Danat Jebel Dhanna Resort

On Abu Dhabi’s western coastline in Jebel Dhanna, a waterfront beachfront resort set between desert dunes and the Arabian Gulf. The resort sits about 3 km from Jebel Dhanna town center and roughly 220 km (two hours’ drive) from Abu Dhabi International Airport, with 800 meters of private beach to stretch out on.

Rooms are calm, warmly decorated cocoons with air conditioning, minibars, LCD TVs and safes; many offer DVD players and satellite channels plus deep soaking tubs and complimentary toiletries. The property is accessible, with elevators and team members trained to assist guests with special needs.

Wake up to sea-breeze mornings and choose from an outdoor pool, indoor pool, children’s pool and a spa offering massages, sauna and steam bath; there’s also a fitness center and outdoor tennis courts. Family-friendly services include a children’s play area, babysitting (surcharge) and a recreation club; parking, concierge, laundry and valet are available, and an all-inclusive option covers meals and local-brand drinks (drinks served 12:00–22:00).

A 24-hour business center, two meeting rooms and complimentary wired and wireless internet make work easy; express check-out, 24-hour reception and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) are also on offer.

Dine at one of three on-site restaurants including Tides International, grab snacks at the coffee shop or sip at any of three bars and a poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available (6:00–10:30) and 24-hour room service keeps things flexible; the all-inclusive option includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and local drinks.