Emirati splendour meets an oasis of green overlooking the ocean. Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara invites you to immerse in wadi adventures and discoveries.
Embark on family wildlife drives. Explore ancient ruins and rock formations by horseback. Find new passions with falconry, land sailing and archery just some of the many activities on offer.
Sir Bani Yas Island is a protected wildlife sanctuary just off the coast of Abu Dhabi, founded by His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Home to free-roaming animals, including the near extinct Arabian Oryx, the island offers a distinct escape from the world. Located on the north shore between a lagoon and the open ocean, guests of Desert Islands also enjoy access to the facilities of our sister Abu Dhabi resorts Al Sahel and Al Yamm.
Embark on family wildlife drives. Explore ancient ruins and rock formations by horseback. Find new passions with falconry, land sailing and archery just some of the many activities on offer.
Sir Bani Yas Island is a protected wildlife sanctuary just off the coast of Abu Dhabi, founded by His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Home to free-roaming animals, including the near extinct Arabian Oryx, the island offers a distinct escape from the world. Located on the north shore between a lagoon and the open ocean, guests of Desert Islands also enjoy access to the facilities of our sister Abu Dhabi resorts Al Sahel and Al Yamm.
Deluxe Room with Sea View
Air conditioning
Balcony
Bathrobe
Bidet
Cleaning products
Conditioner
Desk
Fan
Ironing facilities
Lockers
Minibar
Pool towels
Private bathroom
Radio
Shampoo
Shower
Slippers
Sofa
Terrace
Toilet
Towels
TV
View
Wine glasses
1 Extra large DoubleDeluxe Garden Room
Air conditioning
Balcony
Bathrobe
Bathtub
Bidet
Cleaning products
Conditioner
Desk
Fan
Ironing facilities
Lockers
Minibar
Pool towels
Radio
Shampoo
Shower
Slippers
Sofa
Terrace
Toilet
Towels
TV
View
Wine glasses
Anantara Suite
Air conditioning
Balcony
Bathrobe
Bathtub
Bidet
Cleaning products
Conditioner
Desk
Fan
Ironing facilities
Lockers
Minibar
Pool towels
Radio
Shampoo
Shower
Slippers
Sofa
Terrace
Toilet
Towels
TV
View
Wine glasses
One-Bedroom Anantara Villa
Air conditioning
Balcony
Bathrobe
Bathtub
Bidet
Cleaning products
Conditioner
Desk
Dining table
Entire unit wheelchair accessible
Fan
Fruit
Heated pool
Ironing facilities
Lockers
Minibar
Outdoor furniture
Pool towels
Radio
Shampoo
Shower
Slippers
Sofa
Sofa bed
Terrace
Toilet
Towels
TV
View
Wine glasses
Premier Sea View
Air conditioning
Balcony
Bathrobe
Bathtub
Bidet
Cleaning products
Conditioner
Desk
Fan
Ironing facilities
Lockers
Minibar
Ocean view
Pool towels
Radio
Shampoo
Shower
Slippers
Sofa
Terrace
Toilet
Towels
TV
View
Wine glasses
Two-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool
Air conditioning
Balcony
Bathrobe
Bathtub
Bidet
Cleaning products
Conditioner
Desk
Dining table
Entire unit wheelchair accessible
Fan
Fruit
Heated pool
Ironing facilities
Lockers
Microwave
Minibar
Outdoor dining area
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Pool towels
Radio
Refrigerator
Shampoo
Shower
Slippers
Sofa
Sofa bed
Terrace
Toilet
Towels
TV
View
Wine glasses
Good to know...
Al Ruwais, Da‘sah, United Arab Emirates
City: Al Dhafra
Region: Abu Dhabi
Check-in from 15:00
Check-out until to 12:00
GALA DINNER
SPECIAL GALA EVENTS:Stay on these dates will incur compulsory charge for our Special Gala Events:
* 31st December 2024: Gala Dinner |إ.د 1299 per person | إ.د 649 per child (6-11 years)
GALA DINNER CONDITIONS
All rates are subject to 10% Service Charge, 5% VAT, 4% Tourism Fee and 4% Municipality Fee.Payment can be made dirtectly to the property Please contact Hotel Reservations Team for further detail
Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara accepts special requests. Add them in the next step!
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Travelers Choice
4.5
Excellent
1.454 reviews
#3 of 3 hotels in Sir Bani Yas Island
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Review dated 20 Giu 2024
We had an amazing long weekend on Sir Bani Yas Island!
Long weekend... we decided to go as a family to Desert Islands Resort & Spa By Anantara on Sir Bani Yas Island and did not regret it.
Sir Bani Yas Island is a protected wildlife sanctuary off the coast of Abu Dhabi, founded by His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The island is home to free-roaming animals, including the nearly extinct Arabian oryx, gazelles and giraffes. Also located here is the only discovered Christian monastery in the UAE. It is believed that the monastery was built around 600 AD. e. and abandoned in 750 AD. BC but was rediscovered during excavations in 1992.
We drove for almost three hours on an excellent road from Abu Dhabi to Anantara Desert Island – Arrival Center. Here we left the car in a well-equipped parking lot, and we, together with several other guests, went by boat to the island. The boat ride took about 20 minutes. Then another fifteen minutes from the pier to the hotel.
The hotel treated us with care from the moment we got out of the car at the hotel entrance.
Beautiful hotel design with traditional local elements. The rooms are very bright and clean. After a safari around the island, be sure to visit the spa.
Well, it’s worth writing separately about the restaurants on the island.
The only negative is the poor organization of arrival and departure by boat. On the way back, our luggage was sent on a separate boat from the passengers and as a result, several hotel guests, including us, did not receive their luggage as they were sent back to the hotel! However, this did not spoil our mood from the holiday. And the things were brought to us the next day.
Sir Bani Yas Island is a protected wildlife sanctuary off the coast of Abu Dhabi, founded by His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The island is home to free-roaming animals, including the nearly extinct Arabian oryx, gazelles and giraffes. Also located here is the only discovered Christian monastery in the UAE. It is believed that the monastery was built around 600 AD. e. and abandoned in 750 AD. BC but was rediscovered during excavations in 1992.
We drove for almost three hours on an excellent road from Abu Dhabi to Anantara Desert Island – Arrival Center. Here we left the car in a well-equipped parking lot, and we, together with several other guests, went by boat to the island. The boat ride took about 20 minutes. Then another fifteen minutes from the pier to the hotel.
The hotel treated us with care from the moment we got out of the car at the hotel entrance.
Beautiful hotel design with traditional local elements. The rooms are very bright and clean. After a safari around the island, be sure to visit the spa.
Well, it’s worth writing separately about the restaurants on the island.
The only negative is the poor organization of arrival and departure by boat. On the way back, our luggage was sent on a separate boat from the passengers and as a result, several hotel guests, including us, did not receive their luggage as they were sent back to the hotel! However, this did not spoil our mood from the holiday. And the things were brought to us the next day.
Review dated 09 Mag 2024
Island holidays
it's nice to visit, but it's artificial. tour guides are super nice, hotel is okish, boat to reach the island is not luxury.
Dear Ruta P,
Thank you for sharing your feedback and we are glad that you had a good stay.
Your feedback is precious, and we appreciate the opportunity to address the aspects of your experience that may have fallen short of expectations.
Your insights contribute s to our ongoing efforts to refine our offerings.
Thank you for bringing these matters to our attention, and we sincerely hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for an enhanced Anantara experience in the future.
Management Team
Thank you for sharing your feedback and we are glad that you had a good stay.
Your feedback is precious, and we appreciate the opportunity to address the aspects of your experience that may have fallen short of expectations.
Your insights contribute s to our ongoing efforts to refine our offerings.
Thank you for bringing these matters to our attention, and we sincerely hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for an enhanced Anantara experience in the future.
Management Team
Review dated 28 Apr 2024
The spa
In the spa, we had the best therapist her name is mon we travel to many countries and did massage but Mon was the best one so far we went to seashells Thailand everywhere but she is the best and she has over 20 years experience and also the receptionist is very kind and respectful and sweet
Dear Departure63001057170,
Thank you for your kind words and for praising Mon.
She will be extremely happy to know that your expectation has been exceeded.
Please come back and visit us soon for another relaxation session in our spa.
Management Team
Thank you for your kind words and for praising Mon.
She will be extremely happy to know that your expectation has been exceeded.
Please come back and visit us soon for another relaxation session in our spa.
Management Team
Review dated 28 Apr 2024
the spa and the amazing employee mon
I went to the spa it’s was phenomenal it was amazing and the women that did my massage was so amazing and her name is mon and she also did for my daughter my daughter had a headache and mon is massage made it leave she has over 20 plus experience she was amazing
Dear Getaway02034507633,
Thank you for your kind words and for praising Mon. We will ensure to pass on your message to her.
We hope that you will come back soon for another amazing massage, Mon will be waiting.
Management Team
Thank you for your kind words and for praising Mon. We will ensure to pass on your message to her.
We hope that you will come back soon for another amazing massage, Mon will be waiting.
Management Team
Review dated 26 Apr 2024
Schönes Hotel jedoch renovierungsbedürftig
Check in freundlich. Überfahrt auf die Insel mit alter Fähre und Personal. Persönlicher Schiff Transfer wäre angemessen. Hotelbilder entsprechen nicht immer der Realität. Es wird sehr viel gebaut im angeblichen Naturschutzgebiet. Zimmer einfach für 5 Sterne, sehr hellhörig. Leider waren Bauarbeiten im Hotel, am Beach kein WLAN. Arabisches Restaurant im Hotel gut. Grosse Portionen. Service insgesamt freundlich bemüht.
Frühstück ok. Spa sehr gut mit professioneller Massage. Safari langweilig, wenn man europäische Tierparks kennt. Für einheimische Verhältnisse vielleicht spannend. Mit Kindern ok.
Frühstück ok. Spa sehr gut mit professioneller Massage. Safari langweilig, wenn man europäische Tierparks kennt. Für einheimische Verhältnisse vielleicht spannend. Mit Kindern ok.
Dear smilech,
Thank you for your kind comments and for staying with us.
As the island is going through some enhancement in order to better protect the wildlife, we appreciate your patience and understanding.
We look forward to another amazing adventure in the near future.
Management Team
Thank you for your kind comments and for staying with us.
As the island is going through some enhancement in order to better protect the wildlife, we appreciate your patience and understanding.
We look forward to another amazing adventure in the near future.
Management Team
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Al Dhafra
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