In this next post in our series about Abu Dhabi, we’re looking at some of the many hotels that are located on and close to the Corniche.
The most famous hotel in Abu Dhabi is the Emirates Palace Hotel, which is situated at the West End of the Corniche. One of the city’s main landmarks, the Emirates Palace Hotel is the epitome of luxury and its construction cost about $3 billion. With 394 luxurious rooms and suites, 40 meeting and conference rooms, a ballroom, an auditorium and its own 1.3km private beach, it attracts both tourists and business executives, and is popular with celebrities.
Surrounded by landscaped gardens, the Emirates Palace Hotel also boasts two swimming pools, a spa, tennis courts, and a range of restaurants and bars. If you aren’t staying in the Emirates Palace Hotel, it’s still worth visiting and, if you book in advance, you can take afternoon tea there.
The Millennium Hotel Abu Dhabi on Khalifa Street is another of the city’s 5-star hotels, and it’s only a 5 minute walk from the Corniche. It has more than 300 rooms and suites of different types (Standard Rooms, Superior Rooms, Club Rooms, Executive Suites,Junior Suites and a Royal Suite), many of which have views over the Corniche and of the ocean.
Restaurants in the Millennium Hotel Abu Dhabi include Marakesh, a Morrocan-style restaurant and Citrus, which serves international cuisine. You can also relax in the hotel’s wine and champagne bar, Cristal. Facilities at the hotel include a gymnasium, a swimming pool, and sauna and steam rooms.
Alternatively, try the Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort on Corniche Road. This 5-star hotel has 272 rooms and suites: Classic Rooms, Club Rooms, Executive Rooms, Diplomatic Suites, Royal Suites and a Presidential Suite. Restaurants and bars within the hotel include Il Paradiso Seafood Restaurant, La Mamma Italian Restaurant and the Cloud Nine cigar bar. There’s also a nightclub, Zenith, as well as a private beach, swimming pools, tennis courts and a business centre.
Other hotels in the Corniche area include the Hilton Corniche Hotel Apartments and the Al Ain Palace Hotel.
You can find out more about Abu Dhabi in previous posts in this series:
- Exploring Abu Dhabi – The Corniche: learn more about Abu Dhabi’s famous seaside promenade.
- Exploring Abu Dhabi – Emirates Heritage Village: learn more about this popular tourist attraction.
- Exploring Abu Dhabi – Abu Dhabi Overview: this post contains key information about Abu Dhabi and the other United Arab Emirates.
- Airport Guides – Abu Dhabi International Airport: essential information about the airport for anyone booking flights to Abu Dhabi.
Look out for further posts in this series, as we’ll be looking at other Abu Dhabi hotels, as well as giving you more ideas about things to do in Abu Dhabi.
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