Capitalising on the ever-growing desires of travellers to experience something out of the norm, W Hotels has expanded its portfolio to welcome W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island, a sparkling new beacon of high-octane energy, glamour and cool on the capital’s horizon. The brand’s fifth Middle East outpost – following Dubai, Jordan, Qatar and Oman – W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island has plumped itself perfectly on Yas Island, with an iconic ‘Gridshell’ building that celebrates the feats of modern engineering.
Inspired by the heritage and physical aspects of the emirate, you’ll see features throughout W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island that pay homage to different elements of Emirati culture: in the Living Room, you’ll find a peg wall that represents the origin of pearl divers, and the nose pegs they used for deep-sea diving; low-bar stools in the Roastery in contrasting colours of the kandoora and abaya, and a rope light above the bar representing the rope worn around the Keffiyeh by Emirati men; and the walls throughout that draw inspiration from the colours and textures of the surrounding Mangroves.
With myriad ways to soak in W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island’s cultural tribute, guests can also explore the hotel’s new offerings and immerse themselves in new levels of experiential luxury. The W Lounge is a visual treat, designed around the question of ‘what if the desert flooded?’, and is the perfect place to mix and mingle amid an explosion of colours, sounds and atmosphere to reinvigorate the soul. Garage is the hotel’s new dining concept that features five cuisines in one hub: try Asian street fare at the Steam Table; the grill concept of the Meat Vault where British bank vaults inspire the interiors; Nikkei House, where Japanese cuisine meets Peruvian ingredients, for a cultural food clash that intertwines the best of both worlds; the Mezze Bar that features traditional Arabic food amid a setting that pays homage to Lebanon’s La Maison Rose; or Tart Van, Garage’s delicious dessert offering.
Beyond its enhanced culinary locales, guests can explore the hotel’s 499 guest rooms, with their floor-to-ceiling windows, balconies off every room and Yas Race Track or Yas Marina Views for each. Or, for the seriously committed luxury traveller, one of two EWow Suites, that each boast 400sqms of cool, contemporary design, a private pool and dining area, sweeping balcony, steam room, sauna and direct access to the award-winning spa. Admittedly, you may never want to leave, but with everything Yas Island offers on your doorstep, let W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island be your (ace of) base.