Contemporary to the core, with the warmth of Arabia on its side, The Abu Dhabi EDITION is the capital’s crowning glory for boutique urban retreats. Never shying away from its signature pared-back approach to luxury, it whispers rather than shouts, asking each guest to experience the hotel’s seamless hospitality on their own terms.
The attention to detail is meticulous and you’ll never find so much as a cushion out of place, while staff wait in the wings ready to step in on cue to allow you to relinquish all responsibility to them, conjuring up whatever your heart desires – and when. With 198 rooms and suites, there is ample space at hand, but an intrinsic sense of intimacy spreads throughout, creating moments of serenity around the same fringes of informality and energy.
A hotel where you can work hard, play hard and rest even harder – an intuitive contradiction of sorts that plays to the multitudinous demands of a new breed of traveller; those that want everything yet equally want for nothing. An expectation that all is just as it should be... Here you’ll find that nuanced, perceptive approach orchestrated in a quietly confident manner, allowing the guest experience to really shine and the hotel do all the talking.
A hidden gem awaits on the first floor – a water feature in constant movement, that creates a soporific soundtrack for the free-flowing work-cum-leisure space. Broker deals, play chess, sip coffee, read a book in blissful serenity... Or walk the corridor to embrace deeper serenity at The EDITION Spa, a place where tradition goes hand-in-hand with innovative holistic treatments and deeply personal touches.
A masterful mix of traditional and contemporary stories play out through the designs by Wimberley Interiors, a seamless concoction of spaces that blend comfort and style across a palette of neutral colours and rich homages to the hotel’s sense of place. here.
Brett Weston’s desert landscapes stir deeper conversation, scents of Le Labo linger in the air, and soft lines across each room appear to echo the lines of Arabia’s ever-moving sands. Luxurious, not lavish, cool yet calming, subtle, yet always with an air of sophistication... You’ll rest easy here.
Transcending day and night, beautiful experiences centred around good food and good times are abound at the hotel. Elegant yet informal, Alba Terrace gently draws on Mediterranean vibes, breathing a little Italian la dolce vita into its indoor/outdoor dining approach. The plant-strewn terrace comes alive after the sun sets, with candles recreating ‘golden hour’ long into the night.
For dinner, Oak Room brings an air of sophistication – quintessential, considered and modern both in décor and dining. A steakhouse that will take you beyond the norm, where fine wine and even finer food redefine the gastronomic experience.
While the night is young, so are you... Sip cocktails, slip into sophisticated surrounds, and soak up the city’s views
When the sun goes down, lose track of the night in the intimate surroundings of the Library Bar, where libations are shaken, stirred and served with a smile. Gin-crafted cocktails demand to be sipped whilst browsing adages and odes to the written word on the wall.
When the clock strikes twelve, Annex awaits – a multi-level rooftop bar with more to it than meets the eye. A cocktail bar, rooftop garden terrace, arcade games, pool table, fire-pits, DJ booths and views for days and days... The epitome of chic after-dark hide-outs and the last word in contemporary cool.
With far-reaching views over Al Bateen Marina and the ever-growing neighbourhood, few hotels command such stellar views as The Abu Dhabi EDITION. The result is an out-of-the-city escape, neatly wrapped with all the right urban accoutrements, where you feel a world away from Abu Dhabi’s action whilst creating your own esoteric reality in the hotel. On point and in demand.
HOTEL:
WHAT:The Abu Dhabi EDITION
WHERE: Al Bateen Marina, Abu Dhabi
TEL: +971 2 208 0000
Photography: Nicolas Dumont Stylist: Jade Chilton Hair & Make-up: Ivan Kuz Model: Agatha at MMG. Photographer's assistant: Mehr Dumont Stylist's assistant: Anusha Hittalmakki