Hospitality

A Waterfront Retreat Shaped by Abu Dhabi

Published

3 weeks ago

August 17, 2026

by Twinkle Aswani

In a destination defined by a distinctive blend of heritage, modernity and waterfront living, Al Raha Beach Resort & Spa presents a resort experience built around space, leisure and a strong sense of place. Located along the Abu Dhabi coastline, the property brings together accommodation, dining, wellness and recreation within an expansive setting designed for both relaxation and discovery.

The resort’s connection to the waterfront is central to its character. The sea has long been an integral part of Abu Dhabi’s identity, shaping the emirate’s communities, trade and cultural heritage, and the coastal setting at Al Raha provides a contemporary interpretation of that relationship. Open spaces, landscaped surroundings and views towards the water create an environment that contrasts naturally with the pace of the city.

Accommodation is designed to complement this resort setting, with a range of suites offering generous proportions, comfortable interiors and spaces suited to longer, more relaxed stays. The Gulf Junior Suite is among the options, combining additional space with a residential sense of comfort while maintaining the connection to the wider resort environment. Across the accommodation offering, the emphasis remains on privacy, convenience and creating a comfortable base between time spent exploring the property’s leisure and dining facilities.

Dining forms an important part of the resort’s offering, with different restaurants providing distinct culinary experiences. Sevilla Restaurant operates as the all-day dining destination, offering an extensive selection across breakfast, lunch and dinner. Its varied approach allows the restaurant to accommodate different tastes and dining occasions, while its relaxed atmosphere complements the resort’s informal daytime character.

Their restaurants are diverse such as Azur Restaurant provides a contrasting culinary setting, introducing a more intimate and refined dining experience. The distinction between Sevilla and Azur gives the resort’s dining programme greater variety, allowing guests to move between an expansive all-day dining concept and a more focused restaurant experience.

Together, the culinary venues reflect the broader evolution of Abu Dhabi’s hospitality landscape, where international dining concepts increasingly coexist with the flavours, traditions and hospitality values of the Emirates. The result is a dining offering that caters to an international resort audience while remaining part of the destination’s wider culinary identity.

Wellness adds another dimension to the property. The spa provides a dedicated environment for relaxation and rejuvenation, incorporating treatments that draw on established wellness traditions. Their spa such as Moroccan Bath particularly rooted in ritual, bringing together Moroccan black soap, steam, traditional exfoliation, purifying clay and nourishing hair treatments within one treatment sequence. The experience reflects the enduring appeal of traditional bathing rituals, where cleansing, warmth and relaxation form part of a wider approach to wellbeing. Complemented by a tranquil setting and considered finishing touches, including Peach Beauty White Tea and dates served beside the pool, extending the sense of calm beyond the treatment room.

Leisure remains central to the resort concept. Swimming pools, beachfront spaces and the waterfront environment provide multiple settings for relaxation, while the property’s scale allows different experiences to coexist without feeling confined to a single area. The combination creates a resort environment suited to families, couples and travellers seeking a more leisurely Abu Dhabi escape.

There is also a clear connection between the property’s hospitality approach and the broader traditions of Emirati welcome. Generosity, comfort and an emphasis on making guests feel at ease remain important characteristics of hospitality across the region, and these values are reflected through the resort’s combination of spacious surroundings, varied facilities and attentive service.

What distinguishes Al Raha Beach Resort & Spa is ultimately the breadth of the experience. Accommodation, dining, wellness, pools, beach and waterfront surroundings come together within one property, allowing the resort to function as a destination in itself rather than simply a base for exploring Abu Dhabi.

It represents a form of contemporary resort hospitality that balances international expectations with the character of its location, offering the comforts and variety of a modern luxury resort while remaining closely connected to Abu Dhabi’s coastal setting and cultural identity.

In a city celebrated for its remarkable pace of development, Al Raha Beach Resort & Spa offers a different perspective on Abu Dhabi, one shaped by the water, defined by space and centred on the enduring luxury of slowing down.

Hospitality

99 Sushi Bar & Restaurant Is Moving to Dubai Creek Harbour This Q4

Published

12 hours ago

September 8, 2026

Integrator Web-Editor

99 Sushi Bar & Restaurant is set to enter a new chapter this Q4, with the award-winning Japanese dining destination relocating to Dubai Creek Harbour. Opening in Q4 2026, the new venue will bring a premium fine-dining offering to the growing waterfront community, with a larger bar and lounge, a lifestyle-led terrace and views that will form part of the experience. While the new destination will introduce a fresh energy and more elevated approach, it will remain rooted in the contemporary Japanese cuisine and signature dishes that have defined 99 Sushi.

Founded in Madrid in 2005, 99 Sushi Bar & Restaurant is renowned for its precision-led Japanese craftsmanship, ultra-premium ingredients and refined dining experience, with its Abu Dhabi flagship awarded a MICHELIN Star for three consecutive years. The brand has grown into an international dining name across Spain, the UAE, Monaco, Rabat and Budapest, with further global expansion underway. In Dubai, 99 Sushi was previously located in Downtown before embarking on this next chapter at Dubai Creek Harbour, alongside the launch of its highly anticipated London restaurant.

Hospitality

Turn Saudi National Day into a Private Island Escape with Sun Siyam

Published

12 hours ago

September 8, 2026

Integrator Web-Editor

This year’s Saudi National Day offers more than a long weekend. With direct flights connecting Riyadh and Jeddah with the Maldives, Saudi travellers can exchange city life for spacious private villas, world-class dining and some of the Indian Ocean’s most memorable experiences in under a day. Across its Maldivian resorts, Sun Siyam brings together many of the things Saudi travellers look for in an island holiday – space, privacy, family-friendly experiences, premium all-inclusive halal dining and plenty to experience without leaving the island.

Across the Maldives, Sun Siyam’s three collections offer a different experience for every kind of National Day escape. The Luxury Collection, includes Sun Siyam Iru Fushi, focuses on elevated island living, privacy and spacious accommodation; the Lifestyle Collection, featuring Siyam World and Sun Siyam Olhuveli, brings together entertainment, experiences and family fun; while the Privé Collection’s Sun Siyam Iru Veli, Sun Siyam Vilu Reef and Sun Siyam Pasikudah (in Sri Lanka) offers a more intimate barefoot island escape.

For Families Who Want Space, Privacy and More Choice

Sun Siyam Iru Fushi combines luxurious beach and overwater villas, including private-pool options, with plenty for every generation to enjoy. Families can spend their days between the beach, pools, water sports and kids’ activities, while parents can retreat to the award-winning Spa by Thalgo for a quieter side of island life.

Dining is also a major part of the experience, with 15 dining and drink venues offering plenty of choice throughout the stay. Premium all-inclusive options, halal food and in-villa dining and floating breakfasts make it easy to dine on your own schedule, while multilingual butler service, including Arabic-speaking assistance, adds another layer of convenience for Saudi guests. With kids staying free on selected offers, Iru Fushi is particularly suited to larger families looking to spend the their holiday together without compromising on privacy.

For Adventure from Morning to Night

Few resorts in the Maldives can promise horse riding in the morning, shipwreck diving in the afternoon and an evening of go-kart racing. Siyam World was designed for travellers who believe one holiday should contain many adventures, bringing an unexpected sense of energy to the traditional Maldives experience.

Families and groups can move from the island’s horse ranch and go-kart track to its floating water park, dive beneath the surface to discover its shipwreck, or simply spend the day enjoying the beach and their private pool. Spacious villas and multi-bedroom residences give larger families and groups room to stay together, while an extensive choice of restaurants and bars means there is always somwhere different to dine.

The resort’s 24-hour WOW! Premium All-Inclusive concept brings dining, drinks and a wide range of experiences together, making Siyam World particularly well suited to Saudi families and groups looking for a holiday where almost everything is taken care of from the moment they arrive.

For Couples Who Want the Island to Themselves

For couples looking to turn the National Day break into a romantic escape, Sun Siyam Iru Veli, offers a more intimate side of the Maldives. Spacious beach and overwater suites, private pools and a strong sense of seclusion give couples the space and privacy to enjoy the island at their own pace.

With its honeymoon appeal, romantic dining experiences and premium all-inclusive offering, Iru Veli is particularly suited to couples looking for a few uninterrupted days together, combining privacy and understated island luxury in an intimate Maldivian setting.

With the Maldives within easy reach of Saudi Arabia, National Day is a chance to make the long weekend feel considerably longer. So why wait? Pack your bags and turn this year’s celebration into an island escape with Sun Siyam. For the latest Sun Siyam packages, benefits and offers, visit sunsiyam.com/offers or book@sunsiyam.com

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Sana Dubai Launches “Hashhhhhhhhh Brunch,” a Sunday Ritual Rooted in Uzbek Comfort Food

Published

12 hours ago

September 8, 2026

Integrator Web-Editor

Sana Dubai, the Uzbek dining destination at Jumeirah Mina Al Salam, announced the launch of its new weekly Sunday Brunch, “Hashhhhhhhhh Brunch,” beginning September 13, 2026. Running every Sunday from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, the brunch reimagines the day after Saturday night as a ritual of recovery, “the Uzbek way.”

Guests will gather around a table designed for sharing, opening with fresh Uzbek vegetables before moving into Sana’s signature Hash: a steaming bowl finished with baked bone marrow and garlic, a dish generations swear by the morning after. From there, diners choose their “cure” — slow-cooked wagyu beef cheek with silky potato purée, carved tableside by the chef, or a whole river-caught Sazan fish in garlic ajika sauce. The feast closes with a plate of traditional Uzbek sweets.

“Hash has always held a special place in Uzbek cuisine — a dish generations have gathered around, made slowly and with care. We wanted to give it the spotlight it deserves, so we built our Sunday Brunch around it: a truly authentic Uzbek feast, unhurried and generous, the way it’s meant to be shared.” — Leonid Litvin, General Manager, Sana Dubai

Hashhhhhhhhh Brunch is offered across three packages to suit every table:

Non-Alcoholic — AED 350 per person
House — AED 450 per person
Premium — AED 650 per person

The brunch is unhurried and indulgent by design, built for guests who want to slow down, gather with family and friends, and let a proper feast do the recovering.

Hashhhhhhhhh Brunch Every Sunday, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, starting September 13, 2026 Sana Restaurant, Jumeirah Mina Al Salam, Dubai Reservations:https://www.sevenrooms.com/experiences/sanarestaurant/sunday-brunch-5109127899627520?tracking=marketing