Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel And VillasvsFairmont Bab Al Bahr
Both properties are rated highly by professionals. On balance, Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Villas ranks slightly better than Fairmont Bab Al Bahr. Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Villas has a TripExpert Score of 84 with approval from 5 publications like The Telegraph, Forbes Travel Guide and Lonely Planet.
Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel And Villas
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The Telegraph
Forbes Travel Guide
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Sheikh Khalifa Highway (E 12 Road), Jazirat As Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi 52007, United Arab Emirates
From $172/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Multilingual
Tablet18.0
"There’s plenty to do, from the private beach to the outdoor pools, a spa, a tennis club, even Camp Hyatt, the kids’ club." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi has established itself as one of the best luxury hotels in the emirate." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Situated on a stretch of pristine white-sand beach on Saadiyat
Island, the serene Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas is surprisingly well
within reach of some of the UAE capital’s top attractions." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "A glorious beachside oasis...positioned within an elite cluster of big-name properties on the shores of Saadiyat Beach, Park Hyatt is just as stately outside as it is refined inside." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Expansive bronze-toned foyer with its silver sand-rose sculptures to the 50-sq-metre rooms with daybed-strewn balconies and bathtubs made for long soaking sessions, this is a subtly elegant retreat" Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"It’s a long way, figuratively as well as literally, from the skyscraper hotel featured in Lost in Translation to this beach resort on Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Island. But they’re both Park..." Full review
"My immediate reaction pulling up to the hotel is what a gorgeous hard product it is. That was true when I stayed here a decade ago, but the property has aged very well. In terms of..."
Condé Nast Traveler "Open since 2011, Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi is the grand dame of the Saadiyat hotel scene, a local favorite, and aging remarkably gracefully; rooms are well-appointed and service on point...."
National GeographicFairmont Bab Al Bahr
Time Out
Star Service
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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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