Checking In: Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas

Nestling along a pristine stretch of white sands on Abu Dhabi’s beautiful Saadiyat Island, famed for the indigenous Hawksbill turtles lies inVOYAGE 2019 partner, the Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas.

This five-star property features gloriously modern Arabic architecture and inside, it offers 327 rooms and suites, plus 13 beach villas, all luxuriously appointed. The resort’s beachside setting makes it the ideal retreat for a relaxing leisure break, with seven dining options to enjoy. 

Feast on Italian classics in the Si Ristorante Italiano & Bar or relax in the lively Hamilton’s Gastropub, enjoying a beer and a menu of British and American dishes. Meanwhile, the stunning rooftop bar at Turtle Bay Bar & Grill must not be missed. 

Meeting planners should check out the stylish event spaces on offer, which include three elegant function rooms and an opulent ballroom. For gala dinners and celebratory events, the resort offers The Lawn, an outdoor event venue.

Post-conference joy comes in the form of Zen the spa at Rotana, which offers a Turkish and Moroccan Hammam and ten treatment rooms, while the outdoor pool, tennis courts, mini golf and beach club all help guests unwind.