Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 5 restaurants and a full-service spa
VIP Access

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
5 restaurants, breakfast served
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, hot tub, Turkish bath, body treatments
5 restaurants, breakfast served

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service

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1 Qasr Al Sarab Road, Liwa Desert, Al Mirayr, Abu Dhabi, 131277
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Room options

Deluxe Room, Balcony

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Royal Villa, Private Pool (Pavilion)

  • 1399 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2045 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Pool Access (Anantara)

  • 2260 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Room, Terrace

  • 538 sq ft
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool ( Anantara )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1399 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite ( Anantara )

  • 1141 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Al Mirayr

Located in Mahdar Sahab, Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara places you next to Rub' al Khali. This 5-star hotel welcomes guests with 205 rooms and conveniences like a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

Getting around

  • Abu Dhabi Intl. Airport (AUH) - 153 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Suhail - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Al Waha - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ghadeer - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Deadline Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Al Liwan - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara

Luxury hotel with 5 restaurants and a full-service spa
Guests of Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara enjoy a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. Free valet and self parking are available, or if you're not driving, take the airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for AED 900 per vehicle one-way. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with tours or tickets, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include a gym, a sauna, and outdoor tennis courts.
LCD TVs come with cable channels and DVD players, and guests can stay connected with wired internet and free WiFi. Beds are dressed in Egyptian cotton sheets and pillow menus, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Furnished balconies or patios, minibars, and espresso makers are other standard amenities.
Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and enjoy recreation facilities including 2 outdoor tennis courts and a health club. An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 5 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include hot stone massages, Thai massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Awards and affiliations

Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara is listed in the 2022 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List of the world's best places to stay.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi; wired internet (AED 100 per night)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: AED 164 for adults and AED 82 for children
  • 5 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Al Falaj
  • Al Liwan
  • Al Waha
  • Ghadeer
  • Suhail

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Safari
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • Free babysitting
  • Free children's club
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Thai massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 15 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2009
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
All guests are required to present a valid government-issued ID card at check-in. A valid passport with UAE entry stamp, UAE Emirates ID, and GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) ID are accepted.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: AED 1650
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: AED 825 (from 4 to 12 years old)

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AED 164 for adults and AED 82 for children
  • Fee for in-room wired internet: AED 100 per night (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: AED 900 per vehicle (one-way)
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Alipay
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash.
  • Mobile payment options include: Alipay.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Anantara Qasr al Sarab Desert Resort
Anantara Qasr al Sarab Desert Resort Mahdar Bin Usayyan
Anantara Qasr al Sarab Desert Mahdar Bin Usayyan
Anantara Qasr al Sarab sert M
Anantara Qasr al Sarab Desert Resort
Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara Hotel
Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara Mahdar Bin Usayyan
Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara Hotel Mahdar Bin Usayyan

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara?

Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara offers free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see near Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara?

This hotel is situated in Mahdar Sahab, just steps from Rub' al Khali.

Will I be able to park at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara?

Yes, valet parking and self parking are offered for free at the hotel.

Is there a spa available at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include prenatal massages, hot stone massages, body wraps, and couples treatments.

Does Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara feature a casino on the premises?

No, Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool and a poolside bar plus some guestrooms feature private pools.

Does Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara have a hot tub?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara has 5 restaurants, and serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Will Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara.

Does Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara have connecting rooms?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara?

Yes, every guestroom at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara comes with a furnished balcony with some featuring desert or garden views.

Does Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara offer wedding services?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.