travel42 Hotel Review: Fairmont Bab Al Bahr

Fairmont Bab Al Bahr travel42 Professional Hotel Review

Location and History

The Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, which means "gateway to the sea," is Fairmont's first hotel in Abu Dhabi. Its modern, glassy facade features a clever LED lighting design that draws attention from every angle after sun set. Views from this property of the famous Sheikh Zayed Mosque, situated directly across the water channel, are as incredible as, if not better than, those from the Shangri-La.

Fairmont located on the outskirts of the city, closer to the airpor...