Intercontinental Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Virgin rating

Bayshore Beach
Classic Room
Club Room
Circo Restaurant
The Bayshore Swimming Pool and Jacuzzi
Byblos Sur Mer Restaurant
Cabana at The Bayshore
Byblos Sur Mer Upper Terrace Bar and Lounge
Selections Restaurant
The Bayshore Beach Club
Cho Gao Marina Walk
Cho Gao Marina Walk
Byblos Sur Mer
Circo
Bayshore Beach
Classic Room
Club Room
Circo Restaurant
The Bayshore Swimming Pool and Jacuzzi
Byblos Sur Mer Restaurant
Cabana at The Bayshore
Byblos Sur Mer Upper Terrace Bar and Lounge
Selections Restaurant
The Bayshore Beach Club
Cho Gao Marina Walk
Cho Gao Marina Walk
Byblos Sur Mer
Circo

The hotel

Boasting a private beach and marina, this stylish hotel offers an urban oasis of calm close to Abu Dhabi’s popular Corniche. If you are keen to explore the local area, the hotel is within easy reach of world-class shopping malls, attractions and sites of historical interest. There’s a cosmopolitan array of restaurants, all with marina views, whilst the contemporary BayshoreBeach Club offers something for every kind of traveller.

Amenities

  • Tennis
  • Wheelchair access
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

Located at the heart of the capital, a 10-minute drive from downtown. Suitably close to popular shopping malls and within easy reach of many local attractions and sites of historical interest. Transfer time from Abu Dhabi Airport: 30 minutes.

Hotel information

390 spacious, modern and stylish guest rooms and suites on 19 floors in 1 building. All with air-conditioning, satellite TV, alarm/clock radio, telephone, tea/coffee maker, high-speed Internet access*, mini-bar*, safe and hairdryer. Deluxe Rooms with 1 king-size bed or 2 single beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 infant or child.

All Inclusive Standard option: 

Guests will enjoy buffet breakfast, buffet lunch and buffet dinner from Selections restaurant. 

 Restaurants & Bars for beverages only: 

-The Bayshore: 11:00-18:30 

-Aquarius: 11:00-18:30 

-Piano Lounge: 12:00-23:00 

-Selections: drinks service available during meals 

Premium All Inclusive option: 

Guests will enjoy breakfast (assisted buffet with live station) from Selections restaurant. Lunch and dinner will be, at guest choice, from below award-winning restaurants with a set menu: 

-Byblos sur Mer 

-Belgian Café 

-The Bayshore Bar 

-Aquarius 

-The Fishmarket 

-Cho Gao Marina Walk (Dinner only from Thursday to Saturday) 

-Chamas restaurant (Dinner only from Monday to Saturday, lunch and dinner on Sunday) 

-Selections: buffet service 


 Restaurants & Bars for beverages only: 

-Byblos sur Mer: 12:30-23:00 

-Belgian Café: 12 :00-23:00 

-The Bayshore: 11:00-18:30 

-Aquarius: 11:00-18:30 

-Piano Lounge: 12:00-23:00 

-The Fishmarket: 12:30-23:00 

-Cho Gao Marina Walk: 16:00-23:00 (Thursday to Saturday) 

-Chamas: drinks service available during meals 

-Selections: drinks service available during meals 

Half Board option: includes buffet breakfast at Selections restaurant and a set menu lunch or dinner at select restaurants. 

Full Board option: includes buffet breakfast at Selections restaurant plus a set menu lunch and dinner at select restaurants. 

 

Deluxe Sea View Rooms with 1 king-size bed or 2 single beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 infant or child.

Club InterContinental City View/Sea View Rooms includes access to the club lounge with private check in/check out, cocktail hour and late check out till 4:00pm, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child. Please note: Children are not allowed in the Club Lounge and an alternative venue will be advised.

Deluxe Suites with bedroom as well as a large seating and dining area, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 infant or child.

Club Rooms include the following:

  • Private check in/check out in the Club InterContinental Lounge
  • Buffet breakfast with a live cooking station
  • Five different food presentations daily including cocktail hour
  • Business centre area equipped with PC desk tops and PC connecting stations
  • High-speed Internet access in all Club InterContinental Rooms
  • Wireless Internet access in the Club InterContinental Lounge
  • Two meeting rooms
  • Late check out 4:00pm.

9 restaurants and 3 bars: Byblos Sur Mer (Lebanese cuisine), Circo (currently closed; Italian cuisine, dinner), Chamas (Brazilian cuisine, open for dinner Mon-Sat), Fishmarket (Thai-style seafood, open for lunch and dinner), Selections (buffet breakfast), Cho Gao Marina Walk (Pan Asian cuisine, open for dinner Mon-Sat), Belgian Café (open for dinner), Aquarius pool bar, plus Piano Lounge (24-hour drinks and snacks). Club InterContinental lounge. The Bayshore Beach Club has an infinity pool for adults with a swim-up bar, 2 kids' pools with a slide and a beach bar. Outdoor swimming pool with swim-up bar and kids' pool on the 3rd floor. Gym* including Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and cold plunge pool. 2 floodlit tennis courts*. Table tennis*. Kids' playground and play room (currently closed). Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. Shops. Standard complimentary WiFi (premium WiFi*). 24-hour room service*.

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

* Denotes local charge.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Wonderful service.

Apr 24, 2024 K1973DRjohns Melbourne, Australia

Wonderful service from Mathai and Rowena in the Club Lounge. The Club Lounge is a beautiful retreat within the hotel well worth it.
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Apr 23, 2024 phil c

Excellent stay again, from check in all the way to departure everyone at the hotel was fantastic, helpful and speedy in all of their dealings with me. Reception did a really good job to expedite an early arrival and were first class as were the club lounge team again. Highly rate the hotel and recommend to others
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Apr 23, 2024 Ihab A

The hotel offers great activities for kids and has a professional staff -a special thanks to Mr. Amr Tarek for his efforts- It is an ideal place for families but there is a suggestion regarding dining options Currently, only one restaurant stays open past 11 PM, but it has restrictions on kids/underaged after that time to better cater to families… Read more
The hotel offers great activities for kids and has a professional staff -a special thanks to Mr. Amr Tarek for his efforts- It is an ideal place for families but there is a suggestion regarding dining options Currently, only one restaurant stays open past 11 PM, but it has restrictions on kids/underaged after that time to better cater to families it might be beneficial to extend the opening hours of another family-friendly restaurant to accommodate families including kids for dining beyond 11 PM Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing facility professional staff

Apr 15, 2024 Explore21591090254 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Our recent stay at Intercontinental was truly exceptional. The staff demonstrated a high level of professionalism, ensuring a seamless experience throughout. The room was impeccably clean and well-maintained. The breakfast provided was delightful, and the dinner offerings were more than satisfactory. The beach facilities were impeccable, offering… Read more
Our recent stay at Intercontinental was truly exceptional. The staff demonstrated a high level of professionalism, ensuring a seamless experience throughout. The room was impeccably clean and well-maintained. The breakfast provided was delightful, and the dinner offerings were more than satisfactory. The beach facilities were impeccable, offering a perfect setting for relaxation. The swimming pools were well-kept and added to the overall enjoyment of our stay. Our children thoroughly enjoyed the vacation as well. Read less
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Apr 14, 2024 Travel814757

Last Day there is no electricity at all, no air condition no light even in the bathroom it was fully dark And no one say anything just they sent a letter one night before told us the electricity will be shut down to maintenance issues How come you accept to make the reservations while there is a schedule maintenance for your hotel I'm so… Read more
Last Day there is no electricity at all, no air condition no light even in the bathroom it was fully dark And no one say anything just they sent a letter one night before told us the electricity will be shut down to maintenance issues How come you accept to make the reservations while there is a schedule maintenance for your hotel I'm so disappointed a about your treatment for the guests If you provide your hotel for free next time I will not accept that You deserve 1 out of 10 Read less