If you’re looking for a special festive escape this December, then look no further than The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi. Set on the somnolent shores of the pulchritudinous Saadiyat Beach, the five-star property is only a 30-minute drive from Zayed International Airport and 20 minutes from Downtown Abu Dhabi, offering you the best in ‘island escape in the city’ vibes. Showcasing quintessential and impeccable luxury at every turn, step forward into a spectacular marble lobby, where you are greeted by a bright and airy space, thanks floor-to-ceiling windows that surrender views of the azure waters of the Arabian Gulf, melding with perfect white sand. The centrepiece, a tremendous chandelier, descends from above and offers you the choice to take the sweeping staircase to the outside gardens and the property’s exquisite dining venues or to make your way to one of the 376 beautifully-appointed rooms and suites.
The collections of suites' interiors ooze a combination of Mediterranean and Arabic influences, with a touch of class drawn from rich wooden furnishings and statement lighting. What’s more, each suite category benefits from the attention of the legendary team of The St. Regis Butler Service who will provide packing and unpacking, garment pressing and deliver refreshments directly to your door, whenever you want, whenever you need.
Call The Majestic Suite home for your stay and you will be gifted with a 207-square-metre space that evokes the grandeur of a private estate. Boasting a master bedroom and a twin bedroom, the suite comes replete with a separate dining and living room to where you can retire after a relaxing day by your private pool or on the private terrace. Equally as enchanting, a stay in the Ocean Suites will offer you a Mediterranean-inspired sanctuary, filled with calming shades of azure blue. Yielding breathtaking views of the Arabian Gulf, the suite enjoys expansive sliding glass doors that lead out onto a balcony as well as floor-to-ceiling windows in the living room and bedroom that invite refreshing sea breezes.
For something more unique, check into one of the property’s Specialty Suites, which all come with a spacious outdoor terrace that invites guests to unwind in a serene space. Spanning 165 square metres and enjoying their own decorative themes, choose from the refined elegance of the Thai-inspired Executive Suite, the elegant Moroccan designs of the Spa Suite and the calming white surrounds and water pavilions of the Contemporary Suite. Alternatively, if you prefer the classic St Regis luxury offering, place yourself in the Signature St. Regis Suite or Astor Suite. Blending opulence and natural beauty, these suites feature intimate living areas, private balconies and ginormous bathrooms with double vanity sinks, meaning there are no queues with which to negotiate when it is time to get ready.
Be sure to stray from the comfort of your suite to discover a plethora of exquisite experiences. Gastronomes have a whole gamut of cuisines to savour with the likes of modern Greek restaurant, MAZI Abu Dhabi, the gorgeous indoor/outdoor Southeast Asian venue, Sontaya Abu Dhabi and the eclectic Buddha-Bar Beach Abu Dhabi. And that’s before finishing off your evening with a nightcap at The Manhattan Lounge.
Wellness seekers can make an appointment at The Spa at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort and indulge in a transformative treatment. Allow yourself to fall into a state of blissful relaxation with a traditional Moroccan hammam, a Turkish bath ceremony, a hydration rose body wrap or a signature Hydrafacial treatments. Or raise the tempo of your stay with a session at The St. Regis Athletic Club, which offers suite guests complimentary access.
