Traders Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu DhabivsFairmont Bab Al Bahr
Both Traders Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi and Fairmont Bab Al Bahr are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr is preferred by most professionals compared to Traders Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi. Fairmont Bab Al Bahr ranks #13 in Abu Dhabi with positive reviews from 5 reviewers like Star Service, Oyster and Jetsetter.
Traders Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
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Qaryat Al Beri Complex, United Arab Emirates
From $54/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "It's not too expansive in terms of size or range of facilities, but the accommodation is high quality with luxurious up-to-date design and beige marble dominating the public areas." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"The 301-room upscale Traders Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, is a value option located amid a cluster of five-star hotels in Abu Dhabi's Between the Bridges area, on the shores of beautiful Maqtaa Creek." Full review
Jetsetter "Low-key and unpretentious, the Traders Hotel Qaryat Al Beri in Abu Dhabi does all the basics with style and polish." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The word ‘oasis’ may suffer from overuse—but in this sense, it’s a perfect fit." Full review
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Be sure to take a traditional abra (wooden boat) from the hotel to the nearby souk (market)—it's a novel way to get from A to B along the purpose-built waterway.
The Telegraph7.0
"Anyone who enjoys spending time by the water will enjoy a stay at Traders Hotel." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The cutting-edge cool lobby welcomes you with upbeat pop-art flair and bright colours, but rooms are more subdued, while modern and spacious." Full review
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
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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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