Best Budget 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

★ 9.6 Hotelier's Choice score, 40+ criteria · Many rooms include free cancellation

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

★ 9.1 Hotelier's Choice score, 40+ criteria · Many rooms include free cancellation

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

★ 9.1 Hotelier's Choice score, 40+ criteria · Many rooms include free cancellation

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

★ 9.1 Hotelier's Choice score, 40+ criteria · Many rooms include free cancellation

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

★ 9.0 Hotelier's Choice score, 40+ criteria · Many rooms include free cancellation

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

★ 9.0 Hotelier's Choice score, 40+ criteria · Many rooms include free cancellation