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Rush - Yas Hotel Rush opened in November 2009 and it’s been flying high ever since. The bar appeals to anyone who loves trend, funk and ingenious design and was brought to Yas Hotel from the designers behind the worldwide renowned Buddha Bars. You can relax in style with one of Rush’s speciality fresh fruit cocktails, fine wines, premium spirits or exotic liqueurs, whilst listening to the resident DJ’s mix of chic house music. The stylishly sophisticated hide out also offers a menu of tapas and finger foods and incredibly comfortable seating - making it a sumptuous meeting place for doing business or as a nice, easy start to a heavy night ahead! Rating: *** Reservation contact: +971 2 656 0700 Islands for sale Fancy an island to call your own? Simply Abu Dhabi picks their top five private islands currently up for sale: 1. Kan’baalifaru Island, The Maldives - 40 acres - £11.4m 2. Little Hog Cay, Bahamas 25 acres - £1.2m 3. Caribbean Island, Mexico 148.26 acres - £5.7m 4. Motukawaiti Island, New Zealand 95 acres - price upon request 5. Hopkins Island, Florida 12.5 acres - £10.7m Marco Pierre White Steakhouse & Grill - The Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Michelin star celebrity chef, Marco Pierre White, brings his first steakhouse to the region with the Marco Pierre White Steakhouse & Grill at The Fairmount Bab Al Bahr. A restaurant that certainly rivals that of Gordon Ramsay’s Verre over in Dubai and really puts Abu Dhabi on the fine food map. With its dramatic ’flame-lit’ interior and innovative grill cuisine, it’s a haven for red-blooded foodies who love to get their teeth into a real meat feast. Marco’s cleverly constructed menu means you really should make the most of it and go for the full four course sitting. So, make sure you’ve worked up an appetite beforehand and dine like it’s your last supper! Rating: ***** Reservation contact: (+971 2) 654 3238 21 S IMPLY ABU DHABI MESMERI S ING SPLENDOUR a t rav e l g ui d e t o Abu Dhab i Nautilas Nautilus - Yas Hotel This Yas Hotel is one of the newest kids on the block after swinging open its grand doors at the end of 2009. The complex is situated off mainland Au Dhabi on Yas Island but fear not, with its own world-class marina boasting a 143 berth mega-yacht capacity, diners can still arrive for supper in style. Much classier than a white Mercedes, we say! Of the hotel’s 12 breathtaking restaurants and bars, our pick is Nautilus. With ample choice of top class seafood and a breathtaking view of the hotel’s famous Formula 1 racetrack and yachts, Nautilus is simply an absolute must. The restaurant’s casual elegance and mouth-watering array of locally sourced seafood delicacies, make it one of the city’s most alluring dining destinations. It’s freshly shucked oysters and Omani lobster come highly recommended. Plus, if you’re looking for an early evening snack, Nautilus’ oyster and vodka bar makes the perfect wind down after a heavy day of shopping. Rating: ***** Reservation contact: : +971 2 656 0700