Adagio opens in Abu Dhabi
The largest Adagio hotel apartments in the Middle East has opened in Abu Dhabi. The apart-hotel complex Adagio Abu Dhabi Al Bustan, close to Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, is part of the Accor group and offers 279 apartments that include 70 studios, 112 one-bedroom, 56 two-bedroom and 41 three-bedroom apartments. All offer a fully equipped kitchen including a microwave, oven, electric hobs, dishwasher and refrigerator, a workspace along with broadband internet access, 42-inch TVs, storage space and a washing machine. The hotel is attached to the recently opened Novotel Abu Dhabi Al Bustan through an enclosed footbridge, giving guests access to all of its facilities, which include six food and beverage outlets, seven meeting rooms, a ballroom, plus recreation and wellness facilities. Rooms from Dh361 per night, including taxes (www.accorhotels.com; 02 508 6444).
Hilton Doubletree at JBR
DoubleTree by Hilton, part of the Hilton hotel group which has several properties in the UAE, has opened a second hotel in Dubai. Following the recent opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Residences Dubai - Al Barsha, a brand-new, 110-suite property sits at the southern end of The Walk on Jumeirah Beach. The hotel features one-, two- and three-bedroom suites, some with their own kitchen and views of the sea and The Palm Jumeirah. It has a 24-hour fitness centre, a pool, a private beach and several restaurants. Double rooms from Dh658 per night, including taxes (doubletree3.hilton.com; 04 453 3333).
New spa in Dubai
Sofitel Dubai Downtown, which opened earlier this year, has just opened its spa. So SPA offers Anne Semonin “cosmetology”, as well as regular facials, massages and a hammam, sauna and steam room. A one-hour “Freeze Time” facial treatment costs Dh475 (www.sofitel.com; 04 503 6666). Until the end of Ramadan, the Oberoi Spa at The Oberoi hotel in Dubai’s Business Bay is offering up to 50 per cent off treatments. The Oberoi Spa is open 24 hours a day and there is a 50 per cent discount on all treatments from 6am until 6pm and a 30 per cent discount on all treatments from sunset until midnight. To make a reservation, call 04 444 1444 or email spa.todb@oberoihotels.com.
Stay 3 pay 2 at Rotana
Until September 15, book two nights at Centro Capital Centre by Rotana in Abu Dhabi and get a third night at Centro Barsha in Dubai free. The three-night packages cost from Dh999, including taxes and internet at both properties. The third night at Centro Barsha is booked separately and is not necessarily a consecutive night. For more details visit www.rotanatimes.com, email res.centrocapital@rotana.com or call 02 409 6666.