Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesYS4
The WB Abu Dhabi, Curio Collection by Hilton
Cinematic studio playground
YS4 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Opened
2021
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Resort SocialOutside the door
The house
HiltonCinematic studio playground
The resort functions like an interactive studio backlot, where guests encounter roving cartoon characters and historic Hollywood treasures at every turn.
What it’s good at
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Warner Bros. World sits directly across the street, and Ferrari World's rollercoasters are just minutes away.
The rooms
Bedrooms display archival film stills and script excerpts, carrying the movie studio theme into quiet, contemporary quarters.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Submerged loungers line the seventh-floor infinity pool, and a children's splash pad borders the family pool below.
The spa
Treatment rooms have glowing massage tables and experience showers, with a menu of facials and bodywork.
The gym
Floor-to-ceiling windows line the first-floor gym, giving treadmill runners direct views of the Warner Bros. World water tower.
Restaurant
Sidekicks
Leather booths sit beneath exposed yellow ceiling ducts, serving international buffets alongside visits from Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck.
At the table
The Director's Club sears dry-aged cuts in charcoal ovens, and Craft Services pours specialty espresso in the lobby.
How it began
A replica Batmobile greets arrivals outside, while authentic memorabilia inside includes James Dean's boots from the 1956 film Giant.
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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.