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Fairmont Bab Al BahrvsSaadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas
Both hotels are praised by professional travelers. On balance, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr ranks significantly higher than Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas. Fairmont Bab Al Bahr comes in at #13 in Abu Dhabi with praise from 5 sources including Lonely Planet, Star Service and Oyster.
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
Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas
The Telegraph Forbes Travel Guide Lonely Planet
Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi 48578, United Arab Emirates
From $204/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
The Telegraph8.0
"This vast Rotana property certainly makes a statement with its exclusive Saadiyat Island beachfront address." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"One of Abu Dhabi’s most beautiful natural islands...the resort’s 327 luxurious rooms and 13 beachfront villas afford unrestricted views of the Arabian Gulf’s turquoise waters." Full review
Lonely Planet "Floor-to-ceiling windows show off views across the white sands of Saadiyat beach while the hotel gardens below are dominated by an enormous, beautiful family pool." Full review
