Al Maryah Island Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$$
Outside the door
The brand
RosewoodFalcon-inspired glass roost
Flowing lobby water features and warm fabrics welcome guests inside a reflective glass tower overlooking the Al Maryah Island waterfront.
“Sleek and extravagant, Rosewood Abu Dhabi provides a dramatic welcome, with architecture that calls to mind an undulating desert.”
Where it shines
Remarkable
A falcon-inspired curvilinear glass tower with lobby water walls and mashrabiya pool canopies.
Remarkable
Dedicated 24-hour butler service and Manor Club lounge access with evening cocktails.
Notable
Traditional gold-tiled Arabian and Moroccan hammams alongside infrared light therapy suites.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
UK Readers' Choice Awards
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
the pool area is exceptionally chic, with artificial islands of palm trees, abstract tree-shaped metal structures with Arabian mashrabiya-like embellishments shading the lounge area
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Perched on Al Maryah Island, the hotel offers direct covered access to The Galleria mall and connects to the waterfront promenade.
The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling glass frames panoramic Gulf views, while dark wood paneling and Italian marble bathrooms feature deep-soaking bathtubs.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The 25-meter temperature-controlled outdoor pool looks across the water, lined with shaded cabanas and daybeds.
The spa
Treatment suites come with recessed marble soaking tubs and chromotherapy showers beside quiet relaxation lounges.
The sauna and gym
A tiled hydrotherapy plunge pool and wood-lined sauna sit beside a gym wrapped in floor-to-ceiling windows.
At the table
Dai Pai Dong serves Cantonese dim sum, and an underground cellar holds more than 1,000 wine labels.
How it began
Handel Architects sculpted the 34-story glass facade to echo the overlapping feathers and sharp wings of a falcon in flight.
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The medals
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.
The eight vibes
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.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
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.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.