We stayed at the Al Raha for 6 nights and can honestly say that the stay was fabulous from the moment we arrived to the time we left. We flew with Etihad to AD from Heathrow and the only thing wrong was that the in-flight entertainment system failed for the whole flight. But as it was on overnight flight this... more

Very high quality new hotel. Had a superb room - could have played football in it it was so big. Large pool area with small beach with direct access. Good kids club facilities and spa. It is adjacent to a building site (but this is well screened) and there is nothing within walking distance, but taxis are cheap into town.... more

During our Emirates journey we stayed 4 nights at this hotel, and it maked us disappointed. The causes:very noisy contruction works at the hotel garden, construction works inside the hotel ( e..g.afternoon we could't sleep) and there is an enormous construction site within 200 m-s distance where the work goes on day and night, seriously. When I mentioned at the... more

It seems slightly odd to stay here on business, however it's ideally located near the new Exhibition Centre at the bottom end of town and spares you the local rush hour (what rush hour?). Overall, the whole experience in Abu Dhabi is less sophisticated than Dubai, which you may view as a positive. It is quiet, relaxed and, best of... more

We stayed at the Al Raha over Christmas. Its a small hotel but has some lovely beaches. The staff are not perfect but try very hard to serve and please you as do the management. It has one restaurant , the chefs can't do enough, they will make something for you specially if you don't like anything on the menu... more

We were here for the Christmas holidays and I must say that we had a lovely time here. Overall the staff and management were really making an effort. True, there is only one restaurant and if you don't like buffets, the a la carte choice is rather limited. As we were travelling with young children, we did not mind so... more

We stayed for a week arriving Decemebr 8th following an overnight flight. Our stay was not due to commence until midday but this was waived and we found ourselves in a very spacious room. Everying about the hotel was exceptionally good bar the plumbing where the water took ages to heat. The staff are very capable, friendly and efficient. The... more

We have just returned from a 2 week trip to the UAE - we were based in Duba with family, however were fortunate enough to spend 3 nights at the Al Raha Beach Hotel. Previous reviews did not rate the hotel as 5* - it definitely was in our estimations (and we are regular travellers). The hotel was superb, from... more

I should start with clarifying what 'boutique' hotel means in the UAE. It means that there are no more than 100 rooms and it has nothing to do with the decor, as in Europe. It was a lovely hotel and having just returned thought I should post my comments. Cons first We were there for the end of Ramadan and... more