
Heavenly: Saadiyat's name translates as "Island of Happiness."

Turtle neck: Saadiyat is home to endangered hawksbill turtles.

And relax: Saadiyat Beach Club offers the perfect pool experience on the coastline.

Superstars: The Louvre Abu Dhabi was designed by architect Jean Nouvel and includes works from the famous gallery's collection.

See food: The beachfront promenade at Mamsha al Saadiyat is home to excellent restaurants, like NIRI, which offers Japanese food.

Play hard: Cultural institutions on the island include an outpost of Boston's Berklee College of Music.

Authentic Italian: Restaurant Antonia is run by an Italian chef who brought over his grandmother's sourdough starter to make pizza.

Big is beautiful: The island's golf course is the longest in the UAE when playing on black tees.

Lebanese dream: The waterfront is filled with international restaurants, such as Beirut sur Mer.

Wild life: The golf course's sustainable practices means you'll find Arabian gazelles wandering around between your shots.

Eats for miles: Coastal neighborhood Mamsha Al Saadiyat's waterfront promenade doubles as a restaurant strip.