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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The best time at Rixos
Jan 6, 2026k_londonerLondon, United Kingdom
We had the best time at Rixos over the new year. We travelled as a family with 2 young children and it was so perfect - kids carnival on Sunday, playground on the beach and activities scattered around. The beach was beautiful and relaxing. The food was amazing - the best buffet we’ve eaten at, so much variety. One review states there wasn’t enough…
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We had the best time at Rixos over the new year. We travelled as a family with 2 young children and it was so perfect - kids carnival on Sunday, playground on the beach and activities scattered around. The beach was beautiful and relaxing. The food was amazing - the best buffet we’ve eaten at, so much variety. One review states there wasn’t enough options for the kids but there was always multiple pasta dishes, lots of meat options and vegetables. The nye gala was so well put together, we had the best night. Followed by an equally lovely brunch the next day. What a way to start 2026.
If I had to leave feedback, the one thing I’d say is that the housekeeping could have been better. One night we got to our room at 5pm and our room hadn’t been tidied, we got a knock at the door at 6:30 which isn’t ideal when trying to get ready for dinner.
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2nd trip - just amazing
Jan 5, 2026zulutang0London, United Kingdom
Just back from our trip to Rixos Premium Sadyat Island and we enjoyed every second. From start to finish our visit was faultless. The food was amazing, the bedrooms and facilities , brilliant . The crowning glory however was the staff who were warm, friendly , efficient and fun. So many amazing people to mention so forgive me if I have missed…
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Just back from our trip to Rixos Premium Sadyat Island and we enjoyed every second. From start to finish our visit was faultless. The food was amazing, the bedrooms and facilities , brilliant . The crowning glory however was the staff who were warm, friendly , efficient and fun. So many amazing people to mention so forgive me if I have missed anyone . Denuwara , Rodney, Supriya, Jitan and of course Pradeep . They along will all the team made our trip one to remember, All being well we will return at the end of the year and pick up where we left off.
Thank you one and all
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Best kids club ever
Jan 5, 2026Stay53975093958
Amazing hotel and the best thing was the kids club, I would like to thank everyone there for their effort to make everyone happy, specially Alaa and Nata
Incredible hotel and staff work so hard
Jan 4, 2026TommkelManchester, United Kingdom
Absolutely incredible hotel. We came on New Year’s Day and the gala brunch was on with the most spectacular array of food - oysters, tomahawk steak, lobster etc
The hotel is immaculate and the staff are just brilliant. Nothing is too much trouble.
The waiters around the pool work so hard. The house keeping is great.
The food in the buffet and…
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Absolutely incredible hotel. We came on New Year’s Day and the gala brunch was on with the most spectacular array of food - oysters, tomahawk steak, lobster etc
The hotel is immaculate and the staff are just brilliant. Nothing is too much trouble.
The waiters around the pool work so hard. The house keeping is great.
The food in the buffet and restaurants, again 10/10. The only issue we had was waiting for 1.5 hours for our food in the orient
The only things they could do better on is more lively entertainment in the evening and more activities for older kids. Our girls are 9 and found everything a bit baby ish.
We really enjoyed our stay
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The most disgusting meeting of guests that I have ever had in my life, I strongly do not recommend it
Jan 4, 2026Konstantyn Z
The most disgusting guest reception I've ever experienced. I highly recommend it. We were met by a manager who wasn't as concerned about hospitality as he was about us filling out forms and listening to the terms of our stay. We arrived with three children, one of whom is one year and two months old, but no one at the hotel cared. Our nanny was…
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The most disgusting guest reception I've ever experienced. I highly recommend it. We were met by a manager who wasn't as concerned about hospitality as he was about us filling out forms and listening to the terms of our stay. We arrived with three children, one of whom is one year and two months old, but no one at the hotel cared. Our nanny was placed on a different floor, despite a written request to that effect when booking.
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The best time at Rixos