Emirates Palace, Mandarin Oriental
Golden palace hotel with a private beach.
Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort
Contemporary beachfront resort on Saadiyat's protected white-sand shore, with three pools and a Talise Spa.
The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi
Mediterranean-style beach palace with butler service, Iridium Spa and direct access to Saadiyat Beach Golf Club.
Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island
Waterfront urban hotel on Al Maryah Island with a rooftop pool, a serene spa and some of the capital's best dining.
Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas
Low-rise beach resort on Saadiyat Island with garden villas, three pools and a nine-kilometre white-sand beach.
Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara
Fortress-like desert palace rising from the dunes of the Empty Quarter, two hours from the city.
Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
Sleek high-rise hotel in the Etihad Towers with a private beach, a 300-metre observation deck and Corniche views.
Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
Arabian-style waterfront resort on the Khor Al Maqta channel with a private beach and views of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.