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Best hotels in Abu Dhabi for a luxe break in the sun

Leave the everyday behind and immerse yourself in luxury at one of the best hotels in Abu Dhabi.

A romantic paradise awaits at a boutique spot on a private island, while hotels with kids’ clubs and plenty of pools to splash in bring the family fun. Spend an afternoon exploring the city’s vast malls before sitting down for fine dining on authentic mezze dishes. A cocktail in a rooftop bar, gazing out over the sparkling city skyline, tops off your stay in style.

Race you there: the best Abu Dhabi hotel on Yas Island

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Take in the views of the Yas Marina Circuit from your room at Yas Hotel. The racetrack sits right next to this striking building and floor-to-ceiling windows make the most of the stunning panorama. Soft colours and even softer furnishings create a welcoming ambience in rooms and suites. Hook your iPad or phone up to the media hub panel and listen to music as you prep for a trip to the hotel’s spa.

See more breathtaking views when you head up to the Skylite Rooftop Lounge and look out across the island. By night, the DJ sets a party spirit while you sip on signature cocktails inspired by global racing circuits and snack on delights like snapper tempura and crisp calamari. For something more substantial, book a table at Amici, which serves delicious Italian fare. Sit out on the terrace to breathe in the sea breeze and try dishes like baked seabass followed up with an authentic affogato.

Half covered by an intricate apex ceiling, the rooftop pool is a relaxing place to make the most of the morning sun. Sip a fresh coffee on a lounger and take a few leisurely laps before heading out for a round on one of the nearby golf courses.

Relax in seclusion at this Abu Dhabi hotel with a private beach

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Delight in a peaceful moment with your loved one in a cabana on the 200-metre private beach at The St Regis hotel. A stay at this 5-star resort on the famous Corniche grants you access to the Nation Riviera Beach Club, where you can lounge on the white sands and bask in the sun or sip a cocktail at a sunset soirée on the helipad.

The hotel’s modern exterior, two striking towers, is offset by its lavish Art Deco interior. Sumptuous colours—inspired by 20s spice markets—chandeliers and day beds add to the luxury feel in rooms and suites. Settle down on your plush king bed and order something sweet from the complimentary butler service. The hotel is also connected to the Nation Galleria Mall via a marble underpass when retail therapy beckons.

To heighten your sense of relaxation, head to the Remede Spa for an Elemis treatment or couple’s massage with a view of the sea. Later on, watch your meal being cooked in front of you from the live cooking stations at The Terrace on the Corniche restaurant. Dine outside in the restaurant’s spellbinding garden space and try the chef’s mezze, which is delivered to your table on arrival. The Crystal Lounge is the ideal spot for a glass of champagne among glittering chandeliers.

The St. Regis Abu Dhabi

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Abu Dhabi
9.7 Excellent (4421 reviews)

An Abu Dhabi hotel with a secret 1920s-style speakeasy

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A 20s-inspired hidden jazz bar, Dragon’s Tooth at the Rosewood Hotel serves up craft cocktails and a romantic atmosphere. Find a secluded corner to sip on cocktails like the Szechuan Blossom and let the low lighting set the tone for a special evening. For a dinner for two, try the Dai Pai Dong restaurant and watch Cantonese dishes like crispy fried squid being prepared for you at the live cooking station. A traditional sake is a must to accompany your meal.

In your room, you can take in views over the Arabian Gulf and the city skyline with a glass of champagne from the room service menu. Dim the lights with the iPad control before you slip into your oversized tub for a blissful soak. The décor nods to Middle Eastern architecture, blending light and dark colours – think chocolate-brown wood contrasted with furnishings in soft creams and fresh whites.

The Saadiyat Beach Club is just a 15-minute drive from the hotel. Make memories with a romantic walk on the white sand dunes or unwind with a game on the eco golf course, which follows the curvature of the coastline to make the most of the area’s natural beauty. Back at your hotel, settle down in the Shisha Lounge or cool off in the outdoor pool.

Rosewood Hotel Abu Dhabi

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Abu Dhabi
9.4 Excellent (1118 reviews)

Perfect for a family getaway to the UAE capital

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Gather the family together for a luxurious break at Jumeirah at Etihad Towers Hotel in Abu Dhabi. Situated ten minutes from Corniche Beach where you’ll find shallow water for paddling and play, it’s ideally located for memorable trips with younger ones. Splash around in one of the hotel’s three pools – adults can enjoy a cold beer at the swim-up bar – or take in the city skyline from the observation deck.

Ray’s Grill serves prime cut steaks from New Zealand, Australia and beyond, plus you get a 360 panorama of Abu Dhabi – great for keeping the children entertained while you dine. For Lebanese flavours, head to Li Beirut, an award-winning fine dining restaurant. The hot and cold mezze gives you a taste of the east, with classics like cheese rakakat (fried cheese rolls).

Your sumptuous room features luxuriously deep carpets to sink your toes into. Book a spacious Club Suite, which has a 42-inch LED TV for cosy family films in the evening, as well as remote-controlled curtains and lights – that will keep the littlest ones transfixed, at least for a while! When you’d like an evening to yourself, make use of the hotel’s babysitting service and slip away to balance your chakras with a Blissful Marma massage at the Talise Spa.

Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers

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Abu Dhabi
9.6 Excellent (7130 reviews)

An Abu Dhabi hotel offering a taste of Thailand

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With dark wood furnishings, atmospheric lighting and a menu of tempting Asian dishes, the Benjarong restaurant at the Dusit Thani hotel brings Thailand to Abu Dhabi. The award-winning restaurant serves dishes like delicious wok-fried chicken with capsicums, dried chilli and cashew nuts to set your tastebuds tingling. For drinks, take a seat in the Orchid Lounge where you’ll be serenaded by live piano as you sip on a freshly brewed coffee or a Thai-inspired cocktail.

The hotel is centrally located, making it a great base from which to explore the city’s famous promenade and Abu Dhabi’s blue flag-rated Corniche Beach. With easy access to separate cycling and pedestrian pathways, you can set out from the hotel to discover the beautiful beachfront by bike. On your return, soothe tired muscles with a massage at the Namm Spa or make the most of the sunshine and take a moment on a lounger by the rooftop pool.

Room décor at the Dusit Thani extends the luxurious ambience, with grand headboards taking pride of place. Evoking traditional Thai style, spaces here feature warm hues, elegant furniture and plenty of natural light. Select a deluxe room for panoramic windows and an ultra-relaxing rainfall shower.

Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi

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Abu Dhabi
9.0 Excellent (1416 reviews)

Leave civilisation behind at this Abu Dhabi hotel on a private island

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Find your very own piece of paradise at Zaya Nurai Island, a blissful boutique resort. Make the most of the incredible views by booking a Beach House, with direct access to the sand, two private infinity pools and a spacious outdoor lounge. Larger groups can stay in a generously sized Water Villa, flooded with light thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows that look out directly into the azure waves. A rooftop dining space offers the ideal spot for a barbecue as the sun sinks below the horizon.

Just a 15-minute boat ride off Abu Dhabi’s shoreline, this private haven gives you the chance to leave the bustle of city life behind. Try your hand at snorkelling, paddleboarding or wakeboarding on the Arabian Gulf or hire bicycles and take your own tour of the island. If you need more incentive to find your zen, select a treatment from the extensive menu at the Nurai Spa. You’ll feel tensions ebb away as you’re enveloped in a soothing coconut and lavender scrub or a signature Diamond Glow facial.

Explore the ocean’s delectable flavours at the rustic Frangipani restaurant, where you’ll be treated to dishes like juicy butterfly prawns and pan-seared scallops. Alternatively, watch the sun set from ocean-side restaurant Dusk, when you can dine on Mexican classics like jalapeno relleno and gooey quesedillas.

Zaya Nurai Island

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Abu Dhabi
8.8 Excellent (183 reviews)

A luxury villa with private plunge pool

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Dip into your private plunge pool in an Executive Villa at the Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi, which offers unrivalled views of Saadiyat Island and the Arabian Sea. Feeling refreshed? Brew a Nespresso with your machine and sink into your king-size bed, or tuck into your complimentary selection of fruit, which is replenished daily. Warm woods, plush rugs and neutral furnishings lend the space a delightfully calming ambience.

This award-winning beach resort is a luxe option for families. Adults can unwind with a full-body massage at the Atarmia Spa. For the children, Camp Hyatt awaits with games and playtime. Plus, there’s five miles of private white sand beach to explore – snorkel in the shallows or settle down on the dunes with an easy holiday read. You can head to nearby Yas Beach for the opportunity to spot bottlenose dolphins.

Breakfast is served at The Café. Take a seat in the lush green garden and start the day with dishes like avocado on toast with a freshly brewed Americano. Meanwhile The Park Bar and Grill serves favourites like juicy steaks, flavourful seafood and ice cream sundaes for dessert. Don’t want to leave the beach? Have drinks like a cold chardonnay brought directly to your lounger, or a zesty fresh orange for the little ones.

Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi And Villas

Top rated
Abu Dhabi
9.5 Excellent (3184 reviews)