Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Star rating

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.

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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Nov 7, 2025 Jo M

Fantastic . Servicee by Remy Prateek in oriental restaurant was fab. What a fantaatic a la carte restaurant in the sadiyat rixos premium hotel
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Nov 7, 2025 Sholpan_Shakirbayeva Almaty, Kazakhstan

We truly enjoyed our stay at this hotel — the grounds, the food, and the quality of services were all exceptional! We would like to thank the hotel staff for their hospitality; everyone was kind, attentive, and welcoming. We especially want to acknowledge Ismail, Bishoraj from the beach team, Keenan from the main restaurant, Angelie from the… Read more
We truly enjoyed our stay at this hotel — the grounds, the food, and the quality of services were all exceptional! We would like to thank the hotel staff for their hospitality; everyone was kind, attentive, and welcoming. We especially want to acknowledge Ismail, Bishoraj from the beach team, Keenan from the main restaurant, Angelie from the Orient restaurant, as well as all the wonderful girls and guys at the reception. They were incredibly attentive and responsible, and made our stay pleasant and comfortable. Read less
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Nov 6, 2025 Judith W Glasgow, United Kingdom

We had an amazing experience at Rixos Saadiyat especially dinning at Orient Turkish with our amazing waiter Ahron Lester. Service was sublime. Food stunning m. Thank you Ahron for an amazing night you were fantastic 🙏👍
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Nov 5, 2025 89nai London, United Kingdom

Absolutely fantastic. All inclusive and amazing people and location. Staff cannot do enough for all guests. Food, accommodation etc is perfectly paradise
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Nov 5, 2025 Steve S

Lovely place 2nd visit .great sevice from Ahron Lester in the orient restaurant , Food better than we remember from last visit