Fairmont Bab Al BahrvsOryx Hotel
Both properties are highly recommended by experts. Overall, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr scores significantly higher than Oryx Hotel. Fairmont Bab Al Bahr ranks #12 in Abu Dhabi with approval from 4 sources including Time Out, oyster.com and Lonely Planet.
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
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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
Oryx Hotel
Al Khalidiyah, Abu Dhabi 54845, United Arab Emirates
From $56/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet
"Not completely finished when we visited...this smart new hotel can get a tad noisy. The comfortable rooms are extremely spacious, however. ... There's a small rooftop pool area on the roof." Full review