Live it up at Rotana, Abu Dhabi
From a PADI-registered dive centre to views of Ferrari world and the Formula 1 Race Track, Avril-Ann Braganza tells you what to look out for at the Rotana properties in Abu Dhabi
For a city slicker from Mumbai, space is a luxury and large uncluttered spaces is what I notice, when I first land in Abu Dhabi. Not just space, everything from SUVs to Sedans and opulent glass buildings towering above us, spell luxury. Located right in the main business district of Abu Dhabi and set on its own stretch of beach, Beach Rotana, our hotel is nothing short of the grandeur that surrounds us. Arriving almost after midnight, we make our way to our room, the Club Category 66, overlooking Arabian Sea. The rooms are elegant and spacious and the king-sized, soft-but-not-too-soft bed is just right.Apart from Essence where we had our breakfasts, Beach Rotana has 10 other world-class restaurants. You can walk to the Abu Dhabi mall linked to the hotel by an exclusive passageway and browse through outlets like Marc Jacobs, Longines, Bobbi Brown and more. If you're up for adventure, you can try water skiing, wake boarding, or learn diving at their PADI-registered dive centre.