Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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Deluxe Garden View Room
Deluxe Garden View
Deluxe Seaview
Rixos Beach
Premium Pool Acces
Premium Pool Acces
Turquoise Restaurant
Orient Restaurant
People's Restaurant
Aja Restaurant
Spa
Spa
Club House
Turquoise
Savanna Sol Bar
Mermaid
L’Olivo
Deluxe Garden View Room
Deluxe Garden View
Deluxe Seaview
Rixos Beach
Premium Pool Acces
Premium Pool Acces
Turquoise Restaurant
Orient Restaurant
People's Restaurant
Aja Restaurant
Spa
Spa
Club House
Turquoise
Savanna Sol Bar
Mermaid
L’Olivo

The hotel

Palatial in scale, setting, design, and indulgences, the Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island needs to be experienced to be believed. Decadent décor with an utterly Abu Dhabi flavour fills every space, but it’s the setting on the white sands of stunning Saadiyat Beach that firmly root you in the luxury-loving UAE. The only Ultra All-Inclusive retreat on Saadiyat Island, you can dine on delicacies from Italy to Asia at six elegant restaurants; sip drinks at a series of beautiful bars; enjoy the fun of its beach, aqua park and wave pool; and even indulge in the ice room, Jacuzzi, and private outdoor pool of its Turkish-inspired spa.

Amenities

  • Tennis
  • Kids Club
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

Located on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi. Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi are both a 20 minute drive away. Transfer time from Abu Dhabi International Airport: 25 minutes.

Hotel information

288 rooms, suites and villas. All with air-conditioning, balcony (subject to availability), flat-screen TV, WiFi access, marble floors, mini-bar (stocked with a selection of soft drinks and beer per day). Deluxe Rooms Garden View with oversized bay windows and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child.

Ultra All Inclusive: includes the below services.

- Turquoise restaurant (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

- Farasha Bar & Lounge

- People Restaurant

- L'Olivio (reservations required)

- Mermaid (reservations required)

- Orient (reservations required)

- Aja (additional charges apply to the teppanyaki show, reservations required)

- Highlights pool bar, Aqua Bar, Vitamin Bar, Ame Beach Bar, Savanna Sol, Arela Terrace & Bar (open seasonally)

- Shisha Lounge (cigars, shisha service and selected alcohol beverages are at an extra charge)

The above restaurants and bars serve a selection of alcoholic beverages (pouring brand of vodka, tequila, rum, whisky, gin, selection of beer and house wine) and non-alcoholic beverages (tea/coffee, juices, soda, diet soda, water).

Please note: à la carte restaurants operate on a rotation basis, not all outlets are available on the same day. Minimum length of stay of 3 nights is required for à la carte usage. Arrival date dining is at Turquoise restaurant. A la carte dining begins from the second day of your stay. Three-night stays: eligible for complimentary use of two à la carte restaurants. Four-night stays: eligible for complimentary use of à la carte restaurants up to three times. Five-night stays or more: eligible for complimentary use of à la carte restaurants up to four times. All bookings must be made in advance at the “Restaurant Reservation Desk” in the lobby and are subject to availability. Guests are entitled to a five-course meal and unlimited beverages at a la carte restaurants.

Room upgrades

Deluxe Rooms Sea View with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults, 1 child and 1 infant.

Premium Pool Access Rooms are located on the edge of the hotels pool, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults, 1 child and 1 infant.

One Bedroom Suites with either garden, or sea views, have 1 king-size bed in the bedroom and living room with 1 sofa bed (180cm X 150cm), sleeping maximum 3 adults, 1 child and 1 infant.

One Bedroom Suites Pool Access with 1 king-size bed in the bedroom, living room with 1 sofa bed (180cm X 150cm) and a balcony with direct access to the swimming pool, sleeping maximum 3 adults, 1 child and 1 infant. Two Bedroom Suite Pool Access are also available, maximum 5 adults, 1 child and 1 infant.

Two Bedroom Family Rooms with garden views, sea views or pool access, with 2 king-size beds or 1 king-size and 1 twin bed, sleeping maximum 4 adults, 1 child and 1 infant.

Two Bedroom Suites sleeping maximum 5 adults, 1 child and 1 infant.

Suites

All suite guests benefit from designated VIP Check-in Lounge, located in the right wing of the resort, and a personalised check-in process which includes a refreshing towel and welcome drink.

Club Prive

Club Prive by Saadiyat Island (3 bedrooms, sleeping maximum 6 adults, 1 child and 1 infant), Villa Prive (4 bedrooms, sleeping maximum 8 adults, 1 child and 1 infant) and the Presidential Suite (2 bedrooms, sleeping maximum 4 adults, 1 child and 1 infant) are also available.

  • Booking Bonus: Book by 31 Oct '25 to receive one complimentary Yas Island Theme Park ticket per paying adult, per stay between 08 Oct '24–31 Oct '25, when staying a minimum of 5 nights.  

    Terms and conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply. 

Turquoise restaurant (all-day dining, buffet concept), L’Olivo (Italian fine-dining restaurant), Aja & Teppenyaki (Asian fine-dining restaurant), Mermaid (seafood and Greek dishes, fine-dining restaurant), Orient (adult-only, modern Turkish fine-dining restaurant). Peoples (casual dining and drinks).

Live entertainment including live bands and DJs.

Turkish-inspired spa* and wellness centre. Private beach area (only accessible for Club Prive guests). Fitness centre. Aqua Park (for children only), with wave pool experience (wave pool is for adults and children). Non-motorised water sports. Beach yoga. 2 tennis courts. Rixy Club - kids' club (4-12 years). Teens Club (12-17 years). Club House for Villas.

* Denotes local charge.

Dress code: the dress code in all à la carte restaurants is smart casual. Gentlemen are requested to wear full-length trousers, elegant jeans or tailored shorts, and closed shoes. Slippers or sandals are not permitted.

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (3942)
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Oct 13, 2025 Sheila S London

I have to mention MOman the coffee man and didum in the lounge bar. Also the young Turkish manager in Turquoise Buffett This was a week for me and mummy to spend together relaxing and it was perfect. All our wishes were exceeded . We thoroughly enjoyed it . Thank you so much for a wonderful week.
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Oct 13, 2025 Данила Т

My big thanks to Pepsie !!! Everything was fine, the service was excellent perfect!! I’ll wait the next time to enjoy delicious food
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Not the Rixos We Used to Know – Hope It Improves Again

Oct 12, 2025 Petra V

We have been visiting Rixos Saadiyat Island with our family for three years in a row – and this year, twice, this time just the two of us. Our last stay was in May, and I must honestly say that since then, the level of service has noticeably declined. We arrived last night – the room was ready, but surprisingly, it had an extra bed. I assumed it… Read more
We have been visiting Rixos Saadiyat Island with our family for three years in a row – and this year, twice, this time just the two of us. Our last stay was in May, and I must honestly say that since then, the level of service has noticeably declined. We arrived last night – the room was ready, but surprisingly, it had an extra bed. I assumed it was a mistake and asked for it to be removed – which was done promptly. What surprised us more was the lack of any welcome gesture, which we had always received in the past – some fruit, pralines, a welcome note, or at least information about how the all-inclusive program works. This time, all we found was a remote control left on the table. In the morning, under daylight, we noticed that the room wasn’t properly cleaned – dust on the furniture, coffee stains near the coffee machine, dirty mirrors. While such things can happen, this had never been the case during our previous visits. After breakfast, we politely asked at reception for a proper cleaning. When we returned around 4:30 p.m. from the beach (where, by the way, they no longer offer fruit, allegedly because of the heat – although during our previous stays it was available even when it was 40 °C), the room still hadn’t been cleaned. I called again, and they said someone would come right away, but it took another 30 minutes. Meanwhile, we went to the bar, where we were used to a wide selection of desserts – this time there were literally only 4–5 pieces of cake. When we returned, the room had finally been cleaned, but the coffee stains were still there, the mirrors were polished, yet the dust was only superficially wiped. And when I finally went to take a bath in the evening, only lukewarm water was running. It’s truly disappointing, because Rixos has always been our favorite hotel. We’ve recommended it to family and friends – many of whom started coming here based on our recommendation. However, this time I must say that the quality of service no longer matches the hotel’s price or reputation. We had planned to return again in the spring – this time with our family, to try one of the villas that we’ve always admired. After this experience, though, we’re honestly reconsidering whether it’s worth it. If this is due to rising costs, I understand, but I truly believe that guests who return year after year would gladly pay a bit more to maintain the same high standard of service. At this point, I sadly can’t recommend Rixos with full confidence anymore – and that’s something I used to do without hesitation. Read less
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Oct 12, 2025 charlotterichardsonn Harrogate, United Kingdom

We have loved our time at Rixos! The food and service was impeccable with special mentions to Karmina, Krishna and Junaid! Would not hesitate to recommend.
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Oct 12, 2025 Beardie2901 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Had a weekend staycation at the this hotel at the end of September 2025, generally had a great experience but for one thing...... Outside of our room we had workmen conducting renovation work on adjacent rooms. Starting early morning, these guys were operating power disc cutters etc before 07.30, comfortably loud enough to wake my wife and i.… Read more
Had a weekend staycation at the this hotel at the end of September 2025, generally had a great experience but for one thing...... Outside of our room we had workmen conducting renovation work on adjacent rooms. Starting early morning, these guys were operating power disc cutters etc before 07.30, comfortably loud enough to wake my wife and i. Difficult to have a relaxing sleep, take our own time waking up in the morning with this going on so close to our room. For a hotel / resort that markets itself in the ‘premium’ category, this is poor when you balance this against the price paid etc. Disappointing that this ends up being a talking point from what was otherwise a good weekend. I was sent a feedback link a couple of days after our stay, while I was able to provide ‘feedback’ through the online form, I was not able to share evidence (video clip) of the one thing that really impacted our stay negatively. I subsequently followed up by sharing that evidence directly with the hotel through the reservations email address. The hotel has not responded to or acknowledged either form of feedback, which is disappointing. Read less