In Abu Dhabi it's the Corniche that sets the five-star agenda, with its brace of luxurious beachside properties complete with high-class health clubs. The Beach Rotana (Tourist Club Area, +97126443000, Dhs650-Dhs1,150) has recently had a massive refit and is by far the capital's smartest hotel. The Hilton (Corniche Road, +97126811900, Dhs1,075- Dhs1,100), Sheraton (Corniche Road, +97126773333, Dhs400-Dhs500) and Royal Meridien (Khalifa Bin Zayed St, +97126742020, Dhs650- Dhs850) are all decent business hotel options. If you're on a budget, there are scatterings of cheaper locations - try the four star Khalidia Palace Hotel (Corniche Road, +97126662470, Dhs300- Dhs400) or the three star International Rotana Inn (Between Al Salam Street and Hamdan Street, +97126779900, Dhs200-Dhs300).