Let’s be honest-when the temperatures rise and your inbox is hotter than your social life, there’s only one thing to do: hit the pause button and plan that much-needed escape. But why hop on a plane when paradise is basically in your backyard? InterContinental Abu Dhabi’s all-inclusive staycation is flipping the script on summer escapes-part chill, part thrill, and 100% unforgettable.
What’s Actually Included
If you’ve been burned by “all-inclusive” packages that turn into “everything-extra” once you arrive, here’s what is actually on the table at InterContinental Abu Dhabi:
- Accommodation in a contemporary room with full A/C, soft beds, and city or coastal views
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, buffet or à la carte depending on the outlet
- Soft drinks and selected beverages during meal service
- Private beach access along the hotel’s 160-metre stretch of coastline, with sunbeds and umbrellas
- Pool plus a dedicated kids’ pool with waterslide for the under-12s
- Health club and fitness facilities (optional – we won’t judge)
- Premium tier upgrade adds Dine Around Access across seven of the hotel’s venues
Vibe Check
Old-guard Abu Dhabi luxury – this is the hotel that opened in 1981 with the city’s first private hotel beach, and famously hosted the signing of the Gulf Cooperation Council inside its Dar El Istiqbal ballroom that same year. Less party-deck, more polished-living-room. The staycation crowd here skews families with kids in tow on weekends and quiet couples on a balcony on weekdays. Hush over hustle.
Room to Chill, Food to Feast, Vibes to Soak
Step into your spacious sanctuary, where soft beds, cool A/C, and total relaxation await (plus, no one asking you to do the dishes). From sunrise breakfasts to dreamy dinners, every meal is sorted-and served with all the warmth InterContinental is known for. Whether you’re a buffet beast or an à la carte connoisseur, expect plates full of flavour and glasses filled with refreshing cold beverages. Hydration and indulgence? We like to keep things balanced.
Poolside Perfection and Beach Bliss
The agenda? Wake up, throw on something breezy, and head straight to your happy place-aka the pool. Let the kids conquer the waterslide while you lounge like royalty or drift into bliss at the private beach with coastal views that belong on postcards. There’s also a fancy health club, but we fully support working out your appetite instead.
Adventure is a Short Drive Away
Feeling a little wanderlusty? You’re minutes from Abu Dhabi’s greatest hits: marvel at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, get artsy at the Louvre, or unleash your inner child at Yas Island’s thrills and TeamLab Phenomena magic. Shopping itch? Consider it scratched, with malls that make you feel like you’ve wandered into a five-star dream.
Standard vs Premium All-Inclusive: Which Tier?
For those who believe “extra” is a lifestyle, the Premium All-Inclusive Package is calling your name. For a little more (and trust us, it’s worth it), unlock Dine Around Access across the hotel’s signature venues. Think fresh seafood at Fishmarket (open since 1989), Lebanese banquets at Byblos Sur Mer that’ll make your tastebuds dance dabke, Pan-Asian flavours at Cho Gao Marina Walk, Belgian classics at the Belgian Café, and the rotating international spread at Selections on Level 3.
WOW Expert Tip: The Premium tier’s Dine Around venues book out for dinner by 6pm on Friday and Saturday nights. Reserve your table at check-in, not at 8pm when you’ve already had the full pool day. Fishmarket and Cho Gao go first.
Whether It’s Romance or Family Rewind Time
Planning a swoon-worthy couples escape? Or maybe you’re a parent looking for a break where the kids are just as entertained as you are? This staycation has you written all over it. With flexible options and upgrades that cater to all travel styles, you’re not just booking a room-you’re curating your best summer chapter yet.
The standard all-inclusive package covers accommodation, breakfast, lunch and dinner, soft drinks and selected beverages, access to the private beach, pool and waterslide, plus the health club. The Premium tier upgrade adds Dine Around Access across seven of the hotel’s venues including Fishmarket, Byblos Sur Mer, Cho Gao, Belgian Café and Selections.
InterContinental Abu Dhabi sits on King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street in the Al Bateen area, on the western side of Abu Dhabi island. Bainunah Park is just across the road. It is around 15 minutes from the city centre and 35 minutes from Yas Island.
Yes. The property has a dedicated kids’ pool with waterslide, a private beach with shallow swim areas and sunbeds, and family room configurations available across its 390 rooms. The buffet meal service across breakfast, lunch and dinner removes the everyday cooking and ordering decisions for parents.
The standard package includes meals at the main outlets and selected beverages. The Premium tier adds Dine Around Access, which means you can use the all-inclusive credit across seven of the hotel’s venues including Selections, Byblos Sur Mer, Fishmarket, Belgian Café, Cho Gao, Bayshore Beach Club and the Piano Lounge, rather than being limited to the main buffet.
Call the hotel reservations team on +971 2 6930 900 (or the main line +971 2 666 6888) to confirm the latest all-inclusive rates and the Premium upgrade pricing, or book via the IHG website. Rates vary by season – peak summer and school holiday weekends are the highest.
Yes. The hotel has its own 160-metre stretch of private beach for guests, with sunbeds, umbrellas and a separate swim area away from public beaches. It was the first hotel in Abu Dhabi to offer a private hotel beach when it opened in 1981. Access is included in both the standard and Premium all-inclusive packages.
Contact & Location
Phone (Reservations): +971 2 6930 900
Phone (Main): +971 2 666 6888
Address: King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street, Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi
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