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 DhabiEarthen Bedouin desert resortResortDesignWellness$$$ Andaz Capital Gate, Abu Dhabi, by HyattLeaning glass towerDesignWellnessLocal$$$C
Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad TowersButler service and an exclusive forty-fifth-floor lounge with dedicated private check-in.DesignLuxeSocial$$$E
Emirates Palace Mandarin OrientalDedicated butler service attends every room, complemented by traditional date greetings and curated bath amenities.LuxeDesignResort$$$$ ERTH Abu Dhabi HotelWaterfront athletic citadelWellnessResortLocal$$$$F
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Abu DhabiDedicated Fairmont Gold floor check-in, on-call butler service, and private lounge breakfast overlooking the creek.DesignLuxeResort$$$H
Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas IslandWaterfront leisure coveResortWellnessSocial$$J
Jumeirah Saadiyat IslandBeachside attendants and duplex villas with private pools provide high-touch Gulf hospitality.LuxeWellnessResort$$$$P
Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and VillasDedicated villa butler service, custom Le Labo toiletries, and attentive seaside dining across shaded private cabanas.LuxeWellnessResort$$$$R
Rixos Premium Saadiyat IslandDedicated villa butler service complements marble bathrooms with deep soaking tubs.WellnessResortLuxe$$$$ Rosewood Abu DhabiDedicated 24-hour butler service and Manor Club lounge access with evening cocktails.DesignLuxeWellness$$$$S
Saadiyat Rotana Resort & VillasBeachfront villas with private plunge pools, expansive gulf-facing balconies, and dedicated executive lounge privileges.LuxeResortWellness$$$ Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu DhabiHorizon Club suites provide Bulgari amenities, dedicated concierge service, and evening dates with Arabic coffee.LuxeResortLocal$$$ Sofitel Abu Dhabi CornicheArt-filled waterfront towerDesignLuxeWellness$$$T
The Abu Dhabi EDITIONPared-back suites pair custom Le Labo scents with deep bathtubs and marina terraces.DesignLuxeSocial$$$ The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand CanalClub lounge personal concierges, dedicated suite butlers, and deep-soaking bathtubs with creek and garden views.ResortLuxeWellness$$$$ The St. Regis Abu DhabiDedicated 24-hour butler service for all rooms, unpacking luggage, pressing garments, and delivering morning coffee on request.LuxeWellnessResort$$$$ The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu DhabiRound-the-clock bespoke butler service, private terraces across every room, and attentive poolside service with fresh refreshments.LuxeResortSocial$$$$ The WB Abu Dhabi, Curio Collection by HiltonCinematic studio playgroundDesignResortSocial$$W
W Abu Dhabi - Yas IslandIlluminated raceway spectacleDesignResortSocial$$$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.