Name: Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa
Address: Al Ruwais, Da‘sah, United Arab Emirates, Al Ruwais, Sir Bani Yas Island, UAE
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $201 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.7

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Resort Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa

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- The staff are really great and friendly and helpful - Rooms are very spacious - Nice playground for children.

Nas05, United Arab Emirates

Everything. Staff, facilities, the hotel building, the beach, the service . Everything thins is superb

Bassem, United Arab Emirates

1) Amazing staff, very helpful and always smiling. 2) Great location, very calm surrounded by astonishing nature 3) Quality of activities

Youness, Saudi Arabia

Staff were very professional and accommodating. Our stay was the most relaxing and informative with activities that were at your fingertips. Arangements were made by staff as we did not have to wait at all. Enjoyed dining at all 3 locations on the island.

Edward, United Arab Emirates

Amazing staff and go beyond the limits to make their guests feeling happy and comfortable!

Soufien, United Arab Emirates

The island itself is very beautiful. The safari experience is awesome.

Tuba, Turkey

It’s a nice getaway.. good food and variety in the activities. They go extra the extra mile to make a customer happy.

Aim, United Arab Emirates

There isn't enough great things to say about this hotel. The rooms were large and comfortable. The breakfast was a large spread. The staff is so friendly. It was a great holiday! Be sure to do the safari.

Jacob, United Arab Emirates

Beautiful island 🌴 back to nature . Very helpful and welcoming staff . room has everything you need and spacey . Hotel and staff are perfect. I have a suggestion that I want to share with you. First Beach needs Thatch umbrella . Second : during month of July and August it is too Hote to swim in the sea during daytime but by sun set temperature drops and gets much better . My suggestion is to provide an area of the beach for night swimming . Needs some arrangement like lighting, life guard and some safety measures.

Abdulla, United Arab Emirates

Wonderful island , very super staff , clean . Safari not bad

Danilo, Italy

9.3

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What guests loved the most:
“- The staff are really great and friendly and helpful - Rooms are very spacious - Nice playground for children.”

Nas05 United Arab Emirates
“Everything. Staff, facilities, the hotel building, the beach, the service . Everything thins is superb”

Bassem United Arab Emirates
“1) Amazing staff, very helpful and always smiling. 2) Great location, very calm surrounded by astonishing nature 3) Quality of activities”

Youness Saudi Arabia
“Staff were very professional and accommodating. Our stay was the most relaxing and informative with activities that were at your fingertips. ”

Edward United Arab Emirates
“Amazing staff and go beyond the limits to make their guests feeling happy and comfortable!”

Soufien United Arab Emirates
“The island itself is very beautiful. The safari experience is awesome.”

Tuba Turkey
“It’s a nice getaway.. good food and variety in the activities. They go extra the extra mile to make a customer happy.”

Aim United Arab Emirates
“There isn't enough great things to say about this hotel. The rooms were large and comfortable. The breakfast was a large spread. The staff is so friendly. It was a great holiday! ”

Jacob United Arab Emirates
“Beautiful island 🌴 back to nature . Very helpful and welcoming staff . room has everything you need and spacey . Hotel and staff are perfect. I have a suggestion that I want to share with you. ”

Abdulla United Arab Emirates
“Wonderful island , very super staff , clean . Safari not bad”

Danilo Italy

Experience World-class Service at Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa

This luxury resort on Sir Bani Yas Island is just steps from a wildlife sanctuary. It features a spa with massage services and an infinity pool with panoramic Arabian Gulf views.

The 5-star Desert Island Resort & Spa by Anantara offers rooms with luxury bedding and parquet floors. Each room includes free Wi-Fi, satellite TV and a mini-bar. Some rooms feature sea views and terraces with direct access to the swimming pool.

The restaurant Al Shams offers candle-lit dinners and international cuisine prepared on an open grill. An additional 4 outlets welcome guests on the island with international cuisine. The resort also has a lounge bar with panoramic sea views and a pool bar with sun loungers and umbrellas.

Desert Island Resort guests can play a game of tennis, or visit the Anantara Spa, which has a sauna and hot tub. The resort has a children’s club and a shop that sell local fabrics, clothing, and international reading material.

Desert Island Resort & Spa by Anantara is located adjacent to a lagoon. Guests can enjoy nearby activities include kayaking, snorkeling, guided nature walks, and bird watching for a fee.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.6 for two-person stays.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Halal, Buffet

Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

Free private parking

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An Inside Look at Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa

Surrounded by the crystal clear, azure waters of the Arabian Gulf, on the island nature reserve, Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara offers lavish comfort, spectacular views and adventurous getaways, and is accessible by both boat and air.

Area Info – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Restaurants & Markets

Amwaj Seafood Restaurant
0.3 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Nice excursion away from the mainland. A good place for kids to explore the sanctuary and experience how animals live in the wild. Great property and good hospi...”

Shitanshu

United Arab Emirates

8.3

“Loved the island location and facilities available. Staff were excellent with attention to detail to ensure stay is perfect. Kaylan, our room attendant, left no...”

Marcelle

United Arab Emirates

9.5

“The staff went above and beyond to make our stay amazing. We had such a relaxing, fun time. The food was fantastic and we loved the BBQs on the beach: night 1 w...”

Emily

United States of America

9.5

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3 Restaurants On Site

The Palm

Food: International

Menu: Buffet
Al Shams

Food: Middle Eastern

Menu: À la carte
Amwaj

Food: Seafood, Grill/BBQ

Menu: À la carte

House Rules Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

Free! One child under 12 years stays free of charge when using existing beds.

All children under 12 years are charged AED 420 per night for extra beds.

Any additional older children or adults are charged AED 420 per night for extra beds.

The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.

Any type of extra bed is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Please note that, there is a AED 20 Island logistic fee per room per night will be charged directly at the property.

Please note, that there is an optional New Year’s Eve dinner on 31 December 2019, for all resort guests booked over this date. Priced at AED 1210 per adult, children from 5 - 12 years old will be charged at AED 605 per child. Additionally, there is an optional Christmas dinner at AED 545 per adult, children from 5 - 12 years old will be charged at AED 275 per child.

Please inform Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

“Staff were very professional and accommodating. Our stay was the most relaxing and informative with activities that were at your fingertips. Arangements were made by staff as we did not have to wait at all. Enjoyed dining at all 3 locations on the island. ”

Edward

“There isn't enough great things to say about this hotel. The rooms were large and comfortable. The breakfast was a large spread. The staff is so friendly. It was a great holiday! Be sure to do the safari.”

Jacob

“Beautiful island 🌴 back to nature . Very helpful and welcoming staff . room has everything you need and spacey . Hotel and staff are perfect. I have a suggestion that I want to share with you. First Beach needs Thatch umbrella . Second : during month of July and August it is too Hote to swim in the sea during daytime but by sun set temperature drops and gets much better . My suggestion is to provide an area of the beach for night swimming . Needs some arrangement like lighting, life guard and some safety measures.”

Abdulla

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Newest Reviews for Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa

Reviewed: April 17, 2019

Ayman89
Saudi Arabia
Age group: 25 – 34

3 helpful votes
4.2

“Way below my expectation”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
1) the room i checked in was very very old with the wood smell rotten in it. 2) the ac was not working, and the fan speed was so so loud i couldn't sleep the first night. 3) after contacting the night manager he simply said this is it. After calling him more than 6 times he finally agreed to change the room 4) the rooms are old and need of serious maintenance. 5) the way the staff communicate needs serious change and the development of some good manners. Would i repeat it? definitely not
The area is quite and calming, the hotel surrounding is clean and taken care of, animals could be found everywhere, the beach was nice and the facilities are nice. The breakfast and the food were ok.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 14, 2019

Nas05
United Arab Emirates
Age group: 35 – 44
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- Long drive then long boat then long bus (from Dubai about 4h to 5h to be considered one way commute). - Should be more variety and exciting activities around the resort for the long trip to be more worth it. - Very expensive
- The staff are really great and friendly and helpful - Rooms are very spacious - Nice playground for children.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 13, 2019

Shitanshu
United Arab Emirates
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Garden Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nice excursion away from the mainland. A good place for kids to explore the sanctuary and experience how animals live in the wild. Great property and good hospitality. Pool & the Kids club a blessing to keep them busy during the day apart from safari and trails.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 13, 2019

Bassem
United Arab Emirates
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Everything. Staff, facilities, the hotel building, the beach, the service . Everything thins is superb

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 12, 2019

Nurmammet
United Arab Emirates
Age group: 35 – 44

6 helpful votes
6.3

“Short escape from town for relaxation”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
Would be good if hotel would be all inclusive the same as in most hotels in Turkey
Nice location and quite. Pool was very nice, warm water and clean.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 9, 2019

Valentin
Russia

2 helpful votes
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Garden Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Beach near hotel.
Perfect service and friendly staff. Perfect safari tour.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: April 5, 2019

Benjamin
United Arab Emirates
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Staff friendliness and warmth was outstanding

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: April 1, 2019

Youness
Saudi Arabia

4 helpful votes
8.8

“A nice hotel in a very unique and exceptional place.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I believe the amenities (rooms, electrical appliances, etc.) need to be renovated/ refurbished... It starts to be a bit oldish.
1) Amazing staff, very helpful and always smiling. 2) Great location, very calm surrounded by astonishing nature 3) Quality of activities

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: March 30, 2019

Mélanie
United Arab Emirates
9.6

“One stay on a different planet, perfect for a staycation”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It coud be so great to have more biking tracks on this great island;) The lunch/dinner options were small for people staying longer than a week end. And the food was expansive...
The staff was super professional and friendly, from the drivers to the waiters and guides in the park! The wine list in the restaurants was good!

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 30, 2019

Jules
United Arab Emirates
9.2

“Perfect escape from the busy city life”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no affordable/budget options for lunch/dinner, the different hotel restaurants are nice but high priced.
Staff is amazing: helpful, entertaining and very welcoming. The atmosphere is very relaxing and the hotel feels homely. The sea view is great and breakfast is awesome.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 24, 2019

Ashish
United Arab Emirates
Age group: 45 – 54
5.8

Okay
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The place was hyped. The hotel lacks finesse

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 23, 2019

Edward
United Arab Emirates
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Staff were very professional and accommodating. Our stay was the most relaxing and informative with activities that were at your fingertips. Arangements were made by staff as we did not have to wait at all. Enjoyed dining at all 3 locations on the island.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 22, 2019

ABUAE
United Arab Emirates

3 helpful votes
9.6

“Some of the best customer service I've ever experienced!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Garden Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The hotel is over 10 years old, and it shows in some places. However the price remains high. Suggestion to revise the price, or promote with deals/packages (ex: including activities).
My wife and I wanted a weekend getaway, and chose the Anatara Desert Island Resort & Spa. In one sentence: it was the most welcome we've every felt at a hotel/resort! The weather wasn't the best - rainy, windy, and overcast - but the customer service more than made up for it. A special mention to Delilah, Angel, and Chef Yogi from Amwaj restaurant, and Amrit from Shams Restaurant. The food was delicious too!

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 15, 2019

Anonymous
United Arab Emirates
9.6

“Definitely going back!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The hotel is a bit dated. We were curious what the other hotels on the island were like so we would know for next time, but when we asked if we could have breakfast there, we got refused. Apparently, their villas were fully booked, and they couldn't accommodate us at 7:30am.
The staff really made the experience superb. Being on a beautiful island with all the animals was incredible, but the staff really made the difference. They were great with our toddler and extremely patient.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: February 26, 2019

Anonymous
Italy
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The hotel is getting old
Nice beaches

Stayed in February 2019

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	Deluxe Room with Sea View 1 king bed	Show prices
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	Deluxe Garden Room 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking Feature private first-floor terraces with direct access to the swimming pool. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Balcony • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Slippers • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Flat-screen TV • Tile/Marble floor • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Bidet • Coffee machine • Terrace Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Anantara Suite 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking Offer separate living and bedroom areas,and a private sea-facing balcony. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Balcony • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Washing machine • Private Bathroom • Slippers • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Flat-screen TV • Tile/Marble floor • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Bidet • Coffee machine • Terrace Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	One-Bedroom Anantara Pool Villa 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking Surrounded by tropical gardens, each villa features a private splash pool and direct access to the beach. Villa Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Balcony • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Slippers • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Flat-screen TV • Tile/Marble floor • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • Private pool • Wardrobe or closet • Bidet • Coffee machine • Terrace Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Premier Sea View 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking Features a private balcony or terrace with sea views. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Balcony • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Slippers • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Flat-screen TV • Tile/Marble floor • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Bidet • Ocean view • Coffee machine • Terrace Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 4 Max children: 2 (up to years of age)	Two-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool 3 king beds	Show prices
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