Desert Islands Resort and Spa by Anantara Style: Classic Luxury Rating: Photo Gallery Fall under the spell of centuries of evocative Middle Eastern legends. Take in panoramic views of the Arabian Gulf waters and explore an Island with hilltops, created between five and ten million years ago. Explore the diverse wildlife inhabiting one of the world's most unique offshore wildlife sanctuaries. Revel in the history of an Island retreat, long known for its natural and rugged beauty. Set on the verdant island haven of Sir Bani Yas, just off the coast of Abu Dhabi, Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara offers intrepid travellers an unforgettable island escape in the glittering waters of the Arabian Gulf. Trek through a desert isle. Return to a stylish resort oasis. Our Pool Access rooms and Deluxe rooms provide lavish comforts for island explorers, honeymoon couples or families seeking a once-in-a-lifetime bonding adventure. Spacious and bathed in natural light, these rooms remain true to the island’s colourful heritage and come complete with all the modern luxuries. Striking indigenous fabrics and original pieces of Middle Eastern art fill the space, evoking local colour and exotic arabesque traditions.

Hotel Address:

• Desert Islands Resort and Spa by Anantara
• Sir Bani Yas Island
• Abu Dhabi
• United Arab Emirates

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Location Summary
Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara is set on the verdant island haven of Sir Bani Yas, just off the coast of Abu Dhabi. Sir Bani Yas Island is a showcase for nature-based tourism and animal welfare in Arabia. A wildlife reserve, the Island is home to thousands of animals and birds, many of them endangered. It's an ideal destination to experience nature and wildlife, the adventurous way.

Directions to Hotel
While being off the beaten path is one of our island's best attributes, visitors to Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara will find that getting here - from anywhere in the world - is simple.

The journey for many will begin with arrival at the modern Abu Dhabi International Airport, home base of Etihad Airlines and offering connections to Europe, Asia, Australia and the Americas.

Guests who wish to drive themselves from Abu Dhabi (250kms away) or Dubai (400kms away) should follow highway E11. Around 10 kilometres from the town of Ruwais, take the Jabel Dhanna turn-off and follow the signs to the Sir Bani Yas jetty. To ensure the safety of animals, private vehicles are prohibited on the island. Safe parking is available at Marsa Jabel Dhanna. A boat from the jetty will then take you across to the Island.

Only guests booked at the resort will have access to the island.