Staycation @ The Park Hyatt, Abu Dhabi

My friend invited me to stay at The Park Hyatt in Abu Dhabi. I happily accepted as it’s not often I go to Abu Dhabi and if I do, it’s only to Yas Island. So getting to see a new part of Abu Dhabi (this time Saadiyat Island) was a nice change.

The hotel is next to the St Regis and boasts it’s own private beach as well as suites, villas, 3 pools, multiple restaurants and conference rooms.

We checked into our suite in the morning which i’m quite sure is the biggest hotel suite I’ve ever stayed in.

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After we recovered from the grandness of our suite we got changed and headed down to the beach to soak up the sun. Towels and cold water are provided by the friendly staff. The ocean was warm and welcoming, the sand was toasty under our feet and the beach was one of the cleanest I’ve seen in the UAE.

For lunch we headed to The Beach House where we sat outside on the comfortable lounges. The service here is faultless. The burrata cheese salad was out of this world. My first time trying burrata and I was so impressed. Softer than a mozzarella and the fresh cherry tomatoes, rocket and balsamic dressing accompanied the cheese texture perfectly.

For mains we had a mix of the catch of the day. Two fillets, one Sherri and the other Sea Bream. The Sea Bream was light and flakey, a delicate fish. The Sherri was a thicker fillet, a very fleshy fish.

Then we headed to the poolside cabanas which sit along side the infinity pool. I tried the homemade strawberry ice cream which was just divine.

We made a reservation for dinner at the Park Bar & Grill however due to a function we had to sit outside. The outside seating area is poolside and by night the palm trees are lit up with fairy lights creating a nice ambiance.

The service here is impeccable with every wait staff looking after us from start to finish.As well as a bread basket, they also served us a starter of sliced smoked duck breast and shredded beetroot. A fabulous combination of flavours.For an appetizer I ordered the king crab leg. Super fresh and delicate flesh served with wedges of lemon.
For mains we opted for a wagyu tenderloin. So tasty and perfectly grilled. I had a bernaise sauce on the side but it was not even required as the meat was so flavorful. I also had a side of asparagus sautéed in butter.

For dessert we decided to move inside and upstairs to the bar. We shared a dessert sampler and also a pineapple flambé served with ice-cream and a caramel sauce, the latter being my favorite.Before we checked out the next morning we had breakfast at The Cafe. It’s buffet style and they serve the usual breads, cereals, fruits, sausages, beef bacon, roast tomatoes etc, as well as pancakes & waffles and a chef on hand to make eggs as per your request. I also noticed they served congee, typically an asian speciality was a nice touch. The restaurant gets very busy inside though so would recommend going down early.