New hotels in Abu Dhabi: Saadiyat, the canal and a private island

Next up is the Nobu Hotel Abu Dhabi, which opens in 2026. Saadiyat, the centre and the coast offer different stays: the announced openings serve different kinds of trip.

Rendering: pool, terrace and sea in the Bvlgari plans, in a rendering · Bvlgari / LVMH

Updated 31 October 20262 min readHow we write the guide

Pool, terrace and sea in the Bvlgari Abu Dhabi plans, in a rendering

The holiday within the plans

For Bvlgari, ACPV Architects is designing a resort with 60 rooms and suites and 30 private-pool villas. The 90 mansions form a separate residential part of the project.³

Mondrian plans a rooftop pool and a Crystal Lagoon, with views towards Reem and Maryah islands.⁴

Opened since July 2026

Bloom Arjaan by Rotana

Saadiyat Marina District · open since 29 July 2026.¹ 217 rooms and apartments in Saadiyat’s Marina District.¹

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The calendar for Abu Dhabi

2026

Nobu Hotel Abu Dhabi

165 planned rooms and suites, including the Nobu Villa.²

2030

Bvlgari Resort & Mansions Abu Dhabi

A private horseshoe-shaped island, connected by a bridge.³

Opening announced

Mondrian Abu Dhabi

210 planned rooms and suites on the canal, across 15 floors.⁴ It was due in 2024.⁵

If you go sooner

A hotel from the guide for an earlier trip.

The palace from above at dusk, its domes, gardens and lit avenue

Emirates Palace

For a holiday built around the pool and spa.⁶

The trade-off

For exploring Abu Dhabi on foot, choose a different base.⁶

Why choose it

The beach is 1.3 km long.⁶

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