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 DhabiStone infinity pool with swim-up bar, dedicated spa relaxation pool, 13 private villa plunge pools, and Desert Waves surf machine.ResortDesignWellness$$$ Andaz Capital Gate, Abu Dhabi, by HyattOutdoor swimming pool cantilevered on the 19th floor measuring approximately 14m by 4.5m by 1.45m, adjoined by a whirlpool.DesignWellnessLocal$$$C
Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad TowersThree outdoor swimming pools including infinity lagoon pools with swim-up bar seating, dedicated children's pool, and private white-sand beach stripDesignLuxeSocial$$$E
Emirates Palace Mandarin OrientalTwo large temperature-controlled outdoor swimming pools (Mandarin Pool and Oriental Pool) with swim-up bar facilities, alongside a 1.3-kilometer private beach.LuxeDesignResort$$$$ ERTH Abu Dhabi Hotel50-meter eight-lane indoor Olympic swimming pool, two freeform outdoor oasis pools, and private villa plunge pools.WellnessResortLocal$$$$F
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Abu DhabiOutdoor Olympic-length temperature-controlled lap pool, family pool, and children's splash areaDesignLuxeResort$$$H
Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas IslandLarge temperature-controlled outdoor resort pool, shaded children's splash pad, and direct waterfront access at Yas Bay East Beach.ResortWellnessSocial$$J
Jumeirah Saadiyat IslandThree outdoor beachfront swimming pools comprising an adults-only infinity pool, a central lagoon pool with a swim-up bar, and a dedicated kids' splash pool, plus private pools in select villas.LuxeWellnessResort$$$$P
Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and VillasLarge free-form infinity-edge swimming pool, dedicated adults-only spa pool, children's pool, and private plunge pools in villas.LuxeWellnessResort$$$$R
Rixos Premium Saadiyat IslandMain lagoon-style pool, resort wave pool, dedicated children's aqua park with slides, adults-only outdoor spa pool, and private white-sand beach on the Arabian GulfWellnessResortLuxe$$$$ Rosewood Abu Dhabi25-meter outdoor temperature-controlled swimming pool with shaded daybeds and private cabanas.DesignLuxeWellness$$$$S
Saadiyat Rotana Resort & VillasVast outdoor lagoon pool with swim-up bar, standalone villas with private plunge pools, lazy river, and kids splash pool.LuxeResortWellness$$$ Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu DhabiOutdoor climate-controlled infinity swimming pool overlooking the canal, hydrotherapy pools, and private villa plunge pools.LuxeResortLocal$$$ Sofitel Abu Dhabi CornicheEighth-floor outdoor terrace swimming pool and adjacent whirlpool.DesignLuxeWellness$$$T
The Abu Dhabi EDITIONTwo outdoor swimming pools, including a main infinity pool overlooking Al Bateen Marina and an adjoining children's pool.DesignLuxeSocial$$$ The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal1,600 sq m outdoor swimming pool, separate children's pool, and private plunge pools in select villas.ResortLuxeWellness$$$$ The St. Regis Abu Dhabi37-meter temperature-controlled pool with swim-up bar, Azura pool on floor three, and 200-meter private beachLuxeWellnessResort$$$$ The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu DhabiIndoor 25m lap pool, outdoor lap pool, central family pool, adults-only outdoor pool with private cabanas, and children splash pool.LuxeResortSocial$$$$ The WB Abu Dhabi, Curio Collection by HiltonAdults-only seventh-floor rooftop infinity pool with movie screen, and a ground-level family pool with splash pad and outdoor dive-in screen.DesignResortSocial$$W
W Abu Dhabi - Yas IslandTwo outdoor rooftop swimming pools: the adults-only WET Deck pool and the family-friendly SUN Deck pool.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.