20 minutes' drive from the airport.

Connected to Abu Dhabi's main island by a bridge, Saadiyat Island is just seven minutes' drive from downtown Abu Dhabi.

The 376 chic and stylish rooms and suites are decorated with a cool Mediterranean flair. Each has a balcony and includes air conditioning, shared butler service, flat screen TV, iPod docking station, complimentary WiFi and a refreshment centre. Bathrooms have been thoughtfully designed using glass and marble to give a real feeling of light and space, and feature double vanities, a rain shower and separate bath. Superior Rooms have views of the courtyard/city, while Partial Sea View Rooms offer a glimpse of the sea, and Premium Sea View Rooms enjoy stunning Arabian Gulf views that can be enjoyed from the comfort of a relaxing bath or from your furnished terrace. There are also five categories of suite: we recommend the Ocean Suites with their separate living room and dining room, and a choice of one or two bedrooms, or the Majestic Suite which has two bedrooms, an open-plan living/dining area, an oversized terrace with sun loungers and a private pool with spectacular views of the ocean, both perfect for families.

Oléa, the resort’s all-day dining restaurant, offers delicious Mediterranean dishes from live cooking stations and an unmissable dessert counter, while Sontaya’s floating pavilions, contemporary Asian-style décor and varied menu of Thai, Vietnamese and Indonesian soups, noodles and curries make it truly special. Prepare to discover something fresh and new at Buddha-Bar Beach Abu Dhabi; on the beachfront, serving lunch and dinner al fresco, plus a world-famous selection of cocktails from master mixologists, accompanied by live entertainment and DJs, Buddha-Bar Beach Abu Dhabi is ‘the’ place to be seen.

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A vision of sophistication and relaxation, Iridium Spa offers individually-tailored treatments that are designed to rejuvenate the spirit, leaving you feeling refreshed and revitalised. The resort also boasts a state-of-the-art gym, offering yoga, Pilates and fitness classes, a 25-metre indoor lap pool and tennis and squash courts. A further four outdoor pools include a dedicated adults’ pool. The fantastic Sandcastle Kids’ Club, for 4-12 yrs, is designed in the style of a secret hideaway cave and includes a large shaded children’s pool, waterfall and slide; children aged 1-3 yrs are permitted when accompanied by a parent or nanny. For golfers, an 18-hole course wraps around the whole resort and offers spectacular views of the sparkling Arabian Gulf.