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Saadiyat Island · Abu Dhabi

Saadiyat Island

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Welcome to Saadiyat

Explore Saadiyat Island


Saadiyat is a natural island between Zayed Port and Al Jubail Island, well connected to Abu Dhabi city. Once an uninhabited stretch of desert, it is now one of the capital's most fascinating cultural districts.

Spend the day along the five-mile waterfront, lined with luxury hotels, clubs and restaurants. Try water sports on the Arabian Gulf, or slow down for a beach yoga class, then visit the Louvre Abu Dhabi for world-class art and architecture. The island is also a protected ecosystem, home to hawksbill turtle habitats and nearby mangroves. Whether you are here for a romantic retreat or an outdoor adventure, Saadiyat offers a five-star stay.

What to see

Landmarks on your doorstep


Saadiyat Beach

Saadiyat Beach

White sand along a beautiful, protected coastline, reached by a wooden boardwalk that preserves native wildlife, including nesting hawksbill turtles. Enjoy long walks, yoga and eco-friendly water activities such as windsurfing and sailing.

Mamsha Al Saadiyat

Mamsha Al Saadiyat

A seafront promenade lined with restaurants, ideal for swimming, dining and soaking up the sun, moments from the cultural district and the Louvre.

Abrahamic Family House

Abrahamic Family House

A symbol of religious tolerance, bringing together a mosque, a church and a synagogue on one site. Free guided tours are offered in English and Arabic. Open since March 2023.

Louvre Abu Dhabi

Louvre Abu Dhabi

Inaugurated in 2017, the first universal museum in the Arab world, celebrated for its architecture, its permanent collection and its temporary exhibitions.

The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort

The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort

Home to L'Escapade. Opened in 2011 as the brand's first address in the Middle East, the resort offers some of the finest views of the Arabian Gulf and an elite athletic club. Open 24 hours daily.

Zayed National Museum

Zayed National Museum

Open since December 2025

The national museum of the UAE, dedicated to Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Six interactive galleries trace the region's history within a striking Foster + Partners building.

Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi

Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi

Open since November 2025

The largest natural history museum in the Middle East, telling the story of 13.8 billion years of our planet, with rare specimens and a hall of sauropod dinosaurs.

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi

Opening 2026

A Frank Gehry-designed museum of modern and contemporary art, set to be the largest Guggenheim in the world. Expected to open during 2026.

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