Fairmont Bab Al Bahr

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools
VIP Access

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Terrace/patio
Reception
Miscellaneous
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Private beach, white sand, beach cabanas, sun loungers

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Between The Bridges, Khor Al Maqta, PO Box 114304, Abu Dhabi
  • Place, The Souq at Qaryat Al Beri
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Al Maqtaa Fort
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Abu Dhabi (AUH-Abu Dhabi Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬
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Room options

Fairmont King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Fairmont King Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Fairmont Gold View Suite NS

  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Fairmont Gold Suite King

  • 1001 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Fairmont Gold Creek View 2 Queens

  • 484 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Fairmont Gold 2 Queens

  • 484 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Fairmont Creek View King Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Fairmont Creek View King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Fairmont Creek View 2 Queens

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Fairmont 2 Queens

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 482 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Fairmont Gold King

  • 482 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

One Bedroom Suite View with Kitchen

  • 998 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Fairmont Gold King Creek View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite

  • 699 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 645 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

One Bedroom Suite View King

  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Deluxe Creek View King

  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe King

  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Fairmont Gold Premium Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Fairmont Gold Signature Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Fairmont Gold Junior Suite Creek View

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Fairmont Gold Junior Suite

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Fairmont Gold Vista King Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Fairmont Villa

  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Presidential Suite

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

Royal Suite

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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About the neighborhood

Abu Dhabi

Located in Al Maqta, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and within a 10-minute drive of other popular attractions like Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. This 369-room, 5-star hotel has 2 outdoor pools along with a private beach and 8 restaurants.

What's nearby

  • The Souq at Qaryat Al Beri - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Al Maqtaa Fort - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Ferrari World - 15 min drive - 13.9 miles

Getting around

  • Abu Dhabi Intl. Airport (AUH) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Petite - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪شاي سدو - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Al Bait Al Ateeq - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lobby Lounge - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Fairmont Bab Al Bahr

Luxury hotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools
Guests of Fairmont Bab Al Bahr have access to a private beach, 2 outdoor pools, and a children's pool. You can take advantage of free valet parking, along with limo/town car service. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a 24-hour gym, a sauna, and free WiFi in public areas.
LCD TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Beds are dressed in pillow menus and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Minibars, coffee makers, and free newspapers are also standard. Housekeeping is available on request.
A private beach and a 24-hour health club are featured at the hotel. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Globe, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free secured, covered valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; AED 135 for adults and AED 67 for children
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 8 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Cedar Lounge
  • Chameleon
  • CuiScene
  • Frankie's
  • Marco Pierre White

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 24-hour health club
  • Arcade/game room
  • Art gallery
  • Beach volleyball
  • Boat and paddles
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Library
  • Paddleboard
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 11,367 square feet of conference space
  • 8 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 9 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (43 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2009
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Lifeguards
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AED 250.0 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AED 135.00 for adults and AED 67 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AED 250.0 per night
  • High chair fee: AED 0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free valet parking, along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Bab Al Bahr
Bab Al Bahr Fairmont
Fairmont Al
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Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Abu Dhabi
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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr?

Fairmont Bab Al Bahr provides free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do close to Fairmont Bab Al Bahr?

This hotel is situated in Al Maqta within a short 14-minute walk of The Souq at Qaryat Al Beri and also 12 minutes on foot from Al Maqtaa Fort. You'll also find Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Abu Dhabi Golf Club within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr?

Yes, secured valet parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking and electric car charging are also available for guests.

Does Fairmont Bab Al Bahr feature a casino?

No, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 2 outdoor pools.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr?

This waterfront hotel offers many amenities for couples, including Champagne service as well as a private beach and a beach bar.

Does Fairmont Bab Al Bahr have a hot tub?

No, but guests can enjoy a sauna at this hotel.

Does Fairmont Bab Al Bahr have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr has 8 restaurants, and serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Does Fairmont Bab Al Bahr allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr.

Does Fairmont Bab Al Bahr have connecting rooms?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

How far is the airport from Fairmont Bab Al Bahr?

The closest major airport to Fairmont Bab Al Bahr is Abu Dhabi Intl. Airport (AUH), which is 11.4 mi away (13 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr.

Does Fairmont Bab Al Bahr have a wedding venue on site?

There are wedding services available at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr if that's in your vacation plans.

Reviews

Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 668 out of 979 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 211 out of 979 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 979 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 979 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 979 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, excellent staff and service. The team that took care of Fairmount Gold Club guests was outstanding. The housekeeping was a bit of hit and miss. On the fifth floor, the rooms were not being cleaned well. On the 7th floor, they were immaculate. The windows of the hotel were quite dirty from outside. The hotel should clean them more often. The breakfast was excellent. I wish the hotel had another pool inside for extremely hot periods.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aneesa

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay at the Fairmont. Staff were lovely especially Stephen, Katrina, Shaniya and the gentleman at the entrance of the hotel. It was very close to all the attractions and places we wanted to visit. Breakfast was good - just very busy! Queue system needs looking at. Other than our stay was lovely. The pools and beach are beautiful and the the view of the mosque from the hotel was stunning. Would stay here again x
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laiba

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Hamad

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
The room service was very bad. When I called to request service, they were late. When I called them again, they got angry. And The bed very bad and uncomfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Tamara, Brooklyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was wonderful but the rooms where very outdated and not clean
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Omar

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aiman

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only I wasn’t very pleased with the delays when I forgot my passports on the hotel. They did manage the problem but took their time with minimal unclear communication. Stressful waiting time I had to bare.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yongmook

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anju

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel

Started off poor as arrived at 09:30am and although I asked for early check-in where possible I was told impossible and the hotel was full. I had to leave hotel and catch a taxi as everything was far. I arrived back at 2pm and a supervisor took my check-in and upgraded me to sea view room (amazing) she was honest (Sally) to say some rooms were not ready as they are being serviced, which made sense, didn’t like how I was lied to originally. Anyway this place is really good, shout out to Cheeka at breakfast and Zahid & Michael in Conceriage who were so friendly. This place is far from anything so be prepared to spend on taxis. It’s great if you just want to chill and get the sun in. I’d go back. Tip Dubai is an hour away and cost £7 by Airport shuttle. Worth doing a day trip
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No complaints lovely stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa Rae

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the view of the mosque from our room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ibrahim

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent property with spacious clean rooms with two daily house keeping quick room and keen staff. The lobby is full of scents. Absolutely lovely
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Beautiful spacious room with an amazing view of the mosque across the water. Enjoyed the beach and the pool. The restaurants were all excellent. The only complaint was the check in. We arrived before 3 pm and the room was not available until about 3:15 pm.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is amazing!!!! The staff is top notch and very friendly. This will be the only place I will stay when I visit.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Hsi Wei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hamad

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergii

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon, Tunbridge Wells

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel we always come back year after year Fabulous staff and amazing food
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic stay

From the greeting through to leaving after our stay truly stunning. The staff can’t help you enough. The restaurants and bars choice is great, amazing quality coupled with great service. The pool area is well maintained and relaxing. Rooms are high in specification, well maintained but the team and perfectly clean. The housekeeping Staff really look after you. I’ve stayed here twice and can’t wait to come back, loved it.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

ashish

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was amazing all the amenities were really good. The pool for small children is really great. The food was very average. The breakfast buffet was very overcrowded. Other than food everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mazen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable stay

Excelkent and very well recommended for all type of travel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hamad

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025