There is no dearth of swanky hotels in Abu Dhabi. Should you pick a skyscraper affording sweeping views of the city skyline, or the secluded beach hotel with a premium spa? When it comes to hotels, location is everything! Check out our selection of the best-located hotels for different tastes.

In the Heart of the City

St Regis Abu Dhabi

Strategically located in the heart of the city, the St Regis Abu Dhabi in Corniche offers its signature butler service complimentary to each of the hotel’s 283 rooms. The Heritage Village, Minaret Al Saadiyat and the Presidential Palace are enviably close to the hotel. For a dramatic evening with your partner, book the Helipad Sunset Supper, wherein you will enjoy oysters, caviar and canapés at the rooftop helipad amidst a live saxophone performance, and the champagne sabering ritual.

Location: Nation Tower, Corniche
Tariff: INR 11,000 onwards*

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Al Diar Dana Hotel

Al Diar Dana Hotel is quite popular among solo travellers. After all, it is less than a kilometre away from the Abu Dhabi Mall, and a little further away from it are various restaurants and bars. This value-for-money hotel has an in-house salon, a rooftop restaurant and a European pub serving a mouth-watering fare. The hotel has 112 well-furnished rooms equipped with all modern-day creature comforts.

Location: 10th Street Tourist Club Area
Tariff: INR 2,900 onwards*

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Right by the Beach

Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas

Art lovers shouldn’t look beyond this 5-star accommodation in the cultural district of Saadiyat. It is close to the upcoming Louvre Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum and Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, and only a few minutes away from the city centre. If you need inspiration, then the beach is right in front and so is the Saadiyat Beach Golf Club. Ask the concierge, and they’ll be able to put together a tailor-made itinerary for you.

Location: Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi
Tariff: INR 10,000 onwards*

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Emirates Palace Hotel Abu Dhabi

Welcome to the second-most expensive hotel in the world! If you have a fondness for Islamic architecture, the hotel’s intricate geometric patterns, use of colours, and beautiful arches will leave you enchanted. From its 400 rooms, 240-foot-tall domed atrium and 1000 chandeliers, to the many restaurants serving mouth-watering dishes, this regal Kempinski property lives up to its reputation by every measure. What’s more, you get direct access to the brilliant white sands of the Persian Gulf!

Location: West Corniche Road
Tariff: INR 19,649 onwards*

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Close to the Airport

Novotel Abu Dhabi Al Bustan

The Novotel Abu Dhabi Al Bustan has a sauna, hammam and Jacuzzi on-site, promising a relaxing Middle-Eastern experience. It is minutes away from the business centre of the city and the airport. Dining options include Pepper All Day Dining with live cooking, and the Waves Pool Bar, which has ample fare for the health conscious. Children can keep themselves busy in the many play areas. Other attractions include an outdoor heated pool, access to an 18-hole golf course and a well-equipped fitness suite.

Location: Shk. Rashid Bin Saeed St/ Rabdan St
Tariff: INR 2,700 onwards*

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Shangri-La Hotel Qaryat Al Beri Abu Dhabi

If you decide to stay at Shangri-La Hotel Qaryat Al Beri in Abu Dhabi, you may end up feeling like a Sheikh living in a palace. The grand main building is a beautiful golden-white in colour, but it is the interiors and décor that will take your breath away. The hotel has a winding waterway punctuated with traditional Arabic boats or abras to ferry guests around. Do visit the hotel’s very own souk, where you can pick traditional artefacts, paintings, jewellery, clothes and all things middle-eastern. A stroll on a private beach, the luxurious CHI spa, and fancy restaurants will all seem ordinary now.

Location: Between the Bridges
Tariff: INR 11,000 onwards*

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Tucked Away on an Island

The St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort

This beachfront hotel exhibits beautiful Mediterranean architecture, enough to make your jaw drop. Even more eye-catching are the glorious views of the aquamarine beach — six miles of walking, swimming and dolphin-spotting paradise! Even the rooms are done up in lavish Mediterranean-style décor, and afford views of the gulf or the Saadiyat Beach Golf Club. Take your pick from the five swimming pools, spa, Sandcastle Club for children, private beach, and an impressive range of food and beverage outlets.

Location: Saadiyat Island
Tariff: INR 17,000 onwards*

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Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi

Despite its tranquil location, this hotel oozes fashion, glamour, and all things luxurious. Built within the F1 Yas Marina Circuit hovering over land and water, the hotel plays the perfect host to the Grand Prix and similar high-profile events. Its futuristic exterior will leave you stunned, as will the 11 innovative dining and lounge venues, a relaxing ESPA spa, state-of-the-art rooms, and stylish bars. There are special activities organised for kids, couples and families, so you never have to worry about falling short on entertainment options.

Location: Yas Island
Tariff: INR 6,600 onwards*

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