The waterfront Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island adds a touch of urban cool to the hot emirate sun. Located on dynamic Al Maryah Island, the hotel looks out on downtown through walls of windows; each of the 200 understated rooms flaunts an Arabian Gulf view. Futuristic relaxation beds on the Dahlia Spa terrace have a 2001: A Space Odyssey quality, while tailor-made treatments bring travelers back down to Earth. Dine on handmade pasta in the only Café Milano outside D.C.; start with drinks in the outdoor Eclipse lounge. For a shopping fix, stroll the waterside walkway to the upscale Galleria mall.