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Two modern hotels on a coastline with beach and clear water under a blue sky.
Hotel pool with red umbrellas and palm trees, overlooking beach and sea.
Large hotel pool with clear water, surrounded by palm trees and red umbrellas under a blue sky.
Modern hotel building with glass facade and large pool under blue sky.
Modern hotel restaurant with illuminated outdoor area and set table at dusk.
Children's playground with slide and swings in front of hotel building with palm trees
Recreation area with swings and climbing frame on blue ground under clear sky.
Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, and balcony with sea view.
Beach with red umbrellas and loungers in front of a hotel with palm trees.
Modern hotel with round design and outdoor pool by the sea under clear sky.
Aerial view of hotel pool with red umbrellas by the beach and turquoise water.
View of hotel with pool, palm trees, and lagoon by the beach under clear sky.
Elegant hotel lobby with marble floor, columns, and stylish seating areas.
Elegant hotel lobby with chandelier, wooden columns, and modern seating areas.
Spacious gym with wooden floor, mirrored wall, exercise machines, and two people working out.
Relaxing massage room with dim lighting and warm candles, perfect for a spa vacation.
Child swings on a modern playground next to a pool under a blue sky.
A child with floaties plays in a sunny hotel pool near lounge chairs and umbrellas.
Colorful playground with slides and swings in a hotel garden.
A modern hotel room with double bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Spacious hotel room with double bed, desk, TV, and terrace with sea view.
Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, TV, and city view.
Modern hotel room with desk, TV, bed, and open kitchenette area.
Bright hotel room with double bed, armchair, TV, and balcony with sea view.
Bright hotel room with two beds, seating area, and large window with sea view.
A bright hotel room with two armchairs, a bed, a small table, and sea view through large windows.
Vereinigte Arabische Emirate ∙ Region Abu Dhabi ∙ Abu Dhabi-Corniche

Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana *****
Tour operator category

AUH006
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Location

This elegant 5-star resort is located directly on a private, approx. 200 m long sandy beach in Abu Dhabi and treats guests to panoramic views over the Arabian Gulf. Numerous boutiques, cafés, and restaurants are within walking distance, while the vibrant city center is only about 3 km away. Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) is approximately 45 km away.
Beach with red umbrellas and loungers in front of a hotel with palm trees.
Modern hotel with round design and outdoor pool by the sea under clear sky.
Aerial view of hotel pool with red umbrellas by the beach and turquoise water.
View of hotel with pool, palm trees, and lagoon by the beach under clear sky.

Facilities

Elegant hotel lobby with marble floor, columns, and stylish seating areas.
Elegant hotel lobby with chandelier, wooden columns, and modern seating areas.
The stylish and luxurious hotel with a total of 443 rooms combines modern design with Arabic style and ambiance. An impressive atrium lobby spans a total of 21 floors.
Hotel amenities include a reception area with a front desk, two restaurants, a café, a hair salon, and a souvenir shop.
In the well-maintained gardens, there is a beautiful freshwater swimming pool with a separate children's pool, sun terraces, and a pool bar inviting you to relax with refreshing soft drinks and snacks. Use of sun loungers, parasols, and towels is included at the pool and beach.

Accommodation

Double room

The tastefully furnished double rooms (D/DE) are approx. 50 m² and feature a bathroom with bathtub, separate shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, safe, 48" LCD TV, minibar (for a fee), coffee/tea maker, air conditioning, and a view of the Qasr Al-Watan Presidential Palace.

Double room incl. admission to the Sheikh Zayed National Museum

The tastefully furnished double rooms (D/DE) are approx. 50 m² and feature a bathroom with bathtub, separate shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, safe, 48" LCD TV, minibar (for a fee), coffee/tea maker, air conditioning, and a view of the Qasr Al-Watan Presidential Palace. Includes one-time admission to the Sheikh Zayed National Museum. Guests receive their tickets on-site from the tour guide. A ticket is only required from age 18.
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Bookable for stays from 01/11/26-30/04/27.

Double room incl. admission to the Guggenheim Museum

The tastefully furnished double rooms (D/DE) are approx. 50 m² and feature a bathroom with bathtub, separate shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, safe, 48" LCD TV, minibar (for a fee), coffee/tea maker, air conditioning, and a view of the Qasr Al-Watan Presidential Palace. Includes one-time admission to the Guggenheim Museum. Guests receive their tickets on-site from the tour guide. A ticket is only required from age 18.
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Expected opening date 11/12/26.
Bookable for stays from 11/12/26-30/04/27.

Double room balcony

The tastefully furnished double rooms with balcony (DBK/DEK) are approx. 50 m² and feature a bathroom with bathtub, separate shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, safe, 48" LCD TV, minibar (for a fee), coffee/tea maker, air conditioning, and a balcony with a view of the Qasr Al-Watan Presidential Palace.

A modern hotel room with double bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking the sea.

Double room balcony incl. admission to the Sheikh Zayed National Museum

The tastefully furnished double rooms with balcony (DBK/DEK) are approx. 50 m² and feature a bathroom with bathtub, separate shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, safe, 48" LCD TV, minibar (for a fee), coffee/tea maker, air conditioning, and a balcony with a view of the Qasr Al-Watan Presidential Palace. Includes one-time admission to the Sheikh Zayed National Museum. Guests receive their tickets on-site from the tour guide. A ticket is only required from age 18.
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Bookable for stays from 01/11/26-30/04/27.

Double room balcony incl. admission to the Guggenheim Museum

The tastefully furnished double rooms with balcony (DBK/DEK) are approx. 50 m² and feature a bathroom with bathtub, separate shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, safe, 48" LCD TV, minibar (for a fee), coffee/tea maker, air conditioning, and a balcony with a view of the Qasr Al-Watan Presidential Palace. Includes one-time admission to the Guggenheim Museum. Guests receive their tickets on-site from the tour guide. A ticket is only required from age 18.
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Expected opening date 11/12/26.
Bookable for stays from 11/12/26-30/04/27.

Spacious hotel room with double bed, desk, TV, and terrace with sea view.
Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, TV, and city view.
Modern hotel room with desk, TV, bed, and open kitchenette area.

Studio

The studios (S12) have the same amenities as the double rooms with balcony, but are approx. 55 m² and equipped with a kitchenette. From the room, you can enjoy views of the Presidential Palace.
Also bookable for an extra charge as a studio with sea view, kitchenette, and balcony (SM2).

Double room sea view balcony

The tastefully furnished double rooms with sea view and balcony (2MB/1MB) are approx. 50 m² and feature a bathroom with bathtub, separate shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, safe, 48" LCD TV, minibar (for a fee), coffee/tea maker, air conditioning, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

Double room with kitchenette + balcony

The tastefully furnished double rooms (DA/DEA) are approx. 50 m² and feature a bathroom with bathtub, separate shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, safe, 48" LCD TV, minibar (for a fee), coffee/tea maker, kitchenette, air conditioning, and a balcony with a view of the Qasr Al-Watan Presidential Palace.
Also bookable with sea view (MBB/MEB).

Family room

The spacious family rooms (DF2) are approx. 60 m² and feature a bathroom with bathtub and separate shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, safe, 48" LCD TV, minibar (for a fee), coffee/tea maker, air conditioning, kitchenette, and a balcony with a view of the Presidential Palace.

Bright hotel room with double bed, armchair, TV, and balcony with sea view.
Bright hotel room with two beds, seating area, and large window with sea view.
A bright hotel room with two armchairs, a bed, a small table, and sea view through large windows.

One Bedroom Suite

The One Bedroom Suite (OBS) is approx. 65 m² and features a bathroom with bathtub, separate shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, safe, 48" LCD TV, minibar (for a fee), coffee/tea maker, air conditioning, and a balcony. From the balcony, you can enjoy a view of the Presidential Palace or the Arabian Gulf.

Meals

Breakfast

Rich breakfast buffet in the all-day dining restaurant.

Half board

Rich breakfast buffet in the all-day dining restaurant. Lunch or dinner in buffet form at the "Horizon" restaurant, including unlimited soft drinks, coffee, tea, and water.
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24/12 HB: Breakfast and lunch
25/12 HB: Breakfast and dinner
31/12 HB: Breakfast and lunch
A gala dinner on 31/12 can be booked optionally for an extra charge.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

The hotel is a DRY HOTEL and does not serve alcohol.
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Breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the "Horizon" restaurant. Lunch and dinner can also be taken as a set menu at the "Kamoon" restaurant. Lunch can also be taken at the "Sunset" pool bar.
Selected non-alcoholic beverages with meals at the "Horizon" restaurant as well as at the "Sunset" pool bar from 12 pm to 6 pm.
AI Light is NOT bookable for the following room types:
One Bedroom Suite (OBS)
Studio (S12)
Studio sea view (SM2)
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A gala dinner on 31/12 can be booked optionally for an extra charge.

Sports included

Spacious gym with wooden floor, mirrored wall, exercise machines, and two people working out.
Fitness center, 2 squash courts.

Sports for a fee

Rental of squash rackets and balls. Boat tours and various water sports such as jet skiing, canoeing, and pedal boating.

Children's program

Kids club, children's pool, and playground.
Babysitting (on request and for a fee).
Child swings on a modern playground next to a pool under a blue sky.
A child with floaties plays in a sunny hotel pool near lounge chairs and umbrellas.
Colorful playground with slides and swings in a hotel garden.

Wellness

Relaxing massage room with dim lighting and warm candles, perfect for a spa vacation.
Sauna, steam room, and whirlpool.
Massages and treatments for a fee.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi access is available free of charge throughout the hotel.
2 bottles of water free of charge in the room daily.

Credit card

Security deposit: Upon check-in, a credit card or cash deposit may be required for unforeseen expenses.

Note

No alcohol is available in the hotel!
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In the U.A.E., most rooms are equipped with one King Size bed or two Queen Size or 2 single beds. For an occupancy of 2 adults + 1 child, accommodation is provided in 1 King Size bed and, subject to availability, one extra bed/sofa bed (partly for a fee). For 2 adults and 2 children, accommodation is provided in 2 Queen Size beds or 1 King Size bed plus 1 or 2 extra/sofa beds (depending on availability and room size and partly for a fee).
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Please note that check-in at this hotel is only possible from the age of 18. Alcoholic beverages are only served to persons aged 21 and over.
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Group bookings (from 10 rooms) are only bookable on request.
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For flights departing between midnight and 4 am, the hotel stay ends at 12 pm on the previous day. Late check-out is available for a fee on-site.
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For flights arriving between 10 pm and 2 am, the meal plan begins after the first night as follows: Half board with dinner and All Inclusive from 3 pm. Breakfast is always included. Meal plans end upon check-out.
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Sustainability

With our "Travel with a Future" label, we identify hotels that verifiably meet recognized sustainability standards. These include, among others, standards recognized by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) and the Tourism Sustainability Certifications Alliance (TSCA). Currently, around 20% of the hotels in our program meet these criteria and have been verified through independent certification procedures. This product line offers our guests additional guidance when choosing their accommodation.

Further information on the topic of sustainability at Schauinsland-Reisen at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Green Key (valid until 30.10.2026)

Note

CORNICHE ROAD WEST, SECTOR W-32
PO BOX 4010 ABU DHABI/U.A.E.
00971 2 657 0000
00971 2 657 0077
In the "Long-haul travel" catalog 2025/26 on page 249.

Destination information

In the United Arab Emirates, continuous growth leads to various construction projects.
As a result, there may be visual and acoustic disturbances in some areas. These construction activities are part of the ongoing development and modernization of the country.

Seasonal information

During the fasting month of Ramadan, there may be restrictions in hotel operations. Hotels also use this time for maintenance and minor renovation work, during which inconveniences such as pool closures etc. may occur. Furthermore, some restaurants may be closed, as meals are not served everywhere.
The entertainment program at the hotel is either canceled or limited.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 22.10.2026 15:39