Fairmont Bab Al BahrvsRadisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi Corniche
Both hotels are rated highly by travel writers. Overall, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr ranks marginally better than Hilton Abu Dhabi. Fairmont Bab Al Bahr comes in at #13 in Abu Dhabi with recommendations from 5 sources including Lonely Planet, Time Out and Jetsetter.
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
Time Out
Star Service
Oyster
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Jetsetter
Forbes Travel 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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Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi Corniche
Frommer's Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness Time Out Oyster
Corniche Avenue, PO Box 877, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
From $128/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Much of the excitement that goes on in Abu Dhabi happens at the Hilton, a beach resort and spa with excellent facilities." Full review
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Shopping lies within close proximity, and the concierge will help arrange city tours upon request.
Lonely Planet "A well-established favourite in Abu Dhabi, this competent and elegant hotel is everything one would expect of a Hilton." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Holidaymakers love the hotel’s beautiful swimming pools and Breakwater beach, lined with shady palm trees, and myriad water sports."
Time Out "Set in a fine location overlooking the Gulf, the majority of the Hilton’s rooms have been renovated over the last couple of years." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"The 327-room luxury Hilton Abu Dhabi Hotel,one of the city's oldest, sits on the Corniche, offering panoramic views of the Gulf and city skyline." Full review
