Apr 18
Apr 19
Desert Islands Resort & Spa By Anantara
It’s quite a departure from the regional norm. Desert Islands is run by Anantara, best known for beach resorts in Thailand and the Maldives; so the Arabian palace atmosphere is tempered by a healthy dose of island-resort mellowness. What is typically Emirati is the scale of the accommodations, all of which are equipped to the highest five-star standard — rooms are nobody’s idea of small, and the suites are downright lavish.
The pool, the spa, the restaurants are impressive, as you’d expect them to be. What’s unexpected is the breadth of the leisure offerings, from such slightly exotic pursuits as snorkeling and tennis to unique attractions like archery, trail hiking and game drives. The nature reserve makes for an experience that’s not entirely unlike a safari outing, and if that’s what you picture when you think of Abu Dhabi — well, in this case, it just so happens you're right.
How to get there:
8-seat Cessna Caravan or 50-seat Dash-8 aircraft fly from Abu Dhabi International Airport direct to Sir Bani Yas Island in a matter of minutes. Dash-8 flights, operated by Abu Dhabi Aviation, leave Abu Dhabi and Sir Bani Yas on Thursdays and Saturdays and take 25 minutes. Cessna flights, operated by Empire Aviation, run every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday and take 50 minutes. Private Cessna charters are available throughout the week. Luggage restrictions apply.
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Apr 18
Apr 19
Deluxe Room with Sea View
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Fits 4 people but not more than 2 adults
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1 King Bed or 2 Single Beds
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559 ft²/52 m².
Views: Sea.
Includes:
- Air conditioning
- Bathtub
- Bathtub/shower combo
- Carpeted floor
- Closet
- Coffee/tea
- Crib (on request)
- Desk
- Hairdryer
- International channel
- Iron
- Laptop safe
- Minibar
- Offer views over the sea from a private balcony.
- Phones
- Sofa
- Stand up shower
- Standard television
- Television
- Terrace / balcony
- Tiled floor
- Wake up service
Deluxe Garden Room
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Fits 4 people but not more than 2 adults
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1 King Bed
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559 ft²/52 m².
Views: Garden.
Includes:
- Air conditioning
- Bathtub
- Bathtub/shower combo
- Carpeted floor
- Closet
- Coffee/tea
- Crib (on request)
- Desk
- Feature private ground-floor terraces with direct access to the swimming pool.
- Hairdryer
- International channel
- Iron
- Laptop safe
- Minibar
- Phones
- Sofa
- Stand up shower
- Standard television
- Television
- Terrace / balcony
- Tiled floor
- Wake up service
Premier Sea View
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Fits 4 people but not more than 2 adults
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1 King Bed
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559 ft²/52 m².
Views: Sea.
Includes:
- Air conditioning
- Bathtub
- Bathtub/shower combo
- Carpeted floor
- Closet
- Coffee/tea
- Crib (on request)
- Desk
- Features a private balcony or terrace with sea views.
- Hairdryer
- International channel
- Iron
- Laptop safe
- Minibar
- Phones
- Sofa
- Stand up shower
- Standard television
- Television
- Terrace / balcony
- Tiled floor
- Wake up service
Anantara Suite
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Fits 4 people but not more than 2 adults
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1 King Bed
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861 ft²/80 m².
Includes:
- Air conditioning
- Bathtub
- Bathtub/shower combo
- Carpeted floor
- Closet
- Coffee/tea
- Crib (on request)
- Desk
- Hairdryer
- International channel
- Iron
- Laptop safe
- Minibar
- Offer separate living and bedroom areas,and a private sea-facing balcony.
- Phones
- Sofa
- Stand up shower
- Standard television
- Television
- Terrace / balcony
- Tiled floor
- Wake up service
One-Bedroom Anantara Villa
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Fits 4 people but not more than 2 adults
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1 King Bed
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1291 ft²/120 m².
Views: Garden or pool.
Includes:
- Accessible without steps
- Air conditioning
- Bathtub
- Bathtub/shower combo
- Carpeted floor
- Closet
- Coffee/tea
- Crib (on request)
- Desk
- Hairdryer
- International channel
- Iron
- Laptop safe
- Minibar
- Phones
- Plunge pool
- Sofa
- Sofa sleeper
- Stand up shower
- Standard television
- Surrounded by tropical gardens, each villa features a private splash pool and direct access to the beach.
- Television
- Terrace / balcony
- Tiled floor
- Wake up service
Two Bedroom Villa with Private Pool
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Fits 6 people but not more than 4 adults
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2152 ft²/200 m².
Views: Garden or pool.
Includes:
- Accessible without steps
- Air conditioning
- Bathtub
- Bathtub/shower combo
- Carpeted floor
- Closet
- Coffee/tea
- Crib (on request)
- Desk
- Featuring a private pool, this air-conditioned villa offers a balcony, a living room with a satellite TV, and a dining area. The bathroom is fitted with a rain shower and a bathtub.
- Hairdryer
- International channel
- Iron
- Kitchenette
- Laptop safe
- Minibar
- Minifridge
- Patio
- Phones
- Plunge pool
- Sofa
- Sofa sleeper
- Stand up shower
- Standard television
- Television
- Terrace / balcony
- Tiled floor
- Wake up service
