One of the best-known addresses on the Abu Dhabi Corniche has a new name. Bab Al Qasr is now The Biltmore Bab Al Qasr. The building itself is unchanged. What shifts is the service, which now pairs The Biltmore’s personal, intuitive approach with Emirati hospitality.
A Hotel Built On Two Countries
The hotel grew out of a partnership between the UAE and Morocco, and the design shows it. A large arch marks the entrance, and arches repeat across the façade of the Twin Towers, which climb 36 floors and are linked by bridges. Moroccan-inspired stone cladding and copper-gold glass echo the ochre of Marrakech while sitting comfortably against Abu Dhabi’s desert tones.
Inside The Atrium
Past the arch, real palms climb through a 48-metre atrium, and water runs through the lobby. Zellige-style mosaic nods to a Moroccan craft with centuries of history. Mashrabiya lattice, found in Moroccan medinas and old Gulf houses alike, scatters light into patterned shade. Mother-of-pearl inlay recalls the pearling trade that supported Abu Dhabi until the 1930s.
Names With Meaning
Bab Al Qasr translates as the gateway to the palace, and the names inside carry the theme on. The Al Dana Ballroom honours the perfect pearl. Meeting rooms are named after places in both countries, from Liwa, Das Island, Al Mirfa and Al Gweifat to Rabat, Marrakech, Casablanca and Tangier, so a day of meetings can start in Liwa and end in Marrakech.
Where You Will Sleep
There are 677 rooms, suites and residences. Rooms start at 41 sqm with floor-to-ceiling windows facing the Gulf, the Presidential Palace or the city, while the Presidential Suite spans 419 sqm. The 265 residences, from studios to penthouses, come with kitchens and living rooms, a residents’ lobby and 24-hour reception, with no minimum stay.
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Spa, Gym, Beach And Dining
Ayana Spa draws on Arabian rituals and herbs, with separate spa and hammam floors for men and women. The signature Arabesque Massage combines Arabian-inspired oils with a warm herbal compress. The gym is open 24 hours for hotel guests and looks towards the Presidential Palace. A 140-metre private beach and an infinity pool add a resort feel. Dining includes Artisan Kitchen on the lobby level, afternoon tea beneath the atrium palms at Rosé Lounge and dinner by the sea at Loop.
Location And Events
Emirates Palace sits opposite, and Qasr Al Watan is a three-minute drive away. The 712 sqm Al Dana Ballroom takes up to 420 guests, and the BAQ Garden up to 1,000.
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FAQs
How many rooms and residences does The Biltmore Bab Al Qasr have?
It has 677 rooms, suites and residences in total, including 265 residences. Guest rooms start at 41 sqm, and the Presidential Suite is 419 sqm. The residences have kitchens and living rooms, with 24-hour reception and no minimum stay.
Does the hotel have a private beach and pool?
Yes. It has a 140 m private beach and an infinity pool overlooking the Abu Dhabi islands. Ayana Spa has separate spa and hammam floors for men and women, and the gym is open 24 hours for hotel guests.
