Where to Stay in Abu Dhabi: Areas and Top-Rated Hotels
Where to stay in Abu Dhabi? Areas from the Corniche to Yas and Saadiyat islands, getting in from the airport, choosing a hotel, and top-rated hotels.
Abu Dhabi is built across islands, and you move between areas by car. Whether you plan a beach holiday, a business trip or the theme parks decides where to stay. This guide covers the main areas, getting into town from the airport, and what to check when choosing a hotel. A list of top-rated hotels follows at the end.
Areas of Abu Dhabi
- The Corniche and downtown: The seafront Corniche with beaches and promenades, close to downtown and the malls.
- Al Maryah and Al Reem islands: The business and financial district. Good for business trips, with restaurants and malls nearby.
- Saadiyat Island: Louvre Abu Dhabi and wide beaches. A quiet, holiday-focused area.
- Yas Island: Ferrari World, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros. World and the Yas Marina circuit. Good for theme parks and families.
- Around Sheikh Zayed Mosque: Near the Grand Mosque on the mainland, with easy access to the airport and Yas Island.
Getting in from the airport
- Zayed International Airport (AUH): Taxis run to downtown, Yas and Saadiyat islands; city buses are also available.
- Getting around: Taxis are the most practical way between areas; bus routes also link downtown and the islands.
What to check when choosing a hotel
- Pick the area for your plans: Yas Island suits theme parks, Saadiyat beaches, Al Maryah and downtown business; you travel between them by car.
- Summer heat: Daytime can be very hot in summer. Pools, beaches and facilities you can reach without leaving the hotel matter more in those months.
- Fees paid at the hotel: Some fees and taxes may be collected at the hotel during your stay; read the notes in your booking summary.
- Breakfast and cancellation: Check whether breakfast is included and the free-cancellation deadline before you book.
Abu Dhabi in numbers
- Places to stay: Kolay Seyahat lists 602 properties in Abu Dhabi (hotels, apartments, guesthouses and more). See all Abu Dhabi hotels, or browse 5-star hotels in Abu Dhabi, 4-star hotels in Abu Dhabi, 3-star hotels in Abu Dhabi.
Top-rated hotels in Abu Dhabi
The “Featured Hotels” list below is built from data, not picked by hand: properties in Abu Dhabi with photos, at least 5 guest reviews and a score of 8.0 or higher out of 10, ranked by number of reviews (October 2026). Scores come from reviews by guests who stayed at the property. The top three are Premier Inn Abu Dhabi Airport (Business Park) (8.57 · 18 reviews), Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers (9.84 · 12 reviews), Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana Hotel (9.45 · 12 reviews). Open a hotel’s page for current prices and availability.
