Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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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, kids aqua 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 and 12 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). 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

- 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.

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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Wonderful Stay at Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island

Jun 18, 2026 Hasmik G

We had a fantastic stay at Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island. The resort is beautiful, the facilities are excellent, and the overall atmosphere is relaxing and luxurious. Everything was well organized, and the staff throughout the hotel were friendly and attentive. A special mention goes to the Mermaid Restaurant, where we enjoyed absolutely… Read more
We had a fantastic stay at Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island. The resort is beautiful, the facilities are excellent, and the overall atmosphere is relaxing and luxurious. Everything was well organized, and the staff throughout the hotel were friendly and attentive. A special mention goes to the Mermaid Restaurant, where we enjoyed absolutely delicious food and outstanding service. We would especially like to thank Dennis for making our dining experience even more memorable. He is a very friendly, welcoming, and guest-oriented person who genuinely cares about visitors and goes above and beyond to ensure they have a great time. Thank you to the entire team for a wonderful holiday. We look forward to returning in the future! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A True Five Stars Hotel in the heart of Saadiyat Island

Jun 18, 2026 wasseemh2019 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

We have stayed at many five-star hotels, but none have delivered the same overall experience that we recently enjoyed at Rixos Saadiyat Island. From the spotless rooms and the professionalism of the staff to the amazing pool and the exceptionally clean and well-organized beach, every detail exceeded our expectations. We are huge fans of Turkish… Read more
We have stayed at many five-star hotels, but none have delivered the same overall experience that we recently enjoyed at Rixos Saadiyat Island. From the spotless rooms and the professionalism of the staff to the amazing pool and the exceptionally clean and well-organized beach, every detail exceeded our expectations. We are huge fans of Turkish cuisine and have visited Istanbul five times, so we can confidently say that the dishes we tried at Turquoise Restaurant—especially the menemen, Adana kebab, dolma, and many others—offered the authentic taste of home-cooked Turkish food. The level of care and attention given to little ones is truly unmatched. The water park and kids’ facilities kept our child entertained and happy throughout our stay, making it an unforgettable experience for the whole family. A special thank you to Mr. Binoy for kindly arranging a late check-out, which made our last day even more enjoyable and memorable. We are so glad that our first visit to Saadiyat Island was with Rixos. It has undoubtedly become our go-to hotel in Abu Dhabi, and we look forward to returning again and again for every long weekend or public holiday while we live here. We can’t wait for our next stay! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A great facility made better with amazing people

Jun 17, 2026 Christine A

We stayed there for a couple nights, and everything about the stay was excellent. The hotel is so big, with a beautiful turquoise beach. What (and rather who) made our stay 100x better was Dona from guest services. She took us for a tour around when we were still hesitating about the stay, and made sure all our questions were answered, she… Read more
We stayed there for a couple nights, and everything about the stay was excellent. The hotel is so big, with a beautiful turquoise beach. What (and rather who) made our stay 100x better was Dona from guest services. She took us for a tour around when we were still hesitating about the stay, and made sure all our questions were answered, she recognised us by name every single time she saw us, and made sure that we were happy throughout. It felt like we were properly hosted, and if there is any reason for us to come back, it will be because of people like her. Honestly, all team members were amazing, from the front office Renita, Binoy and Rohit made every interaction feel like we were their only guests, from terquiose restaurant Dhurba, Camella and Rodney (with his out-of-this-world drinks), Ramesh from the Pool service where he would acknowledge us us always with a smile and did everything with sooo much warmth and care, Maria (hostess) was impressive in the way that regardless of the location, she was always welcoming and personal with every good moment, Pepsie with her amazing service at Aja, and the Housekeeping team with their lovely gestures (bed towel art and anniversary cake) to celebrate us. And many more people who made our stay dynamic, happy and seamless in every way. We felt very welcomed and celebrated all the time and this was thanks to people more than anything else. Things to expect: the buffet restaurant has a brunch on Saturday with different timings from the regular lunch hours, and you get limited access to 3 à la carte restaurant visits only if you're staying for 3+ nights. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Truly Luxurious Stay

Jun 16, 2026 Pashmeen S

What a fantastic stay from start to finish! The all-inclusive experience exceeded every expectation, from the incredible food to the stunning setting and a staff that truly went the extra mile. A heartfelt thank you to the Manager, Mr. Binoy Francis, whose attention to detail made our dining moments genuinely special. We enjoyed a wonderful… Read more
What a fantastic stay from start to finish! The all-inclusive experience exceeded every expectation, from the incredible food to the stunning setting and a staff that truly went the extra mile. A heartfelt thank you to the Manager, Mr. Binoy Francis, whose attention to detail made our dining moments genuinely special. We enjoyed a wonderful family getaway, and the restaurants Aja and L’olivio are absolute must-tries. Our pool access room was a highlight, stepping straight out to the water right at our doorstep was pure luxury. This is hospitality done right. Thank you for an unforgettable trip, we’ll definitely be back! Read less
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Jun 16, 2026 Ani G

Best hotel in Abu Dhabi Very clean Good atmosphere