Cast away in the turquoise waters of the Arabian Gulf Sea and conveniently located near the breathtaking Presidential Palace, Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana is the first property to open in Abu Dhabi under Rayhaan Hotels & Resorts by Rotana brand. The 5 star property offers 443 splendid rooms and suites with their modern design complementing the values of the contemporary Arabian culture, in an alcohol free environment. Our guests will surely enjoy the wide range of activities around our stunning pool and private Beach proposed by our qualified Recreation staff. Our Bodylines Fitness and its team of specialists will make sure to keep you fit and healthy at all stages of your stay. Our new Wellness and Massage offers the ultimate relaxing experience with various signature face and body treatments provided by our therapists. Our six Meeting rooms will provide business travelers with everything they need to conduct successful events and conferences. A true culinary journey awaits at our restaurant outlets to satisfy your taste buds. Facing our relaxing pool, Kamoon invites you to experience authentic Arabic flavours while Horizon, our All-day dinning venue, welcomes you to rediscover the international Cuisine in a contemporary and elegant atmosphere. Located in the lobby, The lounge offers light meals, irresistible sweet delights with diverse coffee aromas and healthy refreshments to savour while facing our stunning pool view.
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"Our stay at Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana was truly exceptional. From the moment we arrived, we were surrounded by an atmosphere of elegance, warmth and genuine hospitality. It was the perfect setting for spending quality time together, and every member of our group thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
What truly elevated our stay was the outstanding level of service. We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Adeel, Si, Yasin, Fiska, Jalal, Shaming, Fazal, Saidiya (Manager), Delawar, Mahesh (Chef), Manoosa, Chef Lithin, Sashi, Sajan, Alex and Amel.
Every one of them was exceptionally helpful, attentive and welcoming. Their professionalism, kindness and attention to detail made us feel genuinely valued throughout our stay.
A special thank you also goes to the housekeeping team, who did a wonderful job keeping our rooms beautifully clean, fresh and comfortable every day. Their hard work and attention to detail certainly did not go unnoticed.
The hotel facilities were wonderful. We especially loved the beautiful, clean swimming pool and the stunning sandy beach. The beach was the perfect place to relax, enjoy the sunshine and take in the peaceful surroundings. Everything was beautifully maintained, creating a truly relaxing and luxurious holiday atmosphere.
The breakfast selection was superb, offering an impressive variety of fresh and delicious choices. There was something for everyone, and the quality of the food was excellent. A special thank you to Mahesh, Chef Lithin and the entire culinary team for making our dining experiences so enjoyable.
We also loved the Shisha experience — beautifully presented, relaxing and perfectly suited to the wonderful atmosphere of the hotel. It was lovely to sit back, unwind and enjoy the surroundings together.
The hotel has a wonderful sense of luxury, tranquillity and sophistication, while still maintaining a warm and welcoming feel. Whether enjoying breakfast, relaxing by the pool, spending time on the beach or simply taking in the beautiful surroundings, we felt completely at ease.
This was more than just a hotel stay — it was a beautiful experience filled with wonderful hospitality, exceptional service, great food, relaxation and memories that we will cherish.
A heartfelt thank you to the entire team, including the wonderful housekeeping staff, for looking after us so beautifully.
We all had an incredible time and will absolutely be returning. Highly recommended — we cannot wait to come back! ❤️✨🌴"