The Fairmont Bab Al Bahr stands like a futuristic monolith in the trendy city of Abu Dhabi. A glass and steel structure of epic proportions, it lights up the night sky with modernity every night.

The hotel is situated on the beachfront and shares elegant space, being opposite the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. The décor is both chic and comfortable, what you’d expect from a luxury city hotel that attracts bot the discerning traveler and travelling the business person.

Everything about it is vast, from the large and spacious lobby to the elegantly appointed suites and luxury rooms and oversized bath tubs. Natural light is left to work its magic and the atmosphere is both classy and warm. Most rooms offer opulent views of the city skyline or the beach and large, open windows.

It’s every business person’s corporate dream, of course, your office away from the office- and so much more. The Fairmont Bab Al Bahr offers both executive boardrooms and conference rooms, meeting rooms and Tech butler and secretarial services. High speed internet is part of the package.

On the culinary side of things there are five superb restaurants to choose from with a selection of tastes for every palette. The Fairmont Bab Al Bahr’s top picks include Marco Pierre White’s Steakhouse and Grill and Elements, a more contemporary experience. Chocolate connoisseurs can eat their hearts out at an eatery designed for just that- a place aptly named the Chocolate Factory. Only the trendiest cocktails are served at the Fairmont Bab Al Bahr’s bar the Chameleon and you can keep fit at the local gym and fitness center.

The service is slick and sophisticated too. From the front desk to the express check in and private secretarial services, everything about it is bigger and better than what you’d expect.