Must-see hotels in Abu Dhabi

  • Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Villas

    Abu Dhabi

    From the expansive bronze-toned foyer with its silver sand-rose sculptures to the 50-sq-metre rooms with daybed-strewn balconies and bathtubs made for…

  • Arabian Nights Village

    Abu Dhabi

    This oasis in the desert loses some of its charm in high season when big overnight tour groups can dominate, but the surroundings are so lovely you might…

  • Zaya Nurai Island Resort

    Abu Dhabi

    Opened in 2015, this idyllic getaway has 32 massive one- and two-bedroom villas that you'll need to be pried from at checkout. The modern villas, dressed…

  • Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi

    Abu Dhabi

    Le Royal Méridien is imbued with plenty of contemporary swagger, from its yellow-and-black-toned atrium looking out to the pool to the minimalist rooms…

  • St Regis Saadiyat Island

    Abu Dhabi

    This white palace, with art-deco touches in the lobby's sweep of the ceiling and structured hanging lamps, is a behemoth, all-bells-and-whistles resort…

  • Courtyard by Marriott

    Abu Dhabi

    Slapped onto the side of the World Trade Center, this Marriott is a midrange winner. Shots of orange and wood add fresh vibes to the light-filled rooms…

  • Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas

    Abu Dhabi

    There's a beach vibe from the moment you walk into the bright, contemporary foyer with its decor-nods to the desert scattered throughout and floor-to…

  • Sofitel Abu Dhabi

    Abu Dhabi

    Slap on the Corniche and packed full of facilities, you can't really go wrong staying in the Sofitel's large, light-filled rooms. The two rooftop pools …

  • Novel Hotel

    Abu Dhabi

    Always popular, this big tower has a cracking central position in Downtown and friendly staff, making it a solid option. Rooms are spacious, comfortable…

  • Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi

    Abu Dhabi

    Showing its age a bit, the Crowne Plaza's rooms are big, bland and a tad old-fashioned. On the plus side though there are plenty of excellent reasons to…

  • Al Jazeera Royal Hotel

    Abu Dhabi

    With some of the cheapest rates in town, this friendly little 55-room hotel opposite the gold souq largely caters for Indian and Asian business clientele…

  • Ibis Hotel Abu Dhabi Gate

    Abu Dhabi

    Midway between town and the airport, the Ibis has small but comfortable rooms decked out in rich hardwoods, a quiet location, a pleasant terrace and an…

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