The hotel enjoys a prime location on the shores of the Arabian Gulf, 7 minutes from the city centre, 10 minutes from Abu Dhabi international exhibition centre and a 30-minute drive from Abu Dhabi International Airport.
Facilities
The establishment comprises a total of 390 accommodation units. A lobby and a reception are available to guests. The upper floors can be reached by lift. Services such as a safe and currency exchange facilities make for a comfortable stay. Internet access and wireless internet access are available in the public areas. Gastronomic options include a restaurant, a café and a bar. Guests can buy holiday mementos from the souvenir shop. Shopping facilities are available. The grounds of the establishment feature a playground and an attractive garden. Additional features of the establishment include a newspaper stand and a playroom. Guests travelling in their own vehicles can make use of the available parking spaces. Among the additional services available are a babysitting service, room service, a laundry and a hairdressing salon.
Rooms
All accommodation units feature air conditioning and a bathroom. Most rooms also offer a sea view, which adds to their ambience. A double bed is provided in the carpeted accommodation units. Cots are available for children. A safe and a minibar also feature. The accommodation units offer a range of amenities, including tea and coffee making equipment. An ironing set is also available to guests. Each accommodation unit offers internet access, a telephone, a TV, a radio, a DVD player and wireless internet access. Guests will also find slippers provided. Each of the bathrooms features a shower, a bathtub, a hairdryer and bathrobes.
Sports/Entertainment
The establishment offers an outdoor pool and a children's pool. A waterslide provides fun for all ages. A terrace, sun loungers and parasols are available. A hot tub provides an opportunity for relaxation. The poolside bar serves a selection of refreshing drinks. For those wishing to enjoy some exercise, tennis, beach volleyball and volleyball are offered onsite. A gym and squash, or for a fee, yoga are among the sport and leisure options available at the establishment. Various wellness options are offered, including a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, a beauty salon and massage treatments.
Meals
The establishment offers a wide range of bookable meals and board options, including breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, half board, full board and All-inclusive. The establishment additionally offers snacks. Both alcohol-free drinks and alcoholic drinks are available to guests.
Payment
The following credit cards are accepted at the establishment: American Express, VISA, Diners Club and MasterCard.

NOTE: Updated facilities.

The hotel room service is available 24/7 (not included in meal packages).
Minibars are kept empty due to current regulations and can be filled upon
request. Consumption is with extra charge.
Selections restaurant (All day dining) is open for buffet lunch and buffet dinner.
 Half Board guests will enjoy buffet breakfast and buffet Lunch OR buffet
Dinner from Selections restaurant.
 Full Board guests will enjoy buffet breakfast, buffet Lunch and buffet Dinner
from Selections restaurant.
 Standard All Inclusive guests will enjoy buffet breakfast, buffet lunch and
buffet dinner from Selections restaurant.
Restaurants & Bars for beverages only:
-The Bayshore: 11:00-18:30
-Aquarius: 11:00-18:30
-Piano Lounge: 12:00-23:00
-Selections: drinks service available during meals
 Premium All Inclusive guests will enjoy breakfast from Selections restaurant.
Lunch and Dinner will be, at guest choice, from below award-winning
restaurants with a set menu:
-Byblos sur Mer
-Belgian Café
-The Bayshore Bar
-Aquarius
-The Fishmarket
-Cho Gao Marina Walk (Dinner only from Thursday to Saturday)
-Chamas restaurant (Dinner only from Monday to Saturday)
-Selections: buffet service
Restaurants & Bars for beverages only:
-Byblos sur Mer: 12:30-23:00
-Belgian Café: 12 :00-23:00
-The Bayshore: 11:00-18:30
-Aquarius: 11:00-18:30
-Piano Lounge: 12:00-23:00
-The Fishmarket: 12:30-23:00
-Cho Gao Marina Walk: 16:00-23:00 (Thursday to Saturday)
-Chamas: drinks service available during meals
-Selections: drinks service available during meals

F&B Outlets
The hotel is currently operating 9 F&B outlets:
-The Fishmarket
-Byblos sur Mer (Shisha has resumed in the outlet)
-Belgian Café
-Piano Lounge
-The Bayshore Bar
-Cho Gao Marina Walk (Dinner only from Thursday to Saturday)
-Chamas restaurant (Dinner only from Monday to Saturday)
-Selections for buffet breakfast, buffet lunch and buffet dinner
-Aquarius pool bar (3rd floor pool)
-Club InterContinental lounge is open from 06:30 until 23:00
Below outlets remain closed:
Circo restaurant is currently closed until further notice
Chamas restaurant is open, however Chamas bar remains closed at the moment.
Social distancing implemented (2.5m between each table)
Maximum 10 guest are allowed at the same table
Mandatory mask indoor except while seating at the table

Private Beach
The hotel private Beach at the Bayshore Beach Club is open.
Physical distancing in place
Towels are provided at the beach/pool

Pools
Infinity pool and kids’ pools & slide at the Bayshore Beach Club are open.
3rd floor pool is open
Physical distancing in place
Towels are provided at the beach/pool

Health club
The Gym is now open from 6am to 11pm. Mandatory mask. Towels and water are
provided at the gym.
Sauna, Steam Room & Jacuzzi are now open
Lockers area is now open
The spa treatments are now available

Kids Club/ Animation
Kids’ playground is open from 9am to 6pm and Kids Club open from 9am to 7pm
from Saturday to Wednesday and 9am to 8pm from Thursday to Friday only in
Bayshore Beach Club. Note: Kids must be accompanied by parents or nanny.
The hotel have Kids activities scheduled from 10am to 12pm and 3pm to 5pm at The
Bayshore daily.

Activities
The hotel have resumed sports activities:
-Tennis court is available
-Beach Volleyball
-3rd party company offering motorized and non-motorized watersports activities
with extra fee

Ballrooms and meeting rooms
Open and guidelines from Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism are
applicable.The Intercontinental Abu Dhabi is a Beach Resort, Business, City hotel, Leisure, Tourist hotel. The nightlife/restaurants are located in the hotel.