Who it suits
First visits mixing the waterfront, palaces and city attractions.
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Corniche & West Corniche.
The Corniche is a useful starting point for a first Abu Dhabi visit combining waterfront time, city sightseeing and landmark hotels. This guide includes the western end around Emirates Palace and Etihad Towers. Check the precise hotel location: the waterfront district is too long to treat as one compact walking neighbourhood.
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Know before you book
A hotel overlooking water does not automatically include beach access. Confirm the property facilities and the route to public beach entrances.
Plan your journeys
Walk locally when weather permits, and use taxis or a car for longer waterfront journeys and trips to Yas or Saadiyat.
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Corniche & West Corniche hotel shortlist
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2 hotels in this guide
Corniche & West Corniche · Abu Dhabi
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental
A landmark palace hotel for travellers who want their accommodation to be a destination. Restaurant reservations and hotel stays are different purchases. The official site currently notes an Oriental Beach closure while Mandarin Beach and both pools remain available; reconfirm before booking.
Consider for Special-occasion stays and visitors who value extensive on-site dining.
- Beach facilities
- Pools
- Restaurants
- In-room dining
At the western end of the Corniche, near the presidential-palace district.
Sources & booking notes
Information checked 2026-10-19. Rates, meals, access and cancellation terms depend on your dates and chosen room. Confirm with the hotel before paying. Photographs may show an earlier appearance.
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Corniche & West Corniche · Abu Dhabi
Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
A tower-hotel alternative in the western Corniche district with a varied dining collection. The Observation Deck at 300 is in the complex; check its current access arrangements separately rather than treating admission as an automatic room inclusion.
Consider for City views, dining and western Corniche sightseeing.
- Restaurants
- Observation deck in the complex
- Parking
Within the Etihad Towers complex near Emirates Palace.
Sources & booking notes
Information checked 2026-10-19. Rates, meals, access and cancellation terms depend on your dates and chosen room. Confirm with the hotel before paying. Photographs may show an earlier appearance.
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