#hotelsinabudhabi

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Fun for all...

Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara is the perfect abode for a family getaway…

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Travel to Italy…

Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Sahel Villa Resort offers Italian cuisine so authentic, it’s like you’ve travelled to Italy!

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The Ultimate “Off-road” Adventure!

The best way to experience an Abu Dhabi desert tour; a camel ride in the famed Empty Quarter while at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara.

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Visions of the wild

Be transfixed by the exotic wildlife on the island while on your holiday at Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Sahel Villas.

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Never Underestimate the Healing Power of Hot Stones…

Feel stress and tension just melt away; heated volcanic stones, part of a revitalising spa treatment at Anantara Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi Hotel.

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Andalus Al Seef Resort & Spa is located in Ministries Complex area just right after Al Seef Village Mall in Abu Dhabi. Andalus just recently opened and celebrated their 1 year this March. Its concept is entirely different from a usual resort, when you will normally think of a pool and beach only and it’s not. You’ll find out why.

They have a spacious lounge area on the reception and mostly in white interior and while checking-in you’ll be offered an arabic coffee called qahwah (Emirates ID for UAE residents and passports for tourists needed to check-in).

The types of room they have here ranges from a Studio, 1 bedroom suite, 2 bedroom suite to 3 bedroom suite. They are categorized by blocked alphabetically.

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This place is like a small community. Why? Because once you stepped right in after the reception area, you’ll see the restaurants, cafes, spa, salon, gym (separate for men & women wherein there’s water, face towels, changing room and toilet inside), lawned area and the pool within these low rise buildings. There is a direct access to the mall/parking as well. You’ll see children freely and safely playing around and passing by these restaurants and cafe where people enjoying each others company with a cup of coffee, people coming from the mall to ran some errands and so on and so forth. So everything is within your reach while you’re getting the “feel at home” type of stay with them.

We got the 1 bedroom suite on which the kitchen is fully furnished and fully equipped so you can do your home cooked meals. Yes! You don’t have to mind going to the restaurants but you can cook your favourite meal. A complimentary tea/coffee facility is also provided. I enjoyed having our cup of tea (chai) on our usual way of making it for breakfast and made some Mac and Cheese and Korean noodles too. So comfortable and convenient that’s why it’s a “feel at home” place for us.

The living room is having a very relaxing sofa set with big soft throw pillows. Watching our favourite hindi movies while munching some snacks was one of my favourite scenes! You’ll find several brochures also of the restaurants from the mall that offers food delivery on the table below the TV. Several electric outlets are almost everywhere in the entire unit.

A separate washroom is available in this area which is  next to the kitchen. The balcony is very spacious! The dining table is shaded with a tent cover and two beach chairs just in case you wanna do some sunbathing from there. The pool is so viewable from the balcony. And from the bedroom you can directly go to the balcony also. It’s a King size bed with very soft pillows with the elephant and rabbit (made by folded towels) placed on top of the bed. In the cupboard you’ll find safe deposit box, bathrobes and hangers. It has an attached bathroom with necessary toiletries (toothbrush, shaving kit and slippers are upon request dial 0). I only find the light in the bathroom very dim (yellow light) I can’t see myself properly.

We had a 2 night stay in this amazing place and I can say it’s a must on your list! On the 2nd day, we went to Happiness Island for a brunch. All guests have complimentary access to this island. Our full story can be read here later on!

Around 4pm of the same day, we went for a swim. Hamza found he’s perfect swimming area wherein we don’t need to hold of him much. So he enjoyed plunging and attempted to float by himself. The pool is guarded with some lifeguards and towels are available to use from there.

On our 3rd day, it was a home alone for me and Hamza. Hubby went for work so I made myself busy by cooking some Mac and Cheese! After that we went down for a little stroll for the last time before going home. I sat outside the San Francisco Cafe and ordered a cappuccino. You’ll get to see their staffs walking or by the club car around the area. Keeping and maintaining the place for their valuable guests.

The time has come that we have to leave. Srikanth (one of the Alonso –  well connected and up to date with everything in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and are available to assist you at any time of the day. You may read in details here on what services they can provide you) was there again to help us with our stuffs. It’s truly remarkable and wonderful new experience for us. A stay that’s definitely worth to share to everyone.

Have you seen their social media accounts? Take a look of their Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for more images to inspire you and of course some time to time competitions for you to win! You may click here to see their website for more information.

**parking can be done outside the area or in the basement parking of the mall **free wifi **club car for transfers within the resort

INVITED REVIEW: Family time in Andalus Al Seef Resort & Spa Andalus Al Seef Resort & Spa is located in Ministries Complex area just right after Al Seef Village Mall…

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A unique holiday experience!

Witness amazing wildlife that you have never seen anywhere before on your vacation at Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara.

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An ocean of sand and a world of thrills!

Get ready for a vacation experience that is filled with thrills and a perfect sense of adventure at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara.

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We set our way to Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan (Abu Dhabi) last 2 weeks for a weekend stay. It was Friday so after Jummah, which we did in the area of Marina Mall, we went there straight. It’s on the almost end of the long stretch of the corniche area opposite of the Emirates Palace.

We parked temporarily outside while checking-in. The transaction was smooth and other information about the hotel’s facilities were provided from there. Emirates IDs are needed for checking-in and passports for tourists. We had a scheduled brunch in Horizon restaurant on that day so we had our brunch first which you can read about it here: INVITED REVIEW: The Ali Baba Friday Brunch in Horizon Restaurant

And so we headed back to the parking after our wonderful brunch. The hotel has neighboring residential buildings and they have common basement parking entrance/exit (access cards needed). On our first attempt, we got lost (hahaha!) we reached the residential parking. Second time, we found our mistake. We didn’t read (well we didn’t notice to read it) that there was a sign says HOTEL right before you go down straight inside. It’s the first right of the basement once you enter. In the elevator, you have to insert your key card below the panel to access the floor level (just on your way up to your room).

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We finally reached our room in the 15th floor which is very ideal to fully appreciate the amazing and stunning pool and beach views from the balcony. If you want to unwind in the room, this is the best area. The room was a Standard King size which of course has a King size bed with an extra mattress as we requested. A mini sofa set is in placed beside the bed where our complimentary fresh fruits and Arabic sweets delights were served. Its kitchenette is equipped with microwave, mini fridge, mini bar and complimentary coffee/tea facility. Bathroom has a bath tub which our son enjoyed soaking in since he can’t go outside for a swim, hair dryer, towels and toiletries. You just have to request for the toothbrush (if you don’t have) from the housekeeping. Inside the cupboard are hangers, bathrobes, safe deposit box, drawers and slippers. Opposite of this is a full mirror.

Your way to the pool and beach areas will come from the other side of the hotel from the lobby. Which is after the lounge area. The Kamoon restaurant will be found there too. There are 3 pools (one is shaded kids’ pool) all guarded by lifeguards. It was even raining when I visited this area and they were still on their posts. At the very last pool beside it is a play area for kids. I know Hamza will jump right into this also once he sees it but you know the weather was in a rainy mood those days. In front is the beach with calm water. You can do some water sports activities by reaching the Sunshine Water Sports centre. There’s no shuttle bus for transportation but they do have car transportation for you. There are taxis also always available outside the hotel.

Our breakfast the next morning was in Horizon restaurant. Offering extensive buffet for all and the cooking stations for egg lovers, pancakes and waffles. It was a good healthy start of the day.

So yah! That’s pretty much it for our one night stay in Khalidiya Palace. You may want to see some good deals you can either directly check here or this. It’s situated on a strategic place, so you can wander around the city easily and it’s even nearby the Marina Mall and the famous Emirates Palace. Watch the video below for some better idea:

INVITED REVIEW: Family staycation in Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan We set our way to Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan (Abu Dhabi) last 2 weeks for a weekend stay.