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, 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 Lovely hotel

Jan 26, 2026 Andrew R

Excellent hotel and extremely friendly staff. Just eaten in the Orient restaurant and was looked after very well by Remy
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A really special stay

Jan 26, 2026 Rosie M

We stayed for 8 nights in mid-January with a 3 year old and 5 month old. Our holiday was perfect. We stayed in a one bedroom suite which was huge and ideal for our family. We had asked for a number of baby products (cot, bath, potty, bed guards) and they were all set up in our room on arrival. The sofa bed had large bed guards so was ideal for… Read more
We stayed for 8 nights in mid-January with a 3 year old and 5 month old. Our holiday was perfect. We stayed in a one bedroom suite which was huge and ideal for our family. We had asked for a number of baby products (cot, bath, potty, bed guards) and they were all set up in our room on arrival. The sofa bed had large bed guards so was ideal for our toddler. The WhatsApp concierge was a helpful touch. The food was excellent. We enjoyed the pool side restaurant for lunch, with a lovely sea view from the outside terrace. For dinners, we had no problem getting the 4 dinner reservations we wanted at times that worked for us. We particularly enjoyed Aja. Great food, friendly service. The drinks options were generally good. Wine options are limited on the all inclusive but the beer and cocktail selection was excellent. It also varied in the different restaurants (eg Greek beer in the Greek restaurant), which was a nice touch. I really enjoyed a coffee from the lobby bar each morning. It was a lovely coffee! The pools were also ideal. Service via a bell was quick and friendly. If we couldn’t find a sun lounger, this was swiftly resolved by the staff. When it was a bit chilly one morning, the staff brought round blankets. The splash park was big and great for our three year old. The wave pool was a nice addition and warm. The beach was stunning and again good service. It was a lovely spot for sunset. Nice little touches like platforms to park the pram, a kids obstacle course and a fresh fruit bar. We really enjoyed taking our son the the kids club shows in the evening which were very impressive! The carnival on a Sunday was also a fun extra and really well run. Only a few small things to improve: - The splash park was a bit cold so not very well used overall - Staying for 8 nights, you only get 4 à la carte which seems disproportionate (5 nights, you also get 4 bookings) - It would be good to be able to take drinks up to your room for when the children go to bed earlier - The sun loungers were often reserved by people very early and then they would not use them until hours later. It would be good if the policy was enforced to stop this happening. As mentioned we still always found loungers. - Lunch at people’s was a bit inconsistent. If you ordered the same thing two days in a row, it could be quite different and not always as described on the menu. Overall, we had such a special week and the staff were very helpful. We hope to return soon! Read less
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Jan 24, 2026 Chris W

Excellent meal at the Orient restaurant. Supriya gave us very good advice and service throughout the evening. Would particularly recommend the beef carpaccio and the glazed chicken.
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Jan 24, 2026 Heather L

Great place and location, 30 mins from airport, attentive service , nothing too much trouble, lovely fresh rooms, great toiletries (l’occitan) , fabulous food and drinks included within the all Inclusive all exclusive ‘
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Jan 24, 2026 Stephen R

The best steak I’ve had for a long time 👌🏽 Great service from Ahron Lester