Best Hotels in
Abu Dhabi

Emirates Palace is one of the world's most spectacular buildings — 1.3 kilometres of private beach, 114 domes, a private marina, and interiors sheathed in real gold and marble. The Mandarin Oriental management has refined the guest experience to match the architecture's extraordinary ambition.

• Corniche
• Luxury
• Historic
• Beachfront
• Romance

The St. Regis delivers its signature butler service on Saadiyat's finest beach — 238 rooms and villas with private beach access, the extraordinary Iridium Spa, and proximity to the Louvre Abu Dhabi make it the most complete cultural resort experience in the UAE capital.

• Saadiyat Island
• Luxury
• Beachfront
• Wellness
• Cultural

Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi occupies one of the finest beachfront positions on Saadiyat Island — a low-rise, architect-designed resort integrating seamlessly into the natural dune landscape, with an extraordinary pool, private beach, and a spa that draws from both Arabic and global wellness traditions.

• Saadiyat Island
• Luxury
• Beachfront
• Design
• Wellness

Jumeirah's Saadiyat property is a sprawling beachfront resort with overwater cabanas, three pools, and arguably the longest private beach stretch on the island. The breakfast spread, kids' club, and all-day dining restaurants make it particularly outstanding for families.

• Saadiyat Island
• Luxury
• Beachfront
• Family
• Wellness

The W Abu Dhabi straddles the Yas Marina Circuit with extraordinary architectural drama — guests can watch Formula 1 cars race through its glass facade during Grand Prix weekend. The WOOBAR and WET deck have made it Yas Island's social epicentre for a generation of Abu Dhabi nightlife.

• Yas Island
• Design
• Nightlife
• Views
• Luxury

Shangri-La's Abu Dhabi flagship occupies a striking position at the junction of two canals with views across to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque — the CHI The Spa, private abra (traditional boat) connections to neighbouring restaurants, and the sense of Arabian waterway romance are all exceptional.

• Corniche
• Luxury
• Wellness
• Views
• Romance

Rixos Saadiyat's Ultra All-Inclusive formula is among the Gulf's finest resort propositions — all restaurants, beach clubs, entertainment, and water sports included in one rate. The private beach is extraordinary, the aqua park excellent, and the evening entertainment programme surprisingly strong.

• Saadiyat Island
• Beachfront
• Family
• Value
• Wellness

Rosewood's Al Maryah flagship is a study in understated Gulf luxury — the island's most architecturally refined hotel, with an extraordinary spa, the Sense restaurant, and water-facing rooms with a sense of urban calm that makes it the preferred address of discerning business and cultural travellers.

• Al Maryah
• Luxury
• Design
• Wellness
• Business

Edition's Abu Dhabi property brings Ian Schrager's signature design intelligence to the Gulf — an extraordinary rooftop pool with city panoramas, the Blue Fire cocktail bar, and rooms that feel more like a curated apartment than a standard hotel. A genuinely distinctive choice in a district dominated by conservative luxury.

• Al Maryah
• Design
• Nightlife
• Views
• Boutique

Conrad occupies one of the five iconic Etihad Towers — Abu Dhabi's most recognised contemporary landmark. The Observation Deck at 300 is one of the UAE's best views, the Tori No Su Japanese restaurant is exceptional, and the sky pool with Corniche panoramas is genuinely breathtaking.

• Corniche
• Luxury
• Views
• Foodie
• Design