Intercontinental Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Virgin 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.

Full Board option: includes buffet breakfast plus lunch and dinner at Selections restaurant.

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).

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, Byblos sur Mer, Porto Gina, Belgian Café, Jones Social, 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). Cho Gao Marina Walk, alcoholic drinks are included during mealtime only. Non-alcoholic drinks at Piano Lounge.

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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Jan 24, 2025 Hasan A

I extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to the hotel management, especially Mr. Darius, for his serious help in finding my mobile phone, which I lost this morning. Mr. Darius greeted me at the hotel with the utmost politeness and respect and was fully prepared to help me no matter what the cost Thank you Mr . Darius Thanks intercontinental
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Jan 24, 2025 Stolecki Bonnybridge, United Kingdom

The intercontinental is a well establish hotel in Abu Dhabi(one of the first). The staff are helpful, friendly and will go above and beyond to make sure you have the best time. Special mention to Soloman who always greets me when I arrive at the hotel. He is such a friendly guy and always brings a smile to my face. He is the perfect friendly… Read more
The intercontinental is a well establish hotel in Abu Dhabi(one of the first). The staff are helpful, friendly and will go above and beyond to make sure you have the best time. Special mention to Soloman who always greets me when I arrive at the hotel. He is such a friendly guy and always brings a smile to my face. He is the perfect friendly person you want when you enter the hotel. Read less
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Jan 24, 2025 Raymond S

I am long time customer at the Intercontinental Hotel. All the staff are very friendly, welcoming and always greet me within the hotel. I think it’s important to make the customers feel welcomed as soon as they arrive at the hotel and no one does that better than Solomon. He always greets me with a smile when I arrive at the hotel. He is a real… Read more
I am long time customer at the Intercontinental Hotel. All the staff are very friendly, welcoming and always greet me within the hotel. I think it’s important to make the customers feel welcomed as soon as they arrive at the hotel and no one does that better than Solomon. He always greets me with a smile when I arrive at the hotel. He is a real asset to the company and he does an amazing job making customers who arrive at the hotel feel welcomed. Read less
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Jan 24, 2025 Jaye W

My Daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The courtesy and kindness shown to us by all employees was exemplary. In particular Sima, who prepared a special lemon and ginger drink to soothe my daughters sore throat, her thoughtfulness was above and beyond.
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Jan 23, 2025 Alvin M

The food are the best and the people are very accomodating and the service is very nice specially nadeera windana chef.recommended to everyone to try it and the food are good and affordable.The japanese food like sushi are delicious also the sweets