Set on a private beach of a small, previously uninhabited natural island on Abu Dhabis coast, Zaya Nurai Island is an upscale resort that is great for families. This island with more than 800 specially shipped, fully grown date palms is one of the worlds 22 most incredible private islands according to Conde Nast Traveller UK. The beach resort offers 32 vast, well-equipped beach villas with private outdoor terraces, palm-fringed pools, large daybeds and unrivalled views of the ocean. Each villa is equipped with floor-to-ceiling windows, bleached wooden furniture and floor, a king-sized bed, a walk-in rainfall shower, a large bathtub, a coffee table, books and a 40-inch TV. The northern side of the island offers an excellent choice of restaurants and bars serving locally grown organic fruit and vegetables, line-caught fish and biodynamic wines. These venues include Hooked with cuisine inspired by the coastal influences of the Levant, an authentic Italian pizzeria called Smokin Pineapple, The Book Cellar with classical board games and Xbox, and others. At guests disposal there is a wide range of land and water sports, such as tennis, volleyball, yoga, Pilates, golf, snorkelling, stand up paddle board, kayaking, etc. There is also a state-of-the-art gym with top-quality fitness equipment and qualified trainers. The resorts Nurai Spa with a personalised approach to service focuses on reducing stress, healing the body and refreshing the look. It offers different massages, facial and body treatments, hair salon for ladies, a mani-pedi lounge, a gentlemen barber, and even a spa for children and teens.

Location: Nurai Island, close to Saadiyat Island on Abu Dhabis coast; 90-minute drive from Dubai Airport.

Accommodation: 32 villas: Beach Retreat, Beach Villa, Beach House, Water Villa, Beach Estate.

Restaurants & bars: 6 restaurants and bars: Dusk, Smokin Pineapple, The Book Cellar, Frangipani, Ginger Mermaid and Hooked.

Facilities: Beach; kids club; library; classic board games; Xbox; parking; room service; laundry.

Sport & recreation: Fitness centre; yoga and Pilates; tennis; table tennis; ptanque; beach volleyball; badminton; billiard; foosball; stand up paddle board; snorkelling; pedalo boats; kayaking; golf.

Spa: Nurai Spa: beauty and body treatments; massages; scrubs & wraps; aroma, vitality and detox bathes; hair salon; gentlemen barber; mani-pedi lounge; spa for children and teens.