Intercontinental Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Virgin rating

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.

Board basis options

Half Board option: includes buffet breakfast and lunch or dinner at Selections restaurant.

Full Board option: includes buffet breakfast plus lunch and dinner at Selections restaurant.

Standard All Inclusive option: includes meals and selected beverages at designated venues. Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner from Selections restaurant, alcoholic drinks are included during mealtime only. 3 course set menu at Porto Gina, alcoholic drinks are included during mealtime only. Selected light menu and drinks at Aquarius. Drinks only at The Bayshore Beach Club. Selected drinks at Chamas upstairs bar (adult-only).

Premium All Inclusive option: includes meals and selected beverages at designated venues. Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner from Selections restaurant, alcoholic drinks are included during mealtime only. 3 course set menu at Fishmarket, Byblos sur Mer, Porto Gina, Belgian Café, Jones Social, alcoholic drinks are included during mealtime only. Selected light menu and drinks at Aquarius and The Bayshore Beach Club. 9 Cut Experience at Chamas restaurant, dinner only and selected drinks at Chamas upstairs bar (adult-only). Cho Gao Marina Walk, alcoholic drinks are included during mealtime only. Non-alcoholic drinks at Piano Lounge.

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), Porto Gina (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 Great for family holidays

Nov 6, 2024 H2796RXkm London, United Kingdom

What a fantastic family holiday! Its the only place we have ever returned for a break! Need i say more! People I'd like to mention who were all brilliant and accomadating even though we had 3 issues: Mr Naji Haidar Mr Ali Raza Melanie & the breakfast gang - Tushur/Fahim, Joline and ofcourse Mr Lu Von at the Beligian Cafe - You're a star Lastly the… Read more
What a fantastic family holiday! Its the only place we have ever returned for a break! Need i say more! People I'd like to mention who were all brilliant and accomadating even though we had 3 issues: Mr Naji Haidar Mr Ali Raza Melanie & the breakfast gang - Tushur/Fahim, Joline and ofcourse Mr Lu Von at the Beligian Cafe - You're a star Lastly the Bayshore team of lifeguards, servers and guys managing the comfort, Naser, Khalid, Predeep - You guys made my life easy for us as a family specially for the kids. Shout out to Tom (the Boss) who was always kind enough to stop and ask how was it all going! Read less
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Nov 6, 2024 cloudsecond Shanghai, China

Great staff. The Belgium restaurant offer amazing food and drinks. IHG members enjoy discounts too. Thanks a lot to Naji who upgraded my room to a suite. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Nov 5, 2024 Inspire45709223683 Milan, Italy

Beautiful atmosphere and tasty food. Arabic taste in front of the sea. Outstanding grilled meat. Good hospitality and personnel. Thanks to RIZZA the most efficient waitress in Abu Dhabi. I will for sure come back next time I pass by Abu Dhabi
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Lovel experience and excellent dining options

Nov 5, 2024 Trip59959406128

Excellent stay for 8 nights in last week of Oct 2024 . Best large sea view room. Location is excellent. Hose keeping very good. Had premium all inclusive which allowed us to dine in all the restaurants within the hotel. Well kept and clean grounds and pool area. Names in front desk Darius and Amila, very helpful and polite to their guests. Other… Read more
Excellent stay for 8 nights in last week of Oct 2024 . Best large sea view room. Location is excellent. Hose keeping very good. Had premium all inclusive which allowed us to dine in all the restaurants within the hotel. Well kept and clean grounds and pool area. Names in front desk Darius and Amila, very helpful and polite to their guests. Other staff who made our stay very delightful were Pradeep, Khaled, Trushar, Wanda and Ramesh. Recommended this hotel to all. Keep it up and will visit again. M & J Chowk Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Truly amazing staff and service with a smile

Nov 4, 2024 Niklas Alexande... F Milan, Italy

We are super content with our stay. The pool and private beach was great, and we loved the fish market restaurant by the sea. The staff really elevated our stay, and helped us solve any inquiry we had, big or small. We will definitely stay there again if we find ourselves in Abu Dhabi.