Luxury Abu Dhabi: May 2014

Sunday, 4 May 2014

Abu Dhabi is fast developing into the hottest destination in the Middle East.

Luxury is a hallmark of Abu Dhabi from its exquisite beachfront resorts, to its opulent luxury hotels and resorts, from signature island hideaways to awe-inspiring desert retreats. With 95 percent of UAE’s oil flush it is not only a business center but also becoming a cultural hub of the Middle East, with a souk from Norman Foster and ambitious museums, such as upcoming Frank Gehry –designed Guggenheim and the outpost of the Louvre by Jean Nouvel, among others. World Luxury Expo, Formula 1,international live acts and concerts are inviting visitors from all around the world to come back. Home for luxury shopping with the world’s most sought-after brands houses in marble-esconsed malls with privacy paramount in haute-couture boutiques.

We offer business class flights from Paris to Abu Dhabi, 5 Nights in luxurious Emirates Palace and 1 Night in Qasr Al Sarab. Limousine service, french speaking guide. Enjoy fine dining at gourmet restaurants, different cultural and sport activities with VIP access in Yas Water World and Ferrari World , traditional dance show, helicopter tour.. Explore the desert with all comfort and unique spa retreat at glamorous Qasr Al Sarab.

Saturday, 3 May 2014

Pamper all your senses at Qasr Al Sarab

Located in the legendary Liwa Desert, one of the largest uninterrupted sand deserts in the world, Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara embraces the epic adventures of this evocative landscape by providing a luxury oasis for discerning travellers. Recline by the plunge pool outside your own private villa, or stretch out on a sumptuous day bed surrounded by rich Middle Eastern fabrics and local artefacts. Every room, villa and suite is considered to be some of the finest abodes among luxury Abu Dhabi resorts and features desert views, blending our rich interiors with the landscape.

Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara distinguishes itself from other Abu Dhabi hotels bringing its guests the quintessential Abu Dhabi luxury resort experience with leisure facilities to please the most demanding of tastes. A sanctuary of wellbeing that draws on an array of ancient cultures at Anantara Spa. A choice of four dining venues that offer the greatest Middle Eastern cuisine and fine gastronomic experiences from across the globe. Tailor-make your ultimate luxury holiday from our range of other facilities including fitness centre, tennis court, swimming pool, kids club, business centre and library.

Explore the Desert

Experience unparalleled luxury and comfort amid the mystic desert charm of Abu Dhabi’s Empty Quarter. Ride on a camel over sun soaked dunes as this foreboding landscape unwinds eternally in front of you. Soak in the freeform swimming pool while desert wildlife grazes in the shade below. Be inspired by glorious Arabian décor that channels one of the world’s most ancient and revered cultures.

VIP Entrance to Yas Water World and Ferrari World

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is the largest indoor and the only Ferrari branded theme park in the world, with 20 Ferrari inspired rides and attractions and a priceless collection of more than 30 vintage and contemporary Ferraris. Featuring high adrenaline rides, fun learning attractions suitable for guests of all ages and a unique taste of Italy through its authentic dining experiences.

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is the premier family entertainment centre in the region. Every ride incorporates Ferrari design and technology, offering an engaging and interactive multisensory experience that truly brings the Ferrari story to life. Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is one of the signature features of Yas Island, a 2,500 hectare island dedicated to leisure, entertainment and lifestyle.For a full day experience, this futuristic Yas Island waterpark spans an area of around 15 football pitches, with 43 rides, slides & attractions – five of which are one-of-a-kind.

Yas Waterworld visitors will be able to try the 238-metre long, world’s first, and largest hydromagnetic-powered, six-person tornado waterslide. For adrenaline seekers there are three-metre high waves on Bubble’s Barrel, which has the world’s largest surfable sheet wave for flowboards and bodyboards. The Bandit Bomber, a 550–metre coaster, is the first with onboard water and laser effects. Riders can shoot jets of water at targets, drop water bombs and trigger special effects, while people below can spray them with water as they pass.

Sitting atop Jebel Dana, the towering core of the park’s altitude-defying summit and measuring eight metres in diameter, the park’s gigantic pearl is Yas Island’s newest landmark. The park draws on Abu Dhabi’s heritage and has ‘The Lost Pearl’ as its theme. Visitors follow the story of a young Emirati girl on a quest to find a legendary pearl as they make their way around the attractions, which include a souk and pearl-diving exhibits.

Helicopter Tour

Get a bird's eye view of the UAE capital with a Falcon Aviation Services (FAS) helicopter sightseeing tour.

Board the fully air-conditioned, Eurocopter EC-130, which can seat up to six passengers, the FAS tours offer outstanding Abu Dhabi views, from the skyscraper dotted Corniche, to the green tranquility of Saadiyat Beach Golf Club and the iconic Ferrari World Abu Dhabi.