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Aloft Abu Dhabi vs Nurai Island

Both Aloft Abu Dhabi and Zaya Nurai Island are highly recommended by experts. On balance, Aloft Abu Dhabi is preferred by most professionals compared to Zaya Nurai Island. Aloft Abu Dhabi ranks #24 in Abu Dhabi with approval from 2 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, Star Service.

Aloft Abu Dhabi
Aloft Abu Dhabi
8 / 10
Khaleed Al Arabi, (30th Street), Abu Dhabi 94943, United Arab Emirates
From $50 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Star Service Star Service
"This hotel is linked to the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center, which consists of office towers, residences, restaurants, shopping and a marina." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
7.0
"Aloft Abu Dhabi offers some of the best rooftop views of the emirate and the Arabian Peninsula. This hotel is a fun, affordable option just 20 minutes’ drive from the international airport." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The loft-like rooms, rooftop pool and jazzy ambience should radiate enough urban poshness to appeal to the style patrol." Full review
Nurai Island
Nurai Island
8 / 10
Nurai Island, Abu Dhabi 44235, United Arab Emirates
From $833 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
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Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"This new and private island offers 32 luxury beach villas, each decorated in soothing shades of cream with billowing, picturesque white curtains." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"Natural island close on the coast of Abu Dhabi, offering well-equipped beach villas, private pools, obliging service, an excellent choice of restaurants and boat transfers." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith Mr & Mrs Smith
"On a private landmass off the coast of Abu Dhabi, Zaya Nurai Island is only accessible by boat – and day-trippers form an orderly queue behind guests to join the party." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Set the scene for us.Zaya Nurai Island is an oasis that feels farther from the capital than it actually is; in fact, it's only 15 minutes away.Who stays here?Staycationers and families..." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A 12-minute boat ride from Saadiyat Island, this idyllic piece of paradise was awarded a 'Most Luxurious Project in the World' nod by Newsweek and is touted by the island's only tenant, Zaya Nurai Island Resort, as the Maldives of the Middle East" Full review
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