Resort Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa
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Al Ruwais, Da‘sah, United Arab Emirates – Great location - show map
Property is nice although it is a little run-down. But that is understandable given it is on a island far away from the city. The kids pool was great. The safari was great our driver Ali was amazing. Although it is a bit pricy but you are paying to support the conservation of animals. We were very lucky to see the Giraffe up close (2 meters away only)
United Arab EmiratesQuite well prepared regarding covid safety measures
United Arab EmiratesVery nice property with a great wild life experience. Staff are friendly.
United Arab EmiratesWe had great stay in the hotel. The stuff made it even better. We had a room with beautiful sea view, and we got decorations for our special stay. They have cool pool that you can enjoy the nature with the birds even peacocks :) They arranged us transfers to use the beach of another Anantara hotel in the island which was amazing. The breakfast was also very nice! I highly recommend it.
United Arab EmiratesRooms are very large, wonderful view from terrace. Breakfast buffet was very good, with quality ingredients. Very large white sanded beach, with complete tranquility. Many animals worth the very expensive wildlife tour.. Free-of-charge mountain bikes to take a tour around the lagoon was a great treat.
United Arab EmiratesIts a fabulous resort for staycations , supreb activity with beautiful scenery around the island
United Arab EmiratesEverything was arranged very very smoothly, people working there were very helpful and friendly. We booked the wildlife safari: great!!! Also perfect breakfast, and nice dining experience in the sea food restaurant! It was a real experience!
OmanThe service of all the staff was excellent . Especially the Indonesian lady who welcomed us and also Mr. Indika who gave us super attention to make our stay comfortable
United Arab EmiratesEverything ! The safari trip was exceptionally interesting
United Arab EmiratesAMAZING EXPERIENCE.. THE ANIMALS ARE GREAT.. THE POOL IS NICE.. THE STAFFS VERY KIND AND WELCOMING.. Arabic buffet was great! Would love to be back
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Hani
United Arab Emirates
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Antony
United Arab Emirates
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Sana
United Arab Emirates
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Gamze
United Arab Emirates
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Bertravel
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Moiz
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Marja
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Sampath
United Arab Emirates
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Ahmed
United Arab Emirates
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Layan
United Arab Emirates
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 8.9 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.7 for two-person stays.
ATM & Currency Exchange: Need cash? There's an ATM and a currency exchange service at this property.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast Info
Halal, Buffet
Free private parking
Activities:
Tennis court
Fitness center
Game room
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Deluxe Garden Room
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Two-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool
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See what guests loved the most:
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Hani
United Arab Emirates“Property is nice although it is a little run-down. But that is understandable given it is on a island far away from the city. The kids pool was great. The safari was great our driver Ali was amazing. Although it is a bit pricy but you are paying to support the conservation of animals. We were very lucky to see the Giraffe up close (2 meters away only)” Read more
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Antony
United Arab Emirates
“Quite well prepared regarding covid safety measures ”
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Sana
United Arab Emirates
“ Very nice property with a great wild life experience. Staff are friendly.”
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Gamze
United Arab Emirates
“We had great stay in the hotel. The stuff made it even better. We had a room with beautiful sea view, and we got decorations for our special stay. They have cool pool that you can enjoy the nature with the birds even peacocks :) They arranged us transfers to use the beach of another Anantara hotel in the island which was amazing. The breakfast was also very nice! I highly recommend it.” Read more
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Bertravel
United Arab Emirates
“Rooms are very large, wonderful view from terrace. Breakfast buffet was very good, with quality ingredients. Very large white sanded beach, with complete tranquility. Many animals worth the very expensive wildlife tour.. Free-of-charge mountain bikes to take a tour around the lagoon was a great treat.” Read more
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Moiz
United Arab Emirates
“Its a fabulous resort for staycations , supreb activity with beautiful scenery around the island”
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Marja
Oman“Everything was arranged very very smoothly, people working there were very helpful and friendly. We booked the wildlife safari: great!!! Also perfect breakfast, and nice dining experience in the sea food restaurant! It was a real experience!”
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Sampath
United Arab Emirates
“The service of all the staff was excellent . Especially the Indonesian lady who welcomed us and also Mr. Indika who gave us super attention to make our stay comfortable ”
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Ahmed
United Arab Emirates
“Everything ! The safari trip was exceptionally interesting”
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Layan
United Arab Emirates
“AMAZING EXPERIENCE.. THE ANIMALS ARE GREAT.. THE POOL IS NICE.. THE STAFFS VERY KIND AND WELCOMING.. Arabic buffet was great! Would love to be back”
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About Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa
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Food: International
Al Shams
Food: Middle Eastern
Amwaj
Food: Seafood, Grill/BBQ
Resort Facilities at Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun deck
- Private beach area
- Terrace
- Garden
Services & Extras
- Tickets to shows/attractions Additional charge
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Cooking class Additional charge
- Happy hour Additional charge
- Themed dinners Additional charge
- Beach
- Badminton equipment
- Tennis equipment
- Kids' club
- Entertainment staff
- Snorkeling Additional charge
- Horseback riding Additional charge
- Cycling
- Hiking Additional charge
- Canoeing Additional charge
- Library
- Ping-pong
- Playground
- Game room
- Tennis court
Food & Drink
- Chocolate/Cookies Additional charge
- Fruit Additional charge
- Bottle of water
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kids' meals Additional charge
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free! Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
Transportation
- Airport drop-off Additional charge
- Airport pickup Additional charge
Front Desk Services
- Lockers
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- ATM on site
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Indoor play area
- Board games/Puzzles
- Babysitting/Child services Additional charge
Cleaning Services
- Shoeshine
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
- Business center
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Shops (on site)
- Car rental
- Soundproof rooms
- Gift shop
- Elevator
- VIP room facilities
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers
- Room service
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 – outdoor Free!
- Open all year
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Pool bar
- Heated pool
- Pool with view
Pool 2 – outdoor (kids) Free!
- Open all year
- Suitable for kids
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Pool bar
- Beach umbrellas
- Infinity pool
- Pool with view
Spa
- Locker rooms
- Fitness classes
- Fitness
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Spa facilities
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Pool/Beach towels
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa Additional charge
- Fitness center
Languages Spoken
- Arabic
- German
- Greek
- English
- French
- Hindi
- Indonesian
- Japanese
- Romanian
- Filipino
- Vietnamese
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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 & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 12 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
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Crib by request
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Free |
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Extra bed by request
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AED 350 per child, per night |
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Extra bed by request
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AED 350 per person, per night |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
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
The boat departs daily from Sir Bani Yas Island at 9:00, 13:00, 16:00 and 20:00.
Please note, that there is an optional New Year’s Eve dinner on 31 December 2021, for all resort guests booked over this date. Price starting from AED 1,299 per adult inclusive of house beverages, children aged 5 - 12 years will be charged from AED 649 per child inclusive of soft beverages. Price is inclusive of applicable service charges, local fees and taxes.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
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.
FAQs about Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa
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The prices at Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa by:
- Car 2h 30min
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Yes, Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa is popular with guests booking family stays.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa (subject to availability):
- Private Parking
- Parking
- Free parking
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Check-in at Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa is 5.6 miles from the center of Da‘sah.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Room options at Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa include:
- Double
- Suite
- Villa
- Twin/Double
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Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa has 3 restaurants:
- Amwaj
- Al Shams
- The Palm
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Guests staying at Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Halal
- Buffet
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Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Playground
- Game room
- Snorkeling
- Library
- Ping-pong
- Tennis court
- Canoeing
- Beachfront
- Kids' club
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Beach
- Horseback riding
- Happy hour
- Fitness classes
- Locker rooms
- Spa facilities
- Themed dinners
- Entertainment staff
- Cooking class
- Tennis equipment
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Badminton equipment
- Fitness
- Private beach area
