The Yas hotel, Abu Dhabi

Set half on land and half on water, The Yas Hotel comprises two buildings, which span the Yas Marina Formula I circuit track. The exterior is covered with 5,000 LED lights enabling the hotel to display different shades and colours, including animations.

Opened November 2009

Owner Aldar Properties

General manager Jean-Francois Laurent

Executive chef Daniel Nuss

Designer Architecture by Eamon Tobin and Heidar Sadeki; interiors by James Dilley

Bedrooms 499

Facilities includes eight restaurants offering Arabic, Indian tandoori, Italian and Japanese food; two bars from the Buddha Bar brand; a spa; and two rooftop swimming pools.

Prices from AED 3,500 (£587)

Address PO Box 131808, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Telephone 00 971 2 656 0000

Website www.theyashotel.com