Saadiyat Island Abu Dhabi is a pristine island getaway destination where vibrant living, arts and culture, tranquil beaches, luxury hospitality and untouched nature merge to offer visitors endless opportunities to nourish the mind, body and soul.
Visit the Middle East's most beautiful beach destination located 15 minutes from downtown Abu Dhabi, 20 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport and 60 minutes from Dubai. Abu Dhabi’s luxury island destination offers four stunning white beaches, five leading luxury resorts and world-class dining options and a pioneering Cultural District.
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With miles of untouched eight-kilometre white sand and Blue Flag certified beaches, Saadiyat Island is home to the clear waters of the Arabian Gulf and a thriving marine life. As the Middle East’s leading beach destination, Saadiyat Island is where timeless memories are made surrounded by stunning white sandy beaches. Guests are spoilt for choice and can select from Soul Beach, Kai Beach, Saadiyat Beach Club or Nurai Island. further, Saadiyat Island is the backdrop for destination weddings, special occasions and celebrations.
Saadiyat Island is home to five luxury hotels, and a boutique island resort which is located just 15 minutes away by boat from the coastline,
including global hotel brands such as The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort and Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi, regional pioneers Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort, Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island and Saadiyat Rotana Resort. Alternatively, stay at Nurai Island, an exclusive boutique island retreat, surrounded by clear pristine waters and soft white sands, paradise personified.
Saadiyat Beach Club is an exclusive beach club set on a white sandy beach, and offers guests private poolside cabanas, an outdoor swimming pool, workout room, spa and children's pool. Furthermore, the property includes five restaurants and dining experiences.
This exclusive club offers guests a workout room, spa, sauna and steam rooms, and private cabanas and loungers set on the pristine, white sand beach. If you are lucky, you might be able to see dolphins playing in the bay or the native Hawksbill turtles nesting on the beach as the club also serves as a protected habitat for animals.
The Par 72 Saadiyat Beach Golf Club is an 18-hole championship course, and the Arabian Gulf’s first beachfront course designed by golfing legend, Gary Player. Enjoy a round of golf with world-class practice facilities as you take in the beauty of Saadiyat Island and the glittering ocean.
Saadiyat Island is an unrivalled hub for arts and culture, home to world-class museums, galleries, and centres of learning, offering creative enrichment for the community and visitors alike. Visit the first international outpost of the iconic Louvre Museum, opened in 2017 with inspiring architecture and a thought-provoking collection. Due to open in 2025, Guggenheim Museum Abu Dhabi is set to be the region’s pre-eminent museum of global modern and contemporary art, while the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi will feature some of the rarest natural history specimens ever found on Earth.