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Fairmont Bab Al BahrvsW Abu Dhabi - Yas Island
Both properties are praised by travel writers. Overall, Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi scores significantly higher than Fairmont Bab Al Bahr. Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi is ranked #4 in Abu Dhabi with recommendations from 9 sources like Gayot, Oyster and Wallpaper.
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
W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island
Travel + Leisure Time Out
Gayot Lonely Planet Oyster
Wallpaper
Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph Forbes Travel Guide
Independent
Yas Island Leisure Drive, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
From $123/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Travel + Leisure "This 499-room hotel has brave-new-world bravado and future-is-now daring to spare." Full review
Time Out "This elegant five-star hotel is among the best known in the capital, with distinct architecture and chic interior design." Full review
Gayot "Just 15 minutes from Abu Dhabiâ's lively city center, the Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi boasts a truly unique location that straddles both land and water."
Lonely Planet "The most visually dramatic addition to Abu Dhabi's hotelscape sits in pole position on Yas Island, not far from the Ferrari World Abu Dhabi theme park."
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"The 499-room luxury Yas Viceroy is the world's only hotel built over a Formula One racetrack." Full review
Wallpaper "The already highly distinctive Yas Hotel in Abu Dhabi recently emerged from a Viceroy makeover that has upgraded the staff and transformed the lobby into a sleek meeting place." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Large beige-and-gray-toned rooms have an iPhone meets Austin Powers geek–chicness and are equipped with mood lighting and high-tech desks." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The 499-room Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi is renowned for its over-water, over-land location straddling a Formula 1 race track." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Forbes Travel Guide is embarking on a global expansion of its Star Ratings. Come back soon to learn more about this property and find out which rating it earned." Full review
Independent "The ultimate race-lovers’ option can be found at ultra luxe W Abu Dhabi – where Hamilton, Charles Leclerc and others will fly past under its bridge"
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