Al Maya Island Resort Abu Dhabi

Al Maya Island Resort sits on its own private island just off the coast of Abu Dhabi. To reach the property, guests travel by boat from the mainland, arriving directly at the sands of Al Maya Island Beach.

The resort offers a Mediterranean, seafood, and international menu, but the kitchen is secondary to the island’s isolation. While neighbouring venues on Yas Marina or near Yas Waterworld rely on the bustle of the mainland’s entertainment hubs, this club succeeds by being difficult to reach. It is dressier than the typical casual beach bar, and the house and dance music soundtrack makes it a more deliberate destination for a full day out rather than a quick stop. If you want the intensity of the city’s waterfront crowds, stay on the mainland; come here only if you prefer the quiet that a boat ride buys.