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Two modern hotels on a coastline with beach and clear water under a blue sky.
Hotel pool with red umbrellas and palm trees, overlooking beach and sea.
Large hotel pool with clear water, surrounded by palm trees and red umbrellas under a blue sky.
Modern hotel building with glass facade and large pool under blue sky.
Modern hotel restaurant with illuminated outdoor area and set table at dusk.
Children's playground with slide and swings in front of hotel building with palm trees
Recreation area with swings and climbing frame on blue ground under clear sky.
Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, and balcony with sea view.
Beach with red umbrellas and loungers in front of a hotel with palm trees.
Modern hotel with round design and outdoor pool by the sea under clear sky.
Aerial view of hotel pool with red umbrellas by the beach and turquoise water.
View of hotel with pool, palm trees, and lagoon by the beach under clear sky.
Elegant hotel lobby with marble floor, columns, and stylish seating areas.
Elegant hotel lobby with chandelier, wooden columns, and modern seating areas.
Spacious gym with wooden floor, mirrored wall, exercise machines, and two people working out.
Relaxing massage room with dim lighting and warm candles, perfect for a spa vacation.
Child swings on a modern playground next to a pool under a blue sky.
A child with floaties plays in a sunny hotel pool near lounge chairs and umbrellas.
Colorful playground with slides and swings in a hotel garden.
A modern hotel room with double bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Spacious hotel room with double bed, desk, TV, and terrace with sea view.
Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, TV, and city view.
Modern hotel room with desk, TV, bed, and open kitchenette area.
Bright hotel room with double bed, armchair, TV, and balcony with sea view.
Bright hotel room with two beds, seating area, and large window with sea view.
A bright hotel room with two armchairs, a bed, a small table, and sea view through large windows.
Vereinigte Arabische Emirate ∙ Region Abu Dhabi ∙ Abu Dhabi-Corniche

Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana *****
Tour operator category

AUH006
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Highlights

  • 5-star resort located on an approx. 200 m long private sandy beach.
  • Central resort in Abu Dhabi, approx. 3 km from the city center.
  • Fitness center and two squash courts included for sporting activities.
  • Family-friendly amenities including kids' club, children's pool, and playground.
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi and two bottles of water provided daily in the room.

Location

The elegant 5-star resort is located directly on a private, approx. 200 m long sandy beach in Abu Dhabi and treats guests to far-reaching views over the Arabian Gulf. Numerous boutiques, cafes, and restaurants are within walking distance, while the lively city center is only about 3 km away. Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) is approximately 45 km away.
Beach with red umbrellas and loungers in front of a hotel with palm trees.
Modern hotel with round design and outdoor pool by the sea under clear sky.
Aerial view of hotel pool with red umbrellas by the beach and turquoise water.
View of hotel with pool, palm trees, and lagoon by the beach under clear sky.

Facilities

Elegant hotel lobby with marble floor, columns, and stylish seating areas.
Elegant hotel lobby with chandelier, wooden columns, and modern seating areas.
The stylish and luxurious hotel with a total of 443 rooms combines modern design with Arabic style and ambiance. An impressive atrium lobby extends over a total of 21 floors.
Hotel amenities include an entrance area with reception, two restaurants, a cafe, a hair salon, and a souvenir shop.
The well-kept garden area features a beautiful freshwater swimming pool with a separate children's pool, sun terraces, and a pool bar that invites you to relax with refreshing soft drinks and snacks. The use of sun loungers, parasols, and pool towels is included at the pool and beach.

Accommodation

Double room

The tastefully furnished double rooms (D/DE) are approx. 50 m² and feature a bathroom with bathtub, separate shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, safe, 48" LCD TV, minibar (for a fee), coffee/tea maker, air conditioning, and views of the Qasr Al-Watan Presidential Palace.

Double room balcony

The tastefully furnished double rooms with balcony (DBK/DEK) are approx. 50 m² and feature a bathroom with bathtub, separate shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, safe, 48" LCD TV, minibar (for a fee), coffee/tea maker, air conditioning, and a balcony with views of the Qasr Al-Watan Presidential Palace.

A modern hotel room with double bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Spacious hotel room with double bed, desk, TV, and terrace with sea view.
Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, TV, and city view.
Modern hotel room with desk, TV, bed, and open kitchenette area.

Studio

The studios (S12) have the same facilities as the double rooms with balcony, but are approx. 55 m² and equipped with a kitchenette. From the room, you can enjoy views of the Presidential Palace.
Also available for an extra charge as a studio with sea view, kitchenette, and balcony (SM2).

Double room sea view balcony

The tastefully furnished double rooms with sea view and balcony (2MB/1MB) are approx. 50 m² and feature a bathroom with bathtub, separate shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, safe, 48" LCD TV, minibar (for a fee), coffee/tea maker, air conditioning, and a balcony with sea views.

DR kitchenette + balcony

The tastefully furnished double rooms (DA/DEA) are approx. 50 m² and feature a bathroom with bathtub, separate shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, safe, 48" LCD TV, minibar (for a fee), coffee/tea maker, kitchenette, air conditioning, and a balcony with views of the Qasr Al-Watan Presidential Palace.
Also bookable with sea view (MBB/MEB).

Family room

The spacious family rooms (DF2) are approx. 60 m² and feature a bathroom with bathtub and separate shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, safe, 48" LCD TV, minibar (for a fee), coffee/tea maker, air conditioning, kitchenette, and a balcony with views of the Presidential Palace.

Bright hotel room with double bed, armchair, TV, and balcony with sea view.
Bright hotel room with two beds, seating area, and large window with sea view.
A bright hotel room with two armchairs, a bed, a small table, and sea view through large windows.

One Bedroom Suite

The One Bedroom Suite (OBS) is approx. 65 m² and features a bathroom with bathtub, separate shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, safe, 48" LCD TV, minibar (for a fee), coffee/tea maker, air conditioning, and a balcony. From the balcony, you can enjoy views of the Presidential Palace or the Arabian Gulf.

Meals

Breakfast

Rich breakfast buffet in the all-day dining restaurant.

Half board

Rich breakfast buffet in the all-day dining restaurant. Lunch or dinner served buffet-style in the "Horizon" restaurant, including unlimited soft drinks, coffee, tea, and water.
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24.12. HB: Breakfast and lunch
25.12. HB: Breakfast and dinner
31.12. HB: Breakfast and lunch
A gala dinner on 31.12. can be booked optionally for an extra charge.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

The hotel is a DRY HOTEL and does not serve alcohol.
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Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the "Horizon" restaurant. Lunch and dinner can also be taken as a set menu in the "Kamoon" restaurant. Lunch is also available at the "Sunset" pool bar.
Selected non-alcoholic beverages are included with meals in the "Horizon" restaurant as well as at the "Sunset" pool bar from 12 pm to 6 pm.
AI Light is NOT bookable in the following room types:
One Bedroom Suite (OBS)
Studio (S12)
Studio sea view (SM2)
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A gala dinner on 31.12. can be booked optionally for an extra charge.

Sports included

Spacious gym with wooden floor, mirrored wall, exercise machines, and two people working out.
Fitness center, 2 squash courts.

Sports for a fee

Rental of squash rackets and balls. Boat trips and various water sports such as jet skiing, canoeing, and pedal boating.

Children's program

Kids' club, children's pool, and playground.
Babysitting (on request and for a fee).
Child swings on a modern playground next to a pool under a blue sky.
A child with floaties plays in a sunny hotel pool near lounge chairs and umbrellas.
Colorful playground with slides and swings in a hotel garden.

Wellness

Relaxing massage room with dim lighting and warm candles, perfect for a spa vacation.
Sauna, steam room, and whirlpool.
Massages and treatments for a fee.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi access is available throughout the hotel free of charge.
Daily 2 bottles of water in the room for free.

Credit card

Deposit: Upon check-in, a credit card or cash deposit may be required for incidental expenses.

Sustainability

Travels with a Future provides guidance to help you make conscious choices. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices and actively invest in a more sustainable future. These standards include social responsibility, environmental awareness, as well as cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Further information on the topic of sustainability at schauinsland-reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Green Key

Hotelhinweis

No alcohol is available in the hotel!
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In the U.A.E., most rooms are equipped with one king-size bed or two queen-size beds or 2 single beds. For occupancy of 2 adults + 1 child, accommodation is provided with 1 king-size bed and, subject to availability, an extra bed/sofa bed (sometimes for a fee). For 2 adults and 2 children, accommodation is provided with 2 queen-size beds or 1 king-size bed plus 1 or 2 extra beds/sofa beds (depending on availability and room size and sometimes for a fee).
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Please note that check-in at this hotel is available from the age of 18. Alcoholic beverages are only served to guests aged 21 and over.
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Group bookings (from 10 rooms) are only available on request.
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For flights departing between 12 am and 4 am, the hotel stay ends at 12 pm on the previous day. Late check-out is available for a fee locally.
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For flights arriving between 10 pm and 2 am, meal services begin after the first night as follows: half board with dinner and all inclusive from 3 pm. Breakfast is always included. Meal services end upon check-out.
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Zusatzhinweis

CORNICHE ROAD WEST, SECTOR W-32
PO BOX 4010 ABU DHABI/U.A.E.
00971 2 657 0000
00971 2 657 0077
In the "Long-haul Travels" 2025/26 catalog on page 249.

Note on climate resilience fee

In the United Arab Emirates, continuous growth leads to various construction projects.
As a result, there may be visual and acoustic disturbances in some areas. These construction activities are part of the country's ongoing development and modernization.

Seasonal information

During the fasting month of Ramadan, there may be restrictions on hotel operations. In addition, hotels use this time for maintenance and minor renovation work, which may lead to disruptions such as pool closures, etc. Furthermore, some restaurants may be closed, as meals are not served everywhere.
The entertainment program in the hotel is canceled or limited.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 19.06.2026 20:00