Danat Al Ain Resort (ex InterContinental Resort Al Ain)

Surrounded by some of the most dramatic scenery in the emirates, the oasis of Al Ain is located just 90 minutes drive inland from Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The resort is 5 minutes drive from the town center and its modern shopping malls and 20 minutes drive from Al Ain International Airport.

All 200 guest rooms and suites have balconies with a view over the extensive gardens or a view of the imposing Jebel Hafit mountain.

All rooms are equipped to the highest standards:

• Satellite TV
• Direct dial phone with voice mail
• Internet access
• Mini bar
• 24-hour in room dinning

There are three standards of elegantly furnished suites all with a living room and kitchenette.

The resort also provides some of the most luxurious self-contained villa accommodation in the emirates with 22 Mediterranean-style villas. In a tranquil setting, a few minutes walk from the main resort, the one and two bedroom villas are ideal for families or business executives. Guests have access to all the facilities in the main resort but they have the added privacy of a separate entrance, reception area and private parking.

18 Executive Villa's : Each 80m2   including living room, kitchen, 1 king-size bedroom, bathroom, dressing room and terrace or balcony.

2 Diplomatic Villas : Each 116m2  with a very spacious living room, kitchen, 1 king-size bedroom, 2 bathrooms and a private garden.

2 Royal Villas : Each 141m2  offering the ultimate in luxury and comfort with a spacious living room, kitchen, 1 king-size bedroom with an ensuite dressing room and ensuite bathroom with Jacuzzi, 1 twin bedroom, a second bathroom and a large private garden.

All the villas allow complete flexibility for large family groups with inter-connecting facilities and space for extra beds to be added.

Between the resort and the villas there is a huge expanse of land that has been expertly landscaped to offer a recreational heaven for all guests.

• Extensive Gardens
• Restaurants
• Gazebo
• Team Building courses
• Shopping
• Business center
• Laundry & dry cleaning
• Car parking
• Concierge services
• Outside catering
• 2 Outdoor Swimming pools
• 1 Indoor swimming pool
• Bars

Guests may choose to have a serious swim in the Olympic sized pool or take a leisurely dip in the family pool which has its own waterfall, Jacuzzi and swim-up bar.

Team Building Courses: The resort is a popular corporate retreat for conferences and team building. A specialized training company located at the resort can provide a range of tailor-made courses that can take place in the dessert and wadis surroundings Al Ain.

Shopping: Al Ain has a number of new, modern shopping malls, one of which is just a few  minutes drive from the resort. There are also a range of gift shops within the resort.

Children's Activities:

• Children's play area
• Supervised Children's club
• Soft play area 
• Indoor crèche 
• Babysitting service 
• Camel Rides at the weekends

Fitness Facilities:

• 4 floodlit tennis courts
• 2 air-conditioned squash courts
• Fully equipped gymnasium with spinning bikes, aerobics studio, steam room, Jacuzzi, sauna, and in-house masseuse.

With the diverse range of restaurants and bars, the hotel offers guests something to suit every mood.

Luce Ristorante Italiano & Club: A stylish, modern, Italian restaurant with open plan design that includes a separate bar area, dinning area with open kitchen and dance floor. A live band performs every evening. Open for lunch and dinner: Daily from 12.30pm to 3pm and 7.30pm to 1am

Arabesque : Serves a buffet for breakfast and lunch with daily themed dinner buffets. A popular family brunch is available on Friday's with access to the swimming pool outside.  Breakfast: From6.30am to 11.00 am  Lunch: From 12.30pm to 3.30pm  Dinner: From 7.30pm to 10.30pm

The Wok: Light and airy restaurant overlooking the pool. Included on the menu are Far Eastern seafood specialties. Guests may watch their freshly selected products being cooked right in front of them. The restaurant also has a separate sushi bar. Open for lunch and dinner: Daily (except Friday) from 12.30pm to 3pm & 7.30pm to 11pm

Horse & Jockey: Typical English style pub serving hearty, home-cooked pub food. A popular social meeting place for hotel guests and the local community.  Serving lunch & dinner: Daily from 12.30pm to 3 pm & 6pm to 10.30pm

Tanjore: Authentic Indian restaurant serving spicy Indian cuisine cooked in Tandoori clay ovens. Open for lunch and dinner: Daily (except Mondays) From 12.30pm to 3pm & 7.30pm to 11pm

Tea Lounge: Located in the hotel lobby serving snacks, sandwiches, beverages, specialty teas and a wide selection of fresh made cakes and pastries. Open daily: From 8.30am to 11pm

Oasis Pool Bar & Restaurant: Located next to the swimming pools, this Mediterranean restaurant serves healthy fresh salads, snacks and grilled seafood. Open daily: From 10am to 7pm

Oasis Terrace: Serving typical Arabic dishes in a tranquil garden setting around a waterfall. Guests may relax, play backgammon and enjoy some shisha.  Open Daily: From 7.30pm to midnight

Shooters: Sports bar with pool tables. Open daily: From 6pm to 1am

In-room dinning:  International and Arabic dishes are available 24 hours a day including a specialized children's menu