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 DhabiArabian horseback rides through the dunes and a desert wave surfing simulator.ResortDesignWellness$$$ Andaz Capital Gate, Abu Dhabi, by HyattLeaning glass towerDesignWellnessLocal$$$C
Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad TowersCorniche glass citadelDesignLuxeSocial$$$E
Emirates Palace Mandarin OrientalA 1.3-kilometer private beach, marina, two expansive pools, water sports, and twelve distinct dining destinations.LuxeDesignResort$$$$ ERTH Abu Dhabi HotelA private Blue Flag beach sits beside two freeform oasis swimming pools.WellnessResortLocal$$$$F
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Abu DhabiTwo private white-sand beaches on Khor Al Maqta with paddleboarding, jet skiing, and poolside cabanas.DesignLuxeResort$$$H
Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas IslandOutdoor swimming pool, splash pad, private Yas Bay East Beach access, and daily theme park passes.ResortWellnessSocial$$J
Jumeirah Saadiyat IslandBlue Flag sands host paddleboarders and nesting sea turtles beside floodlit tennis courts.LuxeWellnessResort$$$$P
Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and VillasExpansive palm-lined infinity pool, Camp Hyatt kids club, floodlit tennis courts, and direct access to Saadiyat Beach.LuxeWellnessResort$$$$R
Rixos Premium Saadiyat IslandA dedicated wave pool and eleven all-inclusive venues frame the private beachfront.WellnessResortLuxe$$$$ Rosewood Abu DhabiFalcon-inspired glass roostDesignLuxeWellness$$$$S
Saadiyat Rotana Resort & VillasA palm-fringed lagoon pool, lazy river, padel courts, and direct access to protected Saadiyat sands.LuxeResortWellness$$$ Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu DhabiLush waterfront grounds feature a private canal-side beach strip, four climate-controlled pools, and extensive gardens.LuxeResortLocal$$$ Sofitel Abu Dhabi CornicheArt-filled waterfront towerDesignLuxeWellness$$$T
The Abu Dhabi EDITIONMinimalist marina clubhouseDesignLuxeSocial$$$ The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand CanalA 52-acre waterfront estate featuring a massive 1,600-square-meter pool, private beach, and eight distinct dining options.ResortLuxeWellness$$$$ The St. Regis Abu DhabiAn underground marble tunnel connects the tower directly to a private beach club, pool cabanas, and children's splash club.LuxeWellnessResort$$$$ The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu DhabiFive distinct swimming pools, adjacent championship golf, kids club programming, and watersports along a protected dolphin-rich coastline.LuxeResortSocial$$$$ The WB Abu Dhabi, Curio Collection by HiltonCinematic studio playgroundDesignResortSocial$$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.