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W Abu Dhabi - Yas IslandvsNurai Island
Both Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi and Zaya Nurai Island are rated highly by professional travelers. Overall, Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi ranks significantly higher than Zaya Nurai Island. Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi comes in at 89 with accolades from 9 publications such as Gayot, The Telegraph and Condé Nast Traveler.
W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island
Travel + Leisure
Time Out
Gayot
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Wallpaper
Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph
Forbes Travel Guide
Independent
Yas Island Leisure Drive, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
From $123/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Travel + Leisure "This 499-room hotel has brave-new-world bravado and future-is-now daring to spare." Full review
Time Out "This elegant five-star hotel is among the best known in the capital, with distinct architecture and chic interior design." Full review
Gayot "Just 15 minutes from Abu Dhabiâ's lively city center, the Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi boasts a truly unique location that straddles both land and water."
Lonely Planet "The most visually dramatic addition to Abu Dhabi's hotelscape sits in pole position on Yas Island, not far from the Ferrari World Abu Dhabi theme park."
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"The 499-room luxury Yas Viceroy is the world's only hotel built over a Formula One racetrack." Full review
Wallpaper "The already highly distinctive Yas Hotel in Abu Dhabi recently emerged from a Viceroy makeover that has upgraded the staff and transformed the lobby into a sleek meeting place." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Large beige-and-gray-toned rooms have an iPhone meets Austin Powers geek–chicness and are equipped with mood lighting and high-tech desks." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The 499-room Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi is renowned for its over-water, over-land location straddling a Formula 1 race track." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Forbes Travel Guide is embarking on a global expansion of its Star Ratings. Come back soon to learn more about this property and find out which rating it earned." Full review
Independent "The ultimate race-lovers’ option can be found at ultra luxe W Abu Dhabi – where Hamilton, Charles Leclerc and others will fly past under its bridge"
The F1 guide to visiting Abu Dhabi
December 16, 2022
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
