Hotels in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, blends cultural heritage with modern ambition—from the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque's striking white marble to the renowned art collections at Louvre Abu Dhabi. The city unfolds along an 8-kilometer Corniche waterfront dotted with beaches, parks, and views of the Arabian Gulf.
Places to stay in Abu Dhabi
- Uptown Hotel Apartments Abu Dhabi by Gewan — 7.6/10 · Hamdan Street behind Al Ahlia Hospital, Abu Dhabi
- Al Ain Palace Hotel — 4★ · 9.0/10 · Corniche Road, Abu Dhabi
- Phoenix Plaza Hotel Apartments — 3★ · 8.6/10 · Old Airport Road, Near Al Wahda Mall, Abu Dhabi, 126503
- Kingsgate Hotel Abu Dhabi — 8.8/10 · A1 Salam Street, Tourist Club Area, Abu Dhabi, 8573
- Luxury 1-bedroom fully furnished Lifeline apartment — C-40, Sector E3, Zone -, Al Danah, Electra Street, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
- Executive Suites Abu Dhabi — 3★ · 7.9/10 · Muroor Street, No. 4
- Al Nakheel Hotel Apartments Abu Dhabi — Muroor Street, Al Dhafrah, Opposite Al Falah Plaza, Abu Dhabi
- Al Diar Sawa Hotel Apartments — 4★ · 8.1/10 · Al Nahyan Camp
- Centro Capital Centre — 3★ · 8.6/10 · Al Khaleej Al Arabi Stt, Capital Centre, Adjacent to ADNEC Exhibition Centre, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, 44493
- Jannah Burj Al Sarab — 5★ · Mina Street Abu Dhabi
Where to stay in Abu Dhabi
Stay along the Corniche for waterfront location and beachfront dining; the area offers direct access to the 8 km promenade with separate cycle and pedestrian paths. The Marina area at the western end of the Corniche, around Marina Mall, offers hotels, dining and shopping. Saadiyat Island provides a quieter setting with a resort feel, with beaches and cultural attractions, just northeast of the main island.
Why visit
Visit Abu Dhabi to experience the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, completed in 2007 with 82 marble domes and capacity for 41,000 worshippers. Spend your days at the 8-kilometre Corniche beachfront with its white sand, public beach areas, and views of the city skyline.
Getting around Abu Dhabi
- Nearest airport — Zayed International Airport (AUH) is about 30 km southeast of the city centre; the A1 bus takes roughly 40–45 minutes to reach the city.
- Public bus — Bus A1 runs around the clock from Zayed International Airport to downtown Abu Dhabi; check the current timetable for frequency.