Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Abu Dhabi

Although we did not hold any status with Accor at the time of our stay, the front desk staff graciously accommodated our request for a room with a view of the Grand Mosque—a gesture we truly appreciated and one that immediately set a positive tone for our visit. Their attentiveness and willingness to go above and beyond exceeded our expectations and made us feel genuinely valued as guests. The property itself is absolutely stunning, boasting a beautiful beachfront setting that is both serene and impeccably maintained. We thoroughly enjoyed taking advantage of the facilities, swimming twice daily throughout our three-night stay at the end of November, when the weather in Abu Dhabi was ideal. The atmosphere was calm, luxurious, and perfectly suited for relaxation. Service across the hotel was consistently exceptional, with staff demonstrating professionalism, warmth, and attention to detail at every touchpoint. The dining experiences were equally impressive. The buffet breakfast offered a wide variety of high-quality options, and dinner at Café Sushi was particularly enjoyable, with excellent food and attentive service. Overall, our stay delivered a truly five-star experience in every respect—from the outstanding service and elegant accommodations to the beautiful surroundings and exceptional dining. We are sincerely grateful to the entire team for making our visit so memorable and look forward to returning in the future.

I would like to express my sincere appreciation to Mr. Barakat Operations Manager and Ms. Hajar from Customer Relations for their exceptional service and professionalism. Their warm welcome, clear communication, and genuine care made our stay smooth, comfortable and truly enjoyable. They handled everything with efficiency and a positive attitude, which clearly reflects their dedication and passion for their work. The hotel is truly fortunate to have team members like them. Their efforts deserve recognition and appreciation and because of their outstanding service, I will definitely choose this hotel again and highly recommend it to others.

The Ritz Carlton was undergoing renovations and we switched to the Fairmont Abu Dhabi, on an all inclusive, Gold Room Level.||Warm welcome on arrival and taken to the Gold check-in on the 7th floor, where Stephen was on hand to provide an overview of the hotel, outline the features for Gold Level and show us to our room.||The rooms are spacious and well appointed with large comfortable beds and stunning views of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.||Whenever I book all inclusive, Im always surprised but just how much is excluded. Fairmount Abu Dhabi is no exception.||All inclusive, includes: ||Breakfast in CuiScene Restaurant|Lunch in either Marco's Italian, Mazaj Bab al Bahr or Poolside|Dinner: either CuiScene Restaurant, Marco's Italian, Mazaj Bab al Bahr or Bridges Bar|Selected non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages by the glass at any of the above.||It does not include:||Marco Pierre White Steakhouse|Cafe Sushi||The food was excellent and I was particularly impressed by Marcos Italian. Food was flavoursome and plentiful. Likewise the food in the Gold Lounge was excellent.||It probably doesn't make sense to book both Gold Level and All Inclusive. The Gold Room provides breakfast on the 7th Floor (egg station and extensive selection), afternoon snacks and then canapés and alcoholic drinks between 5pm and 7pm. This would be sufficient on its own, without the addition of all inclusive.||The hotel has its own private beech but it's easy enough to walk between adjoining hotels, along the waterfront, to the local souk where there is a selection of restaurants and shops.||The beach and pool areas are clean, spacious and have plenty of loungers to relax. Towels are provided and the service as always, is first rate. There is a swim up adult pool, but as is often the case, the 'adult only' is not enforced and the swim up bar is full of kids, the heated pool (age over 12) is full of kids. ||Most hotels in the UAE compete to draw in locals at weekends and on public holidays; offering extensive brunches or 'day passes' to visit the hotel and use the facilities. Consequently, at these times, it is overflowing kids. We arrived at on a weekend which was followed by a national holiday so our timing could not have been worse.||If possible, try to book Monday - Friday and get out before the weekend arrives. ||Overall, a very enjoyable stay.

I had a great experience at the open buffet, and a big part of that was thanks to Julie. She was incredibly kind, attentive, and welcoming from start to finish. She checked in at just the right times, kept everything running smoothly, and always had a friendly smile. Her positive attitude really made the meal more enjoyable. Thanks, Julie, for the excellent service! If you want something shorter and super simple: Great buffet experience! Julie was very nice, friendly, and attentive. She made us feel welcome and taken care of. Would happily come back.

best experience with my daughter elionore who was always checking on me in my room even when its on dnd. she's really kind and easy to live with. kept my room sparkling and in order. i stroll down to the pool and i had an amazing experience. clean and well organized. thank you to benjamine for his kindness too.

We stayed in a Gold Room on the 7th Floor and recommend this choice. It meant we had peaceful breakfasts with views over to the Grand Mosque instead of going down to the busy restaurant on the lower level. Happy Hour drinks 5-7pm included free with tasty snacks also available 1-3pm. The staff on Floor 7 were very professional and we would like to particularly name Alfam and Christian for their excellent service. The room was a good size, comfortable bed, with an excellent shower. The young man who cleaned our room cleaned well but was a bit hit and miss about refreshing towels. The pool staff were excellent and looked after us very well - positioning umbrellas to block and allow the sun as required. We swam each day and my husband used the gym most days. Taxis are plentiful and cheap. The Grand Mosque was fantastic and The Louvre fascinating - the Mamluk exhibition was so interesting. I enjoyed the gold coffee experience at The Emirates Palace and watching the sun go down on Saadiyat Beach. We didn't visit Ferrari World because they were getting ready for the upcoming Grand Prix. Plenty to do next time when, hopefully, the Guggenheim will be also be open. Daily temperature 29-30 degrees, no rain and no mozzies. Perfect.

We had a wonderful stay at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr and would happily return. The Gold Lounge staff were exceptional and truly made us feel at home — a special mention to Paulo from the Philippines, whose warmth and attentiveness really stood out. The food across the hotel was excellent, and we especially enjoyed our meals overall. However, during our visits to Mazaj Al Bahr, the reception and one of the serving staff felt a bit unwelcoming, and the attitude could certainly improve. A little of the Gold Lounge hospitality spirit would elevate the experience there significantly. That said, overall service, comfort, and ambience were fantastic — we would definitely revisit.

Staying at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr has been an incredible experience for us! The staff is great and always there to help, very polite and cheerful as well! Many thanks to the coffeemaker Hasan and his delicious Arabian coffee. Our daily and delightful must-do before heading out and going sightseeing. Definitely coming back next time!