United Arab Emirates
Design
Design standouts
Rosewood Abu Dhabi
“Falcon-inspired glass roost”
Central
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental
“Gilded palatial beacon”
Secluded
Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
“Corniche glass citadel”
Central
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Abu Dhabi
“Geometric waterfront showpiece”
Central
Wellness
Time for yourself
ERTH Abu Dhabi Hotel
“Waterfront athletic citadel”
Secluded
Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island
“Ottoman beachfront playground”
Secluded
Jumeirah Saadiyat Island
“Protected dune retreat”
Secluded
The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
“Venetian canal fantasy”
Central
Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas
“Restrained beachfront residence”
Secluded
The St. Regis Abu Dhabi
“Gilded waterfront perch”
Central
Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
“Corniche glass citadel”
Central
Rosewood Abu Dhabi
“Falcon-inspired glass roost”
Central
Resort
Proper resorts
The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi
“Palatial beachfront hideaway”
Secluded
The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
“Venetian canal fantasy”
Central
ERTH Abu Dhabi Hotel
“Waterfront athletic citadel”
Secluded
Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island
“Waterfront leisure cove”
Central
Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas
“Arabian beachfront sanctuary”
Secluded
Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
“Canal-side Arabian oasis”
Central
Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island
“Ottoman beachfront playground”
Secluded
Jumeirah Saadiyat Island
“Protected dune retreat”
Secluded
Quiet · Secluded · Medalled
Worth the detour
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental
“Gilded palatial beacon”
Secluded
The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi
“Palatial beachfront hideaway”
Secluded
Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas
“Restrained beachfront residence”
Secluded
Editorial mentions
Written about
Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
“Canal-side Arabian oasis”
Central
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Abu Dhabi
“Geometric waterfront showpiece”
Central
Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas
“Arabian beachfront sanctuary”
Secluded
The St. Regis Abu Dhabi
“Gilded waterfront perch”
Central
Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island
“Waterfront leisure cove”
Central
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Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad TowersCorniche glass citadelDesignLuxeWellness$$$E
Emirates Palace Mandarin OrientalGilded palatial beaconLuxeDesignResort$$$$ ERTH Abu Dhabi HotelWaterfront athletic citadelWellnessResortLuxe$$$F
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Abu DhabiGeometric waterfront showpieceDesignLuxeResort$$$H
Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas IslandWaterfront leisure coveResortWellnessSocial$$J
Jumeirah Saadiyat IslandProtected dune retreatLuxeWellnessResort$$$$P
Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and VillasRestrained beachfront residenceLuxeWellnessResort$$$$R
Rixos Premium Saadiyat IslandOttoman beachfront playgroundWellnessResortLuxe$$$$ Rosewood Abu DhabiFalcon-inspired glass roostDesignLuxeWellness$$$$S
Saadiyat Rotana Resort & VillasArabian beachfront sanctuaryLuxeResortWellness$$$ Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu DhabiCanal-side Arabian oasisLuxeResortLocal$$$T
The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand CanalVenetian canal fantasyResortLuxeWellness$$$$ The St. Regis Abu DhabiGilded waterfront perchLuxeWellnessResort$$$$ The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu DhabiPalatial beachfront hideawayLuxeResortSocial$$$$