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Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara

5.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with 3 restaurants and a full-service spa
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3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Terrace/patio
Ballroom
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Al Ruwais, Sir Bani Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
  • Place, Sir Bani Yas Island Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Arabian Wildlife Park
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, Sir Bani Yas Island Pier
    ‪35 min drive‬
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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

One-Bedroom Anantara Villa

  • 1292 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Anantara Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 861 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Two Bedroom Anantara Pool Villa | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Two Bedroom Anantara Pool Villa

  • 2153 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

Deluxe Room with Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room with Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Premier Room with Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

Anantara Suite

  • Sleeps 2

One Bedroom Anantara Villa

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Two Bedroom Anantara Villa

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, Sea View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 560 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, Garden View

  • 560 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Premier Room, Sea View

  • 560 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Premier Room With Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Room With Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Room With Garden Terrace

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Room With Garden Terrace

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Room With Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Room With Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

Premier Room With Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

Premier Room With Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Sir Bani Yas Island

Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara places you within a 15-minute walk of Sir Bani Yas Island Beach. This 64-room, 5-star hotel welcomes business and leisure travelers with a private beach, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants.

What's nearby

  • Sir Bani Yas Island Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Arabian Wildlife Park - 30 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • Sir Bani Yas Island Pier - 35 min drive - 10.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Al Shams - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Amwaj - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Savannah grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Savannah Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Samaak - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara

Beachfront hotel with 3 restaurants and a full-service spa
Guests of Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara have access to a private beach, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for AED 1020 per vehicle one way. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with tours or tickets, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a children's pool, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas.
LCD TVs come with satellite channels and DVD players, and guests can stay connected with wired internet and free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries, and beds sport premium bedding. Other standard amenities include balconies or patios, sitting areas, and minibars.
A private beach and an outdoor tennis court are featured at the hotel. An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

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

Anantara Spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, and Thai massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee: AED 130 per person
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Al Shams Restaurant and B
  • Amwaj
  • The Lounge
  • The Palm

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Hunting
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

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
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 4 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2009
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Lifeguards
  • Reception hall
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 24 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
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
Guests are required to download the property's AL HOSN UAE mobile app before check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property is located on an island approximately 5 miles (8 kilometers) off the coast of Abu Dhabi, accessible only by boat. Guests must contact the resort 1 day in advance to arrange transportation from Jebel Dhanna Jetty (20 minutes away by boat). Daily departure from Jebel Dhanna Jetty to Sir Bani Yas Island: noon, 3 PM, 6 PM, and 11 PM. Daily departure from Sir Bani Yas Island: 9 AM, 1 PM, 4 PM, and 8 PM. Please note that the boat transfers are subject to availability, weather conditions, and clearance from Abu Dhabi Ports Authority. This property provides ground transportation to and from the island boat station, as well as transportation around the island (included in the resort fee).
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.
Guests are required to have the AL HOSN UAE App installed on their mobile devices. Guests may be requested by the property to provide documentation of recent travel history (such as showing passport immigration stamps) and/or complete a health declaration.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AED 350.0 per night
  • 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 1299
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: AED 649 (from 6 to 11 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 130 per person
  • Fee for in-room wired internet: AED 100 per night (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wired internet in public areas: AED 100 per night (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: AED 1020 per vehicle (one way)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping fee: AED 20.00 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AED 350.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. 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.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • 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, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Property is also known as

Anantara Desert Islands
Anantara Desert Islands Resort
Desert Islands Hotel
Anantara Desert Islands Sir Bani Yas Island
Desert Islands Resort
Desert Islands Resort Anantara
Desert Islands Hotel
Desert Islands Resort And Spa By Anantara
Desert Islands & By Anantara
Anantara Desert Islands Resort Spa
Desert Islands Resort Spa by Anantara
Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara Hotel
Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara?

Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara provides free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara?

As of Nov 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara on Dec 3, 2025 start from $358.84, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do near Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara?

This hotel is located in Sir Bani Yas Island within a short 15-minute walk of Sir Bani Yas Island Beach.

Is there parking available at Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Is there a spa at Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara?

Anantara Spa is the hotel's spa and services include Swedish massages, Thai massages, aromatherapy, and detox wraps.

Does Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara have a casino at the property?

No, Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara?

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

What do couples enjoy most about Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara?

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

Are there hot tubs at Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara?

Yes, this hotel has a spa tub.

Does Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara has 3 restaurants, and serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge.

Will Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara.

Are there connecting rooms at Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara?

Yes, every guestroom at Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara comes with a balcony with some featuring sea or garden views.

Does Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara have a wedding venue on site?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

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