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sense of place The magic is in the detail at Rosewood Abu Dhabi, where tiny tots are the stars of the show Words: Yvonne Kerr
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olden and cerulean shades of desert and ocean surround the Rosewood Abu Dhabi, also colouring the hotel’s interior, rich in luxuriously veiled drapes, warm, low lighting and tasteful art. Even the elevator doors inside this luxury hotel on Al Maryah Island are camouflaged by the same brassy hues, so I walked right past the lift in my search for it. Our suite offered an outstanding view over the Arabian Gulf and
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the attention to detail for my two children really was touching: an old-fashioned glass bottle labelled fresh milk and two tiny mugs with cute animal motifs; notebooks and pencils for drawing; a blanket for my newborn and a wooden cot; a trundle bed for my toddler with a small fluffy white dressing gown and matching mini slippers; two teddy bears and a selection of fruit, candy and cookies. A suite is recommended for families; space for them to play and you to relax.
The garden brunch The garden brunch at Aqua Restaurant is served on Fridays from 1-5pm. We sat outside to enjoy a view of the coastline where some shade afforded a refreshing breeze. The service was immaculate. This is not your typical ostentatious brunch, populated by stacks of meat, sauces, sides and desserts. The offering was a select number of live cooking stations serving shellfish (oysters, lobster) and fresh fillets (sea bass, gurnard)
