Rocco Forte Hotel Abu Dhabi – NOW OPEN
A STRIKING URBAN LANDMARK
A vision of gleaming glass rising high above the city, Rocco Forte
Hotels’ newest property stands out among the luxury hotels in Abu Dhabi.
A striking new landmark in the emirate, the Rocco Forte Hotel Abu Dhabi
is built from curved glass and its wavy structure – with not a single
straight line in sight – is an architectural masterpiece. Up close, the
blue and green glass panels create a breathtaking mosaic effect,
mirroring the colours of the Arabian Gulf.
Sir Rocco Forte has years of experience running highly individual
luxury hotels throughout Europe, earning Rocco Forte Hotels a reputation
for exceptional service and design. The Rocco Forte Hotel Abu Dhabi
brings
European sophistication to the city and is focussed on offering guests the very best service in the emirate.
Step inside and the interior is unlike any other
hotel in Abu Dhabi.
Olga Polizzi, who oversees the design of all Rocco Forte Hotels
properties, has blended European and Middle Eastern styles to create a
look that is sophisticated and modern, yet sumptuous in detail. Bespoke
works by local artists adorn the walls; richly patterned fabrics give
each of the bedrooms a stylish authenticity; the finest materials
sourced from all over the world are used throughout.
Renowned for its
five-star service and facilities, Rocco Forte Hotels focuses on the finer details. Every one of the hotel’s 281 spacious bedrooms
is state of the art, with LCD flat screen TV, iPod dock, large marble
and limestone bathroom and luxurious furnishings. Rooms and suites on
the exclusive Executive Floor offer complimentary access to the
8th floor Executive Lounge and a dedicated concierge service. The
hotel’s spectacular, individually designed Presidential and Royal Suites
each have a large, private terrace.
Conveniently situated in the heart of Abu Dhabi, the hotel is
within easy reach of the airport, the Abu Dhabi Exhibition Centre and
the city’s key attractions. Explore the islands, coast and beaches,
visit local places of interest, such as the nearby Sheikh Zayed Grand
Mosque, and sample the world-class sporting opportunities, including
equestrian centres, golf courses and Ferrari World, the world’s largest
indoor theme park. If shopping is a priority, there is a luxury mall
next door. The hotel also provides a complimentary shuttle service to
other popular malls nearby.
The restaurants and bars at the Rocco Forte Hotel Abu Dhabi are destinations in themselves.
Blue,
on the 6th floor of the hotel’s 11 storey, all-glass atrium, is a
cocktail bar that appears, from the outside, to be suspended mid-air.
The talented culinary team have overseen the menus at Oceana Grill and Oro – the hotel’s authentic Italian restaurant – to ensure a
first-class dining experience.
Spend a blissful few hours in the hotel’s large luxury spa, which has separate facilities for men and women and an authentic Moroccan Hammam, or work out in the Health Club, fitted with the latest Technogym equipment. Outdoors, the 25m pool is the perfect place to take a dip before basking in the desert sun.
Rocco Forte Hotel Abu Dhabi Rooms and Suites
Nowhere is the
Rocco Forte Hotel Abu Dhabi’s unique style more evident than in its 281 rooms and suites.
Furnishings, hand-picked by Olga Polizzi, have been chosen for their
design and comfort. Like other Rocco Forte Hotels, the elegant
interiors are inspired by the region, with rich colours, ornate patterns
and sensuous materials used throughout. Among the most beautifully
appointed
luxury rooms and suites in Abu Dhabi, bespoke
works by local artists hang on the walls and the Arabic expression
“may it rain on our desert” is inscribed above the bath.
Stylishly comfortable, state-of-the-art facilities include LCD flat
screen TVs, Wi-Fi access, an iPod docking station, a Nespresso coffee
machine and a large marble and limestone bathroom, with a separate
shower and bath.
Suites
Much more than a place to sleep, every suite at the Rocco Forte
Hotel Abu Dhabi is beautifully designed and spacious, accompanied by
exclusive benefits and services of the Rocco Forte Suite Experience. Many suites can be combined with adjacent rooms to form a larger personal space. Suite guests also enjoy
complimentary access to the Executive Lounge and a dedicated
personalised concierge service. The magnificent Presidential and Royal
Suites each have separate living and dining rooms, a guest powder room
and a butler kitchen, luxurious bedroom with walk-in wardrobe, two
large, private terraces and butler service.
Executive Floor
The 38 rooms and suites on the hotel’s
Executive Floor are designed especially for business travellers. They include free access to the Executive Lounge
and its services: Wi-Fi access, complimentary breakfast, light snacks
in the afternoon, evening drinks and hors d’oeuvres, secretarial
assistance and use of a meeting room on the 8th floor. Guests staying
on the Executive Floor also benefit from a complimentary one-way
limousine transfer to / from Abu Dhabi airport and a personalised
concierge service.
Dining & Bars
Restaurants and bars at Rocco Forte Hotel Abu Dhabi
Dining at the Rocco Forte Hotel Abu Dhabi is a delight, with three
distinctive restaurants, an exclusive cocktail bar, a late-night bar and
club, a relaxing tea lounge and a pool-side bar.
Among the best
luxury restaurants in Abu Dhabi, Oceana Grill, Oro and Rouge offer three completely different culinary experiences.
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, by day Oceana Grill is a
relaxed venue, with a choice of à la carte dining and a delicious
buffet of freshly prepared international dishes. As the sun sets, the
ground-floor restaurant – set in the hotel’s stunning glass atrium – is
transformed into an intimate space in which to enjoy seafood fresh
from the ocean.
At Oro, one of the finest contemporary
Italian restaurants in Abu Dhabi, the innovative menu reflects new trends in
fine Italian restaurant cuisine.
Interior designed by Martin Brudnizki and Olga Polizzi in an Art Deco
style, the 360-degree bar makes it a sociable venue for lunch or
dinner.
Ultra-modern and extremely stylish, Rouge, the best
Chinese and Japanese restaurant in Abu Dhabi,
serves delicious contemporary Asian cuisine. For lighter meals, enjoy
traditional English and Arabic Afternoon Tea or discover the All Day
Menu at Brown’s Tea Lounge. Alternatively, grab a bite to eat at the relaxed Pool Bar & Terrace.
An exclusive
bar and club, Noche serves delicious
classic South American dishes before night falls, when party lovers
arrive to enjoy creative cocktails and a DJ spinning
Latin-American-tinged tunes.
For pre- or post-dinner drinks, Blue is
the most sophisticated cocktail bar
in Abu Dhabi. Architecturally astonishing, from outside it appears
to be floating within the hotel’s 11-storey glass atrium. Enjoy
expertly prepared cocktails, premium drinks and canapés while admiring
the panoramic views over the city.
Luxury Spa and Health Club
The 2,000 sqm Health Club and luxury spa is an oasis of tranquillity
with everything that guests need to recharge and rejuvenate. Separate
facilities are provided for men and women, and a range of luxury body
and beauty treatments offer top-to-toe pampering. Swim under the desert
skies in the 25m outdoor pool, stretch out in the Moroccan hammam or
enjoy a luxurious treatment in the exclusive Vichy Shower Suite room.
The fitness club has an extensive selection of state-of-the-art
equipment; yoga classes and personal training sessions can also be
arranged.
Luxury spa with separate male and female:
- Treatment rooms (15 treatment rooms including 2 double treatment
suites - one with a Vichy shower - and 5 Hammam treatment rooms)
- Sauna
- Jaccuzi
- Moroccan Hammam
- Indoor plunge pool
- Steam room
- Relaxation areas
- Private showers
- Changing rooms
- Beauty salon
- Gym
- Yoga Studio
The hotel also has:
- 25-metre outdoor pool
- Separate 10-metre children's pool
Things to do in Abu Dhabi
Rocco Forte Hotel Abu Dhabi offers full Concierge services to ensure
guests enjoy their stay in Abu Dhabi. Discover the city and its
surrounding areas through the suggestions below, or contact Concierge
for advance reservations or to design a bespoke itinerary for exploring
the city.
Culture and History
For many visitors to Abu Dhabi, sightseeing is top of the agenda. The
city offers a fascinating mix of historic sites, sporting venues, fun
attractions and cultural pursuits. The beautiful
Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque,
with its imposing white domes – visible from the hotel – should not be
missed, and for an insight into the history of Abu Dhabi, visit
Al Maqtaa Fort and the
Emirates Heritage Village.
Shopping
Many guests like to indulge in some retail therapy while in Abu
Dhabi. From traditional to high end, shopping is a popular pastime in
the emirate, with designer malls in abundance. The city’s bustling
markets are a good place to pick up locally-made goods. There is a
luxury mall, with 30 boutiques, adjacent to the hotel, and a complimentary shuttle service to other popular malls nearby.
Sports and Recreation
The year-round warm weather in Abu Dhabi means that outdoor sports are perennially popular. The
Yas Marina F1 Circuit and
Abu Dhabi Golf Course
host internationally renowned events, and traditional sports, including
camel racing and dhow sailing, are still practiced in the emirate. For
high-octane thrills, the beaches of Abu Dhabi are perfect for sand
skiing and off-road driving, while the Arabian Gulf is a haven for
water-sports enthusiasts, with great scuba diving, fishing and sailing.
The recently opened
Ferrari World is the biggest indoor theme park in the world. For an enjoyable afternoon of sightseeing, the picturesque
Abu Dhabi Corniche
is a 5km-long beachside esplanade, with cafes, gardens and lovely
walks. Then, of course, there are the nearby islands to explore - the
emirate is made up of more than 200 of them, some of which are small,
sandy and uninhabited, and accessible by boat.
Festivals and galleries
Abu Dhabi’s cultural heritage is celebrated in the many festivals and events that take place between October and May.
The Abu Dhabi Festival,
running from January to May each year, is the UAE’s foremost
celebration of art and culture, uniting musicians, performers and
artists from all over the world. Other popular events include
the Abu Dhabi Film Festival and
Al Dhafra Camel Festival, both in October, and
Abu Dhabi Art – a modern art fair – in November.
Set on the sun-soaked Arabian Peninsula, Rocco Forte Hotel Abu Dhabi is a shimmering landmark in the city.
The hotel’s central location means that guests are conveniently close
to the city’s main attractions and transport links. Rocco Forte Hotel
Abu Dhabi is directly opposite Zayed Sports City, close to the city’s
main visitor attractions. For business guests, the Abu Dhabi National
Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) is a short five-minute drive away, while the
Corniche and Abu Dhabi Golf Club are 10 minutes. Yas Marina and Abu
Dhabi International Airport are 15 minutes by car from the hotel.
For directions to the hotel, click
here. Residents enjoy complimentary parking and Rocco Forte Hotel Abu Dhabi offers valet parking services.
Maps & Directions
Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum St
Al Khaleej
Tel: +971 2617 0000
By: roccofortehotelabudhabi.com
