7 Best Airbnb Vacation Rentals In Abu Dhabi, UAE - Updated 2023

Maria Cristina
Maria Cristina 
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Abu Dhabi is one of the top destinations you should visit in the UAE next to Dubai. Not only is it an hour and thirty minutes away from Dubai, it covers 80% of the entire country making it rightfully UAE’s capital city. Abu Dhabi is not just glitz and glamour, it holds the city’s most important assets in terms of geography, history, and politics. Shiek Zayed Grand Mosque, UAE’s most beautiful mosque, was built by their first UAE president Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The city is the hometown of the Al Nahyan Family, the clan where all UAE presidents hail from. Enjoy exciting state-of-the-art thrills like the Yas Waterworld, a huge water park and Ferrari World, the world’s fastest roller coaster. Linger for a few days to enjoy the sights and book the best Airbnb vacation rentals in Abu Dhabi, UAE that we’ve listed below.

1. Stylish self-service studio (from USD 64)

The well-appointed upper floor studio of a posh building in the city center is near a café and grocery store and 20 minutes by car to the Abu Dhabi International Airport. Fully carpeted with bright modern interiors, it offers a relaxing space when visiting the city. The open layout features a fully equipped kitchen, a double bed that sleeps two guests, a desk, a dining area, and an en-suite bathroom with a tub and shower. You are entitled to use the sauna, gym, outdoor pools, and on-site parking during your stay. Wi-Fi, heating, air-conditioning, TV, and hot water are also provided.

Furnished & Serviced Studio 02
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
44 reviews  Wifi Available
Private room in serviced apartment 1 Bed 2 Guests 0 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 2

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
like you see it’s a hotel and not aa typical airbnb apartment
cheap and good breakfast
Cleanliness:
very clean and comfortable
beautiful clean space amazing communication and excellent service from the on site team
the apartment is amazing everything was ok very clean and has everything you need to be comfortable
it is clean and the staff were very friendly
the apartment and the common area (hall gym pool and others) are very neat and clean
Host:
great host and good staff
all the staff are friendly and helpful
helpful staff and mahmoud responded to any queries quickly
people at the reception are super friendly and very professional
incredible value for money with the most respectful and accommodating staff
Location:
location is great close to everything in the city
close to highways to make transit easy
the apartment was great it was in a central location in abu dhabi
would recommend this as a good value stay in a handy location
it’s close to most of the malls and it’s easy to get to everywhere in abu dhabi
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2. Fabulous apartment with amazing views

The apartment is in The Project, in a posh building near Carreflour Supermarket, Shaik Zayed Mosque, a 10-minute drive to The Lauvre, and 15-minutes to Emirates Palace. It offers two lavish bedrooms containing king-sized beds that sleep two guests each. Both rooms feature wide windows with awesome views of the mangroves and sea. A statement wall separates the cozy living room and the second bedroom. The L-shaped sofa is cozy for entertaining visitors, watching TV, and sleeping two more guests. The unit also has a fully stocked kitchen and one-and-a-half private bathrooms. Enjoy use of free Wi-Fi, cable TV, heating, laundry facilities, and hot water including access to the outdoor pool, gym, tennis and basketball court, kid’s play center, billiards room, and landscaped gardens. Luggage drop-off and long-term stays are allowed.

Fabulous 2 BR Full Sea & Mangrove Views Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
83 reviews  Wifi Available
ENTIRE RENTAL UNIT 2 Beds 6 Guests 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 6

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
beautiful spacious apartment with spectacular views that you never tire of looking at
the view from the apartment was breathtaking
the view from the apartment is breathtaking
the apartment is very beautiful cozy with nice interior design and the views are amazing
spacious and well appointed apartment with beautiful views from both bedrooms
Cleanliness:
the property was clean and looked just as advertised
the building is clean and neat
the rooms were clean and the instruction were clear
lovely clean flat with great views
one of airbnb's jackpots the apartment is so stylish everything was sparkly clean
Host:
khaled is a great host and always available to answer your questions
khaled was a fantastic host and always replied extremely quickly to any questions we had
the host was amazing and any questions we had was promptly answered
very good apartment and friendly and helpful host
great place and excellent host
Location:
great airbnb close to the city center mall near to the flat
great location with supermarket downstairs and mall in 5 minutes walk
nice location nice apartment overall well worth the stay
the apartment is spacious and in a good location
the apartment was in a good location
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3. Cozy apartment with amazing views

Minutes away from restaurants, a pharmacy, a hospital and the Abu Dhabi Mall is a cozy upper floor apartment with amazing city views. Up for rent is one of the bedrooms of the apartment. It is simply furnished with a flat screen TV, tall cabinet, a counter with bar stools, a lounge chair, and a sofa bed that spreads to sleep two guests comfortably. It is provided with heating, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. The highlight of the room is the huge picture window with breathtaking views of the cityscape. The common areas are shared with the hosts like the bathroom, kitchen, living room, and laundry facilities. You are required to clean the unit before checking out.

AMAZING ROOM W SEA VIEW/ MONTHLY
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
101 reviews Superhost  Wifi Available
Private room in rental unit 1 Bed 2 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 2

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
good apartment with good view
room was as perfect it was in pictures
clean apartment room with a very nice view of the city
the room is very spacious & clean with an amazing unobstructed view of the al maryah island
you will enjoy the kind hosts large room and great view from your window
Cleanliness:
clean and big room
very clean and large space
neat clean n tidy n peaceful
the place is clean and quiet
the apartment is classy and remarkably clean
Host:
host are also kind
the hosts were welcoming and kind
host were really accomodating and friendly
they were very welcoming kind and extremely accommodating
super host clear guidelines
Location:
great location near to abu dhabi mall
good location close by al maryah island
the apartment is ideally located with great bus links and a direct bus to the airport
the location of the apartment is perfect
amazing place at very convenient location
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4. A very cosmopolitan apartment (from USD 84)

This one-bedroom apartment in Al Nahyan Camp-Muroor has stylish interiors like it was taken from a lifestyle magazine. It has warm, earth-toned walls complemented with a brightly colored carpeted floor and decorated with chic modern furniture. It features a living room with a wide L-shaped sofa perfect for stretching out for a nap or while watching TV. There’s a tiny dining table if you want to dine in and a fully equipped kitchen for cooking your meals. The bedroom is spacious enough to host two guests and you have a choice of either twin beds or a double bed. End a stressful day by soaking in your tub or taking a long hot shower in your private bathroom. As a guest, you are entitled to use the outdoor pools, gym, and sauna.

Superior One Bedroom Apartment 08
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
13 reviews  Wifi Available
Entire serviced apartment 1 Bed 2 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 2

Top guest reviews
Location:
quiet comfortable very good grocery store within easy walking distance
excellent place to stay absolutely worth the money
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5. Homestyle apartment 10 minutes from the airport

A 10-minute drive from the Abu Dhabi International Airport is a luxurious self-catering apartment in Caffy Complex-47 of Khalifa City. It’s perfect for four travelers or a small family who want a short-term lease with home-like amenities. All the rooms are spacious such that you can choose to sleep in the bedroom furnished with a double bed or in the common areas with a king bed and request for additional floor mattresses if needed. You can choose to take a bath using a shower or the spa tub in your private bathroom. The fully stocked kitchen has a tiny dining area. Free Wi-Fi, cable TV, heating, air-conditioning, and free parking are available.

Amazing 1 bedroom Apartment
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
23 reviews  Wifi Available
ENTIRE RENTAL UNIT 1 Bed 4 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 4

Top guest reviews
Host:
the best part of this accommodation was our host husam
and the maintenance coordinator abdul was also very helpful and quick to assist
Location:
location is good also
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6. Majestic views from a luxurious Nordic style apartment (from USD 359)

This elegant Scandinavian style apartment is on the 25th floor of Gate Tower 3. It has all-white interiors with signature Nordic furniture and floor-to-ceiling windows with awesome views of the Arabian Gulf. Though you can use the kitchen to cook your meals, you get free breakfast during your stay. It also features a cozy living room with a TV and sofa that sleeps an extra guest and a bedroom with a king-sized bed that sleeps two more. An air mattress is available upon request if you have a fourth guest. The one-and-a-half bathrooms provide free essentials and hot water. During your stay you’re given access to the swimming pools, all the sports facilities, five gyms, saunas, hot tubs, children’s playground, recreational rooms, lifts, and on-site private parking.

Majestic View in Al Reem Tower
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
20 reviews  Wifi Available
ENTIRE RENTAL UNIT 1 Bed 4 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 4

Top guest reviews
Cleanliness:
the apartment is very clean and stylish full with cute and handy things
amazing place and location was very clean and neat and was perfect for a weekend retreat
Host:
the host is very kind and friendly
Location:
it's a good house and the location is very nice
great location great host great apartment
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7. Luxury suite in a five star hotel

This luxurious one-bedroom suite in Crowne Plaza is the perfect for three people on a mini vacation. You can lounge on the king-sized bed all day and watch TV or surf the net with free Wi-Fi. Cook simple meals in the tiny kitchen or call for room service. The tiny table for two by the window offers awesome views while you’re dining. You can soak in the tub or take long showers in the en-suite bathroom. While checked in you have access to the health club and swimming pool. The hotel is walking distance to the beach, Qasr Al Hosn (Abu Dhabi’s oldest building and museum), and World Trade Center Mall.

One Bed Room Suite Apartment 5 Stars Hotel
22 reviews  Wifi Available
Entire serviced apartment 1 Bed 3 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 3

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the place has a living room and a nice bedroom with a very comortable queensize bed
Cleanliness:
the apartment is cleaned every day by very friendly staff
Host:
staff is incredible and friendly
thanks to mohamed and crowne plaza staff
Location:
this is a great place in the perfect central and quiet location
great location enjoyed lot very good stay for family little issue in room cleaning at par only
i will be back its amazing place
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Amazing accommodations in Abu Dhabi

You’ll find a wide selection of vacation rentals in the capital of UAE ranging from a private bedroom to an entire apartment. All of them are very spacious and filled with luxuries that will make you instantly feel at home. Include them in your travel plans when you visit Abu Dhabi to complete your amazing experience in the Arab states.

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