Zaya Nurai Island: a corner of paradise just a few hours from Dubai

Zaya Nurai Island is one of the finest resorts just a few kilometers from Abu Dhabi.

In this article, I take you through the place with a fine-tooth comb! We're off!

Zaya Nurai Island: article summary

Can you spend the night on the island of Zaya Nurai?

There are five types of accommodation on the island:

• Beach Villa
• Beach House
• Sea View House
• Water Villa
• Estate Villa

Just one night in the most affordable beach villa, starts at AED 2,900 (€787)And the costs only get higher from there.

Is it possible to go to the island of Zaya Nurai just for the day?

Day passes cost 480 AED (€130) per person, including 420 AED (€114) exchangeable for food and beverages or spa treatments. This also includes speedboat transfers to and from the island.

Are there any restaurants on the island of Zaya Nurai?

There are several restaurants serving international cuisine on Zaya Nurai Island. You can enjoy fresh seafood dishes at Hookedtake a bite of Mexican specialties at Duska slice of pizza at Smokin' Pineapple pizzeria or enjoy a Asian cuisine at the Ginger Mermaid.

What treatments can I receive at the Zaya Nurai Island spa?

Luxury wellness is one of the many things to do at Zaya Nurai. Each treatment room offers an ocean view, with massages of all kinds, quiet places for meditation, a gym and a yoga pavilion, all combined to help recalibrate body and mind.

You can then stop off at one of these locations and enjoy a foot massage while gazing at the horizon. Relaxation guaranteed!

Is it possible to live on the island of Zaya Nurai?

It is possible to buy a villa on the island of Zaya Nurai. However, prices are particularly high. To be able to afford one of the luxury waterfront villas on Zaya Nurai Island, prices start from from AED 18 million (€4,800,000).

How do I get to Zaya Nurai island?

Speedboats carrying guests in both directions dock at the Zaya Nurai island welcome center. The journey takes 20 minutes and turns out to be a wild and windy ride through the waves. Add a little more adventure to your trip.

Is it expensive to live on Zaya Nurai Island?

It depends on what you mean by "expensive". For a one-night stay, Zaya Nurai Island offers rates equivalent to Abu Dhabi's finest hotels.

Consumption, a pineapple drink costs AED 100 (€27)A high price for this type of refreshment. Everything on the island is top quality. The quality of life is high, and you can enjoy an almost deserted island all to yourself!

What else can you do on the island of Zaya Nurai?

On the water, guests can immerse themselves in scuba diving excursions, snorkeling adventures, jump on a jet ski or ride the waves on water skis.

Kayaking, stand-up paddling, fly fishing and wakeboarding are just some of the other pastimes on offer. Of course, to take part in any of these activities, you'll have to pay a supplement.

For those looking for less extreme leisure activities, the island abounds in hiking and cycling trailsYou're never far from a game of beach volleyball, badminton, basketball or soccer. Private tennis lessons can also be booked.

Zaya Nurai Island is a little paradise on Earth. If you want to get away from the big cities of the United Arab Emirates, I recommend you go there and enjoy all the experiences the place has to offer. You'll be delighted with the trip.

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