Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Virgin rating

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 All-Inclusive retreat on Saadiyat Island, you can dine on delicacies from Italy to Asia at seven 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, personal fridge and 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)

- Rixos lobby lounge

- People Restaurant (reservations required)

- L'Olivio (reservations required)

- Mermaid (reservations required)

- Orient (reservations required)

- Aja (additional charges apply to the teppanyaki show, reservations required)

- Highlights pool bar

- 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) until 2:00am.

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 a la carte usage. Arrival date dining is at Turquoise restaurant. For stays of 4 nights and above, guests are eligible for a maximum of 3 à la carte dinners. All bookings of the a la carte restaurants are subject to availability and the use of a la carte during above mentioned stay periods is not guaranteed.

Deluxe Rooms Sea View with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child.

Premium Pool Access Rooms are located on the edge of the hotels pool, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child.

One Bedroom Family Suites with either garden, pool or partial sea views, have 1 king-size bed in the bedroom and living room with 1 sofa bed (180cm X 150cm), sleeping maximum 3 adults and 2 children.

One Bedroom Family 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 and 2 children.

Two Bedroom Family Rooms with 2 king-size beds sleeping maximum 4 adults, 1 child and 1 infant.

Club Prive by Rixos Villas (3 bedrooms, sleeping maximum 6 adults and 1 child), Villa Prive (4 bedrooms, sleeping maximum 8 adults and 1 child or 9 adults) and the Presidential Suite (2 bedrooms, sleeping maximum 4 adults and 1 child or 5 adults) 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). Pool bar. Wave pool aqua bar. Vitamin bar 

Live entertainment including live bands and DJs.

Turkish-inspired spa and wellness centre*. Private beach. 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, parents will not be able to enter the club). Club House for Villas.

* Denotes local charge. 

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating The best hotel I have ever been !! Amazing I have never thought I will be in place like this …. I have been 7 days

Jul 27, 2024 גנה ש

The best hotel I have ever been !! Amazing food the best food ever that can be in hotel it’s like prime chef’s ,amazing facility!! Great stuff , everything with smile and kindness and everyone just love to help And serve…. The rooms and cleaning at the top to level …. Hope to come back one day as soon as possible!!!! Greating from Israel ❤️
Image of the Tripadvisor rating 5 star Aja Asian experience!

Jul 26, 2024 Nicola C

We had the pleasure of being looked after by Jason and Norman tonight. The food, drink and atmosphere was lovely. We were a family of 4 and all of us left very happy after our experience. The sushi and sashimi was delicious and fresh and the sake was really lovely too. Thanks for our best meal yet!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Best Holiday ever

Jul 26, 2024 Sarah R

We stayed at this beautiful hotel for two weeks. Everything was just amazing The staff were brilliant , especially the bar staff around the pool and in the bars inside the hotel, staff couldn’t do enough for us. Everyone was so friendly. The cocktails were lush😊. The food was out of this world at all restaurants the service and the way the staff… Read more
We stayed at this beautiful hotel for two weeks. Everything was just amazing The staff were brilliant , especially the bar staff around the pool and in the bars inside the hotel, staff couldn’t do enough for us. Everyone was so friendly. The cocktails were lush😊. The food was out of this world at all restaurants the service and the way the staff conducted themselves is a credit to the hotel management. Would like to mention Rodney makes a mean mudslide🍹The two of us enjoyed our stay sooo much we have booked again for our honeymoon next year. Looking forward to seeing you all again on the 29th June 2025. Read less
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Jul 25, 2024 Quest09367793898 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Had so much fun , the staff are amazing especially jerby 💜💜he went above and beyond he made our stay special with his kindness and hospitality, also nikko 💜 and romell thank you for everything. It was a nice experience and i felt like home because of these people thank you
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A very nice experience at an acceptable price relative to the services provided by the hotel

Jul 25, 2024 yaseenalkandary

A very beautiful hotel, there is an aqua park, a swimming area for children, delicious food The hotel stay includes all meals at the Turquoise Restaurant, good reception, quick check-in and assistance to guests by the respected Mr. Rohit.