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 DhabiSaray Spa with 11 individual and couples treatment suites, offering facials by La Vallee and body rituals by Hammamii.ResortDesignWellness$$$ Andaz Capital Gate, Abu Dhabi, by HyattRayana Spa offering massage therapy, body scrubs, essential oil treatments, and signature rituals.DesignWellnessLocal$$$C
Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers13 treatment rooms including two couple suites, treatments featuring Dr. BABOR skincareDesignLuxeSocial$$$E
Emirates Palace Mandarin OrientalPrivate treatment suites, hideaway spa cabanas, sound therapy, and Acqua di Parma grooming and facial treatments.LuxeDesignResort$$$$ ERTH Abu Dhabi HotelValmont Spa in a dedicated waterfront pool villa offering Swiss skincare rituals, bespoke facials, and sports massage recovery suites.WellnessResortLocal$$$$F
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Abu DhabiGeometric waterfront showpieceDesignLuxeResort$$$H
Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Islandeforea spa with treatment rooms and couples suites offering full-body massages.ResortWellnessSocial$$J
Jumeirah Saadiyat Island15 treatment rooms across 2,700 square meters offering Natura Bissé facials, contouring wraps, hammam rituals, sound healing sessions, and personalized body treatments.LuxeWellnessResort$$$$P
Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and VillasAtarmia Spa across two levels with private treatment rooms, offering organic facials, bespoke massage therapies, body scrubs, and sound healing sessions.LuxeWellnessResort$$$$R
Rixos Premium Saadiyat IslandFull treatment menu at Anjana Spa, including traditional Ottoman scrub and foam rituals, body wraps, and bespoke massagesWellnessResortLuxe$$$$ Rosewood Abu DhabiSense Spa featuring 9 treatment suites including dedicated men's, women's, and couples' suites.DesignLuxeWellness$$$$S
Saadiyat Rotana Resort & VillasZen the Spa with 10 private treatment suites including couples therapy rooms.LuxeResortWellness$$$ Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu DhabiCHI, The Spa featuring private treatment suites with Asian healing philosophies and Arabian wellness rituals.LuxeResortLocal$$$ Sofitel Abu Dhabi CornicheSofitel Spa combining French cosmetology and regional rituals with products from Carita, Cinq Mondes, and Shiffa.DesignLuxeWellness$$$T
The Abu Dhabi EDITIONEDITION Spa featuring seven private treatment suites including separate male and female wings, a private couples suite, and a dedicated facial suite, offering customized aromatherapy, Hydrafacial, and bespoke treatments.DesignLuxeSocial$$$ The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal7 treatment suites including male, female, couples suites, and the signature Ritz-Carlton Spa Suite.ResortLuxeWellness$$$$ The St. Regis Abu Dhabi11 private treatment rooms, traditional Hammam rituals, Vichy showers, and couples suitesLuxeWellnessResort$$$$ The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu DhabiThe St. Regis Spa with 12 treatment suites including themed Moroccan, Thai, and Contemporary private spa suites with private terraces and jacuzzi facilities.LuxeResortSocial$$$$ The WB Abu Dhabi, Curio Collection by HiltonThe A-List Spa provides body massages, facials, and therapies with dedicated experience showers.DesignResortSocial$$W
W Abu Dhabi - Yas IslandAWAY Spa with 11 treatment rooms, including dedicated private couples treatment rooms and a VIP Presidential Treatment Suite, offering VOYA seaweed and [comfort zone] bodywork and facials.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.