Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
Khor Al Maqta, Abu Dhabi 114304 United Arab Emirates
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#23 of 164 hotels in Abu Dhabi
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4.3
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4.6
Value
4.4
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Fairmont Bab Al Bahr boasts a prime location at the mainland gateway to the cosmopolitan city of Abu Dhabi. With its striking, contemporary design, this beachfront hotel offers the highest level of comfort and elegance throughout its 367 rooms and suites. Guests can enjoy world class on-site amenities, including private sandy beaches, an Olympic-length swimming pool, covered children’s pool, separate ladies’ and mixed-use gyms, business services and state-of-the-art conference facilities. Add to this an awarding winning portfolio of eight dining options; all delivered with genuine Arabic hospitality - the result is certain to exceed every guest’s highest expectation.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free internet
Pool
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Beach
Entertainment staff
Babysitting
Electric vehicle charging station
Valet parking
Wifi
Paid wifi
Hot tub
Pool / beach towels
Pool with view
Outdoor pool
Heated pool
Fitness / spa locker rooms
Fitness classes
Sauna
Coffee shop
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Happy hour
Kid-friendly buffet
Outdoor dining area
Snack bar
Special diet menus
Wine / champagne
Swimup bar
Poolside bar
Evening entertainment
Indoor play area for children
Kids club
Kids pool
Free shuttle or taxi services
Airport transportation
Shuttle bus service
Car hire
Taxi service
Business Center with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Spa
Facial treatments
Manicure
Pedicure
Salon
Steam room
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Concierge
Currency exchange
Gift shop
Shops
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun umbrellas
ATM on site
Butler service
Doorperson
First aid kit
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Private check-in / check-out
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
Shoeshine
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Room features
Allergy-free room
Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
Private beach
Desk
Housekeeping
Minibar
Flatscreen TV
Bathrobes
Interconnected rooms available
Room service
Safe
Seating area
Telephone
VIP room facilities
Wardrobe / closet
Iron
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Refrigerator
Electric kettle
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Room types
Ocean view
City view
Landmark view
Bridal suite
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
Smoking rooms available
Pool view
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English, French, Arabic, Filipino and 1 more
Location
67Somewhat walkable
Grade: 67 out of 100
58Restaurantswithin 0.75 miles
4Attractionswithin 0.75 miles
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An amazing hotel, we enjoyed everything, especially the level of food and service, a stunning beach, Everything is clean, luxurious breakfast, everything is fresh and delicious, The stunning staff made me feel very comfortable, I didn't want to leave because I had so much fun
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Date of stay: May 2023
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We have just returned from our wonderful 10 night stay with my family and parents. It was our first time visting Abu Dhabi and it wont be our last. The Fairmont is one of a select few hotels to have a significant beach and is in a great location away from the hustle and bustle of the corniche. This makes it the perfect place to relax. However downtown and Yas island are both within easy reach - 20 min drive. The view overlooking the creek directly to the grand mosque is a huge bonus and something we enjoyed waking up to each morning. Breakfast had a huge selection and a lovely outdoor terrace. There were many conferences and events happening during our stay with most days being very busy. Yet the team kept breakfast service flowing smoothly and we never felt rushed or items on offer never ran out. The buffet was well laid out and organised. There were always plenty of sunbeds and cabanas avaliable every day of our stay. The lifeguards were always plesant and helpful and we appericiated their attendance especially with lots of young swimmers around. Naresh and the beach bar team were fantastic and we often had lunch and cocktails on the beach each day. We ate at most restaurants within the hotel except the steakhouse and Cafe Sushi. The buffet selection in Cuiscene was impressive and delicious (please open on more nights!) The staff were fantastic at all restaurants but we would especially like to mention Eric (security), all the Bridges staff and the two lovely ladies who are the hostesses at Marco's. We enjoyed the pianist in Marco's and think it would be nice to have more live performers/DJs We had planned lots of activities during our stay and concierge were great especially Zahid and Melvin. Rafat and Mohamed made our stay extra special, helping us countless times with transfers, abayas for the mosque, taxis and lots of fun chat about life and football. Bringing a smile to our face every day. Thank you! The reception team are also exceptional. A huge thank you to Omar, Mina, Adam, Mariana and Qussai....nothing was ever too much trouble and always so very helpful. Overall our stay at Fairmont was fantastic and we cannot wait to return!! …
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Response from Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Management, Other at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
Responded Feb 19, 2023
Dear valued guest, Thank you for choosing Fairmont Bab Al Bahr as your home away from home and for sharing your experience with us. We are thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful 10-night stay with your family and parents, and that it was your first time visiting Abu Dhabi but it won't be your last. We are glad that you enjoyed the significant beach and the great location of the hotel away from the hustle and bustle of the corniche, as well as the view overlooking the creek directly to the grand mosque. It is also great to know that you enjoyed the breakfast with a huge selection and a lovely outdoor terrace, and that the team kept breakfast service flowing smoothly. We appreciate your feedback on opening CuiScene on more nights and having more live performers/DJs, and we will definitely take this into consideration for future improvements. We are thrilled that you enjoyed the beach bar and lunch and cocktails on the beach each day, and that you ate at most restaurants within the hotel with impressive and delicious food selections. Thank you for highlighting the exceptional service of our staff, especially Eric, Zahid, Melvin, all the Bridges staff, and the two lovely ladies who are the hostesses at Marco's. We will definitely recognize their hard work and dedication. We are delighted that Rafat and Mohamed made your stay extra special, and that they brought a smile to your face every day with their assistance, transfers, abayas for the mosque, taxis, and lots of fun chat about life and football. We will definitely share your kind words with them. Lastly, we would like to thank you for acknowledging the exceptional service of our reception team Omar, Mina, Adam, Mariana, and Qussai, and we will definitely recognize their efforts in ensuring that nothing was ever too much trouble and always being very helpful. Thank you again for choosing Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, and we cannot wait to welcome you back soon for another fantastic stay! Best regards, Elias Chakhtoura General Manager
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From the minute we arrived at the Fairmont Hotel we were treated like special guests. Our stay was for 10 days in May up in the Fairmont Gold Lounge . We had stayed at the hotel quite a few times before pre Covid days. The staff in the Fairmont Gold Lounge all brought something special with their personalities/professionalism and kindness. Mariamu who checked us in and whom we had met before treated us with us such warmth and friendliness with her lovely laugh. Stephen made us great cocktails and we had good chats. Zalimar was very professional, charming and kind, great cocktail maker too. Mark and Rony made us delicious iced coffees and waited on us hand and foot. Finally Rajan who not only made us great cocktails but went over and above his duties with helpfulness and kindness. Nothing was too much for the staff to do for us to ensure we had happy and comfortable stay . Thanks too to Charlene who gave us pool towels each day, always smiling and held the door open every day for my husband(who was walking with sticks) The food at the hotel was delicious, varied and tasty. Chef at breakfast got my husband's soft cheese omelette spot on. We would thoroughly recommend the hotel for comfort, lovely staff, good location, easy to get taxis/use of hotel shuttle. We hope to be back in September …
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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A magnificent hotel with a breathtaking view of the Sheik Zayed Mosque! A gourmet and delicious breakfast buffet! And finally a big thank you to Giovani who helped me a lot since he speaks French! He is super nice and helpful, always smiling! But also to the cleaning lady Sarania ❤️ a woman of kindness and super professionalism! And finally to Fatima-Zahra at the reception who speaks French and to Salah!
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled solo
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Response from Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Management, Other at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
Responded 3 days ago
Dear Rachaa, Thank you so much for the great review following your recent stay. I will personally pass on your kind words to all our staff especially Giovani, Sarania, Fatima and Salah. It would be a pleasure to welcoming you back to the Fairmont Bab Al Bahr soon. Sincerely, Elias Chakhtoura General Manager
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we had an amazing honeymoon, everything was super good, all employees so nice, food was perfect with many options, customer satisfaction 10/10, when theres any problem it got solved in a minute, would come again!
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded 3 days ago
Dear Batu, Thank you for choosing Fairmont Bab Al Bahr to celebrate your honeymoon and allowing us to be part of this special occasion. We look forward to being of service to you once again in the near future. Sincerely, Elias Chakhtoura General Manager
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Another amazing stay at the Fairmont Bab Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi. A massive thank you to Mr Issa the Front Office Director for looking after us during our stay and taking care of arrangements prior to our arrival. As returning guests the hotel lived up to the 5 star rating and did not disappoint. The Fairmont is our number one choice when staying in Abu Dhabi. A special thank you to Miriam and her team Stephen, Ranjan, Marc and Ronnie @ the Fairmont Gold Lounge who as always provided exceptional service during our stay. No request is too much for them and they always take the time out to speak to guests in order to make it a more personalised visit to the lounge. It is also notable that a few of the Fairmont Gold team members Stephen and Zalimar have been promoted since our last stay back in November 2022. This is great and well deserved due to their dedication in providing the best service. Hopefully, we will see Ranjan promoted soon as he always goes the extra mile with guests. Thank you to Borocco, Deepak, Liza, Chef Angelo and all the team at the Cuisine restaurant for taking care of us during breakfast. The team always ensured we were looked after and also catered to our special dietary requirements for our children. Poolside Younees provided excellent service and no request was too much. Also thanks to Zalimar and Elinor for providing a smooth and quick check out experience. If you want a five star stay in Abu Dhabi then look no further than the Fairmont Bab Al Bahr as you will not be disappointed. Finally, Credit to the GM Mr Elias Chakhtoura for having one of the best teams to run the hotel and providing a high level of quality service. I look forward to returning in the near future to experience the fantastic hospitality offered by the team.…
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Management, Other at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
Responded 3 days ago
Dear Guest, On behalf of the entire team, I would like to thank you for the overwhelming review and recommendation. Your appreciation will certainly be shared with the relevant colleagues and departments. We hope that your next stay at the Fairmont Bab Al Bahr will be as amazing as the previous ones. Sincerely, Elias Chakhtoura General Manager
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I needed a one night overnight stay on my way to Australia. The hotel was perfect and very comfortable. The room was very large with a magnificent washroom. The room was spotless and air-conditioning worked very well. Everyone in the hotel was very welcoming front desk, especially. I had dinner in the Middle Eastern restaurant Food was excellent and fresh. Services was what you expected in a Fairmont property high level. Very easy to get to and from the hotel from the airport. I did not have time to enjoy the private beach or the pool, but the grounds are magnificent.
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Traveled solo
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Response from Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Management, Other at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear Michael, Thank you for staying with us and taking the time to post your review. We are delighted that you had an enjoyable time at the Fairmont Bab Al Bahr. It would be a pleasure to have you as our guest once again in the near future. Sincerely, Elias Chakhtoura General Manager
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Absolutely outstanding Hotel & Staff. Thanks to Mariam, Bupendra, Amir, Hsu, Arjuman, Ramesh, Mark, Zalimar, Stephen, Paolo, Sherazi, Qusai, Tuan & Chamil. Stay was brilliant. Top notch hotel. Great all-round service. Stunning room with the grand mosque view. Clean and neat room with the amenities. Would love to stay here again.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear Margarette, Thank you for the overwhelming review following your recent stay. It is my pleasure to pass on you compliments to the relevant colleagues and departments. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Fairmont Bab Al Bahr soon. Sincerely, Elias Chakhtoura General Manager
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Very excellent service. The staffs are very much welcoming and accommodating. Special thanks to Mariam, Bupendra, Amir, Hsu, Arjuman, Ramesh, Mark, Zalimar, Stephen, Paolo, Sherazi, Qusai, Tuan & Chamil. Hotel is clean, neat and facing to Grand Mosque. The room is very clean and smells good. I loved the towel art. Bathroom was very clean and tidy. We will definitely come back to this amazing place specially because of the staff and service.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear Marbella, Thank you for sharing your delightful experience at the Fairmont Bab Al Bahr. Rest assured that your review will be conveyed to our brand ambassadors who made your recent stay extra special. We look forward to warmly welcoming you back in the near future. Sincerely, Elias Chakhtoura General Manager
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_travellingtoinfinity_ wrote a review May 8
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates60 contributions23 helpful votes
We stayed here for one night celebrating my friend's birthday. Gorgeous building, and it only gets more breathtaking when you walk in. The bed was super comfy. It is so unusual for a bed to be elevated but this one makes us feel like a queen. I love the rain shower and the bath amenities. The fragrance is not too strong but the smell can last you all day. The room is immaculately clean, the view is picturesque and above all the staff are simply the best. We couldn't thank all them for making the celebration a very memorable experience from the room decor and generous amenities. Special thanks to Mariam, Bupendra, Amir, Hsu, Arjuman, Ramesh, Mark, Zalimar, Stephen, Paolo, Sherazi, Qusai, Tuan and Chamil. Everyone was caring about our needs to ensure that we were enjoying every moment of our stay. They all made us feel at home. The hotel was the perfect setting for a relaxing getaway and highly recommended for those people looking for something extra special. This is my second time here and they never fail to amazed me.…
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for the lovely review and recommendation. It brings us great pleasure to know that you had a memorable birthday celebration at the Fairmont Bab Al Bahr. We hope that your next stay will be as unforgettable as the previous ones. Sincerely, Elias Chakhtoura General Manager
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PRICE RANGE
$125 - $214 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
Which popular attractions are close to Fairmont Bab Al Bahr?
Nearby attractions include Sheikh Zayed Bridge (0.4 miles), Wahat Al Karama (Oasis of Dignity) (0.7 miles), and Souk Qaryat Al Beri (0.5 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a swimup bar, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr?
Guests can enjoy a swimup bar, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr?
Yes, free parking, secured parking, and valet parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Fairmont Bab Al Bahr?
Conveniently located restaurants include Sofra BLD, Pool Bar & Restaurant, and Mazaj Bab Al Bahr.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness center, and a sauna during their stay.
Does Fairmont Bab Al Bahr have an airport shuttle?
Yes, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Does Fairmont Bab Al Bahr have airport transportation?
Yes, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Fairmont Bab Al Bahr offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business center, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.