St Regis Saadiyat Island

While this elegant hotel overlooks Saadiyat Beach and the beautiful blue-green ocean beyond, its city views are not to be sniffed at. If you choose a room facing back towards Abu Dhabi’s downtown, you’ll enjoy watching the glistening skyscrapers change colour throughout the day as the sun moves from east to west. 

Of course, it’s not just views that will have you enthralled here: three outdoor pools, an indoor lap pool, a serene Greek goddess-inspired spa and several brilliant restaurants will have you equally excited. There’s a distinctly Mediterranean vibe at St Regis Saadiyat Island, with wrought-iron balconies in the bedrooms and bistro-style terraces for dining on, as well as Greek food to indulge in. But you won’t be far from its Middle Eastern roots, either, with Abu Dhabi’s best attractions on its doorstep.