Saadiyat Rotana Resort and Villas

There are eight room and suite categories at Saadiyat Rotana Resort and Villas, with no huge differences between them until you consider the suites and beachfront villas. Entry-level rooms do come with the same list of mod-cons and amenities, so too a furnished balcony, rain shower and standalone bathtub as standard; almost all with ocean views. However, the suites do step it up quite considerably with more than twice the floorplan, a huge terrace and lounge area, some also boasting a grand dining room, multiple sofas and armchairs. The décor differs slightly in the suites too, whereas the guestrooms opt for an airy beachside feel, quite contemporary in style, the suites are more extravagant with a quirky handmade furniture, colourful murals and plenty of marble, easy to get away with given the extra space. For something altogether different though, particularly if travelling as a family, the private beachside villas with their own swimming pool and patio are sublime, a luxury home-from-home in Abu Dhabi.