Simply Abu Dhabi XXXVI

2 6 3 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I performances of Ballet of the White Stallions takes place. These performances are the result of years of training for the rider and their Lipizzans. From the young, boisterous stallions to the fully trained School Stallions, they enchant the audience with their performance in the School Quadrille, in the schools on and above the ground and on the Long Rein. Wiener Statsoper Take a glimpse behind the scenes of the world’s largest repertoire theatre and discover many things that remain hidden from the evening audience. From the foyer to the grand staircase as well as the state rooms, such as the Tea Salon, the Marble Hall, Schwind Foyer and Gustav Mahler Hall. All will be shown in tours that are widely available. And of course, the epicentre of the Wiener State Opera is the auditorium, which is even better seen at night or during matinee. Once a year, Wiener State Opera turns into the world’s most beautiful and elegant ball room for the Vienna Opera Ball: a glamorous gala of unique splendour and allure, the ball of all balls, much copied around the world. Tickets are sought after and it surely is worth making the ball a high-key social event. Museums Quartier The Museums Quartier Wien, MQ for short, is one of the largest districts for contemporary art and culture in the world. Nothing is off limits at the Museum Quarters. Historic architecture meets contemporary design. High culture meets subcultures. The cultural span ranges from fine art, architecture, music, fashion, theatre, dance, literature, children’s culture, game culture, and street art to design and photography. And if the content of the cultural offering does not faze the visitors, the statuesque architectural constructs of the museums within the famed MQ surely will. STAY Vienna offers boutique design hotels as well as exclusive luxury hotels, all with their own element of beauty and sophistication. The Sacher Wien Famed as the birthplace of the delightful, dense chocolate Sacher Torte, the SacherWien is pure aesthetically pleasing to former times. The guestrooms are layered with texture and grace. Marble bathrooms complete the suites’ exquisite interiors, whilst views of Vienna’s cultural and historic landmarks, including the Vienna Opera make for a picture-perfect setting. The unique decor, lavish furnishings and multiple gastronomic delights – Rote Bar, Grüne Bar and Blaue Bar - unfold within the grand walls this one-of-a-kind family owned hotel. For chocoholics enjoy the Sacher’s “Time to Chocolate” treatments – four unique beauty treatments that draw on the most valuable ingredients of the cocoa bean to create a premium pampering experience for body and soul in the Sacher Spa. Hotel Sans Souci Wien A boutique hotel located directly adjacent to the Museum Quarters, it is a haven of relaxation with a multitude of delights for the senses, and a place of art. Perfectly situated between the traditional 1st and trendy 7th districts of Vienna, the hotel is nestled in a prime location. Interior decorated with great taste and filled with art make for a unique hotel experience. Here, individually designed rooms combine the intimate enchantment of a boutique hotel with noble design. The Veranda restaurant and the refined “Salon”-event room offer an outstanding experience of splendid yet subtle luxury. The charming boutique hotel ranks among the most luxurious hotels in Vienna and boasts a 450sqm holistic wellness spa. Hotel Bristol Vienna – A luxury collection hotel This art deco hotel opened in 1892 and is set directly next to the Vienna State Opera, the most ideal location to explore the major sights of the city. Saint Stephan’s Cathedral, the famous Kärntner Straße Shopping Boulevard as well as cultural institutions are only a short walk away. The Bristol Lounge Restaurant, rewarded with one toque by Gault Millau, serves Austrian delicacies and international cuisine. The luxurious rooms and suites at the Bristol feature air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and elegant marble bathrooms. Room service is available around the clock and complimentary mineral water is waiting for all guests upon arrival.