Simply Abu Dhabi XXII

1 4 2 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I Adopting a different approach to the traditional spa experience, the spa offers a series of innovative and restorative treatments known as Time Ritual where guests are encouraged to book Time rather than a specific treatment. Each Ritual begins with a recommendation by the spa manager to arrive 45 minutes ahead of the actual treatment. This period of preparation enables all guests to fully immerse themselves in the philosophy of the spa by relaxing in the Sanarium (a variation of the classical sauna), Vitality Pool, or Amethyst Crystal Steam Room. The Mandarin boasts two of London’s most acclaimed restaurants: Michelin-starred Daniel Boulud’s Bar Boulud, and Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, one of UK’s leading chefs. In keeping with the hotel’s rich and royal history, Blumenthal and Executive Chef Ashley Palmer-Watts painstakingly researched Britain’s gastronomic history to create a truly fascinating and unusual menu. What’s more, the glass walls at Dinner open on to the kitchen so diners can see the unique spit roast pulley system, modelled after an original used in the royal court. Meanwhile, over at Bar Boulud, guests can enjoy some of the best Sunday brunch, charcuterie plates and burgers to be found anywhere in London, thanks to the unique French bistro cuisine with an American touch. Executive Chef Thomas Piat spent years working with Chef Boulud, perfecting his craft, much to the delight of Mandarin’s diners. The Rosebery Lounge is the hotel’s new salon for afternoon tea overlooking Knightsbridge. The Rosebery Lounge, once a stylish tea room in the early 1920s, has made a welcome return to its roots, offering an afternoon tea service every day.