“A lavish resort within the Liwa Desert on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi. It's like an ancient oasis with gorgeous rooms and suites in muted tones in the style of Arabian Nights, twinkling swimming pools, fabulous food, and an impeccable spa. Desert romance and sophisticated luxury in the dunes. ”

Recommended for

  • Active Holiday

    • The hotel’s Desert Excursion Centre organises camel treks, dune bashing and desert walks
  • In/by the desert

    • Located in the Liwa Desert, one of the largest uninterrupted sand deserts in the world
  • Wildlife Area

    • The resort has its own desert wildlife sanctuary called Ezba where you can spot fleet-footed gazelles
  • Restaurant

    • The resort has five restaurants and bars, including Arabic and French-inspired cuisine
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

    • All rooms have sliding glass doors opening to a terrace with desert views
  • Tennis

    • With three floodlit tennis courts you can perfect your game all day long
  • Spa

    • Enjoy a relaxing massage at the Anantara Spa or try the authentic hammam
  • Other Activities

    • Dine under starry skies in a Bedouin tent big enough for two
  • Yoga

    • There are two outdoor Thai salas for private yoga
  • Kids Club

    • For little ones and teenagers too
  • Child friendly

    • All ages welcome
  • Quiet

  • Gourmet

  • Views

  • Outstanding location

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Wellbeing

  • Chic

  • Gym

  • Luxury

  • Romantic

  • Air conditioning

  • Remote

Facilities

  • Rooms

    206 rooms in this hotel
  • Restaurant

    The resort has five restaurants and bars, including Arabic and French-inspired cuisine
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

    All rooms have sliding glass doors opening to a terrace with desert views
  • Spa

    Enjoy a relaxing massage at the Anantara Spa or try the authentic hammam
  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed)
  • Swimming Pool

    Outdoor pool surrounded by sun loungers and palm trees
  • Kids Club

    For little ones and teenagers too
  • Child friendly

    All ages welcome
  • In room DVD

  • Library

  • Airport transfer

  • Bar

  • Bath robes

  • Safe

  • Sauna/Steam

  • Meeting Room

  • Massage

  • No pets

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Laundry

  • Lift

  • EV Charging Station

  • Garden

  • Gym

  • Sitting Room

  • Room service

  • Suites

  • Business Centre

  • Hot Tub

  • Concierge

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • In room music system

  • Wifi

  • Air conditioning

  • Views

  • Games room

Activities

  • Wildlife Area

    • The resort has its own desert wildlife sanctuary called Ezba where you can spot fleet-footed gazelles
  • Tennis

    • With three floodlit tennis courts you can perfect your game all day long
  • Other Activities

    • Dine under starry skies in a Bedouin tent big enough for two
  • Yoga

    • There are two outdoor Thai salas for private yoga

Map & Location

Other reviews

Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara

This lavish resort is far from the city and surrounded by the rust-red dunes of the Empty Quarter desert – an ever-shifting, ever-spectacular panorama that’s visible from every bedroom.

Originally published by Hazel Plush, The Telegraph

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