Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara, Abu Dhabi
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Description
Relaxation and Recreation
Indulge in massages and facials at the spa and enjoy the outdoor pool and private beach for ultimate relaxation and leisure.
Culinary Delights
Savor international cuisine at one of the 3 restaurants, enjoy 24-hour room service, and unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge or poolside bar.
Luxurious Accommodations
Stay in air-conditioned rooms with minibars and private balconies, and enjoy entertainment with LCD TVs and stay connected with complimentary WiFi.
Book your stay at Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara now for an unforgettable experience in the historical district.
Elevator, Fitness facilities, Supervised childcare/activities, ATM/banking, Gift shops or newsstand, Conference space, Golfing nearby, Snorkeling nearby, Hiking/biking trails nearby, Kayaking nearby, Breakfast available (surcharge), Arcade/game room, Library, Safe-deposit box at front desk, Multilingual staff, Free newspapers in lobby, Porter/bellhop, Express check-out, Limo or town car service available, On private beach, Full-service spa, Meeting rooms, Wedding services, Express check-in, Pool umbrellas, Tours/ticket assistance, Conference center, Snack bar/deli, Mountain biking on site, Playground on site, Free self parking, Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge), Free pool cabanas, Pool sun loungers, 24-hour fitness facilities, Boat tours nearby, Safari nearby, Hunting on site, Reception hall, Garage
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Sir Bani Yas IslandReviews
What guests liked
- Friendly staff
- Beautiful location
- Comfortable rooms
- Great activities
What could be better
- Some main course meals could be better
- Cleanliness 9,1
- Service 9,6
- Location 9,1
- Room Quality 9,0
- Amenities 9,1
- Value for Money 8,5
- Food and Beverage 8,6
- Overall Experience 9,1
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prabhakar870
Nice + Excellence, keep it up resturent experience and reception well come was a excellence. Very pleasant stay in the hotel.
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parveenemara
Island staycation in Abu Dhabi + The overall stay and number of activities are great. The safari, pool and horse riding experience is a must go! Breakfast was delicious, the varieties and flavorsome salads and desserts were really good. Lunch and dinner main courses could be better. Staff are generally very friendly and eager to assist. The activity timings for kids could improve. Overall, I would recommend the experience.
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sudarshanc2017
Family trip to Desert Island and resort + The location is excellent and it feels so peaceful with the animals around The island is beautiful and very well maintained The resort is also very well maintained and staff was very good and helpful
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Johnybravo41
Relaxing Stay amongst beautiful animals + Relaxing Holiday on a beautiful Island. Very nice atmosphere. Wild animals wondering around the gardens. The Safari program is perfect for families. Huge Thanks to Jonathan our deisgnated guide, he really makes a great job, huge knowledge and dedication for the nature. Kids Club with super friendly staff, thanks to Happy and Mia. Breakfast buffet with huge variety and allways smiling staff, thanks to Sofia. Reception also very kind and helpful thanks to Redno and Emanuel. Overall a very nice stay
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AbuDhabiFamily
Excellent Staff and Safari for Children + Excellent staff service, large comfortablee rooms and worht the visit for the children to see the saffari.
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shajigec
Family trip + Good location with great facilities with family and kids . Good value for money . Good location natural beauty and many more
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denxclusive
Best Birthday Escapade + The staff’s customer service was excellent—from the mainland port transfer to the island, hotel transfer, reception, and restaurant teams, everyone was very accommodating. The drivers were also nice and polite. The hotel’s clean and fresh scent was an added bonus, and I was pleasantly surprised to find a birthday greeting and cake waiting for me in the room.
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mariellegracet
An amazing Experience + We had only 1 night to stay at the hotel and the staff were amazing! Staff were friendly and efficient at all times. They made sure everything is comfortable for us. No waiting time upon check in and during check out. The place was a great get-away if you are looking for some peace away from the city life.
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dmI3559XT
Dewi truly made my experience unforgettable + Amazing experience thanks to Dewi! She was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and made the whole process smooth and fun. Truly one of the highlights of our trip!
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nabilderrough
Experience the nature + If you want to change from the urban stress, try some days surrounded by a quiet nature. Desert Islands a place to try.
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liahshonhe
Great Experience ever + I had a great experience at Anantara, The room are spacious and super clean. From the outside you get a palace view. The staff are friendly, great reception, great meals and lots of guided activities. Tried horse riding for the first time.
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stefaniadA8324LI
A SHORT BUT LOVELY STAY + We stayed at Desert Islands Resort for one night from 11–12 November. Although our stay was short, it was absolutely lovely. All of the staff were friendly and helpful, with a special mention to Sasandi, who checked us in and immediately made us feel right at home. The room was spacious and comfortable, and breakfast the following morning was excellent, with a great selection. The chefs kept the buffet well stocked and spotless, making for a very pleasant dining experience. We would also like to thank Gerard for driving us between the resorts and back to the ferry terminal. Thank you for a relaxing and enjoyable stay.
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mkbutt111
Exceptional and Memorable + Exceptional stay with top notch hospitality. The staff was extremely courteous and hospitable specially Harish and Sahan, both were extremely cordial and went above and beyond to facilitate us. Jonhatan made our Safri ride informative n engaging. Food options were limited and overpriced. The only improvement that needs to be made is regarding variation in menu and prices need to be a bit more affordable.
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kirankumar1811
Exceptional hospitality + The overall experience with the resort and its location and service of the staff is expectional. Definitely a must visit place for all families with kids and a total peace of mind.
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ranjangeitdoon
Not a very good experience + The ferry timings were not shared so we had to wait for 4 hours for it and the food menu was same all day in all restroom, no buffet, no Asian kind food..slow restro service hence cold food and coffee was served in Palms restr both days in breakfast
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safikutty2026
Poor experience + Food and its price We were highly charged for the dinner with very very limited options. Doesn’t worth what we pay for
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Paradise53344955979
The best resort experience, an island away. + This stay had been the best resort across Uae, the ambience, the aesthetics, nature, food, everything is top notch. Will revisit the place again.
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ole4katkova
Truly Personal Island Escape + From the very first moment, we were welcomed with the utmost respect and genuine warmth. The staff were exceptionally friendly and attentive. Special thanks to Sahan and David at reception — they remembered our names, which made the entire experience feel truly personal and thoughtful. They were always ready to help, give recommendations, and make sure everything was perfect. Staying here felt like a truly unique experience — being surrounded by nature on a remote island, away from the noise, yet with an incredible level of comfort and care. It was an unforgettable stay, and we would happily return.
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842anish
Didn't meet my expectation + The hotel did not meet the level of luxury expected for the nightly rate charged. The refrigerator was not functioning, and several light bulbs required replacement. The waiting area lacked basic snacks, despite the nearest restaurant being approximately 30 minutes away in Ruwais. During departure, there was no water available in the waiting room. Additionally, the food quality at both Palm and Al Shams did not meet expectations, with Al Shams being notably overpriced for the offering provided.
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484jeanphilippeb
Mixed feeling - not what it used to be… + The location is quite unique (island) , the staff is very nice. The F&B offer is extremely expensive for what it is... a shawarma for 130 aed? the shrimp tacos at more than 100 aed was pretty much tasteless. A Shicha for 160aed.... chicken burger for more than 100 aed and was also nothing wow... This is my 3rd stay in this property and I can see that no maintenance has been done for a long time - all signages outside of the hotel are not readable anymore, garden is not well maintained, etc etc. This is not a 5 star hotel anymore. The staff is amazing but your hotel is understaffed...
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