Intercontinental Abu Dhabi By Ihg – A Favorite for Families in Abu Dhabi

The InterContinental Abu Dhabi houses 613 rooms with marble bathrooms and views of the city skyline or the Arabian Gulf. Guests using the Club InterContinental get breakfast served in the panoramic Club Lounge on the 18th floor plus afternoon tea and evening canapés. The Club Lounge staff including Rowena, Ofelia, and Mathai provide attentive service throughout the day.

The hotel operates eight on-site dining venues including Chamas Churrascaria serving Brazilian cuts of meat, Byblos Sur Mer offering Lebanese specialities, and the award-winning Fishmarket with fresh seafood and Thai flavors. Cho Gao Marina Walk delivers pan-Asian dishes, Porto Gina is the Italian family restaurant, and Belgian Cafe serves old-world favourites in a lively setting. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served at Selections, the all-day dining restaurant with beach and marina views from almost every table.

The hotel has its own private marina accommodating yachts up to 65 feet, a private beachfront with the Bayshore Beach Club, and two outdoor swimming pools including an infinity pool with a pool bar. Guests have access to a state-of-the-art fitness center, a full-service spa with a steam room, sauna, hot tub, and treatment rooms offering massages, facials, and body treatments. On-site water sports, tennis courts, an entertainment team with live music and evening performances, and a children's playground with indoor and outdoor play areas keep all ages occupied.

The InterContinental Abu Dhabi sits on the beach a 10-minute drive from downtown and 20 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Exhibition Centre. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Louvre Abu Dhabi, and Ferrari World are all within a 15 to 20-minute taxi ride from the hotel. The concierge can arrange tours to the Gold Souk, Heritage Village, and the Cultural Foundation or book desert safaris with drivers like Zahoor.

The hotel offers event spaces that accommodate up to 1,200 guests with customizable setups for conferences, weddings, and banquets. Business services include a business centre, fax and photocopying, and meeting facilities with support from the concierge team. Car hire, valet parking, and a 24-hour front desk with currency exchange and express check-in and check-out are available for corporate guests.

Private marina: Mooring for yachts up to 65 feet

Dining: Eight restaurants including award-winning Fishmarket

Wellness: Full-service spa with steam room, sauna & hot tub

Club Lounge: 18th-floor panoramic lounge with breakfast & canapés

Activities: Water sports, tennis courts & live evening entertainment

Location: 10 minutes from downtown, 20 min from exhibition centre