Desert Islands Resort & Spa By Anantara
Al Ruwais, Sir Bani Yas Island United Arab Emirates
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#2 of 3 hotels in Sir Bani Yas Island
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4.6
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4.6
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4.0
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With 64 luxuriously appointed rooms, suites, spacious one-bedroom villas and truly luxurious two-bedroom Royal Villas, Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara invites you to live out your own Arabian nights in a destination that is anything but ordinary. 240km from Abu Dhabi City and just eight kilometers 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.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Beach
Diving
Babysitting
Wifi
Hot tub
Pool / beach towels
Infinity pool
Pool with view
Outdoor pool
Heated pool
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Poolside bar
Tennis court
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Kids club
Free shuttle or taxi services
Airport transportation
Shuttle bus service
Business Center with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Spa
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Baggage storage
Concierge
Butler service
24-hour front desk
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Air conditioning
Private beach
Private balcony
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Minibar
Flatscreen TV
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Ocean view
Non-smoking rooms
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Family rooms
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Al Ruwais, Sir Bani Yas Island United Arab Emirates
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Amazing place to stay and enjoy. Have been staying here since Mar, 2023. The rooms are very clean and comfortable, dining is excellent, pick and drop is good. Breakfast is amazing. I would like to appreciate Chef Mr. Gurna Raj who is so humble and he cooks the best egg omelette I have ever tasted. Waiter Mr. Gyanendra is so well coming, serve best coffee at the table, well spoken. All the staff at the dining/restaurant reception, gym are well trained and friendly. I highly recommend this place to visit and enjoy the beautiful sunset, pool, wildlife. Its a complete package place to visit.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled on business
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Response from Management Team, Other at Desert Islands Resort & Spa By Anantara
Responded 2 days ago
Dear 224shamsurr Greetings from Sir Bani Yas Resorts We would like to thank you for taking your time to share your experience with us and we are very happy to learn that you had an amazing time. Your feedback has been shared with Chef Gurna and the team to continue to inspire and motivate them to deliver exceptional guest service. We are glad you enjoyed our Chef's omelets, they are from made with our fresh eggs from our own island chickens. We look forward to welcoming you back to soon Sincerely, Management Team
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Excellent place to spend couple nights with family within UAE. The resort is kids friendly and there are ample of activities for kids. The hotel staff pampered us and made our stay even more memorable ! Definitely it is on 'must visit' staycation.
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Date of stay: December 2021
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Response from Management Team, Other at Desert Islands Resort & Spa By Anantara
Responded Dec 26, 2021
Dear hit2020 Warm Greetings from Anantara Sir Bani Yas Resorts Thank you for taking the time to complete the review following your recent stay with us. We were delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us. You were particularly pleased with the hospitality and genuine service from our team members, and we will recognize their excellent job. We are very much looking forward to welcoming your return to Anantara Sir Bani Yas soon. Best regards, Management Team
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I enjoyed my stay. Great stay, natural environment with the wildlife park amazing. I would love to return in the near future. I recommend this location for anyone looking forward to an awesome vacation
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled on business
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Response from Tamara Brnelic, Owner at Desert Islands Resort & Spa By Anantara
Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear asasalofia, Thank you very much for such a beautiful review and we are looking forward to welcoming you back shortly. Best Regards The Management Team
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Exceptional and unique destination here in UAE. Anantara hospitality and service as usual most satisfying no doubt. Staff are very professional and guest satisfaction has given top most priority. Property having antique decor which really eye soothing. I was alloted at uper floor with fabulous sea view room and thankful for that. Superb beach is just 5 min walkway from property. Out of property bounder there is a massive mangrove forest in walking distance. Series of wind turbine and surrounding island edge view point just around 30 min walking distance. This island having many more to explore. Property offering several paid activities. Even enthusiastic traveller may enjoy themselves on their own way. Breakfast having quality variation and much appreciated. I do appreciate again staff professionalism. I strongly recommend to visit the property and explore the unique island which is still preserved as mostly untouched. And for the property admin my suggestion is to review paid activity fees to make it more competitive which would attract more volume of tourist involvement. …
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Date of stay: May 2023
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Response from Management Team, Other at Desert Islands Resort & Spa By Anantara
Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear Pavelpvl Greetings from Sir Bani Yas Resorts We would like to thank you for taking your time to share your experience with us and we are very happy to learn that you had an amazing time. Your feedback has been shared with the team to continue to inspire and motivate them to deliver exceptional guest service. Thank you also for your suggestion. We look forward to welcoming you back to soon Sincerely, Management Team
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We stayed at the Desert Islands Resort for 6 very enjoyable days. Extremely friendly and helpful staff throughout our stay. We had a misunderstanding in the booking, which the hotel supported in solving even if not their mistake, thanks for that. Great food in all restaurants! We were lucky to be able to dine at Savannah Grill before it closed for a longer period (thanks Georges). Great safari experience outside Africa with giraffes, lots of different gazelles, etc! A great stay from A to Z!
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Date of stay: April 2023
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Response from Management Team, Other at Desert Islands Resort & Spa By Anantara
Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear 853nuriaf Greetings from Sir Bani Yas Resorts We would like to thank you for taking your time to share your experience with us and we are very happy to learn that you had an amazing time. We are here to ensure all guests have the best experience, including solving any glitches as they arrive, we are so glad this was solved and you had a great time after arriving at our island. Your feedback has been shared with the team to continue to inspire and motivate them to deliver exceptional guest service. We look forward to welcoming you back to soon Sincerely, Management Team
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The hotel is good , the sea view is very beautiful . The SPA experience is fantastic. The wild drive is exciting , but unfortuatually the dive lesson is canceled because of weather condition . We expect visit here next time .
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: Phat and Desak offer good service for us on SPA .we appreciated a lot
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Response from Management Team, Other at Desert Islands Resort & Spa By Anantara
Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear junchaol2023 Thank you very much for such a beautiful review, we are so glad you enjoyed our beautiful views, Spa experience and Wild life drive and we are looking forward to welcoming you back shortly so that you can experience our diving on the island. See you soon for your next visit Best Regards, The Management Team
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Unbelievable service and amazing staff that are always happy to help. Lovely facilities with plenty of activities to choose from. Thank you to Jomon, chef Khalid and safari guide Abdellah for making our experience extra special.
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Tamara Brnelic, Owner at Desert Islands Resort & Spa By Anantara
Responded Apr 26, 2023
Dear G5270Ykaties Thank you for your review. We appreciate your feedback and are delighted to learn that we met your expectations. Thank you for your kind praise of our team members, including Jomon, chef Khalid and Abdellah whom you mentioned. We will ensure to share this feedback with them and the rest of the team to continue to inspire and motivate them to deliver exceptional customer service. Thank you once again for your valuable feedback. We are very much looking forward to welcoming your return to Anantara Sir Bani Yas Resorts soon for another memorable experience. Sincerely, The Management Team
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Unique, special getaway. It was lovely & they do a lot right. The only drawback for us was that with young children (under 4) activities were late & limiting. We would go back, when the children are older.
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Date of stay: April 2023
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Response from Tamara Brnelic, Owner at Desert Islands Resort & Spa By Anantara
Responded Apr 23, 2023
Dear LaurenOtoo Greetings from Sir Bani Yas Resorts We would like to thank you for taking your time to share your experience with us and we are very happy to learn that you had an amazing time. Your feedback regarding the children's activities has been shared with our activities team and they are looking at ways to work around the timing when small children are involved. We look forward to welcoming you back to soon, Sincerely, Management Team
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this our second visit to the resort, this time with our grown up kids. Nothing has changed...it is still a wonderful experience to visit the resort and the island. Also, so great to see the continued conservation efforts that are taking place on the island
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Date of stay: April 2023
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Response from Tamara Brnelic, Owner at Desert Islands Resort & Spa By Anantara
Responded Apr 6, 2023
Dear Adrian P Thank you so much for your continued support of our wonderful island. We were so happy to welcome you back again and hope that you will visit more often in the near future. We appreciate your recognition on our conservation efforts, this is our number 1 priority along with the rehabilitation of our endangered species. Thank you for your kind words and sharing your great experience with future travelers. Until next time The Management Team
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The hotel is very very old, corridors smell heavy food, it definitely does not worth the money that you pay. It is very boring, there is no activity at all in the hotel itself, no live music at dinner time or any other entertainment. There are some limited activities that you have to pay a lot of money outside of the hotel.
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Response from Tamara Brnelic, Owner at Desert Islands Resort & Spa By Anantara
Responded Apr 4, 2023
Dear Selin888 We would like to thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. Please accept my apologies for the disappointment you felt after leaving our hotel. We have shared your feedback to the necessary departments to investigate the food smell and the potential for some evening entertainment. We are committed to providing memorable experiences with exceptional service and therefore we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and improve on your experience soon. Best Regards Management Team
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PRICE RANGE
$230 - $362 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
United Arab EmiratesEmirate of Abu DhabiSir Bani Yas Island
NUMBER OF ROOMS
64
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Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Islands Resort & Spa By Anantara
Which popular attractions are close to Desert Islands Resort & Spa By Anantara?
Nearby attractions include Arabian Wildlife Park (2.8 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Desert Islands Resort & Spa By Anantara?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Desert Islands Resort & Spa By Anantara?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Desert Islands Resort & Spa By Anantara?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and a poolside bar during their stay.
Is parking available at Desert Islands Resort & Spa By Anantara?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Desert Islands Resort & Spa By Anantara?
Conveniently located restaurants include Savannah Grill, Olio, and Amwaj.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Desert Islands Resort & Spa By Anantara?
Yes, guests have access to a pool and a fitness center during their stay.
Does Desert Islands Resort & Spa By Anantara have an airport shuttle?
Yes, Desert Islands Resort & Spa By Anantara offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Does Desert Islands Resort & Spa By Anantara have airport transportation?
Yes, Desert Islands Resort & Spa By Anantara offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Desert Islands Resort & Spa By Anantara?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Desert Islands Resort & Spa By Anantara offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business center, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.