Abu Dhabi
Based on 6159 traveller reviews
96% of travellers recommended this hotel
Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara is very much an oasis among deep golden sand dunes, and offers you a unique and luxurious desert stay within Rub’ al Khali, the world’s largest sand desert. The grandeur of turrets, fountains, and courtyards perfectly combine with cosmopolitan chic in this dramatic remote location.
Rest your head in one of 140 rooms or 14 suites, all of which provide views of the endless dunes and the resort’s lush gardens. There are also 52 pool villas featuring a Villa Host service, your own plunge pool, and a sun terrace for a secluded Arabian nights’ experience. These villas are ideal for friends and family travelling together. Deeper into the desert and away from the main resort you’ll find the exclusive and sumptuous Royal Pavilion Pool Villas.
There are endless activities for you to relish at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara that wonderfully encapsulate the desert. You could go camel trekking, horse riding, and fat biking, enjoy a guided moonlit desert walk, or an adrenaline-filled 4x4 ride or sandboarding over the dunes. Try the classic Bedouin sport of archery or witness traditional falcon and saluki (regal hunting dog) shows.
You can even dine under the stars in the traditional desert style of the Bani Yas people, with a lively barbecue dinner as you enjoy Arabian tales at Camp Nujum.
There are five restaurants at this sumptuous resort, choose from casual poolside dining and Mediterranean flavours at the romantic Ghadeer, Bedouin-style dining in Al Falaj, or light bites and Arabian pastries from the all-day lobby lounge, Al Liwan. Experience mesmerising sunsets at Suhail, the rooftop lounge and steakhouse, or go for Anantara’s signature private dining concept, Dining by Design, for an intimate and bespoke meal.
For cocktails under the stars, the rooftop lounge at Suhail takes some beating. Relax with an apéritif as the sun sets over the desert. During the day the poolside bar provides refreshing drinks and light snacks.
Parasols and submerged loungers are plentiful around the main pool, with the swim-up Naseem Pool Bar ideal for refreshing drinks and light snacks. There is also a dedicated swimming pool just for children.
The desert provides the perfect space for giant games of chess and jenga, as well as desert sand volleyball. Plus there are three shaded tennis courts that are floodlit for evening play, and a high-tech fitness centre. At Spice Spoons, you can familiarise yourself with Middle Eastern spices with a step-by-step cookery class.
Children are welcomed at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara, with a kids’ and teens’ club and desert excursions just for them, as well as cooking classes and a dedicated kids’ splash pool.
Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara is located on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the world’s largest sand desert, Rub’ al Khali, also known as the Empty Quarter.
From the traditional and nomadic culture of Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara, you can venture into a world of entertainment and cosmopolitan Arabian culture, rooted in 5,000 years of rich history.
A city made up of connected islands, it’s easy to get around Abu Dhabi. Visit one of the world’s largest mosques, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, or discover the presidential palace, Qasr Al Watan.
Witness marine wildlife, including the resident hawksbill turtles and humpback dolphins off the natural island of Saadiyat, which is also home to world-class golf courses and the famous Louvre Abu Dhabi.
Or head to Yas Island for family entertainment, from the Yas Marina Circuit which hosts the F1 Grand Prix, to top-notch theme parks like Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros, and Ferrari World.
There’s so much to experience during your luxury holiday in Abu Dhabi, but one thing’s for sure - there truly is something for everybody.
Well worth the journey, Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara is located one hour and a half from the centre of Abu Dhabi and two hours and twenty minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport.
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lovelybee119,
Sep 29 2023
Perfect desert hotel
NH727727,
Sep 25 2023
We've been finding people their own slice of paradise for 50 years, and like to think we're pretty good at it.
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