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
  • Families
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • No Smoking
  • Restaurant
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool

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.


Please note: Meal plan inclusions are defined by the hotel and are subject to change at any time without notice




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 - temporarily closed). Peoples (casual dining and drinks). Savanna Sol (cocktail bar). Highlights Pool Bar. Aqua Bar. Vitamin Bar (fruit juices and soft drinks). Ame Beach Bar. Bar Lounge (lobby bar).

Daily activities and live entertainment, including live bands and DJs.

Swimming pool. 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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Oct 16, 2026 laura h

Had wonderful meal in Oreint. We celebrated my husbands birthday..lovely atmosphere, lovely food, loving music playing by a talented musician and the staff were 1st class! Arvin was our server and was so attentive nothing was a problem!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating An Outstanding Stay – Exceptional Care and Hospitality! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Oct 16, 2026 timcW9614LL Surbiton, United Kingdom

An Outstanding Stay – Exceptional Care and Hospitality! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We have just returned from a wonderful three-night stay at Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island, and I cannot recommend this hotel highly enough. The hotel itself is fantastic, with beautiful swimming pools, a stunning beach and excellent facilities. However, what really made our stay so… Read more
An Outstanding Stay – Exceptional Care and Hospitality! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We have just returned from a wonderful three-night stay at Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island, and I cannot recommend this hotel highly enough. The hotel itself is fantastic, with beautiful swimming pools, a stunning beach and excellent facilities. However, what really made our stay so special was the exceptional level of care and attention shown to our daughter, Immy. Immy has recently been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes and coeliac disease, which means eating away from home can sometimes be quite challenging. From the moment we arrived, the staff went above and beyond to ensure she felt comfortable, safe and completely looked after. The entire team at Turquoise restaurant were absolutely brilliant. They were constantly checking that Immy had everything she needed, making sure she was happy with her meals and offering a fantastic variety of gluten-free options. Nothing ever seemed too much trouble, and their genuine kindness made such a difference to our holiday. A special mention must also go to the bar manager, who took the time to prepare special smoothies for Immy, carefully ensuring there were no hidden ingredients that could cause her any problems. This level of thoughtfulness and attention to detail was hugely appreciated. However, our biggest thank you has to go to Sunil Kumar, who was truly exceptional. Sunil went far above and beyond anything we could have expected. His kindness, attentiveness and genuine concern for Immy’s wellbeing were remarkable. He made a real effort to ensure she felt special, included and completely at ease throughout our stay. Immy really appreciated everything he did for her, and as parents, it meant an enormous amount to us. People like Sunil are what make a hotel truly outstanding, and we sincerely hope the management recognise what an incredible asset he is to their team. Having a child with additional dietary and medical requirements can make travelling stressful, but the team at Rixos made everything feel so much easier. More importantly, they made Immy feel that her needs were never an inconvenience. Thank you to everyone at Rixos Premium Saadiyat for such a memorable stay, and an especially heartfelt thank you to Sunil Kumar. We will certainly be returning! Read less
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Oct 14, 2026 MyrtleCrawleySussex Crawley Sussex

This was our 3rd visit to Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island and we can honestly say it doesn’t get any better than this. WOW what an incredible All Inclusive experience We enjoyed our stay immensely, the staff, our sea view room, the high end drink’s, beautiful beach,lovely pool, all the Ala Carte restaurants with 5star service , excellent food, and… Read more
This was our 3rd visit to Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island and we can honestly say it doesn’t get any better than this. WOW what an incredible All Inclusive experience We enjoyed our stay immensely, the staff, our sea view room, the high end drink’s, beautiful beach,lovely pool, all the Ala Carte restaurants with 5star service , excellent food, and amazing hospitality, everything was seamless, We would like a special mention and thank you to Jerby who as always contributed to making our stay truly memorable 😀 Jerby is a huge credit to your organisation, he really does go above and beyond to ensure everything is as expected from the guests perspective and expectations Thank you to all your fabulous staff who looked after us during our stay including the lovely staff at the pool who work tirelessly serving our drinks throughout the day, also our room attendant Pratina and Ahron from Orient. We look forward to returning to your wonderful hotel sometime in the near future. Read less
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Oct 14, 2026 Mikhail P

Thanks Dani’s for very special evening! It was warm, tasty and very nice!
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Oct 14, 2026 jas d london

Great time at the Orient restaurant, Rixos, Abu Dhabi. Great service by Ahron Lester. Great guy who couldn't do enough for us. A1++++++++