General description:
In the vicinity of the hotel´s own sandy beach is situated the hotel Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, which is especially popular with honeymooners. At the beach, there are sun loungers and sun umbrellas free of charge. The tourist centre is about 1 km away. The town Abu Dhabi is around 20 km away (Dubai around 120 km, Abu Dhabi International Airport around 25 km). The nearest shopping facilities are located approx. 5 km from the hotel, a supermarket can be reached after around 2 km. For evening dancing you will find a nightclub in a distance of approx. 10 km. Further entertainment facilities such as a cinema are approx. 15 km away. The following attractions can be reached from the hotel: Skeikh Zayed Grand Mosque (approx. 10 km away), Yas Island (approx. 25 km away) and Louvre Museum (approx. 30 km away). For mobility during your holiday, there are a taxi rank (around 15 m away), a bus stop (approx. 350 m away) and a car rental company. For medical treatment in emergencies there is a hospital around 1 km away. The airport (AUH) is approx. 33 km away. The hotel and airport are linked by a free shuttle. Another airport (DXB) is located approx. 150 km away. There is also a shuttle to Marina Mall (for free).
Hygiene and safety measures
In order to protect the health of the guests, the following hygiene and protective measures are taken in the hotel: Compliance of the WHO recommendations and local laws, trained and equipped staff with hygiene and protection measures, safe access with sanitary controls to suppliers and employees, staff replacement policy, adapted capacities and flows in common areas to ensure social distancing, hand sanitizer available in all areas, intense cleaning and disinfection protocols for all areas, in-house medical services, luggage disinfection, Non-Contact check-in and check-out and non-contact in-house information, disinfection carpets at main door, elevator occupancy control measures, ample room service options, restaurant space adapted to ensure social distancing, minimum 2m distance between tables at restaurants, new additional adapted outdoor dining areas, disposable kitchenware, individual/closed bottles only, intensification control in chlorination levels and disinfection protocols for pools, minimum 2m between sun beds, additional adapted chill-out/ relaxation areas, additional space for families at pools, guest infection policy, temperature control measures for guests, clean and sanitized rooms, intensification of disinfection / cleaning protocols, 24h time between check-out and check-in, housekeeping staff equipped with self-protecting gear, individual amenities, ensured social distancing at Kids Club, hygiene protocols at Kids Club, adapted activities at Kids Club, reduced groups as well as only outdoor activities at Kids Club.
Amenities:
Partially renovated in 2018, the 9-storey beach hotel has 369 rooms in total. It is equipped with a 24h reception (check-in from 15:00, check-out until 12:00), a lobby, 7 lifts, an air conditioning, a safe (for free), a mini market, various other shops, a parking area (for free), a security entry system as well as a money changing facility. For the meals, there are 8 restaurants (air-conditioned). You will be warmly welcomed in both the hotel’s bars. WiFi is available for free. For guests dependent on a wheelchair the accommodation provides a barrier-free access, a wheelchair accessible lift and a number of wheelchair accessible bathrooms. Room cleaning, ironing service and concierge service are free of charge. Room service and laundry service are available for a fee.
Pool:
In the outdoor area of the modern hotel you will find 2 fresh water pools with a separate children´s pool (open from January to December). Here, there are sun loungers and sun umbrellas for free available. A bar at the pool offers guests refreshing beverages (open from 10:00 - 19:00).
Meals:
Breakfast (from 06:30 - 10:30) from the buffet. Half board: breakfast as well as lunch or dinner. Full board: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast and lunch and dinner only in selected restaurants. All inclusive: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast and lunch and dinner only in selected restaurants or bars. Water at certain times. Soft drinks (10:00 - 22:00), beer (10:00 - 22:00), wine (10:00 - 22:00), national alcoholic drinks (10:00 - 22:00), free internet and free use of safe (with deposit). Earlier check in and later check out possible (according to occupancy / availability).
Sport and Leisure:
Sports and entertainment: Volleyball and beach volleyball. At the beach different watersport types such as jet skiing are on offer (partly from local providers). A golf course is approx. 35 km from the hotel. Sauna and whirlpool free of charge. Solarium, steam bath and massages available (where applicable for a fee). Entertainment for adults: live music. In the outside area of the hotel there is a play area for children. Child supervision: mini club for children (from 4 - 12 years) and babysitting (for a fee).
Additional information:
Additional fees may apply for certain facilities, amenities or activities. Some services depend on the local climatic conditions and the season. Languages spoken: English and Arabic. Accepted methods of payment: Visa, Euro / MasterCard and American Express. Some services and facilities might be closed or offered with restrictions due to COVID19 Prevention measurement. Changes can be applied without previous notice.
Fairmont Gold Room (CityView):
The modern furnished rooms are equipped with double bed, queen size bed, king size bed or twin bed, extra bed, baby cot (for free), carpet, kettle (for free), minibar (for a fee), capsule coffee machine (for free), internet (for free), safe (for free) and sat TV as well as individually adjustable air conditioning (from January to December). Bathroom with bathtub and shower (room size: 45 m²). Towels are changed daily.
Fairmont Gold Room (Mosque/Canal View):
The modern furnished rooms are equipped with double bed, queen size bed, king size bed or twin bed, extra bed, baby cot (for free), carpet, kettle (for free), minibar (for a fee), capsule coffee machine (for free), internet (for free), safe (for free) and sat TV as well as individually adjustable air conditioning (from January to December). Bathroom with bathtub and shower (room size: 45 m²). Towels are changed daily.
Fairmont Room (CityView):
The modern furnished rooms are equipped with double bed, queen size bed, king size bed or twin bed, extra bed, baby cot (for free), carpet, kettle (for free), minibar (for a fee), capsule coffee machine (for free), internet (for free), safe (for free) and sat TV as well as individually adjustable air conditioning (from January to December). Bathroom with bathtub and shower (room size: 45 m²). Towels are changed daily.
Fairmont Room (Mosque/Canal View):
The modern furnished rooms are equipped with double bed, queen size bed, king size bed or twin bed, extra bed, baby cot (for free), carpet, kettle (for free), minibar (for a fee), capsule coffee machine (for free), internet (for free), safe (for free) and sat TV as well as individually adjustable air conditioning (from January to December). Bathroom with bathtub and shower (room size: 45 m²). Towels are changed daily.
2 Queen Beds Standard Room:
With baby cot (for free), carpet and capsule coffee machine (for free). Bathroom with bathtub and shower.
2 Queen Beds Standard Room (CreekView):
With baby cot (for free), carpet and capsule coffee machine (for free). Bathroom with bathtub and shower.
Half Board Restrictions:
24th December Lunch Only
25th December Dinner only
31st December Lunch Only
Half Board (lunch or dinner). Beverages are not included. Breakfast Lunch and dinner will be served buffet style at CuiScene Restaurant.