Opened by His Highness, the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founding father of the United Arab Emirates, to house the first Gulf Cooperation Council Conference for the Gulf States. Since then, the hotel has been home to presidents, royal families, celebrities and captains of industry. The hotel offers an unparalleled stay, the experience of history, Arabian hospitality.
The Past and Present
InterContinental Abu Dhabi was the first hotel in Abu Dhabi to have a stretch of white sandy private beach and pool and a grand ballroom.
The legend continued, and the hotel has maintained its pioneering spirit throughout its 40 years, offering award-winning dining options and comprehensive leisure facilities in an oasis of calm right in the heart of Abu Dhabi.
In the 80s, the drawing plans were being laid out to develop this first InterContinental five-star hotel in Abu Dhabi. For centuries Abu Dhabi has served as a crossing point for world travellers.
The hotel has gained a great reputation as Abu Dhabi’s finest premier hotel, situated in the heart of the diplomatic area on top of one of the only hills in the capital.
His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan served as President of the United Arab Emirates since the formation of the Federation on 2 December 1971 and as Ruler of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi since 1966.
Understanding the UAE is impossible without understanding the life of Sheikh Zayed and his deep religious faith, his vision, his determination and hard work, his generosity at home and abroad, and the way in which he devoted his life to the service of his people and the creation of a better world.
Managed by IHG Hotels and Resorts, InterContinental Abu Dhabi has been providing luxury Arabian hospitality with state of the art designs, diversity of facilities and well-trained professionals to deliver the finest experience for decades.
