The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & SpavsNurai Island
Both hotels are highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa scores slightly better than Zaya Nurai Island. The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa comes in at 79 with recommendations from 3 reviewers such as Jetsetter, The Telegraph and Oyster.
The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa
Sas Al Nakhl, Khalifa City 'A', Abu Dhabi PO Box 126 797, United Arab Emirates
From $88/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Gayot
"This hotel rests in the Liwa Desert approximately 90 minutes outside of Abu Dhabi, and contains 206 rooms, suites, and villas."
Jetsetter
"A relaxing hotel near Abu Dhabi's city center, with impressive golf and wellness facilities." Full review
Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"Everything in Abu Dhabi seems to be a bit bigger, and the luxury Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort is no exception." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Hidden in the Abu Dhabi suburb of Sas Al Nakhl, this five-star golf resort has 172 rooms with uninterrupted views over the course and gardens, which are home to abundant birdlife." 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