"On its own private island 15 minutes by speedboat from Saadiyat, this photogenic retreat offers swings in the sea, floating breakfasts and turquoise waters that attract day visitors and influencers as well as overnight guests. Accommodations include 32 light-filled villas and 23 multi-bedroom houses and estates, and the property caters to families with water sports, a kids club and a water park while also providing adult-focused spaces. Beach clubs and eateries span boho-chic pizza at Smokin’ Pineapple (with a pineapple-shaped oven) to casual lobster rolls and shrimp sliders at the Ginger Mermaid." - Nicola Chilton