Radisson SAS Resort Sharjah

Location. Radisson SAS Resort Sharjah is set by the beach, overlooking the Arabian Gulf. It lies five kilometres from the centre of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, and 20 kilometres from the city of Dubai.

Hotel Features. This 15-storey hotel features modern architecture and has a sloping glass façade. There are separate gyms for men and women with fitness equipment, saunas and massage treatments, and two temperature-controlled swimming pools for adults and children. A complimentary shuttle service to shopping areas in Sharjah and Dubai is available. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can offer currency exchange and there is a dedicated concierge desk; 24- hour room service is also available. The public areas have complimentary wireless Internet. Complimentary valet parking is available nearby.

Located in the hotel atrium, Café at the Falls is set within an indoor rainforest with waterfalls and serves international dishes with show cooking. Open for dinner, Shahzadeh Persian and Moroccan Restaurant serves traditional Moroccan and Iranian dishes. Canton Chinese Restaurant serves Chinese specialities in an Oriental setting. The Chillout Café in the lobby is open 24 hours and serves coffees, sandwiches, ice creams and homemade pastries.

The Radisson SAS Sharjah has two tennis courts and a private white-sand beach and lagoon with a range of water sports. Swimming, tennis and windsurfing lessons for children and adults are available.

Guestrooms. The 300 guestrooms have light modern decor, and all offer sea views. Amenities include satellite television, climate control, complimentary wireless Internet access, safes, minibars, and a turndown service. Bathrooms offer complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, and makeup mirrors.

Expert Tip. Shopaholics won't want to miss the Mall of the Emirates, 20 kilometres from the Radisson SAS Sharjah, which includes 450 retailers and over 70 restaurants and coffee shops. The Mall is also home to Ski Dubai, an indoor winter sports centre.