Awards in 2024
Our beloved Saadiyat Island and its luxury properties secured over 20 prestigious awards and recognitions in 2024 alone, highlighting its global appeal and commitment to excellence.
The Destination Awards
The most significant wins focus on Saadiyat’s natural environment and luxurious resorts.
Middle East's Leading Beach Destination: Saadiyat Island won this title at the prestigious World Travel Awards for a remarkable 12th consecutive year.5 This award, often dubbed the "Oscars of the Travel Industry," underscores the unmatched quality of its nine-kilometre stretch of pristine white sand and azure waters.
Best Luxury Beachfront Destination in the UAE: Awarded by The Luxury Lifestyle Awards, this award confirms the seamless blend of exclusivity and natural beauty that Saadiyat is rightly famous for.
Best Beach Destination and Best Tourism Destination: Saadiyat Island also claimed two major titles at the International Travel Awards, celebrating its perfect mix of ‘things to do’ and relaxation.
Innovative Achievement in Sustainability (Silver Stevie Award): This important win highlights the island's ongoing efforts to protect its natural environment, particularly the Hawksbill turtle nesting sites.
Acclaimed Resorts and Hotels
The island's flagship resorts continue to earn individual honours, confirming their five-star service and offerings:
Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort: Continues to be recognised, including previous major wins like World's Leading Luxury Resort & Villas. Its eco-conscious focus is a recurring theme in its praise.
Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas: Recently won Abu Dhabi's Leading Beach Resort at the World Travel Awards. Its restaurant, Beach House, has also earned awards for its outdoor dining experience.
Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas: Received an impressive total of seven awards in the recent season, including recognition for its popular Market Brunch at Sim Sim and Turtle Bay Bar & Grill at the FACT Dining Awards. It was also highly ranked in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards.
The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort: Remains a perennial favourite, earning accolades such as United Arab Emirates' Leading Luxury Resort.
Essential Travel Information for Visitors
The awards underscore the tranquility and luxury awaiting travellers, but the island offers much more than just sunbathing.
A Unique Beach Experience
Unlike many commercial beach destinations, Saadiyat Island’s beaches are famous for their natural, protected environment.
Wildlife: Visitors are often treated to sightings of bottlenose dolphins offshore. More importantly, the beaches are protected nesting grounds for the endangered Hawksbill turtle. The resorts and public beaches operate under strict environmental guidelines to ensure the protection of the fragile ecosystem.
Beach Access: While all the five-star resorts offer private beach access to their guests, the public can enjoy the coastline at spots like Kai Beach and the exclusive Saadiyat Beach Club.
