Having secured one of the best locations in the capital along the West Corniche, The St. Regis Abu Dhabi unlocks a true city-cum-beach escape. Enveloped in old-world tradition and charm, the property raises the bar for bespoke attention to detail and serves up a plethora of elevated experiences, from its private Nation Riviera Beach Club and 3,200sqm Remède Spa to its seven beautiful dining venues. A serious palate pleaser for even the most discerning foodie, here there’s something to tease every tastebud. As they say, “It’s time to eat!”
THE ST. REGIS BAR
Greeting guests on the ground floor, the three-room The St. Regis Bar offers a classic ‘bar’ experience perfect for unwinding in at day’s end. Sink into one of the deep leather sofas in the library, with its floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, or pull up a stool at the bar, under a beautiful painting that pays homage to the region’s camel racing history. With curated cocktails shaken and stirred, here libation creativity knows no bounds, and with a 50 per cent discount from 5-8pm every day, you can settle in for the evening. If you’re a whisky lover, you can also embark on ‘The House of Whisky’ flight from 4pm-12am each day, which will take you on a round-the-world adventure with different premium whisky collections each month. For those inclined, there is also a wide selection of cigars available in the cigar lounge – alongside a Fuente and a Davidoff, The St. Regis Bar is also the first bar to have the Rocky Patel Cigar when it launched in the UAE.
TERRACE ON THE CORNICHE
If you’re someone who likes to dip and dive into different cuisines, The Terrace on the Corniche is the hotel’s signature dining restaurant – a chic indoor and outdoor space with a laid-back vibe and a wonderfully diverse menu. There’s an international buffet from Saturday to Tuesday each week, or you can take your tastebuds on globetrotting adventure with the Journey Around The World buffet from Wednesday to Friday. Street-food is under the spotlight with the Urban Kitchen every Wednesday, with hawker-style food from around the world; or take a wander through the traditional dishes of Japan, Thailand, India and Indonesia with Asianture’s curated menu and live stations every Thursday; Or pick your own seafood products at Ocean’s Table, with its fish market concept every Friday. If it’s too hard to choose, book in for The Project Brunch every Saturday (12.30-4.30pm, Dhs345 per person, inclusive of bespoke soft drinks), with everything from red prawns and scallop tartare to Tomahawk steaks and fresh oysters served to a soundtrack of a professional singer and saxophonist.
CRYSTAL LOUNGE
Things get even more decadent on the first floor, where the Crystal Lounge sets a grand stage for a quintessential afternoon tea that’s bathed in St. Regis tradition.
Served against the hotel’s breathtaking crystal chandelier and grand staircases, from 2-6pm every day you can choose between three different afternoon teas – the sumptuous Classic Afternoon Tea, The St. Regis Afternoon Tea that highlights local delicacies, and The Tiny Tea that will please mini VIP guests’ palates.
VILLA TOSCANA
Transport yourself to Italy without packing your passport at Villa Toscana, with the restaurant’s murals of rolling fields and the Tuscan village-inspired layout. Here, the food bridges tradition and elegance, with age-old recipes perfected over time serving up specialties from Tuscany, Umbria and Emilia-Romagna every Sunday to Friday, from lunchtime to dinner. If you’re an oenophile, The Wine Dinner is hosted every first Friday of the month, from 7-11pm, with a specially-curated four-course dinner paired with premium wines from Italy’s finest wineries.
AZURA PANORAMIC LOUNGE
Drink in the hotel’s mesmerizing views at Azura Panoramic Lounge – spread over three floors, it has unobstructed panoramic vistas of Abu Dhabi city and Corniche beach, with unforgettable sunsets to boot. Make the most of spring’s perfect weather and sip cocktails at the al fresco lounge against a warm sea breeze, or enjoy The Ginventory experience every Tuesday to Sunday (4pm-12.30am, Dhs200 per person) with four personalized gin mixes and nibbles. If you’re making a night of it, The Cocktail by Ginventory allows you to enjoy unlimited gin creations whipped up Azura Panoramic Lounge’s talented bartender every Friday, served with unlimited bar bites, which you can top up with the freshest of oysters. (6-8pm, Dhs250 per person)
CATCH
Navigate your way through the hotel’s secret underground tunnel and pop up at Nation Riviera Beach Club, where Catch at St. Regis awaits. The beautiful beach-front restaurant is perfect for seafood lovers and food connoisseurs, with its contemporary and occidental menu that shines a spotlight on Caviar sturgeons, oysters, sushi and crabs. The last Thursday of every month is dedicated to a truly extravagant event: Luxury Indulgence of Tastes is a private event for just 30 epicureans, with five artistic dishes combined with different premium caviar varieties and served with four different types of world-renowned Champagne. (7pm-12am, Dhs550 including soft drinks, Dhs850 including premium Champagne).
CABANA BEACH BAR & GRILL
You need never stray too far from your sun-lounger at Nation Riviera Beach Club, as Cabana Beach Bar & Grill perched pretty between both beach and pool. The social hot-spot’s laid-back holiday vibes are mirrored in the menu, with easy-breezy bar bites, crisp salads, sandwiches and burgers, as well as mocktails and cocktails, all served to a backdrop of the twinkling Arabian sea.
