Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & ResortvsNurai Island
Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort and Zaya Nurai Island are both rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort is the choice of most writers compared to Zaya Nurai Island. Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort comes in at 81 with praise from 6 sources like Oyster, Jetsetter and Time Out.
Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort
Corniche Road, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
From $73/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"It's neither new nor particularly luxurious... but it is comfortable and much more reasonably priced than some of the other international hotel options in town." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"There are good water and leisure activities here and the beachside sheesha spot is lovely. Eat at the excellent restaurants on site."
Time Out
"One of the best decked-out hotels in Abu Dhabi, the Sheraton comes complete with a private beach. The hotel has a great gym and popular restaurants, bars and a nightclub." Full review
Jetsetter
"An all-inclusive stay at a decadent five-star Abu Dhabi hotel, with a private lagoon, Gulf views and fine dining." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The upscale Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort is one of the older hotels clustered near each other in busy downtown Abu Dhabi, and it shows. Despite its branding as a resort, along with..." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The Sheraton is particularly well placed for the frayed-nerved businessperson who is looking for easy access to the city but who has time to unwind in the landscaped garden." 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