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Modern hotel by the beach with large glass windows and umbrellas on the sandy shore.
Modern hotel pool with palm trees, lounge chairs, and clear blue water under a blue sky.
Woman sitting at the edge of a large hotel pool overlooking palm trees and sun umbrellas.
Modern outdoor pool with swim-up bar, lounge chairs in the water, and palm trees at a hotel.
Wide sandy beach with sun loungers and modern hotels in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
Open lounge with white furniture on grass beside water and modern buildings
Bar with green umbrellas and seating in a tropical garden area by the beach
Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, and panoramic windows overlooking the city
Pool with sun loungers and umbrellas in tropical hotel setting by the sea
Hotel pool with waterfall, palm trees, and red flowers in foreground under sunshine.
Hotel pool with palm trees in island basins and sun loungers in the background on sunny day
Cozy outdoor seating area with sofa and table on a wooden terrace overlooking a city.
Cozy restaurant with elegant fireplace and set tables in warm lighting.
Row of treadmills in a gym with large windows
Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, and open view into the kitchen.
Modern bathroom area with wood decor, large mirror, and freestanding bathtub.
Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, and panoramic windows overlooking the city.
Vereinigte Arabische Emirate ∙ Region Abu Dhabi ∙ Abu Dhabi

Fairmont Bab Al Bahr *****
Tour operator category

AUH003
Unser Label "Reisen mit Zukunft" kennzeichnet Hotels, welche sich nach GSTC-Standard für eine nachhaltige Zukunft engagieren.
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Location

The Fairmont Bab Al Bahr impresses with its modern, futuristic architecture and idyllic location directly on the lagoon of the Abu Dhabi Creek. Nestled in this quiet setting, the hotel features an approx. 500 m long beach section that invites guests to relax while enjoying the view of the water.
Despite the relaxed location, the city's highlights are easily accessible: the center of Abu Dhabi with its diverse shopping and entertainment options is located about 25 km away. Cultural landmarks such as the imposing Qasr Al Watan are also within a comfortable distance.
The Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) is about 32 km away and ensures a comfortable arrival and departure.

Facilities

The Fairmont Bab Al Bahr features 367 comfortable and stylishly furnished rooms, providing the ideal foundation for a relaxing stay.
Amenities include an inviting reception area with a front desk, various shops, a hairdresser, a stylish lobby lounge, and the cozy “Bridges” bar.
Culinary-wise, guests can expect a diverse selection in a total of 8 restaurants and bars. These include the elegant grill and steakhouse “Marco Pierre White,” the Italian restaurant “Marco’s,” and an international buffet restaurant with show cooking, ensuring varied moments of indulgence.
In the well-maintained outdoor area, a temperature-controlled freshwater pool with a swim-up bar invites you to relax. Comfortable sun loungers, sun umbrellas, and bath towels are available free of charge at both the pool and the beach. For children, there is also a separate covered pool area.
Pool with sun loungers and umbrellas in tropical hotel setting by the sea
Hotel pool with waterfall, palm trees, and red flowers in foreground under sunshine.
Hotel pool with palm trees in island basins and sun loungers in the background on sunny day
Cozy outdoor seating area with sofa and table on a wooden terrace overlooking a city.
Cozy restaurant with elegant fireplace and set tables in warm lighting.

Accommodation

Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, and open view into the kitchen.
Modern bathroom area with wood decor, large mirror, and freestanding bathtub.

Fairmont Room

The Fairmont Rooms (FR2/FR1) are very elegant and contemporary in design, and feature bath/WC, separate shower, hairdryer, bathrobe, slippers, satellite TV (flatscreen), air conditioning, minibar (fee applies), safe, telephone, iron/ironing board, and coffee/tea maker.

Fairmont View Room

The Fairmont View Rooms (FV2/FV1) feature the same equipment as the Fairmont Rooms, but with a view of the Abu Dhabi Creek and the Sheikh Zayed Mosque.

Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, and panoramic windows overlooking the city
Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, and panoramic windows overlooking the city.
Modern bathroom area with wood decor, large mirror, and freestanding bathtub.

Meals

Breakfast

Rich breakfast buffet.

Half Board

Rich breakfast buffet and additionally dinner.
Dinner can be taken as a 3-course set menu either in "Marco's Italian Restaurant" or in "Mazai Bab Al Bahr".
Coffee, tea, water, and juices are included with breakfast.
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Dec 24 HB: Breakfast, lunch.
Dec 25 HB: Breakfast, dinner.
Dec 31 HB: Breakfast, lunch and gala dinner.
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From Nov 1, 2026, guests can choose between lunch and dinner.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Rich breakfast buffet in the "CuiScene" restaurant.
Lunch can be taken as a 3-course set menu either in "Pool Side," "Marco's" restaurant, or "Mazai Bab Al Bahr."
Dinner is served as a buffet in the "CuiScene" from Thursday-Saturday. Alternatively, dinner is also served in "Marco's Italian Restaurant," "Mazai Bab Al Bahr," and at the "Bridges Bar."
Selected non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages are available from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM at the respective open bar.

Sports included

Row of treadmills in a gym with large windows
Fitness room.

Children's program

Kids club.

Wellness

Sauna.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is available free of charge in rooms and public areas.

Credit card

Deposit: A credit card or cash amount may be required at check-in for incidental expenses.

Note

In the U.A.E., most rooms are equipped with one King Size bed or two Queen Size or 2 single beds. For occupancy of 2 adults + 1 child, accommodation is provided with 1 King Size bed and, subject to availability, an extra bed/sofa bed (some for a fee). For 2 adults and 2 children, accommodation is provided with 2 Queen Size beds or 1 King Size bed plus 1 or 2 extra beds/sofa beds (depending on availability and room size, and some for a fee).
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Please note that check-in is only possible if one person in the room is at least 21 years old.
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Group bookings (from 10 rooms) are only available on request.
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For flights departing between midnight and 4:00 AM, the hotel stay ends at 12:00 PM the previous day. Late check-out is available for a fee on site.
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For flights arriving between 10:00 PM and 2:00 AM, meal plans begin after the first night as follows: Half board with dinner and All Inclusive from 3:00 PM. Breakfast is always included. Meal services end with 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, about 20% of the hotels in our program meet corresponding criteria and have been verified as part of independent certification procedures. The product line offers our guests additional orientation when choosing their accommodation.

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

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Green Globe (valid until 31.10.2027)

Hotel contact

BETWEEN THE BRIDGES
PO BOX 114304 ABU DHABI/U.A.E.
00971 2 6543333
00971 2 6543322

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 limitations in hotel operations. Hotels also use this time for maintenance and minor renovation work, which may cause disturbances such as pool closures, etc. Furthermore, some restaurants may be closed as meals are not served everywhere.
The entertainment program at the hotel is canceled or restricted.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 30.09.2026 17:18