Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad TowersvsNurai Island
Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Jumeirah at Etihad Towers scores significantly higher than Zaya Nurai Island. Jumeirah at Etihad Towers scores 89 with accolades from 6 reviews like Forbes Travel Guide, Star Service and The Telegraph.
Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
West Corniche, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
From $109/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"While this hotel looks much different than its sister property in Dubai, it has the same superb service and amenities, all in a peaceful and beautiful setting." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"A 66-floor Xanadu in a five-tower office-condo complex owned by a cousin of the ruler of Abu Dhabi." Full review
Star Service
"This elegant hotel near the Corniche and more opulent Emirates Palace serves as a top-notch business hotel that also attracts well-heeled tourists." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This exceptional hotel, occupying one of a group of five landmark towers that rise from the end of the Corniche like polished organ pipes, lives up to the group's tag-line – 'Stay Different'." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The 382-room luxury Jumeirah at Etihad Towers is one of five towers in a massive residential and office complex on the western end of Abu Dhabi'sscenic Corniche Road." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"Rising like a luxurious beacon from its waterfront setting, Jumeirah at Etihad Towers is here to make a statement." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Situated at the western end of Abu Dhabi’s Corniche, this towering building combines glitz with top-notch service." 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