Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesCorniche
Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche
Art-filled waterfront tower
Corniche Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Opened
2012
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe WellnessOutside the door
The house
AccorArt-filled waterfront tower
The hotel brings French modernism to the Abu Dhabi waterfront, with sculptural lobby art and late-night jazz.
What it’s good at
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Corniche promenade sits directly across the street, opening onto miles of paved waterfront paths and public beaches.
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The rooms
Windows look out across the Arabian Gulf, and voice-activated controls manage the room right from the bedside.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
An outdoor pool and whirlpool sit on the eighth-floor terrace, with views across the Corniche waterfront.
The spa and gym
Mosaic-tiled hammams house stone massage plinths, and Technogym cardio machines line the sunlit fitness room.
Restaurant
Le Corniche
Live cooking stations turn out fresh Saj bread and rotisserie beneath lithographs by Jean Cocteau.
At the table
Grills at Chill’O serves Mediterranean plates on open-air pool decks, and Le Café pours afternoon tea beneath crystal chandeliers.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
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.