Abu Dhabi hotels

Nestled on a private beach on the Abu Dhabi strait, the Shangri-La Hotel Qaryat Al Beri is easily one of the best luxury hotels in Abu Dhabi. All 213 rooms and suites celebrate Arabian architecture, with arched doorways, oversized marble mosaic bathrooms, and private terraces offering stellar views over the canal.

My favorite feature has to be the traditional abra boats, which are available for accessing the waterways of the Qaryat Al Beri complex to shop at the souk. Those looking to relax can hang out by the infinity pool overlooking the private beach, complete with sun loungers and beach umbrellas. To top off one of the best hotels in Abu Dhabi, the on-site spa, CHI, offers natural healing practices from across Asia.

Located on Al Maryah Island in the heart of Abu Dhabi’s International Financial Center, Rosewood Hotel is one of the top-rated hotels in Abu Dhabi for both families and business travelers. Here you’ll find sleek meeting venues and conference rooms alongside a specialty kids’ program called Rosewood Explorers.

The hotel has 189 rooms and suites, each with stunning views of the Arabian Gulf and featuring the latest technology with an iPad navigation and media system. Guests can relax both indoors and out, with an outdoor pool under tropical palm trees overlooking the towering skyscrapers – don’t miss my favorite feature, the Sense Spa, where you can choose from a range of rejuvenating treatments.

It’s impossible to get bored of the dining scene here, with eight restaurants and bars ranging from a dimly-lit speakeasy to a modern Cantonese restaurant. This is hands-down one of the best hotels in Abu Dhabi.