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InterContinental Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · InterContinental · High Luxury
When six Gulf rulers signed the founding agreement of the Gulf Cooperation Council on May 25, 1981, they did it in the Dar El Istiqbal ballroom of this Al Bateen hotel. Opened in 1980-1981 by Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, it was the UAE's first InterContinental and Abu Dhabi's first five-star hotel, designed by American architect Benjamin Thompson on an artificial hill above the beach.
- 390 rooms
- Opened 1981
- Neighborhood: Al Bateen
- Architect: Benjamin Thompson
About InterContinental Abu Dhabi
- The hotel went on to host five GCC summits between 1981 and 2004.
- About 390 rooms and suites were last renovated in 2007.
- The Corniche promenade is a 13-minute walk; Marina Mall is 3 km.
History
The InterContinental Abu Dhabi, in the Al Bateen district, opened in 1980-1981 as the first InterContinental hotel in the UAE and one of the largest hotels in Abu Dhabi, with about 390 rooms and suites. Opened by the UAE's founding father Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, it hosted the summit at which six Gulf rulers formed the Gulf Cooperation Council on May 25, 1981, and it later hosted five GCC summits. It was last renovated in 2007.
The setting
13-minute walk to Corniche promenade. 3 km from shopping at the Marina Mall.
Restaurants and bars
- Fishmarket — Restaurant · Thai seafood
- Byblos Sur Mer — Restaurant · Lebanese
- Chamas Churrascaria — Restaurant · Brazilian churrasco (prime cuts)
- Porto Gina — Restaurant · Italian
- Cho Gao — Restaurant · Pan-Asian
- Belgian Café — Café · Belgian
- Bayshore Restaurant — Restaurant
- Selections — Restaurant
- Chamas Bar & Cigar Lounge — Bar
- Piano Lounge — Bar
- Tala Lounge — Bar
- Bistro 81 — Restaurant · Contemporary Mediterranean brasserie
Experiences
- Marina Walk dining — A journey across cultures along the Marina Walk, with Thai, Lebanese, Brazilian, Italian, Pan-Asian and Belgian venues.
- Dining at Byblos Sur Mer — Michelin-selected Lebanese cuisine inspired by heritage, generosity, and timeless hospitality.
- Bayshore Beach Club — Private beach access and beach club offers promoted by the hotel.
- Health Club — A sanctuary for body and mind; the hotel also lists wellness, recreation and massage offers.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Private beach
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