ROOMS & SUITES: 64

Set on the verdant island haven of Sir Bani Yas, just off the coast of Abu Dhabi, Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa offers intrepid travellers an unforgettable island escape in the glittering waters of the Arabian Gulf.

A royal retreat. Unique wildlife encounters. Rugged island beauty. Fall under the spell of centuries of evocative Middle Eastern legend. Take in panoramic views across turquoise waters and dive into unspoiled tropical reefs. Explore the diverse wildlife inhabiting one of the world's most unique offshore wildlife sanctuaries. Revel in the history of a once-royal retreat.

Set on the verdant island haven of Sir Bani Yas, just off the coast of Abu Dhabi, housing the once-private Royal Nature Reserve of His Highness Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Desert Islands Resort & Spa offers intrepid travellers an unforgettable island escape in the glittering waters of the Arabian Gulf.

Long known as a unique sanctuary of natural beauty, the island of Sir Bani Yas is unlike any other destination in the Arabian Gulf. Indigenous Arabian wildlife from the Arabian National Park roam next to turquoise island waters, the result of a successful breeding programme undertaken by His Highness Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Traces of seafaring folklore from bygone days of sultans and explorers surround the island in exotic mystery. Stone Age ruins dot the island's rugged landscape, footprints of previously undiscovered civilizations.

Just eight kilometres off the Abu Dhabi emirate's western coastline, the island beckons with a mystique that is worlds away from the hustle and bustle of modern urban life.

With 64 luxuriously appointed rooms, suites, spacious one-bedroom villas and truly luxurious two-bedroom Royal Villas, Desert Islands Resort & Spa invites you to live out your own Arabian nights in a destination that is anything but ordinary.

WOW FACTORS

On Sir Bani Yas Island, five km off the coast of Abu Dhabi, there lies Anantara's Desert Islands Resort and the Arabian Wildlife Park, which is dedicated to the breeding and rehabilitation of at-risk species and is home to over 4,500 animals, including the scimitar-horned oryx, Arabian gazelle, sea turtles, ostrich and cheetahs!

AWARDS

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ACCOMMODATIONS

2 Royal Villas with private pool
4 Beach Villas
2 Junior Suites
12 Pool Access Rooms
15 Deluxe Club Rooms
29 Deluxe Rooms

FACILITIES

Fitness Center / Gym
Swimming Pool - Infinity Pool
Kids Club
Spa
Swimming Pool - Outdoor
Tennis Court(s)
Banquet, Meeting & Conference Facilities
Library

LEISURE

Swimming Pool - Just steps away from the sea, the freeform infinity-edge swimming pool on the beach is the centrepiece of the resort's grounds.

State-of-the-art fitness centre - open from 7am-10pm
Kids Club
Library
Tennis Court

SPA

Safaa means serenity. A peaceful sanctuary that is at once indulgent and luxurious but welcoming too. By stepping into our calm and intimate world, you can discover true relaxation, genuine wellbeing and complete pleasure. Pure and natural elements have been chosen for their curative benefits and energetic powers. Exquisite new fragrances in oils and elixirs will sate all five senses. Ancient healing and modern therapies work in harmony to renew, restore and revive.

EXPLORE

The Island provides ample opportunities to explore the natural rugged beauty and is a haven for adventure seekers.

Explore the walking trails of the island's thriving wildlife reserve. In addition, the Island has a lot of nature driven activities, including Game Drives, kayaking, snorkeling, trekking, hiking, archery and guided game walks.

AIRPORT

Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)