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Best Hotels in Abu Dhabi (2026)

Where you stay in Abu Dhabi shapes your trip, because the city's main areas are some distance apart. The Corniche and the western end of Abu Dhabi island suit first-time visitors who want to be close to the city sights. Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental is the landmark luxury choice there, with a 1.3-kilometre private beach and restaurants such as Hakkasan, while the Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort offers direct beach access and family facilities on the Corniche itself.

Saadiyat Island is the choice for beaches and museums. The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort has a private beach, three outdoor pools and the Gary Player-designed golf course next door, and the Cultural District is a short drive away. Yas Island suits families and motorsport fans: W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island straddles Yas Marina Circuit, and the theme parks are minutes away. On the creek at Khor Al Maqta, Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri looks across to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Near the exhibition centre, Andaz Capital Gate occupies a record-breaking leaning tower, Aloft Abu Dhabi offers good-value rooms with a rooftop bar, and Premier Inn Abu Dhabi Capital Centre is a simple budget base. Prices rise during major events, including the Grand Prix, so book early.

8 places · Updated October 27, 2026

Our top 3 hotels in Abu Dhabi

  1. Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental Luxury palace hotel, Al Ras Al AkhdarAbu Dhabi's grandest hotel, opened in 2005 and run by Mandarin Oriental since 2020, with 114 domes, a 1.3-kilometre private beach and a dozen restaurants.
  2. The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort Luxury beach resort, Saadiyat IslandA five-star beach resort on Saadiyat Island with a private Gulf beach, three outdoor pools, a 12-room spa and Buddha-Bar Beach, next to a Gary Player golf course.
  3. Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi Luxury waterfront resort, Qaryat Al BeriA five-star waterfront resort on Khor Al Maqta, with a kilometre of private beach, an infinity pool, CHI spa and abra boats to the neighbouring souk.

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7. Aloft Abu Dhabi

Modern mid-range hotel$$ADNEC

A four-star Aloft hotel connected to ADNEC, with a rooftop bar, a poolside sports bar, a 24-hour pantry and good-value rooms for event visitors and city breaks.

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