The sleek modern financial islands — Al Maryah and Al Reem, with gleaming towers, upscale hotels, the luxe Galleria mall, waterfront promenades and fine dining, just off the main island. Polished, contemporary and central, well-placed for business and dining; the base for travellers who want modern luxury, great restaurants and a stylish, waterfront setting near the heart of the city. Abu Dhabi at its most contemporary. Smart and convenient.
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€280–600
typical per night in United Arab Emirates
You pay for the postcode
One of the pricier addresses in Abu Dhabi.
Where it sits
The circle is Al Maryah & Al Reem and roughly a 10-minute walk around it.
How far is everything?
From the middle of this area to the city's headline sights — pick your own on the city page and these become your list.
- Louvre Abu Dhabi12 min taxi4.1 km
- Saadiyat Island (beach)18 min taxi6.1 km
- The Corniche & city beach19 min taxi6.3 km
- Kayaking the mangroves20 min taxi6.8 km
- Saadiyat Island beaches23 min taxi7.6 km
- Qasr Al Watan25 min taxi8.2 km
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque39 min taxi13.2 km
- Ferrari World67 min taxi22.4 km
- A desert safari138 min taxi45.8 km
On your doorstep
What you’re living next to if you stay here.
- 5.The Corniche & city beach — The city's beautiful waterfront — the Corniche, an eight-kilometre landscaped promenade running along the Gulf, with a Blue Flag city beach, cycling and walking paths, parks, playgrounds and cafés, backed by the gleaming skyline. Stroll or cycle the seafront, relax on the clean city beach, or watch the sunset over the water; it's a lovely, free and central slice of Abu Dhabi life, especially pleasant in the cooler evenings. A relaxed, scenic highlight in the heart of the city. Lovely for a walk, a swim or a sundowner.
- 10.Emirati & Middle Eastern food — Abu Dhabi is a superb, multicultural food city — feast on Emirati and Levantine classics like fragrant machboos (spiced rice with meat), grilled shawarma and kebabs, mountains of mezze, fresh Gulf seafood, and sweet luqaimat dumplings, then finish with dates and cardamom coffee. From humble, delicious shawarma joints and Lebanese restaurants to opulent hotel buffets and fine dining, the range is dazzling. Graze the local eateries and try authentic Emirati dishes; the flavours are rich, warm and generous. A delicious highlight. Come hungry.
- 13.Malls & luxury shopping — Shopping is a way of life in the air-conditioned comfort of the malls — from the ultra-luxe boutiques of The Galleria on Al Maryah Island to the vast Yas Mall and the traditional Madinat Zayed gold souk, where you can browse glittering jewellery. Whether hunting designer labels, browsing gold, or just escaping the heat, the malls are lavish social hubs with dining and entertainment. Browse the boutiques and the gold souk, and enjoy the cool, opulent surrounds. A quintessential Gulf pastime and a comfortable, glitzy few hours. Fun even for window-shoppers.
When are you staying?
Booking.com & Airbnb open searched to Al Maryah & Al Reem; flights via Google Flights.