Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi

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The takeaway

Choose this Saadiyat Island resort for a Gulf-facing beach stay that pairs resort downtime with easy access to Abu Dhabi’s cultural district.

About the hotel

On Saadiyat Island, this large beachfront resort looks across Saadiyat Beach and the Arabian Gulf toward the island’s golf course. Its scale supports a stay built around the shore, several pools, spa time and a varied on-property dining scene, while the Louvre Abu Dhabi and the Saadiyat Cultural District are nearby. Guest rooms and suites have private balconies; Marriott says room and suite enhancements are taking place in phases through the end of 2027.

Choose it if

You want your stay centered on a beachfront island setting, with the Arabian Gulf and Saadiyat Beach Golf Club in view.
You like having a spa, multiple pools and a range of on-site dining options without leaving the resort.
You want to pair beach time with visits to Louvre Abu Dhabi and the Saadiyat Cultural District.

Skip it if

You want a city-center base rather than a beachfront resort on Saadiyat Island.
You prefer to avoid properties with active room updates; Marriott says enhancements are phased through the end of 2027.

The property

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One guest recommends checking out the St. Regis Saadiyat and singles out its breakfast as one of the best they have experienced.

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“Also check out St. Regis in Saadiyat, it was one of the best breakfasts ever.”

r/dubai ↗ · Jun 25, 2026

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