Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad TowersvsFairmont Bab Al Bahr
Both Jumeirah at Etihad Towers and Fairmont Bab Al Bahr are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Jumeirah at Etihad Towers ranks significantly better than Fairmont Bab Al Bahr. Jumeirah at Etihad Towers comes in at #2 in Abu Dhabi with praise from 6 publications including Oyster, Forbes Travel Guide and Star Service.
Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
West Corniche, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
From $109/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"While this hotel looks much different than its sister property in Dubai, it has the same superb service and amenities, all in a peaceful and beautiful setting." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"A 66-floor Xanadu in a five-tower office-condo complex owned by a cousin of the ruler of Abu Dhabi." Full review
Star Service
"This elegant hotel near the Corniche and more opulent Emirates Palace serves as a top-notch business hotel that also attracts well-heeled tourists." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This exceptional hotel, occupying one of a group of five landmark towers that rise from the end of the Corniche like polished organ pipes, lives up to the group's tag-line – 'Stay Different'." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The 382-room luxury Jumeirah at Etihad Towers is one of five towers in a massive residential and office complex on the western end of Abu Dhabi'sscenic Corniche Road." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"Rising like a luxurious beacon from its waterfront setting, Jumeirah at Etihad Towers is here to make a statement." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Situated at the western end of Abu Dhabi’s Corniche, this towering building combines glitz with top-notch service." Full review
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
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
i
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
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