Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island sits on a Blue Flag beach on Saadiyat Island, with the Louvre Abu Dhabi and the city centre a short drive away. It runs on the All Inclusive, All Exclusive model, which here is genuinely comprehensive: dining, drinks, activities and entertainment are all part of the rate, so there is little to add to the bill once you arrive. The architecture is palatial and Mediterranean in style, set among court gardens and water features, with rooms, suites and private villas overlooking the gardens, pools and Gulf. It is built for families, with the Rixy Kids Club, water sports, tennis and a daily entertainment programme, and it also has one of Saadiyat’s largest spas, including a snow room, sauna and hammam. The pace is lively rather than quiet, but it is well run and represents strong value for anyone who wants most things included in a single price.