Jumeirah at Etihad Towers in Abu Dhabi, UAE, was awarded the Best Hotel in the Middle East at the prestigious Villégiature Awards 2014, held in Paris, France, earlier this month.

The Villégiature Awards, which were held on October 16,celebrate the world's best hospitality experiences and are judged by an independent jury of 23 international press correspondents from five continents, including journalists from The Guardian, The National, Condé Nast Traveler and Vogue.

Stefan Fuchs, General Manager at Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, said: “We are deeply honoured to receive this highly prestigious award. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Jumeirah at Etihad Towers team for their continued professionalism and passion in making the hotel and Abu Dhabi a focal point for hospitality excellence, not only in the Middle East, but around the world.”

Since opening in November 2011 the hotel has received a plethora of culinary, hospitality and industry awards from prominent media, industry specialists and the public. Recent accolades include Best Luxury Wellness Spa in the Middle East at the World Luxury Spa Awards 2014; TripAdvisor 2014 Certificate of Excellence; Expedia Insiders’ Select 2014 Winner; Restaurant of the Year for Brasserie Angélique at the Abu Dhabi Gourmet Stars Awards 2014 and the Middle East’s Leading Hotel at the World Travel Awards 2014.

Located on the shores of the Arabian Gulf, the the-star luxury city hotel spans 66 floors and includes 382 guest rooms and suites of refined elegance offering the latest technology and stunning Corniche and coastal views.

The hotel features a Club Executive Lounge, 199 serviced residences, 10 restaurants and bars including the signature restaurants Li Beirut and Quest, Talise Spa, Six P Gym, and one of the largest and most sophisticated hotel conferencing centres in the capital.