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Southern Sun Abu Dhabi

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Abu Dhabi Mall

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Interior entrance
Front of property
Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar
Terrace/patio
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Al Mina Street, Tourist Club Area, Abu Dhabi, 51997
  • Place, Abu Dhabi Corniche
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Abu Dhabi Mall
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Abu Dhabi (AUH-Abu Dhabi Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, Accessible, Smoking

Deluxe Room, Accessible, Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

  • 170 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room, Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Smoking

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom, Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Abu Dhabi

City center stay.With a stay at this Al Zahiyah hotel, you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Abu Dhabi Mall and 6 miles (10 km) of Heritage Village. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is within 12 miles (20 km) and Yas Waterworld is within 20 miles (32 km).

What's nearby

  • Abu Dhabi Corniche - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Abu Dhabi Mall - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • World Trade Center Mall - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Corniche Beach - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Abu Dhabi Intl. Airport (AUH) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Filaments at Southern Sun - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kahraman - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Layali al sham Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tavern Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Meknes restaurant - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Southern Sun Abu Dhabi

4-star hotel near Abu Dhabi Mall
Southern Sun Abu Dhabi offers its guests an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. A computer station is on site and wired Internet is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 3357 square feet (312 square meters) and includes a conference center. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Southern Sun Abu Dhabi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking and valet parking are free. The property offers extended parking privileges.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Abu Dhabi hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 353 guestrooms or units
  • 22 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • 3357 sq ft of conference space
  • 312 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2014
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
Southern Sun Abu Dhabi offers 353 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 40-inch LED televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge); free wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; AED 60 for adults and AED 30 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Southern Sun Abu Dhabi

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AED 130.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AED 130.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: AED 200 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AED 60 for adults and AED 30 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: AED 160 per vehicle (one way)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AED 130.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AED 130.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 6 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Abu Dhabi Sun
Southern Sun Abu Dhabi
Southern Sun Hotel Abu Dhabi
Southern Sun Abu Dhabi Hotel
Southern Sun Abu Dhabi Hotel
Southern Sun Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi
Southern Sun Abu Dhabi Hotel Abu Dhabi

Frequently asked questions

How close is Southern Sun Abu Dhabi to the airport?

Southern Sun Abu Dhabi is 26.2 mi (34-min drive) away from the Abu Dhabi Intl. Airport (AUH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Southern Sun Abu Dhabi?

As of May 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Southern Sun Abu Dhabi on Jun 8, 2026 start from CA $68, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Southern Sun Abu Dhabi have an airport shuttle?

Southern Sun Abu Dhabi offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of AED 160 per vehicle, one way.

How close is Southern Sun Abu Dhabi to the beach?

This hotel is 1.6 mi (3-min drive) from Corniche Beach and 5.2 mi (11-min drive) from Soul Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Southern Sun Abu Dhabi offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Southern Sun Abu Dhabi, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of AED 60 for adults and AED 30 for children. It's available on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Southern Sun Abu Dhabi?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Southern Sun Abu Dhabi?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Southern Sun Abu Dhabi?

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Southern Sun Abu Dhabi have a pool?

Southern Sun Abu Dhabi features an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Does Southern Sun Abu Dhabi have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like Regional cuisine, al fresco dining, and brunch.

Does Southern Sun Abu Dhabi have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Southern Sun Abu Dhabi to downtown Abu Dhabi?

Southern Sun Abu Dhabi is 1 mi away from Abu Dhabi.

Southern Sun Abu Dhabi Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 642 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 249 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

essameldeen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My stay in Abu Dhabi was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Olesia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A superb hotel with an excellent dinner and breakfast — this hotel truly deserves all 5 stars. The parking was great, and my superior room was magnificent: huge, spotless, with its own walk-in closet, bathtub, shower, and the most amazing pillows. I have never experienced such soft pillows anywhere before. The staff were incredibly attentive and polite. Overall, especially for the price I paid for my stay, this hotel pleasantly surprised me. I also enjoyed a wonderful visit to the sauna and swam in the large pool. In the lobby, my friends and I had delicious coffee with desserts. Most importantly, the hotel’s location is very convenient for visiting all the attractions — feel free to rent a car and go exploring.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

ather

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Khogalan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Slight smell on entering room. Staff ok. Needs to be more welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Elsa, Dubai

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Priyadarshi

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chanee

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, great staff, very nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing from start to finish! Amenities, room, food and staff all 5 star!! Great location and will return in November, thankyou!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Takuya, Minato ku

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room, more than enough for business travelers.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Kamel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Average, good enough depending on how much you pay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Zoe

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Hasan

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Unfortunately, the room had an unpleasant smell, which affected the overall comfort. I also requested a late check-out, but this was not accepted due to cleaning schedule limitations, which was disappointing. On a positive note, the breakfast was good. However, based on this experience, I will probably not visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Gordon, London

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was excellent, staff helpful and pleasant, convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Anand

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Room was average. A funny smell in the corridors outside the rooms was present. Otherwise good staff. Breakfast buffet was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

nabil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything and everybody was superb
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Taishiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I thought the pool and sauna was pretty good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Subramania

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good. Clean room and the staff were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at this hotel a number of times. I love the size of the room, the amenities, and the shower and bathroom setup. The staff always performs well when I'm ordering room service or just requesting bottled water. I also love the sports bar and restaurants they have in the hotel. The TV system is very nice because you can order right from the TV remote and food is on the way. The gym is nice with plenty of equipment. I will stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Deepak

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026