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Business travelers can stay close to Abu Dhabi Global Market while keeping the waterfront setting of Al Maryah Island for evenings.

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Hand-carved mashrabiya patterns and a chandelier inspired by Bedouin tents give the contemporary interiors a distinct connection to the Emirates.

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Discuss your preferred outlook before booking so your room choice reflects whether waterfront views are an important part of the stay.

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Allow time to change before your Sense spa appointment, since arriving late reduces the length of your scheduled treatment.

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Rosewood Abu Dhabi

At Rosewood Abu Dhabi, a day on Al Maryah Island can move easily between the financial district, The Galleria and the hotel's own restaurants. The Galleria is connected to the hotel, while the tower looks across the water toward Abu Dhabi's skyline. This is an urban address, useful for a business trip or a city stay built around dining and cultural visits, rather than a hotel with its own beach. The contrast between the busy district and the hotel's quieter interiors gives the stay its character.

Handel Architects gave the building a curved, reflective-glass form inspired by the Arabian Gulf. Its outline softens the straighter towers nearby, while the glass changes with the light. Inside, wood screens recall mashrabiya patterns and bring privacy without shutting out daylight. The lobby's tall glass fins frame views across the water. These details give a specific sense of Abu Dhabi to a contemporary hotel; the design is more considered than a generic glass tower.

Luxury
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Rooms

  • 189 189

Hotel Style

  • Charming Charming

Leisure

  • Fitness Fitness
  • Pool Pool
  • Spa Spa
  • Sauna Sauna

Experiences

  • Culture Culture
  • City Vibe City Vibe

Facilities

  • Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair Accessible
  • Connecting Rooms Connecting Rooms

Rooms & Suites at Rosewood Abu Dhabi

Deluxe Room
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Deluxe Room

506 sqft
From 282 USD

Rooms occupy floors five to fifteen. A sliding glass partition sits between the bedroom and the Italian marble bathroom. Dark wood tones contrast with the...

Executive Room
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Executive Room

581 sqft
From 282 USD

The open-plan interior has custom furniture, wood details and an ergonomic workspace. A sliding door partition forms part of the layout. Executive Rooms are on...

Manor Club Room
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Manor Club Room

506 sqft
From 303 USD

On the eleventh floor, the room combines an ergonomic workspace with abundant natural light. The Italian marble bathroom has a double vanity, a walk-in rain...

Junior City View Club Suite
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Junior City View Club Suite

614 sqft
From 444 USD

High ceilings rise above the living area and its dedicated workspace. A sliding glass door separates the bathroom from the living space. The Italian marble...

Deluxe Club Suite
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Deluxe Club Suite

840 sqft
From 484 USD

The living space has an open-plan design and includes a study. The main bathroom is finished in Italian marble, with a double vanity, a deep...

Manor Skyline View Premier Club Suite
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Manor Skyline View Premier Club Suite

1,130 sqft
From 681 USD

A foyer connects the bedroom with the lounge area, which includes an ergonomic workspace. The Italian marble bathroom has a deep soaking bathtub and a...

Rosewood Waterfront View Suite
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Rosewood Waterfront View Suite

1,130 sqft
From 845 USD

Floor-to-ceiling windows are a feature of the residential-style interior. A separate lounge with plush seating, a dining room and a workspace accompany the bedroom. A...

1 Bedroom Apartment
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1 Bedroom Apartment

1,033 sqft
From 1’332 USD

The contemporary interior has a bedroom, living area and dining space. It combines floor-to-ceiling windows with marble finishes. The apartment includes glassware, cookware and cutlery....

2 Bedroom Executive Pearl Club Suite
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2 Bedroom Executive Pearl Club Suite

1,830 sqft
From 1’385 USD

The suite has a lounge and dining area, together with a kitchenette. Each bedroom has an ensuite Italian marble bathroom with a walk-in rain shower...

The connection to The Galleria matters in practice. Shops and restaurants are close enough to use between appointments or after a day out, and Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is also linked to this part of the island. Guests can make the most of the immediate neighborhood without arranging a car for every meal. Rosewood's location still leaves the Corniche and Saadiyat Island for separate outings; it does not put the capital's major cultural sites at the hotel door.

The address suits travelers who divide their time between the island and the wider city. Abu Dhabi's museums, mosque and palace merit their own plans, while the hotel's waterfront setting makes returning for dinner appealing. The choice is clearest for guests who want city access and a substantial hotel to come back to, with dining, a spa and an outdoor pool on site. Anyone planning most days on the sand should weigh that urban setting against a beach resort.

Rosewood Abu Dhabi's rooms use dark wood, layered fabrics and marble to soften the tower's modern lines. The categories are worth comparing rather than treating every view as interchangeable. A Deluxe Room is listed at 47 square meters and offers a king bed or twins. The Executive Room is larger at 54 square meters. The Manor Club Room returns to 47 square meters but is distinguished by access to the hotel's private lounge, a useful option for a stay that includes work or time between engagements.

Suite choices broaden the layouts. The Manor Club Junior Suite with City View is listed at 57 square meters and has a dedicated workspace, a couch and a sliding glass partition. Its skyline outlook is part of the category, not a promise for every room in the building. The Manor Club Deluxe Suite with Skyline View is listed at 78 square meters, while the Premier Suite with Skyline View and the Rosewood Suite with Panoramic View are both listed at 105 square meters. Check the named category when the view and amount of separate living space matter.

For a group, the Family Suite is a distinct two-bedroom option, not simply a larger standard room. Rosewood lists it at 130 square meters, with a king bed in each bedroom, two marble bathrooms and waterfront and skyline views. The hotel's accommodation range also includes residences for travelers looking at a longer stay. Those categories have a different residential purpose, so compare their layouts and services with the hotel rooms rather than assuming the same arrangement across both.

Dai Pai Dong gives Rosewood Abu Dhabi a Cantonese dining address, with dim sum and roasted meats among its signatures. Dragon's Tooth is reached through Dai Pai Dong's Tea Room; its Shanghai-jazz inspiration makes it a separate stop for a drink, not another name for the restaurant. This pairing is one reason to stay in for an evening. The atmosphere changes again at La Cava, a wine lounge whose current menu also draws on Spanish flavors and grilled cuts.

Aqua brings broad water views to the dining mix. Majlis by Pierre Hermé combines the gathering-room idea of a majlis with Parisian patisserie, making it a different setting from the hotel's dinner venues. Em Sherif Sea Café adds Lebanese-Mediterranean cooking, while Glo sits by the pool and Hidden Bar focuses on gin. The range is useful: a guest can choose Cantonese food, a relaxed waterfront meal, pastries or a wine-led evening without repeating the same room or mood.

The hotel also gives dining a social role beyond the table. Glo's open-air setting suits a pause beside the pool, whereas Dragon's Tooth feels intentionally tucked away. Majlis is easier to use for a conversation over coffee or sweets; La Cava is the more intimate wine choice. Those distinctions help on a multi-night stay, especially when meetings or sightseeing leave limited time to cross the city for dinner.

Sense, A Rosewood Spa draws on local healing traditions without turning wellness into a vague promise. Its menu includes massages, skin-care rituals and longer treatment journeys; the spa also describes hammam rituals. Guests seeking exercise have a fitness center with cardio and strength equipment. These are separate facilities from the outdoor pool, so a spa treatment, a workout and time in the water can each fit a different part of the day.

The swimming pool measures 28.4 meters and sits above the city on the hotel's outdoor deck. It gives an urban stay a welcome place to pause, but it is not a beachfront pool or a substitute for a sea swim. Canopy-like structures on the deck were designed to provide shade and a degree of privacy. Glo connects naturally with this outdoor setting. Together, the pool and spa make the hotel more useful for travelers spending several nights in Abu Dhabi than a room-only business address would be.

Rosewood Abu Dhabi is especially well placed for Al Maryah Island appointments, shopping at The Galleria and meals that can stay within the hotel. The larger suites and Family Suite give more room to spread out, while the Manor Club categories offer a quieter lounge setting. Its strongest appeal is the balance: a distinctive waterfront tower, a practical island connection and enough dining and wellness choice to make evenings at the hotel feel deliberate. Plan separate journeys for Saadiyat Island, the Grand Mosque and other city sights, then return to an address firmly rooted in Abu Dhabi's contemporary waterfront.

Why we love this hotel

Why we love this hotel

Direct access to The Galleria keeps designer boutiques within easy reach when you want to fit shopping around your day.

Dai Pai Dong brings Cantonese dim sum, noodles and barbecued meats to the hotel, making dinner here a reason to stay in.

The outdoor pool is heated and cooled, giving you a place to swim and pause between time spent around the city.

Location of ROSEWOOD ABU DHABI

Zayed the First Street, Al Maryah Island, MI1, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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What to Know About Rosewood Abu Dhabi

Is Rosewood Abu Dhabi a good luxury hotel?

Yes. Rosewood Abu Dhabi is a strong choice for travelers who want a polished waterfront stay on Al Maryah Island with dining, spa, shopping, and business access. The hotel has 189 rooms and suites, refined residential style, Arabian Gulf views, Manor Club options, a pool, and a location connected to The Galleria.

Where is Rosewood Abu Dhabi located?

Rosewood Abu Dhabi is on Al Maryah Island, one of the city's key business, dining, medical, and retail districts. The location is close to Abu Dhabi Global Market, The Galleria, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, waterfront restaurants, and main city roads.

How many rooms and suites does Rosewood Abu Dhabi have?

Rosewood Abu Dhabi has 189 rooms and suites, with current hotel materials describing 149 rooms and 40 suites. Many accommodations feature floor-to-ceiling windows, Arabian Gulf or skyline views, large bathrooms, work areas, and a calm contemporary design.

What room type should I book at Rosewood Abu Dhabi?

Book a room for a refined short stay, a suite for more living space, or a Manor Club category for added lounge benefits. Families and longer-stay guests should compare one-bedroom and two-bedroom layouts, since extra space can make the stay easier.

Does Rosewood Abu Dhabi have Manor Club access?

Yes. Selected rooms and suites include access to Manor Club, the hotel's private lounge experience. This can be valuable for business travelers, couples, and families who want a quieter place for food, drinks, work, and service.

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