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Sofitel Abu Dhabi CornichevsNurai Island
Both Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche and Zaya Nurai Island are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche is the choice of most reviewers compared to Zaya Nurai Island. Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche comes in at #19 in Abu Dhabi with positive reviews from 3 sources including Jetsetter, The Telegraph and Oyster.
Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche
Oyster
Jetsetter
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Corniche Road East, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
From $86/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Oyster Luxury
"This luxury chain hotel has 282 large guest rooms, 48 of which are extravagant suites." Full review
Jetsetter "Luxe Art Deco–inspired skyscraper overlooking Abu Dhabi's Corniche with a sublime spa and elegant piano bar." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This well situated 280-room hotel exudes French elegance and offers sweeping views of the Gulf and city skyline." Full review
Lonely Planet "Slap on the Corniche and packed full of facilities, you can't really go wrong staying in the Sofitel's large, light-filled rooms." 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
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 Telegraph8.0
"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
