Honest review
If you need Abu Dhabi without compromising on the beach, look at Saadiyat: the island's shore is considered one of the finest in the Arabian Gulf, and Club Prive stands right on it.
Accommodation comes down to two villa categories — Club Villa and Prive Villa. Either way, check-in and check-out are handled at the villa itself, with champagne and flowers: no queueing at a reception desk.
When planning your day, set time aside for the spa: the largest on Saadiyat, built around the traditional hammam, and after the steam you can cool down in the snow room — the only one in Abu Dhabi.
Travelling with children is easy: a professional entertainment team keeps them busy with games and creative play, encouraging them to mix — while you take the hammam, the beach, or the city a couple of steps away.
The verdict: practical luxury for the discerning — beach, villa and the UAE capital close at hand.
