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Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara

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Consider a stay at Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara and take advantage of a poolside bar, a terrace and a garden. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, beachfront dining and beach massages. Treat yourself to a massage, aromatherapy or a facial at Anantara Spa, the on-site spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare and international cuisine. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities, such as hunting, horse riding and mountain biking. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a playground and an arcade/games room.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

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A spacious hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

One-Bedroom Anantara Villa

  • Beach view
  • 1292 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A person standing in a clear blue pool with a vast, open sky in the background.

Anantara Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 861 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A poolside area with lounge chairs, a small pool, and a patio with tables and chairs.

Two Bedroom Anantara Pool Villa

  • Beach view
  • 2153 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe Sea View Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe Garden Terrace Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the ocean.

Premier Sea View Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

Deluxe Room, Sea View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 560 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A spacious hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 560 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a balcony with a view, and a ceiling fan.

Premier Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 560 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Sir Bani Yas Island, Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara is in the historical district and on a private beach. Local points of interest include Sir Bani Yas Island Beach and Sir Bani Yas Island Pier. Kayaking, snorkelling and boat tours offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Sir Bani Yas Island travel guide
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Al Ruwais, Sir Bani Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

What's nearby

  • Sir Bani Yas Island Beach
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Sir Bani Yas Island Pier
    32 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Arabian Wildlife Park
    36 min drive - 17.8 km

Restaurants

  • Savannah Bar
    16 min drive
  • Savannah grill
    16 min drive
  • Rush
    4 min walk
  • Samaak
    4 min walk
  • The Palm Restaurant
    4 min walk

About this property

Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara

  • Luxury family-friendly hotel by the sea
  • You can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace and a garden at Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, beachfront dining and beach massages. Treat yourself to a massage, aromatherapy or a facial at Anantara Spa, the on-site spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare and international cuisine. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities, such as hunting, horse riding and mountain biking. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a playground and an arcade/games room.
  • Other perks include:
    • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with free cabanas, sunloungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self-parking
    • Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge) and bike hire
    • An outdoor tennis court, express check-out and express check-in
  • Room features
  • All 64 rooms boast comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks, such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning.
  • More amenities include:
    • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
    • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and separate baths/showers
    • LCD TVs with premium channels and DVD players
    • Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas and ceiling fans

All-inclusive details

  • All-inclusive room rates at Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Awards and affiliations

  • Eco-certified property
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Growth 2050. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi; wired internet (AED 100 per night)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi; wired internet (AED 100 per night)

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee: AED 130 per person
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Al Shams Restaurant
  • Amwaj
  • The Lounge
  • The Palm

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Hunting
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily) (for a fee)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 4 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2009
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Lifeguards
  • Reception hall
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via Boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 24 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests are required to download the property's AL HOSN UAE mobile app before check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property is located on an island approximately 5 miles (8 kilometers) off the coast of Abu Dhabi, accessible only by boat. Guests must contact the resort 1 day in advance to arrange transportation from Jebel Dhanna Jetty (20 minutes away by boat). Daily departure from Jebel Dhanna Jetty to Sir Bani Yas Island: noon, 3 PM, 6 PM, and 11 PM. Daily departure from Sir Bani Yas Island: 9 AM, 1 PM, 4 PM, and 8 PM. Please note that the boat transfers are subject to availability, weather conditions, and clearance from Abu Dhabi Ports Authority. This property provides ground transportation to and from the island boat station, as well as transportation around the island (included in the resort fee).
All guests are required to present a valid government-issued ID card at check-in. A valid passport with UAE entry stamp, UAE Emirates ID, and GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) ID are accepted.
Guests are required to have the AL HOSN UAE App installed on their mobile devices. Guests may be requested by the property to provide documentation of recent travel history (such as showing passport immigration stamps) and/or complete a health declaration.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AED 350.0 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: AED 1299
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: AED 649 (from 6 to 11 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately AED 130 per person
  • Fee for in-room wired Internet: AED 100 per night (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wired Internet in public areas: AED 100 per night (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: AED 1020 per vehicle (one way)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen fee: AED 20.00 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AED 350.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Drones and aerial surveillance devices are not permitted at this property.

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of AED 1020 per vehicle applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara located?

Located in Sir Bani Yas Island, this beachfront hotel is in the historical district, 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Sir Bani Yas Island Beach, and 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from Sir Bani Yas Island Pier.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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