Some places make a strong case for clearing your schedule, but this one doesn’t need to.
Set on Al Bateen Marina, The Abu Dhabi EDITION has a way of turning a simple plan into a day well spent – a few hours poolside, a workout followed by lunch, or a long catch-up that lands into sunset. With Privilee, it becomes the kind of place you keep in mind when you want your day to look good with little effort.
Where the day begins well
The location does the heavy lifting here. The marina views help, but so does the slightly quieter feel.
As you step inside, you’ll find a bright and spacious lobby with an easy sense of occasion to it. Coffee, a catch-up, or taking your time before the rest of the day begins – it’s the sort of place that makes this moment feel like part of the plan, not just something before it.
Two pools, no wrong choice
The pool setup gives the day a little range.
One sits on the ground floor, framed by greenery and cabanas, with an easy all-afternoon feel to it. The other is set on the fifth floor, with the marina in view and a mood that feels a touch more tucked away. Claim a sunbed and settle in, or drift between both as the day takes shape. Privilee members enjoy complimentary unlimited access to both, seven days a week.
For those who like a bit of both
Swim, then sauna. Gym, then lunch. Jacuzzi, then absolutely nothing. Here, one good plan tends to lead naturally into the next.
The Abu Dhabi EDITION does fitness well, with two thoughtfully designed gyms and space to move between heavier lifts, cardio, or something slower with yoga and a stretch. The aesthetic doesn’t stop at the gym door – floor-to-ceiling windows, a natural colour palette, and new Life Fitness equipment keep things feeling considered. If ever there were a hotel gym in Abu Dhabi to make you want to train, this would be it.
Then comes the part worth lingering for: a sauna, a steam, and an extra-long soak in the outdoor jacuzzi – a setup that makes staying a little longer feel like the obvious move.
Menus made for return visits
Dining here works in much the same way as the rest of the hotel – considered, good-looking, and easy to fold into the day.
Market covers all-day dining, whether you’re in the mood for something proper post-swim, looking for a work-from-anywhere spot, or an easy lunch that turns into a slower hour or two.
Alba Terrace, created by Michelin-starred chef Tom Aikens, brings Mediterranean flavours to the table in a setting that feels especially good later in the day. Greenery and gentle light give the terrace a softer, more removed feel, while indoors, the mood shifts into an easy, elevated date-night or girls' dinner energy.
When something lighter feels like the right choice, Lobby is your go-to. Fresh-pressed juices and your favourite coffee meet an art gallery feel with the kinetic art installation overhead.
Privilee Members receive 20% off dining for themselves and up ot four guests, making lunch plans an easy yes.
When you want the day to stretch out
When you’re in no hurry to leave, the spa is a good reason to stay.
Warm, modern, and quietly inviting, the spa gets the opening moments right with hand-blended tonics, signature drinks, and light bites before moving into one of seven treatment suites. Treatments are tailored around scent, sound, touch, and the smaller details that make the whole experience land so well.
You can book treatments daily between 10am to 10pm.
Privilee Member benefits
Complimentary unlimited access, seven days a week, to:
Hotel pools
Hotel gyms
Changing areas, including the sauna, steam room, and outdoor jacuzzi
Additional benefits:
20% off dining at Market, Lobby Bar, and Alba Terrace Restaurant for Members and up to four guests
20% off spa treatments at EDITION Spa for Members and up to four guests
10% off spa products at EDITION Spa for Members
Valet parking available
One for your rotation
Good setting, plenty to do, and no need to overthink it. Whether you’re going for a swim, a workout, lunch by the marina, or a mix of all, this is an easy one to keep in rotation.
Tap into the Privilee app to plan your visit.