondido S/NParque Bulevar Local 74
Santa Cruz De TenerifeTel No: +34 922 24 53 13
Entertainment located in: Abu Dhabi
Barakat Gallery
Recently opened this Abu Dhabi gallery sits alongside branches in London and Los Angeles. Barakat specialises in ancient art and on display are antiquities from China Egypt the Near East Africa and Ancient Greece and Rome. Public art galleries haven’t really taken off here yet but this is a very smart commercial affair – and [...]
Emirates Palace HotelRas Al Akhdar
Tel No: +971 2 690 8950
Lelum Samsung Museum of Art
Three leading architects were commissioned to design this interconnected complex – Traditional Korean art Contemporary Art a Special Exhibit Gallery. It contains a great collection of Western art including Andy Warhol Giaconnetti and several others all housed in a building that is an architectural artwork in its own right. See the permanent installation of native [...]
747 - 18 Hannam-dongYongsan-gu
SeoulTel No: +82 2 2014 6900
Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation
Rapidly trying to get in on the cultural act the ADMAF organises regular concerts featuring the world&rsquos top opera singers and classical music performers (which are usually staged at the Cultural Foundation Auditorium or at the Emirates Palace Auditorium). Jose Carreras the Russian Chamber Orchestra the Cairo Opera Arabic Classical Orchestra violinist Claudia Zobras and [...]
Kanoo Group BuildingNajda Street
Abu DhabiTel No: +971 2 677 8432
Al Ain National Museum
TheAl Ain National Museum islocated in the garden city of Al Ain and is the nation’s largest museum. A little over80 years old it’s also one of the largest museums in the Middle East. Housing interesting displays of Bedouin artefacts and findings from various archaeological excavations. This Abu Dhabi museum is well known for its [...]
PO Box 15715Abu Dhabi
Tel No: +971 3 764 1595
Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation
The Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation is one of the area’s most visited attractions. The elaborate building opens up to a theatre cinema lecture rooms meeting rooms exhibition centre and a coffee shop. It is also the venue of many events and exhibitions throughout the year including cultural events concerts exhibitions on local history and art [...]
Zayed the First StAbu Dhabi
Tel No: +971 2 621 5300
Heritage Village Abu Dhabi
A visit to Abu Dhabi is incomplete without dropping by the charming Heritage Village which overlooks the Corniche near Abu Dhabi&rsquos Breakwater and a short distance away from the imposing Marina Mall. Visitors get a whiff of what life was like for Abu Dhabi&rsquos Bedouin by viewing a reconstruction of their traditional desert encampment including [...]
Near the BreakwaterAbu Dhabi
Tel No: +971 2 681 4455
Al Ain Zoo
Built in in 1969 Al Ain Zoo and Aquarium which is commonly known as the Garden City covers an area of about 400 hectares and is one of the largest zoos in the Gulf region. This zoo houses an extremely large and varied collection of wildlife from all over the world including African antelope lions [...]
Garden CityAbu Dhabi
Tel No: +971 3 782 8188
Lionel Wendt Memorial Art Centre
Sri Lanka’s culture is so closely connected to dance and drama that no function will be complete without displaying a dance or even a drama and the Lionel Wendt Memorial Art Centre is one of the trendiest venues in the city to experience the multicultural performing arts of this beautiful country. Performances which are produced [...]
18 Guildford CrescentColombo 7
Tel No: +94 11 269 5794
Framed – The Darwin Gallery
With10 rooms offering paintings sculptures and other works by various artists Framed – The Darwin Gallery is the largest commercial gallery in the North of Australia. Although the work on display is varied there is a heavy emphasis on Aboriginal art. A fascinating gallery for art lovers. Open Monday – Saturday from 9am til 5.30pm [...]
55 Stuart HwyStuart Park
DarwinTel No: +61 8 8981 2994