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 DhabiA traditional Turkish hammam and a snow cave inside the expansive spa.ResortDesignWellness$$$ Andaz Capital Gate, Abu Dhabi, by HyattLeaning glass towerDesignWellnessLocal$$$C
Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad TowersCorniche glass citadelDesignLuxeSocial$$$E
Emirates Palace Mandarin OrientalGilded palatial beaconLuxeDesignResort$$$$ ERTH Abu Dhabi HotelAn indoor Olympic lap pool anchors a sprawling gym and recovery hammam.WellnessResortLocal$$$$F
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Abu DhabiGeometric waterfront showpieceDesignLuxeResort$$$H
Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas IslandWaterfront leisure coveResortWellnessSocial$$J
Jumeirah Saadiyat IslandA grand Moroccan hammam anchors 15 treatment rooms alongside Arabic Rasul mud chambers.LuxeWellnessResort$$$$P
Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and VillasTwo-level Atarmia Spa featuring gold-mosaic whirlpools, thermal suites, outdoor relaxation pools, and dedicated reformer Pilates studios.LuxeWellnessResort$$$$R
Rixos Premium Saadiyat IslandAnjana Spa features authentic Turkish hammam rituals alongside Saadiyat's only snow room.WellnessResortLuxe$$$$ Rosewood Abu DhabiTraditional gold-tiled Arabian and Moroccan hammams alongside infrared light therapy suites.DesignLuxeWellness$$$$S
Saadiyat Rotana Resort & VillasArabian beachfront sanctuaryLuxeResortWellness$$$ Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu DhabiCanal-side Arabian oasisLuxeResortLocal$$$ Sofitel Abu Dhabi CornicheArt-filled waterfront towerDesignLuxeWellness$$$T
The Abu Dhabi EDITIONMinimalist marina clubhouseDesignLuxeSocial$$$ The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand CanalA standalone spa complex offering traditional hammam rituals, private treatment suites, and expansive swimming facilities.ResortLuxeWellness$$$$ The St. Regis Abu DhabiTraditional hammam rituals and Vichy showers complement tower and beach club fitness centers, saunas, and steam rooms.LuxeWellnessResort$$$$ The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu DhabiPalatial beachfront hideawayLuxeResortSocial$$$$ The WB Abu Dhabi, Curio Collection by HiltonCinematic studio playgroundDesignResortSocial$$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.