Or that it’s even closer to the Louvre Abu Dhabi, the £1 billion museum designed by Jean Nouvel that opened in 2017 and is a surprisingly brilliant little sister to its Parisian sibling, with pieces by Monet, Van Gogh and Matisse. (The Guggenheim Abu Dhabi and the Zayed National Museum are other recent additions to a rapidly blossoming cultural scene in the Middle East.)

Then there are the things you expect to compromise on in a destination more typically known for its guaranteed sun and luxury than its eco credentials. So I’m shocked when I’m handed a refillable water bottle as I check in to the Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island resort, which opened last year.

“There are stations around the resort with still and sparkling water. We don’t sell plastic bottles, so keep your bottle with you,” says the receptionist. Impressive. And I soon realise that the bottles are far from a token gesture. Plastic straws are banned, as are balloons and other single- use plastics for celebrations. Little touches like the automatic curtains to reduce the use of air-con show that this is a hotel taking its eco sensibilities seriously.