There are few places more beautiful than Saadiyat Island – its pristine white sands are powder-soft, its ocean views endless, its manicured and lush greenery and its grounds teaming with wildlife. Here, in these picture-perfect surroundings, is where the most luxurious Rixos hotel in the UAE stands – the haven of luxury, relaxation, wellness, and elegance that is Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island.

Spread across acres of private grounds, shaded by palm trees and backing onto Saadiyat beach, Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island invites guests into a world of Turkish and Arabesque luxury – where 288 beautiful rooms and suites and 12 unique villas Club Prive by Rixos Saadiyat Island boast luxurious amenities, the cosiest beds and the most stunning sea or garden views. Extensive pool suites are a highlight, available in one or two-room options – ideal for family beach escapes or travelling with friends – offering direct and private access to the resort’s serene swimming pool.

From these ornate rooms, guests have access to a world of striking natural beauty: the beach, of course, but also the cultural attractions of Saadiyat – the Manarat Al Saadiyat centre with its exhibitions and the world-famous Louvre Abu Dhabi, one of the UAE’s most famous and globally acclaimed attractions – is a stone’s throw away. But many choose to not leave the grounds and their oriental courtyard gardens, exquisite gastronomic delights, incredible entertainment and blissful Anjana Spa.

Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island is also home to one of the UAE’s most exclusive private villa experiences, Club Privé by Rixos Saadiyat Island. An innovative concept redefining luxury, Club Privé by Rixos Saadiyat Island guests check into their own mini Ottoman palace, with multiple bedrooms, private gardens and, for some, private pools. Club Privé by Rixos Saadiyat Island is an experience in itself, with all-inclusive dining served in the comfort of the luxury villa’s multiple dining rooms and outdoor spaces and with 24-hour private butler service.

What’s most impressive is Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island’s indulgent, all-exclusive experience, reinventing the traditional all-inclusive approach with an effortless and luxurious approach. Guests can experience an exemplary display of Turkish hospitality in restaurants like Ottoman-inspired Turquoise, serving an open international buffet, and L’Olivio – the epitome of Italian glamour on Saadiyat’s idyllic shores. Elsewhere, an elegant lobby lounge serves afternoon tea, People’s Restaurant serves as a warm beating heart, and Highlights Bar is the spot for sun-dappled poolside dining and drinks. All views point to Saadiyat’s outstanding natural beauty – where guests can spot dolphins frolicking in the Arabian Gulf and gazelles leaping through the gardens.

Days here are spent swimming, sunbathing, relaxing, and dining, but guests also enjoy a host of sports and activities on land and sea. Non-motorised watersports like paddleboarding are available to guests, along with tennis on the resort’s manicured courts – surrounded by lush palm trees and backing onto Saadiyat’s sands. Guests can even book a private coach to perfect their game.

While parents can unwind in the Turkish spa, enjoy tennis lessons and delight in aquatic activities like the Aqua Fitmat, children are cared for and entertained in Rixos’ famed Rixy Kids Club – delighting and educating little ones with dynamic itineraries, a wave pool and aqua park.

To experience the UAE’s most famous beach destination with luxury, adventure and gastronomy at your fingertips, book a stay at Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island.

Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi; rixos.com, @rixospremiumsaadiyat

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