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Nurai IslandvsBab Al Qasr Hotel
Both Zaya Nurai Island and Bab Al Qasr Hotel are endorsed by those who travel for a living. Overall, Zaya Nurai Island ranks slightly better than Bab Al Qasr Hotel. Zaya Nurai Island comes in at #27 in Abu Dhabi with accolades from 2 reviewers including The Telegraph, Travel + Leisure.
Nurai Island
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith
Condé Nast Traveler
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Nurai Island, Abu Dhabi 44235, United Arab Emirates
From $833/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Travel + Leisure "This new and private island offers 32 luxury beach villas, each decorated in soothing shades of cream with billowing, picturesque white curtains." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Natural island close on the coast of Abu Dhabi, offering well-equipped beach villas, private pools, obliging service, an excellent choice of restaurants and boat transfers." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "On a private landmass off the coast of Abu Dhabi, Zaya Nurai Island is only accessible by boat – and day-trippers form an orderly queue behind guests to join the party." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Set the scene for us.Zaya Nurai Island is an oasis that feels farther from the capital than it actually is; in fact, it's only 15 minutes away.Who stays here?Staycationers and families..." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"A 12-minute boat ride from Saadiyat Island, this idyllic piece of paradise was awarded a 'Most Luxurious Project in the World' nod by Newsweek and is touted by the island's only tenant, Zaya Nurai Island Resort, as the Maldives of the Middle East" Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"A 12-minute boat ride from Saadiyat Island, this idyllic piece of paradise was awarded a 'Most Luxurious Project in the World' nod by Newsweek and is touted by the island's only tenant, Zaya Nurai Island Resort, as the Maldives of the Middle East" Full review
Lonely Planet "Villas, dressed in light and airy whites and pastels and best labelled as Scandinavia chic, feature private pools and poolside daybeds, deep soaking bathtubs and top-notch contemporary amenities." Full review
Bab Al Qasr Hotel The Telegraph
Road Corniche West | PO Box 63410, Abu Dhabi 63410, United Arab Emirates
From $93/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
The Telegraph7.0
"Babr Al Qasr is one of the most Arabesque hotels in Abu Dhabi, and provides a Middle Eastern travel experience from the moment you step inside the gold-tiled five-star property." Full review
