AL RAHA BEACH RESORT & SPA, Abu Dhabi

Al Raha Beach Resort & Spa - A 5-star beachfront property with 900m private beach, multiple pools, and extensive meeting facilities

This 5-star property along the golden shores of the Arabian Gulf features 278 accommodations including rooms, suites, and villas with options offering views of the sea, pool, or gardens. Amenities include minibars, coffee/tea facilities, and marble bathrooms. Eight restaurants serve international cuisine, Mediterranean seafood, and Middle Eastern dishes at venues like Azur Grill and Wanasah Shisha Lounge. Leisure facilities include a 900m private beach, three swimming pools, a fully-equipped gymnasium, squash courts, and the Body & Soul Recreation Club with steam rooms, saunas, and Jacuzzis. The Wellbeings Holistic Healing spa offers infrared sauna, traditional hammam, and hydrotherapy. Located 10 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport and 15 km from central Abu Dhabi, the property provides access to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Yas Island attractions. Business amenities include the Abu Dhabi Grand Ballroom for 500 people, meeting rooms with projectors and whiteboards, and high-speed Wi-Fi. Family services feature the Gazelle Kids Club with indoor and outdoor activities, babysitting, and family rooms. A continental breakfast is available each morning at Al Raha Beach Resort & Spa.

Pros

Direct access to a 900m private white sandy beach

Multiple dining options including international, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern cuisines

Comprehensive spa and wellness facilities with infrared sauna and traditional hammam

Proximity to Abu Dhabi International Airport (10 minutes) and major attractions like Yas Island

Dedicated kids' club with supervised indoor and outdoor activities

Cons

The beach faces buildings and may have unclear water

Some villas and facilities are shared among residents rather than fully private