Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara

P.O. Box 12452, Sir Bani Yas Island, UAE
Superb
80 reviews
9.0

Check-in dates

07.10.2026
to
08.10.2026

Guests and Rooms

2 adults · 0 children · 1 room
Location

When you stay at Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara in Sir Bani Yas Island, you'll be in the historical district and 15 minutes by foot from Sir Bani Yas Island Beach. This beach hotel is 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from Sir Bani Yas Island Pier.

Amenities

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. After a day at the private beach, you can enjoy other recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and an outdoor tennis court. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 64 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and espresso makers. Rooms have private balconies or patios. LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature designer toiletries and bidets.

Dining

Enjoy international cuisine at The Palm, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available for a fee.

Attractions

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Sir Bani Yas Island Beach - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Sir Bani Yas Island Pier - 12.5 km / 7.8 mi

The nearest major airport is Abu Dhabi Intl. Airport (AUH) - 273 km / 169.6 mi

Business Amenities

Featured amenities include wired internet access (surcharge), a business center, and limo/town car service. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

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Facilities

Dry cleaning/laundry service
Gift shops or newsstand
Garage
Game drive on site
Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
Pool umbrellas
Wired internet access - surcharge
Limo or town car service available
Free WiFi
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Number of poolside bars - 1
Designated smoking areas
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Tours/ticket assistance
On private beach
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Outdoor tennis courts - 1
Multilingual staff
Conference center
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Laundry facilities
Children's club (free)
Elevator
Safari nearby
Fitness facilities
Supervised childcare/activities (free)
Bicycle rentals on site
Reception hall
Express check-in
Meeting rooms
Spa treatment room(s)
Arcade/game room
Well-lit path to entrance
Hiking/biking trails on site
Horse riding/rental on site
Garden
Free newspapers in lobby
Wedding services
Full-service spa
24-hour fitness facilities
Boat tours nearby
Off-street parking
Wheelchair accessible – no
Luggage storage
Express check-out
Porter/bellhop
Business center
Hunting on site
24-hour front desk
Lifeguard on site
Playground on site
Number of restaurants - 3
Library
Spa services on site
Golfing nearby
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Snorkeling nearby
Snack bar/deli
Children's pool
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Free self parking
Kayaking nearby
Conference space
Free pool cabanas
Terrace
Pool sun loungers
Mountain biking on site
ATM/banking
Concierge services

Helpful Information

Check-in / Check-out
Check-in from: 3:00 PM
Check-out until: 12:00 PM
Additional check-in information
  • 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 security system, and a first aid kit
  • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Drones and aerial surveillance devices are not permitted at this property.
Check-in Special 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. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. Guests are required to download the property's AL HOSN UAE mobile app before check-in. For more details, 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.
Mandatory Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: AED 1299
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: AED 649 (from 6 to 11 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional Fees
  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Know Before You Go
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Guest rating

9.0
Superb
80 reviews
Value
6.0
Comfort
9.0
Overall
9.0
Service
9.2
Location
8.2
Amenities
10.0
Condition
9.0
Cleanliness
9.4
Neighborhood
9.0
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