We stayed at the Cristal for 10 days and I don't regret the decision of choosing this hotel. We were really impressed of the friendliness and engagement of the stuff, specially Mohammed at the reception had always an open ear for our wishes and needs. When we've arrive we've got an free upgrade for a suite, which had a stunning view over the city. The hotel is really stylish and new, our room was nice and comfortable furnished, just the housekeeping wasn't perfect (vague cleaning, just 1 drinking glass for two persons, dirty spoons, etc.) But this was just a small minus for us, because the receptionist Mohammed fixed all these problems as soon as we talked to him. The hotel is very good located, you have a shopping center and a bus station nearly right in front of the hotel entrance. Taxis are also reachable everywhere, but please be careful, mostly the taxi drivers doesn't know the way and try to charge you anyway. Even with a taxi driver issue one of the lovely receptionists named Majdi helped us straight away. Honestly I never saw such helpful stuff members in a hotel, even not in good brands like Hilton or Le Meridien. By the way, the club sandwich in the hotel is sooo delicious! And last but not least: Like in all south countries there are many street cats, which are really suffering, PLEASE support them a bit and give them a bit food, Everywhere are supermarkets where you can find cat food or at least sausages or meat, just put it near the rubbish container and the cats will be really thankful for that. It's hard to find food for them in Abu Dhabi where the streets are cleaned up so well. Thank you very much :D