Nurai Island Resort

5.0 star property
Resort with private beach, full-service spa

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Private beach
Villa, 5 Bedrooms (Estate) | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing
Two Bedroom Pool House with Personalized Villa Host | Living room | TV
Beach Villa with Personalized Villa Host | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
    On private beach
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Room options

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Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
2 bedrooms
  • 300 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Beach Villa with Personalized Villa Host

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
  • 250 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Two Bedroom Pool House with Personalized Villa Host

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
  • 300 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

Villa, 5 Bedrooms (Estate)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 1600 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 13
  • 5 Twin Beds

Villa, 4 Bedrooms (Water)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 933 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Queen Beds

Two Bedroom Beach House with Personalized Villa Host

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
  • 300 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Sheikh Khalifah Bin Zayed, Abu Dhabi

What's nearby

  • Soul Beach - 22 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Corniche Beach - 26 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Al Raha Beach - 48 min drive - 42.8 km

Restaurants

  • Turtle Cove Cafe
  • Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island
  • ستاربكس
  • Sama Lobby Lounge
  • Buddha-Bar Beach Abu Dhabi

About this property

Nurai Island Resort

Luxury resort by the sea
At Nurai Island Resort, you can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden. Treat yourself to reflexology, a detox wrap, or a body treatment at Nurai Spa, the onsite spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy lunch, dinner, and Regional cuisine. Yoga classes and fitness classes are offered at the gym; Nurai Island Resort also has a playground, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a business center.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a children's club (surcharge)
  • A front-desk safe, concierge services, and meeting rooms
Room features
All guestrooms at Nurai Island Resort feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and private pools, as well as thoughtful touches like furnished patios and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 2 bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and daily housekeeping

Languages

Afrikaans, Arabic, Azerbaijani, Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Malay, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swahili, Turkish, Ukrainian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–10:30 AM: AED 150-300 for adults and AED 75-150 for children
  • 3 restaurants
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • Frangipani

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pilates classes
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Separate living room
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Private beachfront location
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage - Thai
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

Outdoor space

  • Furnished patio

More

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Private pool
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 1:00 AM and 6:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Check In at welcome center]
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Reception instead of welcome center]
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from April 1 2024 to February 18 2026 (dates subject to change).
The property is closed during April and December.
This property will be closed from April 1 2024 to February 21 2026 for renovations and will resume operation once the renovation is complete (completion date subject to change).
 

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AED 600.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

A cover charge is payable onsite for visitors of registered guests: AED 350 per adult and AED 250 per child.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AED 150 to 300 for adults, and AED 75 to 150 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: AED 600 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: AED 250 (one-way), (from 5 to 12 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 1:00 AM and 6:00 AM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AED 600.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Outside food is not permitted on the premises.
Up to 3 visitors are permitted in guest villas between 10 AM and 7 PM. Cover charges apply.

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Zaya Nurai Island Hotel Abu Dhabi
Zaya Nurai Island Hotel
Zaya Nurai Island Abu Dhabi
Zaya Nurai Island
Zaya Nurai Island Resort Abu Dhabi
Zaya Nurai Island Resort
Zaya Nurai Island
Nurai Island Resort Resort
Nurai Island Resort Abu Dhabi
Nurai Island Resort Resort Abu Dhabi

Frequently asked questions

Does Nurai Island Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Nurai Island Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Nurai Island Resort?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Nurai Island Resort?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 1:00 AM–6:00 AM for a fee.

What time is check-out at Nurai Island Resort?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Nurai Island Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of AED 600 per person applies.

Where is Nurai Island Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this Abu Dhabi resort is 7.2 mi (11.7 km) from Soul Beach and 12 mi (19.3 km) from Corniche Beach. Al Raha Beach is 26.6 mi (42.8 km) away.

Nurai Island Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 92 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Khader

Disliked: Staff & service
Potential for Improvement
Upon arriving, we were greeted warmly by the friendly staff, indicating a promising start to our stay. However, as our experience unfolded, it became evident that there are areas in need of significant improvement, particularly in staff training and communication. One notable issue was the lack of training in handling client requests and complaints. While the staff remained courteous throughout our interactions, it was apparent that they struggled to address our concerns effectively. For instance, when we requested a late checkout, we were granted the extension but later received a call from reception asking when we plan to vacate our room. This lack of communication among staff members was concerning and disrupted our experience. Furthermore, upon dining at the hotel restaurant, we noticed a lack of ambiance due to the absence of background music. When inquired, our waiter mentioned that he used his personal phone to stream music, but it frequently encountered issues, resulting in silence. This not only detracted from the overall dining atmosphere but also reflected a lack of proper equipment and preparation on the part of the establishment. A proper orientation could have enhanced our experience and provided valuable information about the hotel's amenities and services. Unfortunately, this aspect was overlooked, leaving us feeling disoriented and uninformed. In conclusion, while the hotel shows potential with its friendly staff, there is a clear need for improvement
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

NEIL

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Faozan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Poppy

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This property is classed as a 5* but it's more like a 4*. The advert says personalized villa but there is nothing personalized about it at all. It's small things that I dont consider it to be a 5*, such as; Seating area to eat outside but no lights so had to use iphone light to see what we were eating. Furniture is not in-keeping with the theme of the place and the tables are from ikea. We took our dog and paid for the privilege however had to follow up for the dog bed and bowls. No welcome card, they put a letter through the door on the last day and wrote 'Mr' instead of 'Miss'. Room service food is not great, the fries were cold and pretty hard. Small world problems I know but for the price, there are better places to stay.

10/10 Excellent

khaled, sabah alsalem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was amazing stayed
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Must try
Amazing experience, very kids friendly . Staff are very helpful and friendly especially Jackie and Chris. All restaurants have fabulous food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay. Staff gave us excellent service especially the manager Arvind, and the yoga instructor, Sangita. A wonderful island escape, good food and lots of fun at the water park/pool with our kids
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous long weekend - the island reminds me of the Maldives. The service was excellent and the food was great too.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
5 star accommodation 3 star dining and pool service
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fatma

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

udai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bader

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hasan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
woooow
we loved each moment there, the villa is really amazing with everything you need, the view was breath taking. from the moment we arrived till the last second the staff were taking good care of us. different type of restaurants serving all kind of food really it is an amazing resort that we will come back for it for sure
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful island and great beach villa
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

MOHAMMED

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great resort
Wonderful resort, I stayed in a one bedroom villa, it was great, especially the private tool. The ease of check-in and check-out. The staff were great and the service was excellent. The beach is beautiful and clean. I will repeat the experience again. Thank you all, especially to Jaqulelyn, for her kind treatment while arranging the reservation.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My favorite place in UAE
Beautiful beach villa with our own pool and beach , just the right size island to walk or bike to restaurants and other pools and beaches. Very friendly staff and very accommodating to our needs and requests.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Stay - Maldives in the UAE
We had an amazing 2-night stay at Zaya Nurai for my wifes special birthday. The resort, staff, private villa and in-room dining were amazing - the only slight downside was the dinner at Dusk restaurant which was under-whelming and average by the rest of the resorts standards. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a taste of luxury and relaxation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Victoria, Abu Dhabi

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From beginning to end the service and atmosphere was just so amazing. I hired a beach villa for my best friends birthday. Lindo was amazing with the plan. The villa was exquisite, the food and ambience was a delight. I would highly recommend to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Amal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in May 2020