A prime beachside location, optimal views of the iconic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and close enough to the big trappings of the city but removed enough to escape the hustle and bustle, a Fairmont Bab al Bahr staycation has it all. The hotel is home to 366 rooms, suites and villas; choose to stay in a one-bedroom suite and you will enjoy 93 square metres of Abu Dhabi luxury. Expect walnut wood panelling with plush sofas, a living room with a dedicated work desk and 65-inch flat-screen TV to enjoy a movie at the end of your day. 

Or elevate your experience even further by checking into the Presidential Suite. This 215-square-metre penthouse features a spacious living room adorned with marble and wood panelling, two bedrooms, a private dining area and striking views of Abu Dhabi Creek and the Grand Mosque. Perfect for those seeking privacy, guests will also enjoy on-call butler service and access to the full range of Fairmont Gold amenities. A hotel-within-a-hotel, the Fairmont Gold experience includes private check-in, access to an exclusive library and reading room, full buffet breakfast, afternoon tea and sweets, plus evening drinks and canapés in one of the biggest exclusive lounges in Abu Dhabi. 

Flit between sessions at the Health Club and the palm-tree covered swimming pool and your day will pass by in an idyllic blur before it’s time for dinner. Foodies have plenty of culinary choices including two venues to which the acclaimed chef Marco-Pierre White lends his name, an ultra-modern Café Sushi and Mazaj Bab al Bahr, which dishes out fare from the Med with a side of Abu Dhabi landscape. And if you wish to explore, the property is ideally located for those wishing to discover the capital with Yas Island and Abu Dhabi Corniche within 20-minute journeys.

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