Simply Abu Dhabi VIII

1 9 3 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I Towering achievement: the Address DowntownDubai The stylish Address Downtown rises like a beacon of luxury from the pulsating heart of vibrant Dubai. W e love Abu Dhabi so much that sometimes it’s easy to forget that it’s just one, albeit stunning, part of amuch larger country. But onour regular visits toDubai, we’re reminded of just howmuch theUAEhas to offer. I always think that the seven Emirates of the UAE are like glorious flowers blooming in the desert. If so, then Abu Dhabi and Dubai – respectively the largest and most populous Emirates – are the tallest and prettiest of them all. Our latest trip to Dubai followed the massive excitement of Abu Dhabi’s Formula One weekend. We had really lived life to full that weekend, and we were looking for a change of scene and pace. We booked a stay at the Address Downtown hotel. We had heard great things about it from friends, so we were really excited to see what it would be like. As the name suggests, the Address Downtown is marvellously situated, right in the heart of vibrant and forward-looking Dubai. It’s only fifteen minutes from the impressive international airport and is within walking distance of the Dubai mall – undoubtedly one of the world’s most exciting shopping destinations. It’s hard to approach the Address Downtown without gasping: the postmodern architecture of the elegant facade recalls the art deco era. And the interior is equally stunning. There’s a real sense of grandeur, and the decor is deeply infused with a sense of the region’s surrounding landscapes. The Address Downtown Dubai offers a superb array of accommodation: The 63- storey hotel has no less than 196 spacious and contemporary rooms, including 25 suites – as well as 626 serviced residences.