Hotels in Abu Dhabi

Exploring Abu Dhabi

Set on an offshore island in the Persian Gulf, Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates and its second-largest conurbation. It’s a fast-growing, cosmopolitan metropolis that is home to a large number of expat workers in the oil, manufacturing, and financial industries. An ancient centre of population, it boasts archaeological evidence of settlement as long ago as the 3rd millennium BC and, in olden days, was a hub for the Persian Gulf’s pearl-diving industry.

Due to increasing interest from tourists, Abu Dhabi has relaxed its strict anti-alcohol laws and is encouraging the greening of the city with large parks and gardens. Tourism infrastructure includes luxury hotels such as the Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi, opulent shopping malls, and fine-dining international restaurants. The annual Formula 1 Grand Prix attracts many thousands of racing car enthusiasts and new attractions include two world-class museums, the Guggenheim and the Abu Dhabi Louvre, located in the new Saadiyat Island Cultural Zone.

Accommodations in Abu Dhabi

There is a range of options for all travelers. The most popular hotel in Abu Dhabi is the Marriott Executive Apartments Downtown Abu Dhabi, which has been booked &TravellersChoiceBooked1 times from our Hotels.com verified guests. Our guests also highly recommended Al Raha Beach Hotel Villas in Abu Dhabi as it has been reserved &TravellersChoiceBooked2 times.

Abu Dhabi is known for its luxurious accommodation options. Visitors will have plenty of options to choose from. Check out Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi and Rosewood Abu Dhabi.

Sightseeing in Abu Dhabi

- The Corniche

Much more than just a promenade, the Corniche is a spectacularly developed waterfront running for miles along the coast, from Mina Zayed Port to close by the Marina Shopping Mall and the Hilton Abu Dhabi hotel. Sandy beaches, open-air stages for concerts and events, children’s playgrounds, and activities such as go-karting are all here, and it’s a favorite location with locals for evening walks.

- Abu Dhabi Mall

Glamorous shopping is an Abu Dhabi speciality. Wall-to-wall designer names fill many of Abu Dhabi Mall’s 200-plus shops, including Tiffany, Tommy Hilfiger, Crystal Gallery and Alfred Dunhill.

Transportation in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi’s international airport is the arrival point for the majority of visitors and offers ground transportation to the city via flat-rate taxi, public bus, and shuttle bus. The most convenient ways to get around the city are by hire car or inexpensive taxi, and the cheapest way to travel is by local bus. Buses are modern and air-conditioned, and run to all the major districts as well as to neighbouring emirates.