Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa
Al Ruwais, Da‘sah, United Arab Emirates – Excellent location - show map
The Island is amazing. Safari with Jafra was great. Beautiful animals. Dinesh kept our room in perfect shape
United Arab Emirates
- Sea view
- Garden
- Swimming Pool
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Balcony
- Free parking
- Bath
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
Experience world-class service at Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa
This luxury resort on Sir Bani Yas Island is just steps from a wildlife sanctuary. It features a spa with massage services and an infinity pool with panoramic Arabian Gulf views. The 5-star Desert Island Resort & Spa by Anantara offers rooms with luxury bedding and parquet floors. Each room includes free Wi-Fi, satellite TV and a minibar. Some rooms feature sea views and terraces with direct access to the swimming pool. The restaurant Al Shams offers candle-lit dinners and international cuisine prepared on an open grill. An additional 4 outlets welcome guests on the island with international cuisine. The resort also has a lounge bar with panoramic sea views and a pool bar with sun loungers and umbrellas. Desert Island Resort guests can play a game of tennis, or visit the Anantara Spa, which has a sauna and hot tub. The resort has a children’s club and a shop that sell local fabrics, clothing, and international reading material. Desert Island Resort & Spa by Anantara is located adjacent to a lagoon. Guests can enjoy nearby activities include kayaking, snorkelling, guided nature walks, and bird watching for a fee.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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- 2 swimming pools
- Spa and wellness centre
- Airport shuttle
- Fitness centre
- 3 restaurants
- Beachfront
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Private beach area
Availability
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Thomas
United Arab Emirates“The Island is amazing. Safari with Jafra was great. Beautiful animals. Dinesh kept our room in perfect shape”
Mahmoud United Arab Emirates“Everything was nice and comfortable and made me forget the long trip from Al Ain to reach this place. The only thing the price is too high, although it deserves it, but I wish it was less to go there frequently.”- Tanita United Arab Emirates“We enjoyed that it was an island vacation away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The employees were all friendly, professional and helpful. From check-in until we had to leave. We enjoyed some spa treatments, went on the game drive, visited...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants3 restaurants on site
- The Palm
- CuisineInternational
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsHalal
- Al Shams
- CuisineMiddle Eastern
- Dietary optionsHalal
- Amwaj
- CuisineSeafood • Grill/BBQ
- Dietary optionsHalal
Resort facilities of Anantara Desert Islands Resort & SpaGreat facilities! Review score, 8.9
- 2 swimming pools
- Spa and wellness centre
- Airport shuttle
- Fitness centre
- 3 restaurants
- Beachfront
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Private beach area
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
- View
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun terrace
- Private beach area
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garden
- Coffee machine
- Cleaning products
- Tumble dryer
- Electric kettle
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Bicycle rental
- Cooking classAdditional charge
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Themed dinner nightsAdditional charge
- Beach
- Badminton equipment
- Tennis equipment
- Kids' club
- Entertainment staff
- SnorkellingAdditional charge
- Horse ridingAdditional charge
- Cycling
- HikingAdditional charge
- CanoeingAdditional charge
- Table tennis
- Children's playground
- Games room
- Tennis court
- Sofa
- Seating Area
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
- FruitsAdditional charge
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Lockers
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- ATM/cash machine on site
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
- Indoor play area
- Board games/puzzles
- Babysitting/child servicesAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/photocopying
- Business centre
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Wake-up service
- Tile/marble floor
- Soundproofing
- Car hire
- Laptop safe
- Carpeted
- Soundproof rooms
- Lift
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Wake up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
- Open all year
- Pool with view
- Heated pool
- Pool/beach towels
- Pool bar
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Open all year
- Suitable for kids
- Infinity pool
- Pool with view
- Pool/beach towels
- Pool bar
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Sun umbrellas
- Kids' pool
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Fitness classes
- Fitness
- Spa/wellness packages
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Spa facilities
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- MassageAdditional charge
- Spa and wellness centreAdditional charge
- Fitness centre
- Arabic
- English
- Hindi
- Indonesian
- Filipino
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cash
Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
The Property is only reachable via boat, departing daily from Jebel Dhanna Jetty to Sir Bani Yas Island at 12:00, 15:00, 18:00 and 23:00.
The boat departs daily from Sir Bani Yas Island at 9:00, 13:00, 16:00 and 20:00.
For stays over 31 December, there will be a compulsory Gala dinner supplement of AED 1,299 per adult and AED 649 per child (6-11 years).
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
FAQs about Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa
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Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa is 5.6 miles from the centre of Da‘sah. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa has 3 restaurants:
- The Palm
- Amwaj
- Al Shams
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Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Children's playground
- Games room
- Snorkelling
- Table tennis
- Tennis court
- Canoeing
- Beachfront
- Kids' club
- Private beach area
- Beach
- Tennis equipment
- Happy hour
- Fitness
- Swimming Pool
- Horse riding
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Spa/wellness packages
- Bicycle rental
- Badminton equipment
- Themed dinner nights
- Fitness classes
- Cooking class
- Spa facilities
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Entertainment staff
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Room options at Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa include:
- Double
- Suite
- Villa
- Twin/Double
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Yes, Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Check-in at Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.
