In the space of just a few years, Abu Dhabi has emerged as one of the top luxury travel destinations on the planet, with sports and entertainment stars flocking to the emirate in search of the ultimate in decadence.
Fortunately, the sheer range of hotels and the wealth of special offers always available mean Abu Dhabi needn't simply be the holiday destination of choice for the rich and famous.
These are just a few of the top Abu Dhabi hotels on offer....
Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi
For sheer opulence, the Emirates Palace, which was built and owned by the Abu Dhabi government, takes some beating.
Built at a cost of around $3 billion, it boasts 302 standard rooms as well as 92 suites, all contained within 850,000 sq m of floor space and an iconic roofline sporting 114 domes each 60 metres high.
However, it is not its dimensions, but the luxury it offers its guests - among them royalty and Hollywood A-listers who make use of its very own helipad - that really sets the Emirates Palace apart.
Most of the suites on offer are furnished in gold and marble, while aside from the standard rooms, the hotel also boasts 16 Palace Suites, including the Grand Palace Suite, which will set the world rulers for whom it is reserved back more than $11,000 a night.
In comparison, the ground floor Coral Rooms of the hotel are relatively affordable, giving guests the chance to enjoy a taste of the high-life and make use of its two swimming pools and spas and landscaped grounds without breaking the bank.
Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi
Despite being situated in the midst of a jungle of skyscrapers, Le Meridien Abu Dhabi offers guests an oasis of calm just a few moments from the hustle and bustle of the dynamic emirate.
The chic hotel, which favours cutting-edge design over traditional themes, boasts 275 rooms, most of which offer spectacular views over the turquoise waters of the Arabian Gulf.
As well as acclaimed conferencing facilities, the sky-rise hotel offers guests the choice of 15 restaurants and lounges, as well as its lush, landscaped grounds, widely considered to be the finest in the region.
And, while guests have no real need to leave the luxury of Le Royal Meridien, the hotel is nevertheless located just a few minutes away from the spectacular Abu Dhabi Mall, the Zayed Heritage Centre and the tranquility of Capital Park.
Al Rawda Arjaan Hotel by Rotana
Proof that luxury and affordability needn't be mutually exclusive, the Al Rawda Arjaan Hotel offers guests the chance to enjoy all the comforts of four-star travel at a lower cost than many of its flashier neighbours.
Blending traditional Arabic hospitality and splendour with cutting-edge design and comfort, the hotel apartments offered at the Al Maha Arjaan are ideally suited for business travellers looking to unwind in style after a long day at the ADNEC Exhibition Centre, just ten minutes down the road.
At the same time, those travellers heading to Abu Dhabi with only leisure on their minds are also well-catered for, with the hotel boasting spectacular sports and relaxation facilities, including a swimming pool, a private beach and its celebrated Bodylines fitness centre, situated on the first floor of the imposing high-rise tower.
