Saadiyat Island Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Opened
2018
Price
$$$$
Outside the door
The brand
JumeirahProtected dune retreat
Elevated wooden boardwalks curve over protected turtle-nesting dunes, connecting three outdoor infinity pools to the white-sand shore.
“This Jetsons-esque hotel nods to the future, both with its sleek and imposing glass design and its eco-conscious philosophy…”
Where it shines
Remarkable
Beachside attendants and duplex villas with private pools provide high-touch Gulf hospitality.
Remarkable
A grand Moroccan hammam anchors 15 treatment rooms alongside Arabic Rasul mud chambers.
Remarkable
Blue Flag sands host paddleboarders and nesting sea turtles beside floodlit tennis courts.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
UK Readers' Choice Awards – The Middle East
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
The décor is contemporary-luxe, as are the comforts, both inside these lavish accommodations and out…you’ll find three infinity pools, an outrageously well-equipped spa.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set along Saadiyat Island's protected coastal dunes, the resort sits ten minutes from the cultural district and Louvre Abu Dhabi.
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The rooms
Interiors feature marble tabletops, woven rattan accents, and private balconies angled toward the turquoise waters of the Gulf.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Three beachfront pools include an infinity edge gazing toward the sea and a central lagoon with a swim-up bar.
The spa and studio
The 2,700-square-meter spa houses a mosaic Moroccan hammam, outdoor treatment cabanas, and a dedicated Pilates reformer studio.
Restaurant
White
Live cooking stations and buffet spreads incorporate fresh greens harvested daily from the resort's on-site hydroponic farm.
The modern rooms at the beachfront hotel are luxurious and tasteful with marble tabletops, rattan wall décor and wood furniture.
Restaurant
Tean
Pergola-shaded tables beside the dunes serve Levantine mezze, spiced grilled meats, and whole roasted sea bass.
At the table
Open-air options span poolside Italian dishes at Mare Mare, rooftop sundowners, and Mediterranean plates at SAL beach club.
How it began
Designed around marine conservation, the 2018 property centers on a 400-piece hand-blown glass chandelier reflecting the coastal waters.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.