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Single_Flyer
Thanks everyone for the feedback.
I ended up getting a good deal with a Best Rate Guarantee (after much hassle); the Grand was less than the Andaz so decided to book the Grand for 2 nights. Figure it was hard to argue with that. Might end up staying a third night in the city and was thinking of staying at the Crowne Plaza by Ferrari on Yas Island -- something like $60 a night and close to the airport.
Sounds like Uber or cab is the way to go to/from the airport and when visiting the city. Might even do the hop on hop off Big Bus tour as it looks like it starts/ends near the Grand Hyatt.
Not to get too off topic, but how was Abu Dhabi in the summer? Miserable? Any tips of things to do that aren't outside?
The weather is dry desert hot hot hot and they can have sandstorms too (not fun).
Louvre Abu Dhabi or the giant National aquarium.