Design
The Abu Dhabi EDITION
“Minimalist marina clubhouse”
Rosewood Abu Dhabi
“Falcon-inspired glass roost”
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental
“Gilded palatial beacon”
Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche
“Art-filled waterfront tower”
W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island
“Illuminated raceway spectacle”
Andaz Capital Gate, Abu Dhabi, by Hyatt
“Leaning glass tower”
Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
“Corniche glass citadel”
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Abu Dhabi
“Geometric waterfront showpiece”
Social
The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi
“Palatial beachfront hideaway”
Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
“Corniche glass citadel”
The Abu Dhabi EDITION
“Minimalist marina clubhouse”
Wellness Central or lively
ERTH Abu Dhabi Hotel
“Waterfront athletic citadel”
The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
“Venetian canal fantasy”
Rosewood Abu Dhabi
“Falcon-inspired glass roost”
The St. Regis Abu Dhabi
“Gilded waterfront perch”
Resort
Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi
“Earthen Bedouin desert resort”
The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
“Venetian canal fantasy”
Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island
“Ottoman beachfront playground”
Jumeirah Saadiyat Island
“Protected dune retreat”
Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island
“Waterfront leisure cove”
Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas
“Arabian beachfront sanctuary”
Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
“Canal-side Arabian oasis”
Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas
“Restrained beachfront residence”
Design Resort
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental
“Gilded palatial beacon”
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Abu Dhabi
“Geometric waterfront showpiece”
Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi
“Earthen Bedouin desert resort”
Michelin Keys
Editorial mentions
Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
“Canal-side Arabian oasis”
W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island
“Illuminated raceway spectacle”
The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi
“Palatial beachfront hideaway”
Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas
“Restrained beachfront residence”
The St. Regis Abu Dhabi
“Gilded waterfront perch”
Andaz Capital Gate, Abu Dhabi, by Hyatt
“Leaning glass tower”
Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas
“Arabian beachfront sanctuary”
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Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu DhabiAdobe-style architecture and interior courtyards cooled by historic falaj irrigation channels.ResortDesignWellness$$$ Andaz Capital Gate, Abu Dhabi, by HyattCurving glass walls follow the tower's eighteen-degree lean over Abu Dhabi.DesignWellnessLocal$$$C
Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad TowersAgate crystal elevator walls and petrified wood floors inside curving glass Corniche skyscrapers.DesignLuxeSocial$$$E
Emirates Palace Mandarin OrientalA 238-foot central dome adorned with gold leaf crowns sweeping marble rotundas and crystal chandeliers.LuxeDesignResort$$$$ ERTH Abu Dhabi HotelWaterfront athletic citadelWellnessResortLocal$$$$F
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Abu DhabiA faceted sapphire-blue glass exterior with LED lighting programmed to mirror the surrounding tidal currents.DesignLuxeResort$$$H
Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas IslandWaterfront leisure coveResortWellnessSocial$$J
Jumeirah Saadiyat IslandProtected dune retreatLuxeWellnessResort$$$$P
Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and VillasRestrained beachfront residenceLuxeWellnessResort$$$$R
Rixos Premium Saadiyat IslandOttoman beachfront playgroundWellnessResortLuxe$$$$ Rosewood Abu DhabiA falcon-inspired curvilinear glass tower with lobby water walls and mashrabiya pool canopies.DesignLuxeWellness$$$$S
Saadiyat Rotana Resort & VillasArabian beachfront sanctuaryLuxeResortWellness$$$ Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu DhabiCanal-side Arabian oasisLuxeResortLocal$$$ Sofitel Abu Dhabi CornicheA monochrome Pierre Soulages lobby painting sets the tone for Art Deco interiors.DesignLuxeWellness$$$T
The Abu Dhabi EDITIONStudio Drift's kinetic aerial sculpture floats within a five-story atrium of pale oak.DesignLuxeSocial$$$ The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand CanalVenetian canal fantasyResortLuxeWellness$$$$ The St. Regis Abu DhabiGilded waterfront perchLuxeWellnessResort$$$$ The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu DhabiPalatial beachfront hideawayLuxeResortSocial$$$$ The WB Abu Dhabi, Curio Collection by HiltonCinematic studio playgroundDesignResortSocial$$W
W Abu Dhabi - Yas IslandA curvilinear grid shell of five thousand diamond glass panels straddling the racetrack.DesignResortSocial$$$Gold. Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver. Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze. They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed. A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
Design. Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe. Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local. It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Heritage. A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness. You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic. The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort. A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.