The Abu Dhabi EDITION: Al Bateen Marina luxury palace designed by Ian Schrager with Oak Room steakhouse by Tom Aikens, pool, and The EDITION Spa

Reigning with Ian Schrager’s signature cinematic boutique glamour and Arabian marina grand palace architectural nobility along the tranquil waterfront of Al Bateen Marina in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (directly overlooking luxury superyacht berths and the Arabian Gulf, just 20 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport and 10 minutes from the Corniche), The Abu Dhabi EDITION opened in 2018 as the Middle East’s premier design-led luxury lifestyle grand palace. Conceived by boutique hotel visionary Ian Schrager with architecture by Wimberly Interiors, the 198-room luxury palace is wrapped in undulating desert-dune timber facades, dramatic atrium kinetic art installations, and polished grey marble. Centered around the acclaimed British dining institution Oak Room and Mediterranean restaurant Alba Terrace by Michelin-starred Chef Tom Aikens, a heated outdoor freshwater swimming pool overlooking the marina yachts, and the palatial Forbes Five-Star EDITION Spa, this property is Abu Dhabi’s ultimate contemporary grand palace.

Arrival introduces travelers to unvarnished Emirati cosmopolitan glamour and Al Bateen marina splendour: liveried doormen greet guests beneath the monumental undulating timber portico on Al Marsa Street before entering the soaring 5-story glass atrium lobby featuring a suspended kinetic art sculpture by Studio Drift, signature Le Labo black tea scent, and chilled local date iced tea or Champagne with warm artisanal canapés. Day-one logistics focus on coordinating bespoke Abu Dhabi cultural, marina, and culinary pursuits: boarding private chartered luxury motor yachts directly from the Al Bateen Marina dock (steps away), private guided VIP tours of the monumental Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Louvre Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island (15 minutes away), private shopping along the luxury boutiques of Galleria Mall (10 minutes away), swimming in the marina-view heated pool, indulging in Middle Eastern hammam therapies at the Forbes Five-Star EDITION Spa, sipping artisanal cocktails in the three-story social club ANNEX, and reserving dinner at Oak Room.

Palace living balances active Abu Dhabi cultural exploration with serene marina sanctuary wellness: The EDITION Spa features 7 private luxury treatment suites, traditional Turkish and Moroccan hammams, steam rooms, saunas, the marina pool, and therapies utilizing organic botanicals and custom Le Labo products. Dining is an extraordinary British-Mediterranean culinary summit: rock-and-roll British steakhouse gastronomy at Oak Room by Chef Tom Aikens (featuring dry-aged British wagyu, sommelier wine trolleys, and international Grand Crus), Mediterranean dining at Alba Terrace, three-story nightlife at ANNEX, and 24-hour in-room royal dining.

Accommodations comprise 198 rooms, luxury executive suites, and 57 serviced residences styled by Ian Schrager in warm grey oak boiserie, off-white linens, deep freestanding soaking bathtubs, and floor-to-ceiling windows or private furnished balconies framing Al Bateen Marina and the Arabian Gulf ranging from 49 to 254 square metres. Each residence features plush king beds with custom linens, and marble bathrooms with deep soaking bathtubs, embedded TV mirrors, and custom Le Labo black tea amenities.

Design purists, Ian Schrager enthusiasts, and luxury travelers seeking Al Bateen Marina location, Tom Aikens dining, and Oak Room steakhouse in Abu Dhabi should book The Abu Dhabi EDITION without hesitation. Grounded review consensus confirms legendary standing with a 4.9 out of 5 on Tripadvisor across 7,800 reviews and a 4.9 out of 5 on Google across 11,400 reviews.