Fairmont Bab al Bahr

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

5 stars

In a prime location and boasting unrivalled views of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the Fairmont Bab al Bahr is the epitome of luxury. Everything is world-class, including service, the restaurants and leisure facilities. Guest rooms are a delight, furnished in contemporary style with all mod-cons. Upgrade to a Fairmont Gold Room and you benefit from Gold service too which includes dedicated check-in/check-out and complimentary Continental breakfast, afternoon tea and evening drinks. There’s a health club and a beach club to explore, the former boasting state-of-the-art gym equipment, the latter, two swimming pools, one Olympic sized and beach games galore. Restaurants abound at the Fairmont, opt for the bustling atmosphere of Marco’s New York Italian, or dine in style at Marco Pierre White Steakhouse & Grill. Mazaj is probably the finest Lebanese restaurant in Abu Dhabi, serving everything from mezze to kebabs to tapas or feast on sumptuous buffet fare at CuiScene, which also hosts theme nights and the famous Fairmont Saturday Brunch.

Amenities

Babysitting service
Bar
Fitness Centre/Gym
Internet Access
Laundry Service
Restaurant
Room Service
Spa
Swimming Pool
Close to Beach

Explore the local area

Overlooking a pristine and private stretch of beach on the canal. Transfer time from Abu Dhabi International Airport: 30 minutes.

Hotel Information

Room Information
Room Upgrade Information

369 rooms and suites. All with air-conditioning, LCD TV, telephone, WiFi access, mini-bar*, tea/coffee maker, safe, hairdryer, iron and board. Fairmont Rooms with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child under 12 years.

Board basis options

Half Board option: includes breakfast at CuiScene restaurant, including free-flow tea, coffee, water and juices (6:30-10:30am only). Lunch or dinner: choose between Marco’s Italian restaurant, Mazaj Bab Al Bahr each offering a dedicated 3-course set menu.

Alternatively, you may choose to use a dining credit of 140 AED per person (70 AED for children below 12 years old) in the following outlets: Poolside.

Full Board option: includes breakfast at CuiScene restaurant, including free-flow tea, coffee, water and juices (6:30-10:30am only). Lunch: 3-course set menu (inclusive of Fairmont water and soft drinks) at Mazaj Bab Al Bahr or Marco’s Italian. Dinner: option to choose between Marco’s Italian restaurant, or Mazaj Bab Al Bahr each offering a dedicated 3-course set menu.

Alternatively, you may choose to use a dining credit of 140 AED per person (70 AED for children below 12 years old) in the following outlets: Café Sushi, Poolside or Bridges Bar

All Inclusive option: includes breakfast at CuiScene restaurant, including free-flow tea, coffee, water and juices (6:30-10:30am only). Lunch: choose between Marco’s Italian restaurant, Mazaj Bab Al Bahr and the Poolside, each offering a signature 3-course set menu. Dinner: Marco’s Italian restaurant, Mazaj Bab Al Bahr, or Bridges Bar. Enjoy a delightful 3-course set menu for dinner. All–Inclusive beverage menu at any listed above outlets. On Saturdays, join for the Fairmont Saturday brunch with a special rate.

Please note: Meal plan inclusions are defined by the hotel and are subject to change at any time without notice

Hotel details

Dining

Mazaj Bab Al Bahr (all-day dining, Mediterranean cuisine), CuiScene (International buffet with theme nights), Café Sushi, Marco's Italian (Marco’s Italian by Marco Pierre White, traditional and authentic Italian dishes), Marco Pierre White Steakhouse & Grill, The Lobby Lounge. Poolside bar and Bridges Bar.

Fun and Games

Olympic length swimming pool, covered kids' pool (currently closed), Jacuzzi. Health Club*. Water sports* including paddle boards and kayaking. Beach games including football, badminton, softball, volleyball and table tennis. Beach aerobics.

Handy Stuff

Complimentary WiFi access available in public areas and rooms. Babysitting* (on request). 24-hour concierge desk. Speciality shops including souvenir shop, hair salon* and florist. Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. 24-hour room service*.

Additional Information

* Denotes local charge.

Trip advisor rating

4.7/5

8,281 reviews

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Location
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Service
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Cleanliness

Excellent

80%

Very Good

13%

Average

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“10/10 5* Experience, thank you Fairmont!”

Sep 16, 2026Paridhi P

My mum and I came to the Fairmont Abu Dhabi in September 2026 for our birthday week from London. The moment we checked in, Boushra at reception was extremely warm and welcoming. She gave us a brilliant room and early check-in as we arrived around 9am, despite check-in being from 3pm. She noted that it was both of our birthdays during our stay and sent a beautiful cake to our room! She remembered us every morning and followed up on how our stay is going every time. Our flight back home was 2am and although checkout was from the afternoon, Shania, who we had also met on the first day and was exceptionally warm and welcoming also, had extended us to a late checkout to 7pm to accommodate for our late flight! She and Boushra were so lovely and made me feel at home immediately. The hotel staff have gone above and beyond in ensuring we have had a memorable stay and were well looked after. This has been one of the best experiences we have had at a hotel and we will be staying at the Fairmont again for all future visits to Abu Dhabi! The food was also absolutely amazing. We were half-board and every day of our stay we could not stay away from Mazjaj Lebanese restaurant. Chef Elias deserves a Michelin star because every item we had was fantastic. Our favourites were Batata Hara, Kopoglu and Fatteh Batenjen. They let us take it away as portion sizes were generous. Although my stomach was full, my heart was not! Not to mention the great selection of desserts they had. Despite this, nothing could top the staff: Omar, the manager, remembered us and our orders every day and also loved chatting with us. Zouhir and Hadi were extremely warm and friendly waiters and this restaurant had such homely, delicious and delectable food. This is one thing I will certainly miss when going back to London! At breakfast, Chandrakant and Sudula were lovely staff too, and Al Makhtoum remembered from the first breakfast my exact coffee order and ensured it was ready for me all following mornings and was extremely attentive! Raja and Akmaral from reception were also lovely. Everyone at Fairmont went above and beyond to ensure our stay was 10/10 and because of the staff we will be coming again soon.

“Excellent Team and Exceptional Service”

Sep 11, 2026FBRben

Excellent service at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr. Special thanks to Ms. AURISTELLE A. for her outstanding service and to Mr. Sudula for his warm welcome, professionalism, and genuine hospitality. A great team that truly makes the difference! MERCI

“A true luxury stay”

Sep 05, 2026Valy_mirmiru

We had a fantastic stay at the Fairmont Bab al Bahr. The property is stunning and the service is impeccable from all the staff. The location is convenient as it's right across the creek from the Sheikh Zayed mosque and not far from the airport. We had booked a room with creek view, which I highly recommend as we could enjoy a beautiful view over the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque thanks to the floor-to-ceiling windows. The room was also very spacious and modernly decorated. Everything was beautifully curated in this hotel, from the wide lobby to the pool and beach area, which we really enjoyed during our stay during our breaks from sightseeing. As mentioned before, the attentiveness to the customer is really a key point of this hotel - everyone is always ready to help. You can also borrow an abaya to visit the mosque free of charge. We had a half-board plan and enjoyed meals at the Italian restaurant, the pub and the Japanese restaurant. The quality of all of them was amazing. The air conditioning in the communal areas is quite strong, especially in the summer, where the sudden and drastic change of temperature can be a little unpleasant, so something to keep in mind when packing your suitcase! I highly recommend this hotel and would definitely come back again.

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