in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island
Updated 1 July 2026
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Abu Dhabi's ultra all-inclusive family flagship, Rixos Premium sits on a long Saadiyat beach and simply removes the daily maths: six restaurants, six bars, ice creams, snacks and drinks are all in, so nobody counts the cost of a fourth juice. The water side is the draw for children, with a small aqua park, a wave pool and slides right next to the animated Rixy Kids Club, which runs a full daily programme for four to twelve year olds. It is a proper holiday factory that keeps kids entertained from breakfast to the evening show, and the beach is natural and turtle-nesting protected. The one honest caveat is distance: the Yas Island theme parks are a 20 to 25 minute drive away and their tickets are extra, so this is the beach-and-pool half of an Abu Dhabi trip rather than the park half.
Our verdict
The best all-inclusive family beach resort in Abu Dhabi, and the one to pick if you want the beach, the water park and zero daily spending decisions. Just budget separately for park tickets and the drive if the theme parks are on the list.
The rooms
Large, comfortable rooms and suites, most with sea or pool views, with plenty of family-sized layouts and connecting options that suit four or five. Cots and high chairs are standard, and being all-inclusive, everything from the minibar to the ice creams is already covered.
At a glance
- Board
- Ultra all-inclusive
- Water fun
- Aqua park, wave pool, slides
- Beach
- Long natural Saadiyat sand
- Theme parks
- 20 to 25 min drive, tickets extra
How the KidProof Score works
Every hotel is rated on eight things families actually care about, then weighted by how much each one drives your choice. Room setup counts the most. The little touches break the ties.
Sleeps how many? Connecting rooms, family suites, a real extra bed?
Clean travel cot, high chair, bottle warmer, changing table, kit to borrow.
Shallow pool or paddling area, playground, kids club (free or paid).
Quick breakfast, kids menus, allergy options, snacks on hand.
Secured windows, protected corners, watched pool, well kept grounds.
Laundry, in-room fridge, stroller access, parking, reliable Wi-Fi.
Close to family attractions, easy transport, park tickets or access.
Welcome gift for the child, staff who talk to kids, themed rooms.
Why families love it
- Ultra all-inclusive, so food, drinks and snacks are all covered
- Aqua park, wave pool and slides next to the kids' club
- Animated Rixy Kids Club, ages 4 to 12, all day
- Long natural Saadiyat beach, gently shelving
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Parents also ask
Is it far from the theme parks?
Yes, the Yas Island parks are a 20 to 25 minute drive from Saadiyat and their tickets are not included here. This resort is chosen for the beach, the pools and the all-inclusive, with the parks as a day trip.
What ages does the kids' club take?
The Rixy Kids Club is built for four to twelve year olds with a full daily activity programme and an outdoor play area. Younger children are welcome with a parent, and the shallow water areas suit toddlers.
Does all-inclusive really cover everything?
The board covers the restaurants, bars, snacks and ice creams across the resort, which is what makes a family week here predictable. Spa treatments and off-site trips like the parks are the main extras.
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