Simply Abu Dhabi XXXVI

1 4 1 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I Spacious, tranquil bedrooms feature plush beds, all equipped with luxurious Sferra Italian linens, spacious closets, and furniture of dark macassar ebony wood and fine lacquers. Living room and bedroom lighting have been hand selected and imported from Italy and complement the sophisticated grey palette. AKA’s design sensibility is evident in its world-renowned architects and interior designers, from Piero Lissoni’s Lissoni Associati, Edward Asfour and Meyer Davis Studio to Pelli Clarke Pelli and Jennifer Post. The brand is responsible for having created the first outdoor bedroom (at AKACentral Park) and the first mobile suite (at AKA Beverly Hills). As part of AKA’s desire to encourage residences to live their dreams and pursue their passions away from home, the brand’s experiential, lifestyle program ‘Live It!’ is designed for residents to be immersed in the city they are staying in by inspiring them to uncover new experiences at every turn. Offerings in Washington DC range from a private Embassy tour, cooking lessons, photography lessons and more. In addition, AKA creates strategic partnerships with carefully selected local experts and businesses that provide services to encourage residents to ‘live like a local’ while travelling. In addition, a wealth of amenities are available within the residences themselves, including business, wellness and lifestyle amenities, to helpmake the transition of travelling even smoother. These comprise lounges, eateries, a.fitness workout centres outfitted with TechnoGym equipment, meetings spaces, en-suite dining, 24-hour front desk assistance and dedicated doormen. Residents at many of the AKA properties, including AKA White House, can also enjoy some relaxation time in the a.cinema, AKA’s private screening room. For warm starry nights, head to AKAWhite House’s rooftop terrace or on colder days, take a little time out in the spectacular lobby lounge with cosy seating areas and a roaring open fire. It’s part of the AKA brand DNA to treat its guests like residents. The onsite Resident Services Team is passionate about providing its residents with a highly- personalised stay to create an authentic engagement and a lasting experience.