Longing for a small break? The Armed Forces Officers Club and Hotel, Abu Dhabi, is a perfect destination where hospitality is redefined by luxury

(TRAVPR.COM) UAE - October 1st, 2013 - Longing for a small break? The Armed Forces Officers Club and Hotel, Abu Dhabi, is a perfect destination where hospitality is redefined by luxury, tradition and elegance for families and leisure seekers alike. Explore the special weekend getaway packages and enjoy the extravaganza at a very special rate which includes buffet breakfast at Al Bathna Restaurant,  20% discount on Friday Brunch at Al Bathna Restaurant as well as 50% discount on massage. Children up to 6 years dine free, while those between 7 to 12 years enjoy 50% discount.

The main building covering a total area of 25000 square meters is an architectural marvel developed on the theme of 'tent pitched in the desert'.  23500 square of this covered area stands without any intermediary support, a unique feature which has won this building BALI (British Assosiation of Landscape Industry) Award 2002, and has made it a popular tourist attraction in itself. The property proudly boasts of an archival photo gallery providing wealth of information about evolution and history of UAE Armed Forces. The hotel enjoys the prime location in the city being 5 minutes walk away from Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Zayed Sports City, and in close proximity to other major tourist attractions in Abu Dhabi.

During your stay, while you satiate your taste buds with huge variety of local and international cuisine, revel the aromatic ambiance of our 3 restaurants and leisure lounge, enjoy a movie in the in house theatre or relax with massage and spa; let your children be themselves in our specially designed 'Children Village' with no extra charges at all under the care of our well trained child care staff. They can have endless fun with ‘Play One and Get One Free’ offer for play station and bowling.

Mr Peter Freeman, Deputy Director General, The Armed Forces Officers Club and Hotel Abu Dhabi, said, “More and more people now prefer short weekend breaks over long vacations as it helps to refresh and rejuvenate them without affecting their work. Since going outside the country requires more time and is generally tiresome, people prefer to explore attractive weekend options closer to home or within the country.”

Short vacations no doubt play an important role in relaxing and re-energizing a person while enhancing his productivity. The trend is fast catching up in the UAE as more and more professionals lookout for a chilled out weekend break that can help them to switch off from work.

To experience the perfect weekend just check into the Armed Forces Officers Club and Hotel, where hospitality is at its best with a range of activities. The hotel features 600 elegantly appointed guest rooms and plush suites, embraced by an impressive, inner garden, which is a unique assembly of plants in an indoor location.

Mr. Freeman stressed: “A weekend at the Armed Forces Officers Club and Hotel allows you to put your workday aside as you relax and rejuvenate in the health club which boasts extensive, world class sports and leisure facilities. Unwind in your room and watch your favourite movie on the LCD television. During a break, nothing is better than indulging on great food. We have more than eight restaurants and lounges serving diverse cuisines ranging from ambient lounges to European fine dining”.

Completing the Armed Forces Officers Club & Hotel experience is one of the largest state-of-the-art recreation facilities in the region including two fully-equipped gymnasiums, Olympic indoor swimming pool with an adjacent Jacuzzi, spacious steam bath complemented with spa, sauna, cold-water pool and temperature-controlled shower. Other adventure attractions include Olympic standard shooting galleries, exclusive paintball range, a bowling centre,  in addition to our sporting facilities comprising table tennis, squash courts, indoor and outdoor football courts, indoor volleyball and tennis courts, indoor basketball courts and a track and field course.

For bookings, one may call 02-4415900 Ext: 5570.

For more information about the hotel please visit http://www.afoc.mil.ae

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