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Dubai Hotels and Resorts - Dubai is the quintessential home of sand, sun and shopping. A century ago, it was a tranquil town whose coral-and-gypsum huts housed Bedouin traders and pearl divers. Today the merchants have gone international and science-fiction skyscrapers stand alongside the mosques and wind towers of Old Dubai.

The audacity of the city's rulers is breathtaking. Running out of coastline to build hotels? Build vast artificial islands with 120km (74.5mi) of new beachfront. Need better connections with the world? Build up an award-winning international airline in 15 years.

Need some publicity? Stage the world's richest horse race, million-dollar lotteries, international tennis and golf tournaments, and a month-long shopping festival. Need a few landmarks for people to recognise? Up goes the world's tallest and most lavish hotel, perched on an artificial platform, and a city skyline to boggle the eye.

Grand Continental Flamingo Hotel Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi, Dubai (UAE) Hotel Rating: Reserve Inquire View Rates

152 Deluxe Rooms, Junior & Executive Suites. Each room is fully air-conditioned, sound-proof, has mini-bar, color TV with international satellite entertainment channels and direct-dial telephones. Executive Suites have a small Kitchenette. An entire floor with non-smoking rooms dedicated to the comfort and safety of non-smokers.

Guest Services Room Service : 24-hour Room Service Hospitality Desk : Round the clock service, no matter what your needs are. Valet Parking Services : Available round the clock. Car Rental : Full range of car models available. Limousine Service : Comfortable Chauffer-driven limos available all the time for your convenience. Laundry Service : Same day Laundry service available. Shopping & Sightseeing : Information on Shopping and Sightseeing available at all times at our Hospitality Desk. Handicap Facilities : All the floors of the hotel are wheelchair accessible to facilitate the movement of the handicapped guests. The Royal Health Club : Located adjacent to the hotel is equipped with modern equipment and a sauna where you would be assisted with qualified instructors. You find it the perfect place to stay fit 'n' trim.