An elegant beachfront resort on Saadiyat Island featuring championship golf, pristine beach, and refined service. The property showcases contemporary Arabian design with luxurious amenities.
The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort stands on Saadiyat Island's natural white-sand beach, 20 kilometres from Abu Dhabi International Airport and approximately 10 kilometres from the Abu Dhabi city centre via the Sheikh Khalifa Highway. The island is being developed as Abu Dhabi's cultural district, with the Louvre Abu Dhabi — a branch of the Paris institution designed by Jean Nouvel — located roughly 5 kilometres from the resort. Manarat Al Saadiyat, the island's cultural and events hub, is adjacent to the property's access road.
The resort was designed to complement the natural coastal setting while conveying luxury through restraint rather than ostentation. Latticed screens, shaded walkways, and a neutral sand-and-white palette tie the architecture to the Gulf environment. The 378 rooms and suites are furnished in the St. Regis house style — light marble surfaces, detailed fabric headboards, and marble bathrooms with deep soaking tubs. All accommodations include the brand's signature St. Regis Butler Service, meaning a personal butler is on call throughout the stay for tasks ranging from wardrobe management to in-room dining coordination.
Dining highlights include Oléa, a Mediterranean restaurant with expansive Gulf views through floor-to-ceiling windows, and Sontaya, specialising in Southeast Asian cuisine with a focus on Thai and Vietnamese dishes. The lobby's Iridium Bar offers afternoon tea, cocktails, and a well-curated wine selection from a resident sommelier.
The Iridium Spa operates across two floors with treatment rooms, a hammam, a cold plunge pool, and private couple's suites. An 18-hole Gary Player Signature golf course adjoins the property and is accessible to hotel guests at preferential rates. Three outdoor pools and 800 metres of beach complete the leisure offering. The concierge team regularly arranges dhow cruise dinners, island cultural tours, and helicopter transfers between Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Amenities
- golf course
- private beach
- spa
- fine dining
- pool
- water sports
Location
Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi
24.5603, 54.4325 View on map
Highlights
- St. Regis Butler Service included in all rooms and suites as standard
- 800 metres of natural Saadiyat Island white-sand beach
- Adjacent to the Louvre Abu Dhabi and Saadiyat Island's cultural district
- 18-hole Gary Player Signature golf course accessible to hotel guests
- Iridium Spa with hammam, plunge pool, and private couple's treatment suites
Tips for visiting
- Book the Oléa restaurant for the first or last evening to secure a Gulf-facing window table at sunset — later in the stay, regular guests may have taken the prime seats.
- The butler service is most valuable for early departures: pre-arrange packing assistance and a taxi the evening before to avoid a rushed morning.
- The Gary Player golf course offers a cooler and less busy early-morning tee time, typically from 7 am — ask the concierge to book at least 48 hours in advance.
- The Louvre Abu Dhabi is 10 minutes by hotel car and can combine with a morning round of golf for a full cultural and leisure day without returning to the city.
Accessibility
Lift access to all floors; accessible suite configurations available; beach access via paved pathways; golf cart transfers available across the resort grounds.