Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Villas

The beachfront Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Villas lies on arguably the most pristine beach in the Middle East, just moments from the myriad delights of Abu Dhabi and Saadiyat Island's golf and beach clubs.

Spectacular rooms are all clean lines and ultra-contemporary features with sliding doors and opulent maroon furnishings, and several of the suites are home to private plunge pools, terraces and massage beds. For a real treat, opt for a stand-alone beach-facing Executive Villa, complete with a sizeable outdoor terrace with a sprawling pool, made all the more indulgent with open-plan marble bathrooms that feature walk-in rain showers and deep soaking freestanding bathtubs.

Spend days relaxing by the palm-tree fringed swimming pool and manicured gardens with wonderful views of Saadiyat Beach, or head to the glamorous Saadiyat Beach Club, home to four tasteful bars and restaurants – a perfect place to while away the hours. Further into the city, perhaps explore the world's third largest mosque, the Sheikh Zayed, where magnificent white domes and chandeliers play host to a space for more than 40,000 worshippers, or the famous shopping malls in Abu Dhabi City allow for hours of indulgence. Come back to the spectacular Atarmia Spa with its nine large spa treatment rooms (three with private outdoor terraces), an outdoor pool, fitness room and stretching studio, while children can enjoy interactive activities in the onsite Camp Hyatt.

Come evening, there's four spectacular restaurants to choose from, including the award-winning The Park Bar & Grill that offers charcoal steak and seafood in an ultra-contemporary setting. For a more casual affair, head to The Café, where authentic Middle Eastern specialties are served with a view into the impressive show kitchen. Then there's The Beach House for homemade Mediterranean food and a fabulous range of sangrias, best enjoyed after a pre-dinner cocktail in the floor-to-ceiling windows of The Park Bar. Finally, The Library is a wonderful way to while away the evening as you enjoy teas in a lounge that's all orange leather panels, black marble accents and open fires.