Saadiyat Island

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What you’ll be living next to. Swipe through.

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Where it sits

The circle is Saadiyat Island and roughly a 10-minute walk around it.

How far is everything?

From the middle of this area to the city's headline sights — pick your own on the city page and these become your list.

• Qasr Al Hosn29 min taxi9.7 km
• Emirati & Middle Eastern food29 min taxi9.8 km
• Heritage Village35 min taxi11.8 km
• The Corniche & city beach36 min taxi12.1 km
• Qasr Al Watan43 min taxi14.2 km
• Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque45 min taxi14.8 km
• Ferrari World58 min taxi19.2 km
• A desert safari148 min taxi49.4 km

On your doorstep

What you’re living next to if you stay here.

• 2.Louvre Abu Dhabi — A masterpiece of both art and architecture — the Louvre Abu Dhabi, on Saadiyat Island, whose stunning latticed silver dome creates a magical 'rain of light' over the galleries and waterfront plazas beneath. Inside, a superb, thoughtfully curated collection tells the story of human creativity across civilisations, with masterpieces from da Vinci to Monet borrowed from France. The building alone is worth the visit; the art and the light-filled setting make it unmissable. A world-class cultural highlight and the jewel of the city's museum district. Beautiful and profound; don't miss it.
• 7.Saadiyat Island beaches — The finest natural beaches in the emirate — the pristine, soft-white sands of Saadiyat Island, lapped by clear turquoise Gulf water and backed by protected dunes where endangered hawksbill turtles nest each year. Relax on the beautiful beach (public beach or luxe resort day passes), swim in the warm sea, and enjoy the calm, unspoilt setting; it's a world away from the city bustle. A gorgeous, laid-back beach day and one of the loveliest natural spots near the city. A must for beach lovers. Idyllic and pristine.
• 8.Kayaking the mangroves — A surprising natural gem right by the city — the Eastern Mangroves, a lush protected forest of tidal mangroves teeming with birdlife, fish and marine creatures, best explored by kayak or stand-up paddleboard, gliding silently through the green channels (some tours go at sunset or by moonlight). A peaceful, beautiful escape into nature and a lovely contrast to the glittering city; keep an eye out for herons, flamingos and darting fish. A serene, active highlight. Wonderful for nature lovers; the sunset paddles are especially magical.