Qasr Al Sarab Desert ResortHotel in Abu Dhabi

Rising from the rugged landscape of the Liwa Desert, the Qasr Al Sarab Desert resort by Anantara offers unparalleled luxury and comfort amid the charm of the mystical desert. The resort embraces the landscape of the stunning desert by providing a luxury oasis for the discerning traveller. Indigenous desert culture mixes with luxury that is quite simply definitive to Anantara.

The resort offers thrill seekers a desert experience with luxury and paradise included in this exclusive retreat. You may find yourself observing desert wildlife from the stunning swimming pools simply relaxing by your own private plunge pool. The resort distinguishes itself from other Abu Dhabi hotels by bringing its guests the quintessential Abu Dhabi luxury resort experience with leisure facilities to please the most demanding of tastes. With a sanctuary of calm and oasis that is the Spa, come the vibrant and thrilling leisure facilities such as desert walks and biking.

The resort is a superb family option with many facilities to please even the youngest members of your family. Honeymooners will be more than happy here too, as each will be charmed by the mystical wonder of the desert and the action packed holiday fun.

Room Types

Our Comments and Suggestions on choosing a Room Type:

Elegantly designed rooms with picturesque desert views provide the perfect luxury retreat to spend your holiday. Earth tones combined with luxuriant Middle Eastern fabrics adorn every room, and jewel-embedded chandeliers hang from the ceilings. Each room comes with either a private balcony or terrace.

Deluxe Rooms are located on the ground floor and facing the desert. Qasr al Sarab Desert Resort’s Deluxe Rooms combine glorious royal Arabic décor with private terraces and access to the garden area. Stunning views of the uninterrupted desert valley are complimented by the interior’s sumptuous and inviting design, brought to life by a silver and bronze bejewelled chandelier.

Lie back on the king-size or twin beds with high tread-count linen, or take a relaxing soak in the oversized round bathtub or rain shower. All the while, our desert accommodation’s luxurious amenities such as flat-screen TV with DVD player, media box, free Wi-Fi, personal Nespresso coffee machine, a pillow menu, air-conditioning and a work station await you.

Deluxe Balcony Rooms are located on Qasr al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara’s upper floor. Our Deluxe Balcony Rooms come equipped with a private balcony and seating area from which to take in the dramatic desert valley view. Our luxury accommodation brings the splendour of the Emirates indoors, with Arabian décor designed to immerse you in a vibrant and majestic culture.

Each room is fitted with an oversized round bathtub big enough for two and rain shower to wash away any aches and stresses. A host of five-star amenities including flat-screen TV with DVD player, media box, free Wi-Fi, personal Nespresso coffee machine, a pillow menu, air-conditioning and a work station provide for all your needs.

Deluxe Terrace Rooms come complete with your own expansive rustic-style terrace, it will feel more like you’re in a suite when you choose this room. Each terrace provides not just uninterrupted desert valley views, but also an intimate outdoor dining area and day beds on which to recline in either the sun or shade. These corner rooms on the upper floor comprise 50 square metres of space finished to the highest standard of Arabian design.

The perfect combination of indoor/outdoor living, whichever part of the room you choose to be you’ll be well taken care of with flat-screen TV, DVD player, media box, free Wi-Fi, personal Nespresso coffee machine, a pillow menu, air-conditioning and a work station.

Suite Types

Also prefect for a family vacation, the very spacious suites offer incredible luxury and are very tastefully decorated. Separate bedrooms and living spaces create privacy and once can connect with a twin bedroom for family stays. Beautifully decorated with stunning little touches here and there, they will provide the perfect home from home for your stay.

The 14 One-Bedroom Desert Suites at Qasr al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara each come with a palatial king-size bedroom, separate living room, and the option to connect with a twin bedroom for families. Bask in our Abu Dhabi hotel’s meticulous approach to tasteful Arabian décor, or sit out on your private patio complete with dining set and sun loungers which offer stunning views over the desert landscape.

All suites come with additional Anantara benefits, including oversized round bathtubs, rain showers and kitchenettes. Accommodation features include as standard a flat-screen TV, DVD player, media box, free Wi-Fi, personal Nespresso coffee machine, a pillow menu and a work station.

One-Bedroom Desert Suites feature

  • 1 King-size bedroom
  • Ability to join with a twin room
  • Patio with dining set and sun loungers
  • Bathroom with oversized round tub and rain shower
  • Separate living area
  • Kitchenette
  • Flat-screen TV with DVD player
  • Media box
  • Nespresso coffee machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Work station with free Wi-Fi

Dining

Our Comments and Suggestions on Dining at Qasr Al Sarab

Anantara offers the guest a choice of some of the world’s best cuisines served in outstanding restaurants. Traditional dishes meet with the finest imported produce and an extensive menu of wines and champagnes, in fine dining venues and intimate cafes.

Al Waha

Al Waha, or ‘The Oasis’, serves as an all-day dining haven of gastronomic delights. A tantalising buffet with live cooking stations showcases Middle Eastern and international cuisine with a touch of traditional Emirati flair. The authentic flavours of this Abu Dhabi desert restaurant include Makbous, Shawarma, Hareess and Biryani, all brought to life by selected theme nights featuring local performance artists.

Suhail

Named after a star that Bedouins of old used to navigate through the desert, Suhail serves the finest cuts of meat and the freshest seafood from across the world. At this rooftop bar and restaurant, guests can enjoy a tranquil atmosphere and sweeping views of the wadi below while they partake in fine dining with a French touch. Bask in cosy armchairs on the roof terrace or retire indoors for air-conditioned comfort and private dining options. Exclusive degustation dinners and wine tastings can also be arranged.

Ghadeer

Offering icy treats to help you stay cool at this poolside bar as well as popular grilled sandwiches and light meals on an adjoining terrace for casual outdoor dining. By night, Al Ghadeer restaurant transforms into a romantic retreat, offering local favourites like the Arabic Mixed Grill and Rabbit Leg as well as ethnic Mediterranean cuisine with influences from Greece, Spain, Italy and Portugal.

Al Liwan

With its name meaning ‘a gathering place’, Qasr al Sarab Desert Resort’s lobby bar takes on the flavour of a Middle Eastern bazaar. Local food and drinks such as strong Arabian coffee, mint teas, Arabic pastries and dates from Liwa offer distinctly authentic taste sensations. Must-try items include harerowa, ginger tea with milk, shay bezaafaran and chay halib bezaatar, all complimented perfectly by local decoration inspired by UAE culture.

Land Activities

  • Yoga Room & Health Club
  • On sand surfing
  • Desert Treks
  • Camel trekking
  • Desert safaris
  • Falconry
  • Fitness rooms
  • Mountain Biking
  • Desert Walks

Water Sports

There are many water sports to partake in whilst staying at the resort, one of the main features about the hotels water sport facilities are the pools. The freeform infinity-edge swimming pool overlooks the magnificent valley and wadi down below. Families and couples alike gather to soak up the island sun, plunge into the refreshing waters and gaze over the edge where animals graze and harbour for shade and water.

Families

Families are most welcome at this resort, and in fact we think it is one of the best family options in Abu Dhabi. With a variety of thrilling activities and adventures, including camel rides, archery, mountain biking (in the desert!) and the fabulous kids club, we think that all tastes will be catered for. With a variety of room types to cater for all party sizes.

The kids club lets kids watch movies and play games in a supervised environment. The club includes a separate room for young teens and with computer games and reading materials, everyone will be entertained.

Spa

Amid the arid desert landscape of Abu Dhabi’s Empty Quarter, the verdant qualities of oases have become a symbol of eternal life. Anantara mirrors this in a haven of absolute serenity at Anantara Spa at Qasr Al Sarab. Soothe your senses and cleanse your soul with the timeless ancient rituals of ayurveda and other massage disciplines, professional therapists and a range of therapeutic tonics blended from dates and other exotic ingredients.

Anantara’s dedication to the wisdom behind the natural health beliefs of ancient traditions invites you to fulfil this journey amid a serene desert landscape. The luxury spa at Qasr Al Sarab is designed around central Hammam healing baths, which have served as a place of time-honoured rituals for cleansing and revitalising both body and soul for centuries. Deep in the desert, the spa is tucked into tranquil courtyards with trickling fountains and aromatic hanging gardens.

Villa Types

Our Comments and Suggestions on choosing a Villa:

One two and three bedroom villas offer the perfect option in secluded intimacy and luxury. Separate from the main resort, they offer a perfect sanctuary for families and larger groups. Each comes with 24 hr personal butler service, private pool and sundeck, floor to ceiling windows, huge bathrooms and separate living areas, these villas are the ultimate in desert luxury.

One bedroom Villas at Qasr al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara are designed for those who enjoy their privacy, plenty of space and first rate amenities. Bask in the sun beside your private plunge pool. Retire to the outdoor shade for a cocktail brought to you by your personalised butler service. Rinse down under the outdoor shower before slinking inside to relax amid fine Arabian décor.

Each of our 29 desert villas provide accommodation to suit the most demanding of requirements. Each luxury lodging comes equipped with a kitchenette, spacious bathroom with rain shower, flat-screen TV, DVD player, media box, free Wi-Fi, personal Nespresso coffee machine, a pillow menu, air-conditioning and a work station.

Two Bedroom Villas are perfect for either families or groups of friends with one king bedroom and one twin bedroom. Each villa serves as its own home-away-from-home; with a private plunge pool surrounded by sun deck and shaded areas. Our personalised butler service ensures you won’t have to lift a finger as you relax amid glorious Arabic décor in your private desert villa.

Floor-to-ceiling wooden doors separate the space, with bejewelled bronze and silver chandeliers hanging from above. While the style is classically elegant, all modern conveniences have been incorporated into the design, including kitchenette, spacious bathrooms with rain shower, flat-screen TV, DVD player, media box, free Wi-Fi, personal Nespresso coffee machine, a pillow menu, air-conditioning and a work station.

Three Bedroom Villas at Qasr al Sarab Desert Island Resort offer an ultimate private retreat for friends and family with three separate bedrooms that lead off from a gloriously appointed Arabic living area. Two bedrooms come with king beds while a further room features twin singles. Set apart from the main resort, you’ll find plenty of outdoor space for all your desert villa’s guests, including sun loungers, a plunge pool, dining set and shaded area.

When the sun gets too high, rinse off with your outdoor shower and return to the air-conditioned sanctuary indoors. A personal butler is at hand to provide your every whim and fancy. These spacious desert villas feature three separate bathrooms with rain showers and oversize bathtubs, desert views, flat-screen TV, DVD player, media box, free Wi-Fi, personal Nespresso coffee machine, a pillow menu and a work station.

Additional Information

  • All of the villas feature the following:
  • Separate living area
  • Kitchenette
  • Private plunge pool with sun deck, dining set and outdoor shower
  • Personalised butler service
  • Flat-screen TV with DVD player
  • Media box
  • Nespresso coffee machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Work station with free Wi-Fi

Services

This luxurious hideaway offers everything you would expect from such a stunning resort. A business centre, fitness room, swimming pools, kids club, library, onsite spa and yoga classes combine with various off site excursion to make this a special vacation.

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Customer Review

Honeymoon to South Africa and United Arab Emirates during November 2011

United Arab Emirates Review

Very hospitable country though after the energy spent in SA we never really left the hotel.

Rated... 4stars

Signed:

Mr Colum Campbell

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