Abu Dhabi Hotels|Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

InterContinental Residences Abu Dhabi

Name: InterContinental Residences Abu Dhabi
Telephone: 888-424-6835

A waterfront oasis for extended stays

VERIFIED LUXURY

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Tucked into Al Bateen — one of the city’s quieter, villa-lined residential pockets — InterContinental Residences Abu Dhabi trades the typical hotel-room formula for spacious apartments with well-equipped kitchens, marble bathrooms and dining areas framed by floor-to-ceiling Gulf views. Ranging from studios to three-bedrooms, these versatile residences are equally suited to an extended business trip as a quick beach getaway with the family.

With its sister property, InterContinental Abu Dhabi, just a short walk away, guests enjoy easy access to the hotel’s impressive amenities, including a private beach club and a collection of restaurants along the Marina Walk waterfront promenade. Among them, the long-running Fishmarket spotlights fresh seafood, while Lebanese favorite Byblos Sur Mer serves up spectacular grilled bites and mezze platters.

Capitalizing on the waterfront setting, many suites include furnished balconies, and the upper-floor residences reward guests with sweeping views of the Gulf. Throughout it all, service operates to the consistently high InterContinental standard.

Our Inspector's Highlights

These residences offer a quieter home base while remaining within easy reach of Abu Dhabi's headline attractions. For instance, the magnificent Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Presidential Palace and Louvre Abu Dhabi —the UAE outpost of the famous French museum — are all accessible within 20 minutes by taxi.
Set around InterContinental Abu Dhabi’s sheltered marina, The Bayshore Beach Club, feels a world away from the city. Around a 15-minute walk from the Residences, it features nearly 1,000 feet of private white-sand beach, an infinity pool with a swim-up bar, private cabanas attended by butlers and a splash park for younger guests.
The luxury hotel's Bistro 81 handles all-day dining. Savor Mediterranean-influenced brasserie fare, whether that’s a sharing-style breakfast with an array of dips, fresh bread, cheeses, cold cuts and eggs or a dinner with beyti sarma (ground lamb on skewers) and steak frites.
For those keen to stay active, InterContinental Residences Abu Dhabi's health club combines sweeping views with state-of-the-art facilities, including an outdoor swimming pool and extensive cardio and strength-training equipment. At its sister hotel, personal trainers are available for customized sessions while outdoor tennis courts, hydrotherapy experiences, and a spa featuring treatments using Doctor Babor products round out the wellness offerings.
The modern kitchens and kitchenettes are as practical as they are aesthetic. Complete with stovetops, refrigerators, dishwashers and all the cookware and utensils you’ll need to prepare meals, they make it easy to feel at home during longer stays.

The Residences

The contemporary residences at the Abu Dhabi hotel are bathed in soothing neutral tones. Bold art punctuates the spaces, adding some bright blues that recall the water outside.
Bathrooms feel suitably indulgent, with spacious walk-in rain showers, a separate soaking tub and double vanities, alongside plush robes and Byredo amenities.
Every residence comes with an inviting balcony, but the size and the view are worth considering when booking. Higher-floor suites facing the Gulf command sweeping views of the water and Abu Dhabi’s Corniche, the city's iconic waterfront lined with parks, beaches and promenades. Inland-facing residences look out over Al Bateen's villa-lined streets, including some foreign embassies, offering a quieter, more residential perspective.
Space feels plentiful yet never taken for granted. Open-plan studios begin at a generous 516 square feet with kitchenettes, while the largest three-bedroom apartments reach 2,336 square feet, complete with full kitchens and dining areas.

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