"A sleek, minimalist waterfront hotel at the Al Bateen marina, the property features 198 light-filled rooms in neutral tones with herringbone oak floors inspired by local basket weaving. The timber-paneled Oak Room by Tom Aikens serves a meat-centric menu popular with local carnivores, while the lobby combines simple, sultry styling with an aerial kinetic glass sculpture by Studio Drift. Amenities include a ground-floor pool with private cabanas and olive trees for relaxed afternoons." - Nicola Chilton