Location. Le Meridien Abu Dhabi is located in the centre of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, overlooking a private beach and the Arabian Gulf. It lies two kilometres from the Old Souk and five kilometres from the Abu Dhabi Golf Club.
Hotel Features. This five-storey is built in modern style with Arabic touches and is set in lush tropical gardens. Spa facilities include health and beauty treatments such as massage, oriental, seaweed, and lymphatic complementary therapies, as well as a steam room, spa tub and indoor pool. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can offer currency exchange, concierge services and the use of a safe-deposit box. The public areas have high-speed Internet access and valet parking is available.

Le Meridien Abu Dhabi offers extensive dining options with 15 restaurants, bars and food outlets. Cuisines range from French, Italian and barbecue grills to Thai, Malay and Indian specialities. There is a piano bar as well as a poolside bar.

The hotel has a business centre and there are meeting and conference facilities.

Water sports available at the private beach include snorkelling and canoeing. The hotel's fitness facility has squash courts and fitness equipment and exercise classes are available.

Guestrooms. The 226 guestrooms have light contemporary decor with modern furnishings and framed Arabic prints. All are equipped with satellite television, DVD and CD players and high-speed Internet access. Other standard amenities include climate control, complimentary newspapers, minibars and bathrobes.

Expert Tip. For a taste of traditional Arabic life, visit Abu Dhabi's Old Souk, two kilometres from hotel. This market has an amazing variety of goods for sale and bargains are to be had by those prepared to haggle.