Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi CornichevsNurai Island
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Hilton Abu Dhabi is preferred by most reviewers compared to Zaya Nurai Island. Hilton Abu Dhabi is ranked #16 in Abu Dhabi with positive reviews from 5 sources such as DK Eyewitness, Oyster and Time Out.
Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi Corniche
Corniche Avenue, PO Box 877, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
From $128/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Much of the excitement that goes on in Abu Dhabi happens at the Hilton, a beach resort and spa with excellent facilities." Full review
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Shopping lies within close proximity, and the concierge will help arrange city tours upon request.
Lonely Planet
"A well-established favourite in Abu Dhabi, this competent and elegant hotel is everything one would expect of a Hilton." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Holidaymakers love the hotel’s beautiful swimming pools and Breakwater beach, lined with shady palm trees, and myriad water sports."
Time Out
"Set in a fine location overlooking the Gulf, the majority of the Hilton’s rooms have been renovated over the last couple of years." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The 327-room luxury Hilton Abu Dhabi Hotel,one of the city's oldest, sits on the Corniche, offering panoramic views of the Gulf and city skyline." Full review
Nurai Island
Nurai Island, Abu Dhabi 44235, United Arab Emirates
From $833/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Travel + Leisure
"This new and private island offers 32 luxury beach villas, each decorated in soothing shades of cream with billowing, picturesque white curtains." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Natural island close on the coast of Abu Dhabi, offering well-equipped beach villas, private pools, obliging service, an excellent choice of restaurants and boat transfers." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"On a private landmass off the coast of Abu Dhabi, Zaya Nurai Island is only accessible by boat – and day-trippers form an orderly queue behind guests to join the party." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Set the scene for us.Zaya Nurai Island is an oasis that feels farther from the capital than it actually is; in fact, it's only 15 minutes away.Who stays here?Staycationers and families..." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A 12-minute boat ride from Saadiyat Island, this idyllic piece of paradise was awarded a 'Most Luxurious Project in the World' nod by Newsweek and is touted by the island's only tenant, Zaya Nurai Island Resort, as the Maldives of the Middle East" Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A 12-minute boat ride from Saadiyat Island, this idyllic piece of paradise was awarded a 'Most Luxurious Project in the World' nod by Newsweek and is touted by the island's only tenant, Zaya Nurai Island Resort, as the Maldives of the Middle East" Full review
Lonely Planet
"Villas, dressed in light and airy whites and pastels and best labelled as Scandinavia chic, feature private pools and poolside daybeds, deep soaking bathtubs and top-notch contemporary amenities." Full review