AT A GLANCE

Location: Hayat Island

Accommodation: Standard Rooms and Executive Rooms have sea views and Private Pool Villas and Family Villas, set in the lush gardens just steps from the white sandy beach, feature living spaces, in-villa dining and sophisticated amenities. Pool Villas are ideal for couples and Family Villas have ample room for family and friends.

Dining: Levant & Nar (Levant and Turkish cuisine, sea views) NoHo (a trendy hangout with sharing platters); Saffar (all-day dining); Shasha Pool Bar (al fresco bites, DJ beats) Amarbar (library-style bar); Ramsa Lounge (for organic tea and coffee, pastries and chat).

Meetings and events: a ballroom (up to 378 guests), six flexible meeting rooms and two boardrooms. Private dining and outdoor locations available and team-building events and destination weddings can be organised.

Club InterContinental: for an elevated stay, Club InterContinental rooms, located in the exclusive club building, have access to a separate check in area, private pool and bespoke food and beverage offerings throughout the day.

Leisure facilities: include a fitness suite, Spa InterContinental with Turkish hammam and 10 treatment rooms, two pools, and for kids, Planet Trekkers and Teens Club.

Day trips: the concierge can arrange a wide range of activities, from visits to Suwaidi Pearl Farm, dhow cruises through the mangroves and desert safaris to adventure pursuits on Jebel Jais, the UAE’s tallest mountain peak.

Added extras: a 24-hour business centre and complimentary parking for guests.