Rosewood Abu Dhabi takes conferences, gala dinners and weddings of up to 655 guests in its main ballroom, with a second ballroom for 150, two event rooms, four boardrooms and terraces for up to 200. The hotel stands on Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates.
Seminars and company events
The event floor covers most formats a company needs under one roof. The Yasmine Ballroom, 224 square meters for up to 150 people, suits the plenary of a regional meeting, a product presentation or a seated dinner. The Zanbaq and Bailasan event rooms take groups of up to 80, and four boardrooms of 8 to 60 square meters seat up to 20 with built-in audiovisual equipment and comfortable seating. Meeting spaces receive daylight, menus are written for each event, and outdoor break areas let delegates step out between sessions.
Weddings and receptions
The Rosewood Ballroom has no pillars, takes natural light and is hung with chandeliers, which makes it the hotel's main room for large weddings. The Yasmine Ballroom suits smaller receptions and seated dinners, and the Pool Terrace hosts open-air celebrations with the city skyline behind. A dedicated wedding team handles timelines, linens and table details, and has experience with Emirati weddings and the traditions they include.
Rooms and capacities
The Rosewood Ballroom measures 968 square meters and holds up to 655 guests. The Yasmine Ballroom adds 224 square meters for up to 150. The Zanbaq and Bailasan event rooms are listed for up to 80. The four boardrooms seat up to 20 each. The Solarium and Pool terraces take up to 200 for receptions and sundowners. Capacities per layout for each room are available from the events team.
Accommodation
The hotel has guest rooms, suites and Signature Suites, so delegates, speakers and wedding families can stay in the same building as the event.
Catering
Catering for events is handled by the hotel kitchens. The restaurants and bars show their range: Majlis by Pierre Hermé, Dai Pai Dong, Dragon's Tooth, Glo, Hidden Bar, La Cava, Aqua and Em Sherif Sea Café, along with hydroponic produce and an artisanal bakery. A daily sundowner session on the terrace gives groups an easy evening option outside the formal program.
History and setting
The hotel opened in 2013 in a glass tower on Al Maryah Island, a business district separated from the older center of Abu Dhabi by a narrow channel. Its ballrooms, terraces and restaurants are spread over several floors, which lets a large conference and a private dinner run at the same time without crossing paths.
Getting there
Al Maryah Island is linked to downtown Abu Dhabi by bridges, so the hotel is a short drive from the main business areas and government offices. Zayed International Airport is the nearest airport, reached by car or taxi.
