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Rosewood Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · Rosewood · Grand Luxury
Rosewood Abu Dhabi was the first hotel to open on Al Maryah Island, in May 2013, before the island became the capital's financial free zone of banks and the securities exchange. Handel Architects drew its 36-storey glass tower as a curve echoing the Gulf coastline, with bent glass panels that shimmer without heat gain. Lobby lounge glass fins stand 9 metres tall, and The Galleria mall and Cleveland Clinic are its neighbours.
- 189 rooms
- Opened 2013
- Neighborhood: Al Maryah Island
- Architect: Handel Architects; HOK
About Rosewood Abu Dhabi
- Rosewood Abu Dhabi opened in May 2013 with 189 rooms, the first hotel on Al Maryah Island, a 122-hectare financial free zone.
- Handel Architects designed the 36-storey tower with a curved form inspired by the Arabian Gulf, in bent glass panels with low-E coatings.
- The lobby lounge has structural glass fins 9 metres tall, giving panoramic water views.
- The hotel connects directly to The Galleria luxury mall and neighbours Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi.
History
Rosewood Abu Dhabi opened in 2013 as the first Rosewood property in the UAE, located on Al Maryah Island in the heart of Abu Dhabi Global Market and Sowwah Square financial district. The 34-story glass tower rises alongside Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and connects to The Galleria mall, offering skyline and Arabian Gulf views in a modern urban waterfront setting. Its curvilinear form inspired by the Gulf and desert blends contemporary design with Arabian elements.
The setting
Rosewood Abu Dhabi anchors Zayed the First Street on Al Maryah Island, the capital's 122-hectare financial hub where Abu Dhabi Global Market, an English common-law free zone, hosts banks, asset managers, and fintech firms from around the world. The island's waterfront promenade — four minutes on foot — wraps a canal-edged precinct shared with The Galleria luxury mall and Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. Qasr Al Hosn is 27 minutes by taxi, and the Louvre Abu Dhabi and Zayed National Museum on Saadiyat Island are 32 minutes away. The island's exclusivity — bridged to the main city yet distinct from it — makes Rosewood's address a statement of quiet financial prestige in Abu Dhabi's evolving skyline. 15 km from Emirati culture at Heritage Village. Overlooks Gulf.
Restaurants and bars
- Dai Pai Dong — Restaurant · Chinese
- Aqua — Restaurant · Mediterranean
- La Cava — Restaurant
- Glo — Poolside
- Majlis by Pierre Hermé — Restaurant
- Dragon's Tooth — Restaurant
- Hidden Bar — Bar
- Em Sherif Sea Café — Café
- BB Social Dining — Restaurant · International
Experiences
- Sense, A Rosewood Spa — A serene oasis of rejuvenation with nurturing treatments; bespoke signature journeys blend healing traditions with top-tier professionals.
- Rosewood Explorers — A curated world of play and discovery for young guests, with engaging activities, tailored amenities and meaningful experiences.
- Hidden Bar gin selection — Speakeasy-style bar offering over 200 types of gin from around the world.
- Sundowners at Hidden Bar — Daily, 5 pm to 7 pm: two beverages from the sundowner selection with a cutlery-free tapas ritual and sunset views.
- Tales of The Orient at Dragon's Tooth — Thursdays and Fridays, 5 pm to 8 pm: live storytelling of ancient empresses with crafted cocktails and dim sum.
- Wok Hei Brunch at Dai Pai Dong — Brunch inspired by Chef Dong's journeys through Hong Kong, where street-side flavours meet refined culinary craft.
Amenities
- Sense Spa
- hammam
- rooftop pool
- fitness center
- kids club
- butler service
- Hot tub
- Cigar lounge
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
- Conde Nast Traveler Readers' Choice #5 Middle East (2017), #2 Middle East (2025)
- Forbes Travel Guide 4-Star (hotel and spa)
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