Emirates Park Zoo Resort, Abu Dhabi

Tucked away minutes from the busy highway connecting Abu Dhabi and Dubai, is the award-winning Emirates Park Zoo. DZ Design,’s inspiration for the interiors comes directly from the wildlife that lives there. Since the resort is embedded in the heart of the Zoo, the premium family suites literally overlook the giraffe enclosure, the design of these reflecting the habitat with optimum guest experience and animal interaction. The one bedroom suites sport bright amber hues with handmade black and white floor tiles in the bathrooms, inspired by the zebras. The room flooring is in a timber herringbone pattern covered with occasional rugs in natural, dyed jute from India. Indonesian baskets act as side tables complete with natural stone tops, while scaled models of giraffes form the accessories. All 25 family suites open onto a grey and white patio with grey, lit by woven cane basket chandeliers. The flowing sheers further romanticise the view across the lush green outdoors and animal sanctuary. This is truly and elegantly rustic retreat.