Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Abu Dhabi
Expert reviews
“Sleek and sapphire blue, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr’s geometry sparkles like glistening facets of a gemstone along Abu Dhabi Creek. Inside, you’ll find a warm and inviting hotel in stark contrast to its cool, modern façade.”
“Its stark glass facade, with rectilinear night-lighting, invites you into a vast atrium of textured surfaces and glowing hanging lamps. Things stay more classic in the rooms, with plenty of wood detailing and floor-to-ceiling windows. You’ll have to pay extra for a ‘view’ room if you want the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque vista.”
“Set alongside a cluster of creekside hotels, and one of the capital’s most recognisable buildings thanks to its sheer blue glass exterior and LED lights. It’s one for the water lovers; guests can enjoy the hotel’s Olympic-sized swimming pool and private beach, not to mention its views of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Beachfront
- Swimming pool
- Friendly staff
- Comfortable beds
- Free Wifi
All you need to know
Abu Dhabi, the epitome of opulence in the Middle East, is more than just a city with lavish hotels and an upscale shopping scene. It’s on the brink of having its very own Louvre and Guggenheim, the latter being a masterpiece of Frank Gehry.
The city even boasts a gold-dispensing ATM, though that’s hardly surprising. While the Fairmont Bab Al Bahr may not rank at the pinnacle of luxury, it’s not too far off. Being a five-star hotel in this city means it has to maintain a certain standard, making the Fairmont an exceptionally pleasant place to stay.
“Báb” translates to “gate” or “door” in Arabic, thus Bab Al Bahr can be seen as the gateway to Abu Dhabi island from the mainland. This implies that the Fairmont isn’t located in the heart of the city but rather at its entrance.
Overlooking the silhouette of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and situated on the beachfront, this hotel caters to business needs with its modern design and hundreds of well-equipped rooms and suites.
The Fairmont offers a taste of luxury you’d anticipate, with lavish king-sized beds adorned with fresh white sheets, modern bathrooms featuring large bathtubs, flat-screen televisions, and distinct lounging areas.
Rooms and suites in the higher category provide exclusive access to the Fairmont Gold Lounge, which offers complimentary continental breakfast, afternoon tea, and evening cocktail hours, along with free Wi-Fi and readily available butler service.
The hotel boasts a diverse array of dining options, including a steakhouse by Michelin-starred chef Marco Pierre White and the exotic Chameleon cocktail lounge. Notably, Al Naba’a Lounge provides the most extensive tea blend collection in Abu Dhabi.
At The Chocolate Gallery, guests can witness chocolatiers in action. Beyond food and beverages, the hotel’s private beach and adjoining pool serve as major attractions – their sparkling blue waters meticulously cared for by the hotel staff.
While the Fairmont Bab Al Bahr might not be the wealthiest city’s most extravagant hotel, its stylish reliability makes it a preferred choice among business travelers.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
9 March 2025
Exceptional
The facilities were excellent.
Coffee in the room was not good quality.
23 February 2025
Very good
The view of the grand mosque was incredible. Room size was big.
Room wasn't ready at 3pm. Got the room keys around 4pm. Ordered a cake at the lobby coffee shop. There was a dead fly inside the cake slice. The manager promptly apologized and didn't charge us for the coffee and cake.
21 February 2025
Perfect stay
This was one of the best experiences. We got a perfect room with a view of the Grand Mosque. The staff provided fantastic service. There was a great selection of restaurants where you could enjoy delicious food and try various drinks. During happy hours, you could even get beer at a lower price. The pools were excellent, the beach had clean sand, and parking was hassle-free. This was one of the best hotel stays I have ever had.
To short stay. Would love to stay longer.
6 February 2025
Exceptional
The staff helpful and super friendly , great location . And always one of my go to hotels in abudhabi 👍🏻💯
5 February 2025
Exceptional
Everything was perfect
2 February 2025
Exceptional
Every time I book in this hotel I wish the hotel give special offers
30 January 2025
Amazing hotel
Beautiful hotel. Great staff and service and such a good breakfast buffet. Definitely coming back here!
Nothing
29 January 2025
Very good
The location is excellent and the view is amazing.
Open toilets do not suit our environment in the Emirates. Relieving oneself should be done in a covered and tightly closed place.
26 January 2025
Perfect stay in Abu Dhabi
Extremely friendly and helpful staff, very good food
Hard to find something
25 January 2025
Incredible
One of the best hotels i ever been to.. so classy clean and friendly staff with amazing facility
22 January 2025
Most enjoyable
Club lounge very good
21 January 2025
Brilliant, really enjoyed and would recommend hioghly to anyone :-)
Overall it was a lovely hotel, friendly staff, facilities perfect! Really really enjoyable stay. The view from my 6th floor room was amazing! Food in Bridges Bar was nice, especially Chicken Shawarma x
Breakfast in Cuisine restaurant wasn't great, food was warm at best... hot food should be hot! Bridges Bar was always showing old football games, notihng was live although there was lots of matches that could've / should've been shown, minor thing though!
20 January 2025
Amazing stay in Abu Dhabi
Everything was truly amazing: spacious and cozy room with a stunning view, friendly and hospitable staff, breakfast buffet with a wide variety of food options, I'm definitely coming back!
19 January 2025
thanks. happy customer
really nice hotel. nothing to say more. Location is nice also - in the middle for both directions for taxi ride to the town, or to Yas marina. We went to concert, so it was close to stadium.
14 January 2025
Exceptional
The view is awesome, breakfast was excellent, the gym is equipped with everything you need.
14 January 2025
overall it was great experience.
it was great experience! facilities are well maintained, staff is super friendly especially Mariam who helped us a lot and location is beautiful.
only thing that wasn’t good was that the tour which we booked in hotel was not well organized and we even missed one of the locations
14 January 2025
Great service and beautiful views
Lovely room, great views and great service
13 January 2025
Very good
Location, staff were very helpful excellent hotel
The furniture and room is a bit old.. the in dining room service was very slow
13 January 2025
Fabulous
The Bed was super comfortable
The furniture of the room was a bit old and requires to be renovated. The rate of the room was on a higher scale however i guess its peak due to Cold play concert
13 January 2025
Pure luxury
Staff were amazing, the food was super high quality and the pool was nice. The room was so nice and had super comfy beds and with excellent shower. The facilities in the room were amazing and really made me feel like I was staying in luxury.
The iron in the room wasn't great, every time I sprayed steam onto my clothes loads of black bits shot out from the iron, no matter how many times I did this it kept happening. Be careful of that if you are planning using the iron.
11 January 2025
Fabulous
Location
None
11 January 2025
I bought the Coldplay staycation package and really glad I chose Fairmont. 5 star!
beach access and warm pool
bathroom, toilet water too low pressure
11 January 2025
Best hotel in Abu Dhabi value for money is exceptional
We had an amazing time staying at the Fairmont the staff were all very helpful and friendly. The hotel itself is luxurious with everything such high standards. The bed is the best bed I have ever slept in and I’ve stayed in many hotels. The pool and beach area was perfect. This would be the hotel I recommend to anyone visiting Abu Dhabi. Great happy hour session 4-8 Breakfast choice was amazing.
Perfect hotel.
6 January 2025
Great
Everything
Beautiful hotel . Amazing pool . Great view.
3 January 2025
Exceptional
Everything! The place is beautiful. Our room Was big and comfortable. The staff in the hotel are really nice and caring. We loved. The breakfast and lunch are so good!
I think they could improve in the service around the swimming pool. There was just one guy for loads of People. It think they could put More staff to take orders around the pool. Also, kids should be prohibited from the Jacuzzi. There were loads of kids every day.
2 January 2025
I will come back👌🏻
An amazing cozy location. With a very clean beach👌🏻 A very beautiful view of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque😍 nice stuff, parking, food👌🏻
2 January 2025
Good value for the money
Great facilities,staff polite and the pools and the beach are very clean. Great food also👌
It could do more in regards with fun spots for the kids,no activities at all,and the playground could be improved :)
2 January 2025
You must book here for Abu Dhabi!
A perfect week. The staff were impeccable, from reception desk, housekeeping to dining staff. The rooms were immaculately clean and facilities were wonderful. Great views. Food at breakfast and dinner was delicious and plentiful options available. We will be booking again for sure.
The beds were too soft and I couldn't get comfortable, but that is a personal preference.
29 December 2024
Exceptional
Nice breakfast but could be changed more frequently
Some staff are not as competent as others.
25 November 2024
Exceptional
Beach front, personal, breakfast and etc.
25 November 2024
good
nice hotel clean
nothing but fare from city
23 November 2024
Very relaxing atmosphere, excellent pool and very cordial and helpful staff.
The pool was well heated and clean. Breakfast spread was good too. Room was spacious.
The room had a connecting door. It was a bit noisy at night for a short period of time.
21 November 2024
Great hotel, perfect location.
Everything about this hotel is amazing!
17 November 2024
Fabulous experience. Would stay again for sure
Staff all very accommodating, knowledgeable and friendly. Check in was easy and efficient and vey welcoming. The guys on the reception helpful and the guys outside the entrance doors were really professional and never waited longer than 2-3 mins for a taxi. We had a lovely stay at The Fairmont. Great sunsets on the beach with a fantastic view of the Mosque. Food on the half board basis was really good and a varied choice. Breakfast on the shaded outdoor terrace with birdsong a great way to start the day. The pool was a refreshing temperature and all the staff on the beach and poolside are fun, friendly and professional. The view from the room was out of this world and the room itself bright and modern. Turn down service was a lovely touch and the rooms cleaned exceptionally well. I play padel tennis and there are some really great facilities only a few minutes walk away which I was delighted with. We really enjoyed the Sport’s Bar on site. Friendly staff and nice outside seating area.
Changing rooms at the pool a little tired. Cleaned regularly though so that was great. Beach bar was also pretty tired but the staff made up for it. They should definitely invest some time and money in updating the pool toilets and changing rooms and beach bar could do with some TLC.
11 November 2024
Very short but good stay.
The breakfast area was bit small for the amount of people that was there. Had to ask for food to be replenished also @ 10.50 was waiting to get my tea and coffee for 5 mins as nobody was behind the counter. I called a staff member and asked for tea and coffee then the staff member said the manchine is switched off. This was before 11 0clock which I said then he straight away gave me tea and coffee
2 November 2024
Exceptional
Staff and quick service was outstanding
29 October 2024
Exceptional
Everything, a special mention to Sally on. The front desk is a credit to your company she went above and beyond to make our anniversary the. Best time . Thankyou Sally
3 October 2024
A delightful and enjoyable stay.
Loved everything about it. From the friendly and helpful staff, to a luxury stay. Thank you.
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27 September 2024
Exceptional
very good pool and food
26 September 2024
Wonderful stay at a great hotel
What a wonderful hotel, staff really friendly, facilities great, breakfast ....wow. Room really clean, bed so comfortable and room size large.
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23 September 2024
I really liked the hotel and can recommend it.
I liked the nice creek view. The breakfast was perfect! It was a great selection of different dishes. The staff was pleasant and the room was well cleaned.
The hotel is located out t of the city center. So if you want to go to some tourist places or restaurants, you need to take a car. It’s not something bad, just keep in mind.
21 September 2024
Wonderful stay
Room was exceptionally clean, the restaurant options at the hotel were very good. Breakfast was top.
6 September 2024
Very good
Good location
Nothing
5 September 2024
Very good
Nice, but I wish there was a pool just for adults
5 September 2024
Friendly , amazing , understanding
The room , breakfast
Nothing
4 September 2024
Great location
Comfortable rooms, great location, Friendly stuff
Limited Dine in menu
4 September 2024
Exceptional
Beautiful rooms and great service
2 September 2024
Exceptional customer service
The staff at the hotel are exceptional especially the people on the door, they are so helpful and engaging. This is the best level of treatment we have had in the UAE this was our 5th trip. We popped to the bar one night for drinks the staff were so friendly we ended up staying for food also, I didn't even know they had a menu so that was a bonus. The beds are so comfortable it was like sleeping on a cloud. The water in the room is made from the humidity what a genius idea. I think more places should roll this out. I was a bit hesitant on location but taxis are cheap and plentiful and if you head to the aquarium there are a huge amount of restaurants, cafes and a cinema here.
The house keeping sometimes did not replenish toilet roll
18 August 2024
It was a good stiction and we enjoyed it, the hotel is perfect.
Everything was perfect
We reserve twin bed rooms and one king room, but while check it they did not give us the rooms based on our reservation.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kid meals (additional charge)
- - Kid-friendly buffet
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Barber/beauty shop
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Car hire
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Currency exchange
- - Luggage storage
- - ATM/cash machine on site
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Sauna
- - Fitness centre
- - Table tennis
- - Canoeing (additional charge)
- - Private beach area
- - Water sport facilities on site (additional charge)
- - Kids' club (additional charge)
- - Beachfront
- - Evening entertainment (additional charge)
- - Beauty Services
- - Make up services
- - Hair treatments
- - Manicure
- - Pedicure
- - Hair cut
- - Hair colouring
- - Hair styling
- - Fitness
- - Yoga classes
- - Fitness classes
- - Personal trainer
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Beach
- - Temporary art galleries
- - Themed dinner nights (additional charge)
- - Happy hour (additional charge)
- - Tour or class about local culture (additional charge)
- - Cooking class (additional charge)
- - Live music/performance (additional charge)
- - Live sport events (broadcast)
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor pool
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
- - Outdoor pool (seasonal)
- - Outdoor furniture
Entertainment and family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
- - Indoor play area
- - Kids' outdoor play equipment
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Electric vehicle charging station
- - Accessible parking
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
Pool and wellness
- - Pool with view
- - Heated pool
- - Pool bar
- - Shallow end
- - Pool cover
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Sun umbrellas
- - Kids' pool
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming Pool
Transport
- - Airport pick up (additional charge)
- - Airport drop off (additional charge)
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Face masks for guests available
11 March 2025
Exceptional