Hotels · Our pick in Abu Dhabi
Zaya Nurai Island
A private island
A private-island resort a short boat ride from Saadiyat.
Our take
- By boat
- Beach villas
- Address
- Off Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi
- Website
- zayanurai.com
About Zaya Nurai Island
Zaya Nurai is a private island resort reached by boat from the Saadiyat side of the city.
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Zaya Nurai Island before you go.
Last checked: November 2026 How we choose
How far to the Grand Mosque, the Louvre and the Corniche?
Distances from Zaya Nurai Island are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Louvre Abu Dhabi12 kmCar or taxi 27 min
- The Galleria16 kmCar or taxi 33 min
- Qasr Al Hosn20 kmCar or taxi 39 min
- Ferrari World20 kmCar or taxi 40 min
- The Corniche21 kmCar or taxi 42 min
- The Grand Mosque23 kmCar or taxi 45 min
- Qasr Al Watan25 kmCar or taxi 48 min
- Zayed International Airport25 kmCar or taxi 49 min
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