Intercontinental Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Star rating

Bayshore Beach
Classic Room
Club Room
Porto Gina
The Bayshore Swimming Pool and Jacuzzi
Byblos Sur Mer Restaurant
Cabana at The Bayshore
Byblos Sur Mer Upper Terrace Bar and Lounge
Selections Restaurant
The Bayshore Beach Club
Cho Gao Marina Walk
Cho Gao Marina Walk
Byblos Sur Mer
Bayshore Beach
Classic Room
Club Room
Porto Gina
The Bayshore Swimming Pool and Jacuzzi
Byblos Sur Mer Restaurant
Cabana at The Bayshore
Byblos Sur Mer Upper Terrace Bar and Lounge
Selections Restaurant
The Bayshore Beach Club
Cho Gao Marina Walk
Cho Gao Marina Walk
Byblos Sur Mer

The hotel

Boasting a private beach and marina, this stylish hotel offers an urban oasis of calm close to Abu Dhabi’s popular Corniche. If you are keen to explore the local area, the hotel is within easy reach of world-class shopping malls, attractions and sites of historical interest. There’s a cosmopolitan array of restaurants, all with marina views, whilst the contemporary BayshoreBeach Club offers something for every kind of traveller.

Amenities

  • Tennis
  • Wheelchair access
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

Located at the heart of the capital, a 10-minute drive from downtown. Suitably close to popular shopping malls and within easy reach of many local attractions and sites of historical interest. Transfer time from Abu Dhabi Airport: 30 minutes.

Hotel information

390 spacious, modern and stylish guest rooms and suites on 19 floors in 1 building. All with air-conditioning, satellite TV, alarm/clock radio, telephone, tea/coffee maker, high-speed Internet access*, mini-bar*, safe and hairdryer. Deluxe Rooms with 1 king-size bed or 2 single beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 infant or child.

Board basis options

Half Board option: includes buffet breakfast and lunch or dinner at Selections restaurant, with soft drinks per meal period.

Full Board option: includes buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner at Selections restaurant, with soft drinks per meal period.

Standard All Inclusive option: includes meals and selected beverages at designated venues. Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner from Selections restaurant, alcoholic drinks are included during mealtime only. 3 course set menu at Porto Gina, alcoholic drinks are included during mealtime only. Selected light menu and drinks at Aquarius. Drinks only at The Bayshore Beach Club. Selected drinks at Chamas upstairs bar (adult-only). Please note: entitelment is limited to one lunch and one dinner per guest per day.

Premium All Inclusive option: includes meals and selected beverages at designated venues. Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner from Selections restaurant, alcoholic drinks are included during mealtime only. 3 course set menu at Fishmarket, Jones Social, Porto Gina, Belgian Café, alcoholic drinks are included during mealtime only. Selected light menu and drinks at Aquarius and The Bayshore Beach Club. 9 Cut Experience at Chamas restaurant, dinner only and selected drinks at Chamas upstairs bar (adult-only). Asian fusion cuisine at Cho Gao Marina Walk, alcoholic drinks are included during mealtime only. Non-alcoholic drinks at Piano Lounge. Please note: entitelment is limited to one lunch and one dinner per guest per day.

Room upgrades

Deluxe Sea View Rooms with 1 king-size bed or 2 single beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 infant or child.

Club InterContinental City View/Sea View Rooms includes access to the club lounge with private check in/check out, cocktail hour and late check out till 4:00pm, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child. Please note: children are not allowed in the Club Lounge and an alternative venue will be advised.

Deluxe Suites with bedroom as well as a large seating and dining area, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 infant or child.

Club Rooms include the following:

  • Private check in/check out in the Club InterContinental Lounge
  • Buffet breakfast with a live cooking station
  • Five different food presentations daily including cocktail hour
  • Business centre area equipped with PC desk tops and PC connecting stations
  • High-speed Internet access in all Club InterContinental Rooms
  • Wireless Internet access in the Club InterContinental Lounge
  • Two meeting rooms
  • Late check out 4:00pm.

9 restaurants and 3 bars: Byblos Sur Mer (Lebanese cuisine), Porto Gina (Italian cuisine, dinner), Chamas (Brazilian cuisine, open for dinner Mon-Sat), Fishmarket (Thai-style seafood, open for lunch and dinner), Selections (buffet breakfast), Cho Gao Marina Walk (Pan Asian cuisine, open for dinner Mon-Sat), Belgian Café (open for dinner), Aquarius pool bar, plus Piano Lounge (24-hour drinks and snacks). Club InterContinental lounge.

The Bayshore Beach Club has an infinity pool for adults with a swim-up bar, 2 kids' pools with a slide and a beach bar. Outdoor swimming pool with swim-up bar and kids' pool on the 3rd floor. Gym* including Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and cold plunge pool. 2 floodlit tennis courts*. Table tennis*. Kids' playground and play room (currently closed).

Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. Shops. Standard complimentary WiFi (premium WiFi*). 24-hour room service*.

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

* Denotes local charge.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Ara Hayrapetyan

May 20, 2025 Zolotov86

Verry good ! I like intercontinenta hotel !very polite waiters, always smiling. the chefs cook very tasty food. next time I will definitely come here! My wife and son really liked everything! waiter Mahadee is the best, He is very smart! ! !!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fantastic

May 19, 2025 Elisha P

Our stay has been great. Shekhar paid great attention with housekeeping and was very friendly! We would definitely come again and recommend to friends and family. The hotel is child friendly with various activities for children and the selection of food was also delightful.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Khalid

May 19, 2025 Freedom31493918332

Very good service in bayshore by khalid We are selected intercontinental hotel for our holiday we are very satisfied to this hotel really 5 star hotel Everything is perfect especially staff khalid in bayshore He is always smiling 😊 thank you khalid We are definitely comeback
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May 19, 2025 JT W

Exceptional service from Mr Solomon, From the moment we arrived, Solomon made us feel genuinely welcome. His professionalism, warm smile, and efficiency stood out right away. He handled our car with care and went the extra mile to assist us with directions and a few local tips that really enhanced our visit. It’s rare to meet someone who takes… Read more
Exceptional service from Mr Solomon, From the moment we arrived, Solomon made us feel genuinely welcome. His professionalism, warm smile, and efficiency stood out right away. He handled our car with care and went the extra mile to assist us with directions and a few local tips that really enhanced our visit. It’s rare to meet someone who takes such pride in their work—Solomon is a true asset to the team. Thank you for making our experience seamless and pleasant! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great night with friends

May 18, 2025 Maysaa A

The hotel us realy nice and luxurious, I would like to thank sakhi from reception and Harshani the where very helpful and professional Rooms are very clean pillows and beds very comfortable. Breakfast is very tasty and various Very high recommended