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Lakeside & Waterfront · Abu Dhabi

Best lakeside stays in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi on the water — lakeside, riverside and harbour-front properties

Abu Dhabi hotels and resorts on the water — lakeside palaces, riverside cottages, harbour-front suites. Curated for travellers who choose by view first.

Top 10 lakeside stays in Abu Dhabi

Ratings & reviews via Google

  1. Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental01

    1. Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental

    4.8· 31,928 reviews₹₹₹₹

    West Corniche Road - Al Ras Al Akhdar - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

  2. Bab Al Nojoum Hudayriyat Camp02

    2. Bab Al Nojoum Hudayriyat Camp

    4.4· 1,938 reviews

    Hudayriyat Mar Vista - Al Hudayriyat Island - Al Hidayriyyat - Al Hidayriyyat Island - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

  3. Bab Al Nojoum Al Mugheirah03

    3. Bab Al Nojoum Al Mugheirah

    4.7· 1,065 reviews

    Al Mughira St - Al Marfa - Qasr Al Mugheirah - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

  4. Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas04

    4. Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas

    4.7· 8,321 reviews

    Abu Dhabi - Al Saadiyat Island - SDN1 - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

  5. Emirates Park Resort05

    5. Emirates Park Resort

    4.3· 3,185 reviews

    Al Bahyah - Al Bahyah Farms 2 - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

  6. Bab Al Nojoum Hudayriyat Villas06

    6. Bab Al Nojoum Hudayriyat Villas

    4.6· 1,310 reviews

    Al Hidayriyyat - Al Hidayriyyat Island - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

  7. Al Maya Island & Resort07

    7. Al Maya Island & Resort

    4.5· 1,387 reviews

    Al Maya Island - Al Halah Island - Halat Al Bahrani Island - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

  8. The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi08

    8. The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi

    4.7· 4,517 reviews

    Al Saadiyat Island - SDN1 - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

  9. Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Abu Dhabi09

    9. Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Abu Dhabi

    4.7· 12,574 reviews

    Khor Al Maqta - Rabdan - RB2 - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

  10. Liwa Nights Bedouin Glamping Retreat10

    10. Liwa Nights Bedouin Glamping Retreat

    4.4· 138 reviews

    Irq Ar Rams Street - Bateen Liwa - Mahader Liwa - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

Why the view matters here

Waterfront in Abu Dhabi isn't a small upgrade — it changes the whole feel of the stay. Sunrise on the water, evening boat rides, restaurants that open onto the lake. Book the actual lake-view category, not just "lakeside" (which can mean the property has a lake somewhere on its grounds).

Boat access and rides

Many Abu Dhabi waterfront properties include complimentary or chargeable boat rides — sunset cruises, lake-crossings, harbour tours. Note the booking window (some are on the day, some require 24-hour notice) and the weather dependency.

What to bring

Light layers (water-side temperatures drop fast after sunset), insect repellent (a few lakeside properties have evening mosquitoes), and waterproof bag for boat rides. Cameras with longer lenses for the bird life — some Abu Dhabi lakes are migration stops.

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