Abu Dhabi — Neighborhood Guide
Al Maryah Island — Abu Dhabi's International Financial Centre — is the most contemporary face of the capital: a gleaming district of glass towers housing the Abu Dhabi Global Market, Galleria mall, and several of the city's newest and most design-forward hotels.
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Al Maryah Island — Abu Dhabi's International Financial Centre — is the most contemporary face of the capital: a gleaming district of glass towers housing the Abu Dhabi Global Market, Galleria mall, and several of the city's newest and most design-forward hotels.
5 hotels reviewed · Price range: $$$$, $$$ · Last updated March 2026
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Al Maryah's development has been rapid and impressive — the Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Four Seasons, and Rosewood are all here, along with the exceptional restaurant corridor in the Galleria and along the waterfront promenade. The island's pedestrian-friendly design is more walkable than most of Abu Dhabi.
Insider Tips
The Galleria's restaurant corridor at night is one of Abu Dhabi's liveliest dining scenes — the mix of international concepts and local fusion is outstanding.
Al Maryah waterfront promenade is the best morning walk in central Abu Dhabi — the views across the creek to the older Corniche skyline are beautiful at dawn.
The Cleveland Clinic complex and Four Seasons share a remarkable waterfront position — the pedestrian route between Al Maryah and the old Mina area is excellent.
Our Picks
5 hotels · Updated February 2026
Al Maryah
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
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.
Yas Island
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.
Corniche
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
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.
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Common Questions
Al Maryah is the best base for business travellers and those who want the most contemporary hotel options in Abu Dhabi — closest to the financial district and excellent for dining and shopping.
Al Maryah Island is known for being Abu Dhabi's financial centre, home to Four Seasons and Rosewood, The Galleria luxury mall, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, and the most modern dining scene in the capital.
Al Maryah is connected to the mainland Abu Dhabi by two bridges and is centrally located — approximately 30 minutes from the airport and 10 minutes from the Corniche by taxi.
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