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Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by RotanavsFairmont Bab Al Bahr
Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana and Fairmont Bab Al Bahr are both recommended by travel writers. On balance, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr is preferred by most professionals compared to Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana. Fairmont Bab Al Bahr has a TripExpert Score of 82 with praise from 5 sources including Star Service, Jetsetter and Lonely Planet.
Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana
Oyster
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Corniche Road West, Sector W-32, Abu Dhabi 43500, United Arab Emirates
From $57/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"The upscale Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan is a 443-room mega-hotel with its own private strip of beach overlooking the Arabian Gulf." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This 443-room alcohol-free hotel in the north-west corner of Abu Dhabi Island is a favourite with families who return year after year for its relaxed, resort-style atmosphere." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Giant pool, landscaped gardens, facilities aimed at children (such as 'mini-me' climbing frames, swings and a crèche) and a relaxed atmosphere." Full review
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
Time Out
Star Service Oyster
Jetsetter
Forbes Travel Guide Lonely Planet
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
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
