Simply Abu Dhabi VIII

2 6 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I In a really nice touch, the villas have been named after regions of Abu Dhabi: Al Ain, Al Kazna, Delma, Das Island, Jebel Hafeet and Liwa. We loved this – we felt the names really brought home the way that this wonderful hotel is deeply connected to Abu Dhabi’s rich culture and heritage. The villas’ kitchens may be the best we have ever seen. They are equipped with superb Bosch ovens, made from handsome brushed steel, and wonderfully spacious fridges. In some of the villas, there are butlers’ pantries, where the staff can work unobtrusively. There’s certainly no need for guests to cook for themselves, as they can send the helpful Shangri-La staff to shop for food; or guests can use the hotel’s enticing facilities. But of course, if guests do want to make their ownmeals, they will be able to select from an amazing array of top-of-the range equipment – and there’ll certainly be help on hand to deal with the washing up! All the other rooms of the villas exude the same kind of class as the kitchens. The master bedroom in the family villa, for example, has a fantastically spacious and airy feel. The sheets and pillowcases are sheer perfection – made from 800 thread-count linen – and the four-poster bed is laden with sumptuous cushions and silk bolsters. The King Koil mattress, meanwhile, is unbelievably comfortable, offering the ideal levels of support and softness. And as you relax on it, you can watch the 40-inch rotating television from the bed. Alternatively, you can swivel it round to watch from the sitting area, which is stunningly fitted with a cream marble-topped table and a dove- grey chenille sofa. Textured wallpaper and beautiful voiles only add to the impression of premium style and sheer class. The bathrooms of the villas are all differently designed – and they too all exude pure style. Some have gorgeous free-standing baths made from the finest porcelain; others are fitted with stunning sunken jacuzzis. The showers allow guests to choose between a powerful overhead blast or a smaller shower head with a gentler stream of water. The toiletries are from luxury brands like Bulgari and L'Occitane, and the wonderfully soft bath

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