• Sea view
  • Garden
  • Swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Bathtub
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk

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 mini-bar. 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, snorkeling, guided nature walks, and bird watching for a fee.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Anantara Hotels & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand
Anantara Hotels & Resorts

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking

Activities:

Tennis court

Fitness center

Game room


Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom :
1 king bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 king bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.

Sustainability certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
7.7
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.4
High score for Da‘sah
Select topics to read reviews:

See what guests loved the most:

  • Lisa
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful facilities and location. Wonderful and very helpful staff.
  • Adil
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Location / cleanliness and super friendly staff
  • Jennifer
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Amazing location, professional staff, especially Sayu and Imran. Beautiful resort with huge rooms and comfy beds. We enjoyed the breakfast buffet and on site restaurants.

Area info

Restaurants
3 Restaurants On Site

  • The Palm
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Halal
  • Al Shams
    • Cuisine
      Middle Eastern
    • Dietary options
      Halal
  • Amwaj
    • Cuisine
      Seafood • Grill/BBQ
    • Dietary options
      Halal

Resort Facilities at Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Spa
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Airport shuttle
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Beachfront
  • Private beach area
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Dryer
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Badminton equipment
  • Tennis equipment
  • Kids' club
  • Entertainment staff
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Ping-pong
  • Playground
  • Game room
  • Tennis court
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Lockers
    • Private check-in/out
    • Concierge
    • ATM on site
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/out
    • 24-hour front desk
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Indoor play area
    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Babysitting/Child services
      Additional charge
    Cleaning Services
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business Facilities
    • Fax/Photocopying
    • Business center
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key card access
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe
    General
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Wake-up service
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Soundproof
    • Car rental
    • Laptop safe
    • Carpeted
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Elevator
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
    • Room service
    2 swimming pools
    Pool 1 – outdoorFree!
    • Open all year
    • Pool with view
    • Heated pool
    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Pool bar
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Pool 2 – outdoor (kids)Free!
    • Open all year
    • Suitable for kids
    • Infinity pool
    • Pool with view
    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Pool bar
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Beach umbrellas
    Spa
    • Kids' pool
    • Locker rooms
    • Fitness classes
    • Fitness
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Spa facilities
    • Beach umbrellas
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa
      Additional charge
    • Fitness center
    Languages Spoken
    • Arabic
    • English
    • Hindi
    • Indonesian
    • Filipino

    House rules

    Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    Check-out

    Until 12:00 PM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Extra bed upon request
    AED 150 per child, per night
    Crib upon request
    Free
    3 - 12 years
    Extra bed upon request
    AED 150 per child, per night
    13 - 16 years
    Extra bed upon request
    AED 350 per child, per night

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's 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.

    Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card JCB Diners Club American Express Cash Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Must-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 ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    FAQs about Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa

    • Check-in at Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

    • Yes, Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Room options at Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa include:

      • Double
      • Suite
      • Villa
      • Twin/Double

    • The prices at Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Spa
      • Fitness center
      • Massage
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Playground
      • Game room
      • Snorkeling
      • Ping-pong
      • Tennis court
      • Canoeing
      • Beachfront
      • Kids' club
      • Private beach area
      • Beach
      • Tennis equipment
      • Happy hour
      • Fitness
      • Swimming pool
      • Horseback riding
      • Locker rooms
      • Spa/Wellness packages
      • Bicycle rental
      • Badminton equipment
      • Themed dinners
      • Fitness classes
      • Cooking class
      • Spa facilities
      • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
      • Entertainment staff

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa has 3 restaurants:

      • The Palm
      • Amwaj
      • Al Shams

    • Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa is 5.6 miles from the center of Da‘sah. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.