Saadiyat Rotana Resort and Villas

The Saadiyat Rotana’s 340 rooms, suites and villas lie on nine kilometres of Saadiyat Island’s protected beach, where hawksbill turtles can be seen nesting on the sand. This extensive resort offers both luxurious accommodation and plenty to do (if you can tear yourself away from your sun-lounger). This resort offers seven restaurants, serving everything from Middle Eastern specialities to British pub grub. At sunset, the place to be is the Roof Bar @ Turtle Bay, where you can enjoy grills, cocktails and a relaxed feel. The large swimming pool is just as good for swimming lengths as it is for a cooling dip, and there are also padel courts, tennis courts and mini golf (for a full-sized golf game, you’ll find several courses on the island). And for unbeatable relaxation, head to Zen the Spa for a traditional hammam.