The striking 19-storey tower which houses the Sheraton Residence Abu Dhabi is above a modern, elegant shopping centre which boasts some of Europe's top retailing names. This property offers an unrivalled range of first-class facilities to suit long, or short-term guests, holiday-makers or business travellers as well as fully-serviced office accommodation.

Our studios and suites are hallmarked by their sheer spaciusness. One bedroom suites average 80 square metres and the studios, 45 square metres. They are equipped to exacting standards and are accessed through a private lobby entrance. Althoug a Residence, offering the virtual privacy of a guest's own apartment, the property operates much as a hotel and all rooms have individual control air-conditioning, IDD telephone, voice mail, data port, safe, hairdryer, trouser press and mini bar.

Meticulously designed with the needs of long-term guests in mind, the one bedroom suites have a genuine apartment' feel the minute you walk through the door. There's a spacious lobby, a large bathroom, an extremely roomy bedroom and a lengthy, open-plan lounge/dining area with an ultra-modern, attached kitchen. Comfortable sofas, tables and wall units, with remote control satellite TV and radio, provide for family living. An elegant funtional desk allows the business guest to work and self-catering is easy with a full range of kitchen equipment including tea-and-coffee making facilities, a hot plate range, fridge, microwave and washing machine.

Our Al Bateen Banquet Room and the Corniche Boardroom, which cater for up to 75 guests, are conveniently located at reception level affording privacy to any meeting, seminar, or small, select function. Both are fully equipped with audio visual facilities. Business functions can use the support facilities of our Business Service Centre which include business newspapers, secretarial support, use of personal computers and translation services. For informal events, the intimate rooftop pool court is an ideal venue offering a spectacular panorama over Abu Dhabi.

The elegant Al Hosn Restaurant and lounge offer a tempting selection of Continental and Oriental menu favourites throughout the day as well as the famed Radisson SAS daily Super Breakfast Buffet. A harmonious mix of contemporary and classical design, combined with a panoramic view of the Arabian Gulf sets the scene for a business discussion or a chat with friends. A wide choice of beverages is available from the lounge.

Sheraton Residence Abu Dhabi guests can choose from a range of facilities to unwind. There's the Viking Health Club where the gymnasium is fitted with the latest Nautilus equipment as well as separate male and female sauna and steam baths. The gymnasium on the 18th floor, leads to the attended outdoor, rooftop swimming pool, which is temperature controlled and has a relaxing, exclusive sundeck with spectacular views. The residence also as an affiliation

with a private-member club, just a 10 minute taxi ride away and guests can use the beach and other facilities at a nominal cover charge. Exciting tours and safaris - including sand skiing and camel safaris - can be booked for guests anxious to explore the delights of this up-and-coming tourist destination. Day tours to Al Ain - the Abu Dhabi emirate's weekend natural spring resort with its nearby oasis can also be arranged. Car rentals and taxis are also available from the hotel.

Providing a new corporate living solution, the Residence is centrally located close to this magnificent city's business and Ministry districts and just a few mintues' walk from its celebrated Corniche on Arabian Gulf shores. The Residence is just 40 kms/25 miles away from Abu Dhabi's award-winning international airport.