The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu DhabivsFairmont Bab Al Bahr
Both properties are endorsed by writers. Overall, The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort is preferred by most reviewers compared to Fairmont Bab Al Bahr. The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort comes in at #3 in Abu Dhabi with recommendations from 6 reviewers like Star Service, Forbes Travel Guide and The Telegraph.
The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi
Star Service
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
Forbes Travel Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
Lonely Planet
Tablet
Afar Magazine
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
From $218/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service "This resort is as elegant as the neighboring Park Hyatt, but caters to a larger crowd that is interested in a breadth of facilities and amenities designed for larger groups." Full review
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Butlers are on call to cater to any requests guests may have including replenishing bottled water and making coffee or tea deliveries at a guest's whim.
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"This 377-room luxury property is considered by many to be the most exclusive hotel in Abu Dhabi." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Cream-colored beachfront retreat, which overlooks Saadiyat Beach, a pristine six-mile stretch of coastline great for splashing and dolphin-spotting." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Superbly-positioned, with glorious views of sea and the six-mile Saadiyat beach, this vast Abu Dhabi hotel is a short, ten-minute drive to the city centre." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"Alfresco dining, floor-to-ceiling guest room windows and a wide array of watersport offerings ensure that the sparkling waters of the Arabian Gulf are never out of reach." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Everything about the property feels thought-through, from the expanses of terraced manicured grass, to the palm trees lining the walkways." Full review
Lonely Planet "This white palace, with art-deco touches in the lobby's sweep of the ceiling and structured hanging lamps, is a behemoth, all-bells-and-whistles resort." Full review
Tablet "Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Island development, set just a few minutes’ drive from the city center, is intended as a purpose-built Culture District, home to multiple museums and performance..." Full review
Afar Magazine "Only 10 minutes from downtown Abu Dhabi—but a world away in spirit from the city rush—St. Regis Saaydiyat Island looks like a Mediterranean palace but feels like pure Abu Dhabi. The..." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Island development, set just a few minutes’ drive from the city center, is intended as a purpose-built Culture District, home to multiple museums and performance..." Full review
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
Time Out Star Service Oyster Tablet
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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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