Fairmont Bab Al BahrvsLe Meridien Abu Dhabi Resort
Both Fairmont Bab Al Bahr and Le Meridien Abu Dhabi are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Le Meridien Abu Dhabi scores marginally higher than Fairmont Bab Al Bahr. Le Meridien Abu Dhabi scores 83 with endorsements from 7 reviewers like DK Eyewitness, Jetsetter and Rough Guide.
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
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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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Le Meridien Abu Dhabi Resort
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2nd st, Al meena, Tourist Club Area, Abu Dhabi 46066, United Arab Emirates
From $71/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "This older French hotel in the Tourist Club Area offers visitors a touch of European charm." Full review
Lonely Planet "Not entirely warranting its top dollar billing, Le Meridien is nonetheless a relaxed and comfortable (if somewhat odd) hotel." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The rooms here are very plush, with velvet upholstery and dark wood. The interactive TVs and high-speed Internet make this hotel ideal for business travellers."
Rough Guide "Pleasantly old-fashioned hotel with a vaguely old-world European air and attractive rooms decorated in warm reds and oranges."
Time Out "This pleasant hotel is next to the beach and centred around the tranquil Meridien Village, a stretch of greenery with a variety of excellent al fresco food and drink outlets." Full review
Jetsetter "All-inclusive bliss in the heart of bustling Abu Dhabi, with private beach access and nine restaurants." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"The 234-room Le Meridien Abu Dhabi is an upscale, beachfront hotel right by Abu Dhabi Mall, on the eastern end of downtown." Full review
