Anantara Eastern Mangroves Abu DhabivsFairmont Bab Al Bahr
Both Fairmont Bab Al Bahr and Anantara Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa are rated highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr scores marginally higher than Anantara Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa. Fairmont Bab Al Bahr has a TripExpert Score of 82 with approval from 5 sources such as Oyster, Lonely Planet and Time Out.
Anantara Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi
Oyster
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Independent
Sheikh Zayed Street, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
From $93/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"The Anantara Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa is a luxury resort set in a sleek mixed-use retail and apartment building overlooking Abu Dhabi's Mangrove National Park." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa by Anantara is an urban sanctuary, not too far from Abu Dhabi’s Central Business District." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Stepping into the lobby with its mashrabiya patterns and oud player, it's clear that Arab hospitality is taken seriously at this luxe lair." Full review
Independent "Anantara Eastern Mangroves, with its spa, infinity pool and sea kayaking, is almost Maldivian-lite"
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
Time Out
Star Service Oyster
Tablet
Jetsetter
Forbes Travel Guide Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
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Between The Bridges, Abu Dhabi 114304, United Arab Emirates
From $110/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Time Out "A large, glass monolith impresses with its great steakhouse courtesy of Marco Pierre White. Surprisingly homely, with great views over the creek." Full review
Star Service "The Fairmont Bab Al Bahr (which means "gateway to the sea") is Fairmont's first hotel in Abu Dhabi." Full review
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It has 27,000 sq ft of function space and avoids the traffic congestion of the downtown area.
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"The 369-room luxury Fairmont Bab Al Bahr is a high-end, exclusive hotel with fantastic views of Abu Dhabi’s Grand Mosque." Full review
Tablet "Situated on the beachfront, facing the silhouette of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, it’s a proper business hotel, with contemporary design and hundreds of smartly outfitted rooms and suites." Full review
Jetsetter "Waterfront retreat overlooking Abu Dhabi Creek with butler service and tons of outdoor activities on two private beaches." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Take a strikingly modern facade combined with exceptional service and a pristine beachfront locale and you’ve got the Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Fairmont Bab Al Bahr." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"With stark glass facade and rectilinear night-lighting, this hotel resembles an office complex but...dramatic chandeliers and textured surfaces signal a sophisticated accommodation." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"In case you’ve been living under a rock, here’s a quick update: Abu Dhabi is the luxury capital of the Middle East. In addition to its extravagant hotels and high-end shopping scene, the..." Full review
Afar Magazine "Checking into this contemporary five-star resort, you'll be immediately treated to a fantastic beachfront view of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, which sits just across the Khor Al Maqta waterway"
Independent "Other five-star hotels include Shangri-La (doubles from £203, room only) and Fairmont Bab Al Bahr (doubles from £147, room only)"
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