The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu DhabivsNurai Island
Both The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort and Zaya Nurai Island are highly recommended by writers. On balance, The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort ranks significantly higher than Zaya Nurai Island. The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort scores 89 with recommendations from 6 sources like The Telegraph, Oyster and Travel + Leisure.
The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
From $218/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service
"This resort is as elegant as the neighboring Park Hyatt, but caters to a larger crowd that is interested in a breadth of facilities and amenities designed for larger groups." Full review
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Butlers are on call to cater to any requests guests may have including replenishing bottled water and making coffee or tea deliveries at a guest's whim.
Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"This 377-room luxury property is considered by many to be the most exclusive hotel in Abu Dhabi." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Cream-colored beachfront retreat, which overlooks Saadiyat Beach, a pristine six-mile stretch of coastline great for splashing and dolphin-spotting." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Superbly-positioned, with glorious views of sea and the six-mile Saadiyat beach, this vast Abu Dhabi hotel is a short, ten-minute drive to the city centre." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"Alfresco dining, floor-to-ceiling guest room windows and a wide array of watersport offerings ensure that the sparkling waters of the Arabian Gulf are never out of reach." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Everything about the property feels thought-through, from the expanses of terraced manicured grass, to the palm trees lining the walkways." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This white palace, with art-deco touches in the lobby's sweep of the ceiling and structured hanging lamps, is a behemoth, all-bells-and-whistles resort." Full review
Nurai Island
Nurai Island, Abu Dhabi 44235, United Arab Emirates
From $833/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Travel + Leisure
"This new and private island offers 32 luxury beach villas, each decorated in soothing shades of cream with billowing, picturesque white curtains." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Natural island close on the coast of Abu Dhabi, offering well-equipped beach villas, private pools, obliging service, an excellent choice of restaurants and boat transfers." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"On a private landmass off the coast of Abu Dhabi, Zaya Nurai Island is only accessible by boat – and day-trippers form an orderly queue behind guests to join the party." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Set the scene for us.Zaya Nurai Island is an oasis that feels farther from the capital than it actually is; in fact, it's only 15 minutes away.Who stays here?Staycationers and families..." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A 12-minute boat ride from Saadiyat Island, this idyllic piece of paradise was awarded a 'Most Luxurious Project in the World' nod by Newsweek and is touted by the island's only tenant, Zaya Nurai Island Resort, as the Maldives of the Middle East" Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A 12-minute boat ride from Saadiyat Island, this idyllic piece of paradise was awarded a 'Most Luxurious Project in the World' nod by Newsweek and is touted by the island's only tenant, Zaya Nurai Island Resort, as the Maldives of the Middle East" Full review
Lonely Planet
"Villas, dressed in light and airy whites and pastels and best labelled as Scandinavia chic, feature private pools and poolside daybeds, deep soaking bathtubs and top-notch contemporary amenities." Full review