Al Maryah Island's residential-feel flagship, with the deepest in-city F&B variety of any Abu Dhabi luxury hotel.
BrandRosewood Hotels & Resorts
DestinationAbu Dhabi
RegionMiddle East
Price TierTier 2 ($2k-$5k)
SettingUltra-luxury hotel on Al Maryah Island
Best ForF&B-driven business travelers, Rosewood loyalists, Hong Kong-Abu Dhabi business commuters.
PrivacyHigh
ServicePersonalized Arabian hospitality
ButlerWorld-class service
Private PoolNo
Built2013
Rosewood Abu Dhabi opened in 2013 on Al Maryah Island, holding 189 rooms with the brand's residential-feel design template. The F&B program is unusually deep — six concepts from Cantonese (Dai Pai Dong) to Lebanese (Sambusek) to a contemporary seafood restaurant (Aqua) and a serious wine bar (La Cav
Key Features
Luxurious accommodations with stunning views
Multiple fine dining restaurants
Rejuvenating spa and wellness facilities
State-of-the-art fitness center and pool
Spacious event and meeting facilities
Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi
Close proximity to major attractions
Dining
Aqua
Dai Pai Dong
La Cava
Glo
Sambusek
Majlis Lobby Lounge
Signature Experience
Friday brunch at Sambusek — the city's most consistently-booked Lebanese-leaning luxury brunch, drawing a strong local diplomatic and business crowd that gives the property a non-touristy weekend energy.
The deepest F&B program of any Abu Dhabi luxury hotel — six concepts across cuisines, with Dai Pai Dong's Cantonese dim sum being a structural draw for Hong Kong expats and visiting business travelers.
Signature Suite: Two-Bedroom Suite
Elegant bedrooms, sunlit living spaces
Accolades
Award: Best Business Hotel in Abu Dhabi, Year: 2025, Event: Business Traveller Middle East Awards, Award: City Spa (Best), Event: Sense, A Rosewood Spa FACT Spa, Award: UAEs Leading New Hotel, Year: 2014, Event: World Travel Awards
Best time: October through April offers ideal conditions for ultra-luxury travel — warm days, cool evenings, and a full calendar of cultural events including the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in November.
Demand: Peak demand concentrates around the Formula 1 Grand Prix in November and December holiday period. Shoulder months of October and March offer strong value with fewer crowds at flagship properties.
Pricing: Rates peak sharply around the Grand Prix weekend, often doubling. January through March represents the sweet spot — premium conditions at moderate rates before the heat builds.
Insider tip: The Louvre Abu Dhabi is best experienced on weekday mornings before tour groups arrive. Pair it with a late lunch at a Saadiyat Island resort for the definitive Abu Dhabi ultra-luxury itinerary.
Avoid: June through September brings extreme heat exceeding 45°C, making outdoor activities impractical. Indoor experiences remain available but the city's full potential is unreachable.
