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Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · Conrad · Grand Luxury
Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers fills Tower 1 of the five-tower Etihad complex on the West Corniche, 277 metres above the water, designed by Australian firm DBI Design. It opened in 2011 as Jumeirah at Etihad Towers and became a Conrad in October 2020 when Hilton signed with owner Sheikh Suroor bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, the brand's first hotel in the capital. Observation Deck at 300 on Tower 2 is Abu Dhabi's highest public viewpoint.
- 377 rooms
- Opened 2011
- Neighborhood: West Corniche / Etihad Towers
- Rooms from 538 sq ft (50 m²)
- Architect: Etihad Towers were designed by Australian architect DBI Design.
About Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
- Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers occupies Tower 1 of the Etihad complex on West Corniche Road and was rebranded from Jumeirah at Etihad Towers in October 2020.
- The tower stands 277 metres above the Corniche and was designed by Australian firm DBI Design.
- Observation Deck at 300, on the 74th floor of Tower 2, is Abu Dhabi's highest publicly accessible viewpoint, and Emirates Palace is a nine-minute walk west.
- SUSHISAMBA occupies a high floor, one of more than eleven restaurants and bars.
History
Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers opened under the Conrad brand in 2020 after Hilton rebranded the Etihad Towers hotel. The property sits within the landmark Etihad Towers complex, which is better known for its dramatic five-tower skyline presence on Abu Dhabi’s Corniche. Hilton describes the hotel as a luxury urban resort with 377 rooms and suites, over 12 award-winning restaurants and bars, and a prominent observation deck on the 74th floor. Its current identity emphasizes panoramic sea and city views, high-spec rooms, and a large spa and beach club offering.
The setting
Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers occupies Tower 1 of the five-tower Etihad complex on West Corniche Road in the Ras Al Akhdar district — a 277-metre glass landmark completed in 2011 that redefined Abu Dhabi's waterfront skyline. The complex sits steps from the Corniche promenade within a cluster of landmark luxury properties that forms the capital's premier hospitality corridor. The tower's Observation Deck at 300, one minute away, is the highest vantage point in Abu Dhabi. Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental is a nine-minute walk west, while The Founder's Memorial — a 3.3-hectare tribute to Sheikh Zayed — is 17 minutes on foot, placing guests at the ceremonial heart of the UAE capital.
Restaurants and bars
- SUSHISAMBA Abu Dhabi — Restaurant
- José by Pizarro — Restaurant · Spanish · Chef José Pizarro
- Ray’s Grill — Restaurant · Steakhouse
- Ray’s Bar — Bar
- SOLE — Restaurant · Italian
- Li Beirut — Restaurant · Lebanese
- Observation Deck at 300 — Restaurant
- Rosewater — Restaurant
- Lobby Lounge — Café
- Nahaam — Restaurant
- Pool Bar — Poolside
Amenities
- Conrad Spa, 1,465 sq. m.
- 13 private treatment rooms
- Hammam suite
- Himalayan salt room
- Jacuzzi and vitality bath
- Three outdoor pools
- Private beach access
- Observation Deck at 300 on the 74th floor
- Fitness center
- Kids' club
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide (2026)
- Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star (2026)
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
- Verified Responsible Hospitality (2026)
- Abu Dhabi's Leading Business Hotel 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
- Abu Dhabi's Leading Conference Hotel 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
- Abu Dhabi's Leading Hotel Residences 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
- MICHELIN Guide (2025)
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