On March 29, the luxurious Nurai Island, located just a short boat ride from Saadiyat Island, temporarily closed its doors.

The resort will be renovated, but the reopening date has yet to be announced.

A representative for the hotel said: “In our pursuit of providing an unparalleled luxury experience, Nurai Island Hotel will temporarily close from Friday, March 29, 2024.”

The representative added that this scheduled closure forms part of an exciting transformation project for the hotel, in line with development plans to both elevate Nurai Island Hotel’s global appeal and enrich the guest’s holiday experience.

Nurai Island, often known as a slice of paradise, has long been a destination for high-end, ultra-luxe hospitality. The private island’s development includes beachfront residences, water villas, and a boutique hotel. There is an on-site spa, fitness center, sporting facilities, a variety of eateries, and other land and sea activities. The secret to a wonderful staycation.

Nurai Island was purchased in 2022 by Aldar, one of the UAE’s leading investing and real estate companies. You’ll recognize more of their developments on Yas Island, including the W Yas Island hotel.

According to Nurai Island’s website, while the resort improves the Nurai Island Hotel experience, “our booking system will be unavailable. Please check back soon for more information or follow our social accounts for updates.”