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
Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara accepts special requests. Add them in the next step!
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Travelers Choice
4.5
Excellent 
1.447 reviews
#3 of 3 hotels in Sir Bani Yas Island
LocationSleep QualityRoomsService
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Review dated 30 Mar 2024
Relaxing holiday
Very nice hotel with extremely helpful staff, everything very well planned and organised. The activities were very good and diverse. The wild life safari was interesting but with limited variety of animals.
Dear Alexandros,
Thank you for your comments and we look forward to your next adventure with us.
Management team
Thank you for your comments and we look forward to your next adventure with us.
Management team
Review dated 29 Mar 2024
Worst Anantara ever !!!
Definitely not the Anantara 5 star experience we were looking forward to. The service quality was pathetic and food at all the restaurants were below standard for the amount charged. Will definitely not ever return to Baniyas island after the pathetic service received. Additionally the hotel is in quite a delapitated condition.
Dear SunilMachado,
I hope you're doing well. I want to express my sincere apologies for the disappointing experience you had during your recent stay at our property. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we take your concerns seriously.
After thoroughly investigating the issues you raised, we have identified areas where we fell short of our usual high standards.
We are committed to rectifying these shortcomings and providing you with the exceptional service Anantara is known for. Your experience does not reflect our usual standards, and we are taking immediate steps to address the highlighted issues.
Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we hope to have the opportunity to showcase the positive changes we are implementing.
I appreciate your understanding, and we hope to welcome you back for a truly remarkable experience.
Management team
I hope you're doing well. I want to express my sincere apologies for the disappointing experience you had during your recent stay at our property. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we take your concerns seriously.
After thoroughly investigating the issues you raised, we have identified areas where we fell short of our usual high standards.
We are committed to rectifying these shortcomings and providing you with the exceptional service Anantara is known for. Your experience does not reflect our usual standards, and we are taking immediate steps to address the highlighted issues.
Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we hope to have the opportunity to showcase the positive changes we are implementing.
I appreciate your understanding, and we hope to welcome you back for a truly remarkable experience.
Management team
Review dated 28 Mar 2024
Great destination on a historical building
We loved our time at Desert Island Resort. You have everything you need in the hotel, with a great swimming pool, bar and restaurant and a 3 minutes walk to the beach, the Spa and the Nautical center. The hotel is very charming with many paintings, sculptures and personalized works of art. The breakfast is delicious and both the bar the Al Shams Restaurantes are very good. The possibility of visit the wildlife in the reserve and the historical and archaeological tour were an highlight during our stay. There is also the possibility of asking for a car and they drive you to nay one of the other resorts! We had dinner at the Olio restaurant on the Al Yamm resort and it was amazing. We had a great time. We relaxed, enjoyed the swimming pool and the beach, the spa and the Tours! The kids love it all specially the presence of the animals all around us. I highly recommend a visit to this special island and to this charming hotel.
Dear Ana Sofia F,
Thank you for your kind words and we look forward to welcome you back for another extraordinary adventure.
Management team
Thank you for your kind words and we look forward to welcome you back for another extraordinary adventure.
Management team
Review dated 08 Mar 2024
Absolute perfection!
We're still at Desert Islands Resort and cannot rave about this place enough! Even my usually grumpy teenagers have asked when we're coming back, and that's unheard of!
The individual service is exceptional, from boat transfer, hotel shuttle,
The individual service is exceptional, from boat transfer, hotel shuttle,
Dear teapot44,
Thank you for your review and we hope that you will visit us again soon with your family.
We will ensure that no matter how grumpy they get, we will always put a smile on them.
Leo Nguyen | Director of Rooms
Thank you for your review and we hope that you will visit us again soon with your family.
We will ensure that no matter how grumpy they get, we will always put a smile on them.
Leo Nguyen | Director of Rooms
Review dated 08 Mar 2024
Wonderful staff and experience
The weather was very nice not too hot or cold. All the staff are super friendly and attentative especially Haru and Tina. The rooms are clean and spacious, we stayed at Anantara Bani Yam. It was perfect family getaway especially for young kidss, we had a great experience!
Dear Compass39285218178,
It was pleasure to have you with us and I am thrilled to know that you were well looked after.
We hope to welcome you back in the near future.
Leo Nguyen | Director of Rooms
It was pleasure to have you with us and I am thrilled to know that you were well looked after.
We hope to welcome you back in the near future.
Leo Nguyen | Director of Rooms
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