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Rosewood Abu DhabivsNurai Island
Both properties are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Rosewood Abu Dhabi ranks significantly higher than Zaya Nurai Island. Rosewood Abu Dhabi ranks #12 in Abu Dhabi with praise from 3 reviewers including Oyster, Forbes Travel Guide and The Telegraph.
Rosewood Abu Dhabi
The Telegraph
Oyster
Forbes Travel Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
Lonely Planet
Sowwah Square, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi 00000, United Arab Emirates
From $141/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
8.0
"Slick and smartly buzzing; moneyed." Full review
Luxury
"The outstanding, five-pearl Rosewood Abu Dhabi hotel sits on Al Maryah Island, separated from Abu Dhabi's main downtown area by a bridge spanning a narrow strip of water." Full review
4 Stars
"The first UAE outpost from the Rosewood brand, Rosewood Abu Dhabi offers a sumptuous stay with stellar service in the heart of the city." Full review
"The country's first Rosewood is loaded with style and sophistication." Full review
Top choice
"From Glo, its rooftop pool-bar, at the tip to snug wine-haunt La Cava secreted in its toe, the Rosewood is one sophisticated customer." Full review
Nurai Island
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith
Condé Nast Traveler
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet
Nurai Island, Abu Dhabi 44235, United Arab Emirates
From $833/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
"This new and private island offers 32 luxury beach villas, each decorated in soothing shades of cream with billowing, picturesque white curtains." Full review
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
"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
"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
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
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
"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