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This vast beachfront complex features an imposing hotel flanked by five low-rise Bay Club buildings and 10 smaller villas, housing 15 luxury rooms. The buildings are Arabian-inspired, with mashribiya trellises, brass lanterns and decorative arches. There are five swimming pools, a pirate-themed park and a range of excellent restaurants, including Vespa, a tasty Italian restaurant open every evening and popular for its Saturday brunch. Three other restaurants serve Asian, Middle Eastern and European cuisine.