Anantara Qasr al Sarab Desert Resort
Anantara Qasr al Sarab Desert Resort
- View
- Garden
- Swimming pool
- BBQ facilities
- Free Wifi
- Terrace
- Balcony
- Free parking
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Serenely set within the Liwa Desert, this secluded retreat with stylish desert castle décor offers a breathtaking panorama. It also features an outdoor pool, spa and a gym. Qasr Al Sarab’s accommodations feature luxury fibers and earthy hues. All rooms have sliding glass doors opening to a terrace with desert views. They have a deep soaking bath, rain shower and a pillow menu. The hotel’s Desert Excursion Centre organizes camel treks, dune bashing and desert walks. The Anantara Qasr Al Sarab also has a tennis court and a kid’s club for younger guests. Added activities include horseback riding, archery and mountain biking, After a day of desert exploration, the outdoor pool surrounded with lounge chairs and palm trees provides a refreshing activity. Alternatively, guests can enjoy a relaxing massage at the Anantara Spa or try the authentic hammam. Anantara’s Al Waha restaurant serves fine Arabic cuisine, and food at the Suhail is French inspired. Light meals are served at Ghadeer restaurant, featuring an island setting accessible via bridges. This desert resort is a 2-hour drive from Abu Dhabi and has free parking and free Wi-Fi.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Non-smoking rooms
- 6 restaurants
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Availability
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Bedroom 1 1 queen bed Bedroom 2 1 queen bed Bedroom 3 2 twin beds | ||
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SustainabilityThis property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
Green Growth 2050
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Guests who stayed here loved
Hazza
United Arab Emirates“Great breakfast. Friendly welcome and check in. Loved both of the pools Views were amazing. Bed was super comfy. Loved the reusable water bottles.”- Henrietta
United States“Graciousness of all the staff Beautifully appointed and decorated. Lights, linen, beds, lots to do. Setting is in the middle of a huge 200000 acre desert preserve.” - Eduardo
Brazil“Stunning location with the most beautiful desert of the UAE. Absolutely amazing staff, always keen to provide the best service with a smile. The infrastructure is second to none, and there are activities for every type of people, from climbing a...” 
Hassen United Arab Emirates“The location and facilities. The Spa team (amazing).”
Ada United States“Everything is nice here from facility staffs activities and room”
Thembisa United Arab Emirates“Magical setting and service . Special thanks to Chantel ( restaurant ) , Thato , both ladies were exceptional ( restaurant )Jeremiah and , Bosco ( welcoming faces and incredibly helpful as soon as you depart and arrive on the property ) Robbie...”- Tamara United States“The breakfast buffet was outstanding. The activities were well coordinated, educational and very fun! The property was amazing and the staff was outstanding!! On a scale of 1 to 10, it was a 100!”
Peter
Canada“The location in the middle of the desert dunes is spectacular. The resort staff from the time you arrive until you leave make certain your every need is met. The entire facility is first class.”- Shorya
India“Really beautiful resort. Special thanks to the guy at the pool side restaurant (who was from Bihar like us - apologies for forgetting the name) and made us feel at home and took special efforts to look after our diet preferences. Special thanks...” 
Mihai United Arab Emirates“The resort is an amazing site in the desert. Authentic and far away from the hustle and bustle Dubai (proper for mass tourism). The place is exceptional, rooms are great and the breakfast nutritious and with large variety. All in all a...”
Area info
Restaurants6 Restaurants On Site
- Al Waha
- CuisineMiddle Eastern • International
- Open forBreakfast
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian
- Suhail
- CuisineSteakhouse
- Open forDinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsHalal
- Al Falaj
- CuisineMiddle Eastern
- Open forDinner
- AmbienceTraditional
- Dietary optionsHalal
- Ghadeer
- CuisineMediterranean
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian
- Al Liwan
- CuisineMiddle Eastern • International
- Open forLunch • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian
- Pool Bar
- CuisineMediterranean • International
- Open forLunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian
Resort facilities at Anantara Qasr al Sarab Desert ResortGreat facilities! Review score, 9.5
Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Non-smoking rooms
- 6 restaurants
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Bathtub or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Bathtub
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
- Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
View
- Landmark view
- View
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Coffee machine
- Cleaning products
- Dryer
- Electric kettle
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Activities
- ArcheryAdditional charge
- Cooking classAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Tennis equipmentAdditional charge
- Kids' club
- Horseback ridingAdditional charge
- Cycling
- HikingAdditional charge
- Ping-pong
- Playground
- Game room
- Tennis court
Living Area
- Sofa
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Fruit
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
- Valet parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- 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
- Outdoor play equipment for kids
- Indoor play area
- Board games/Puzzles
- Babysitting/Child servicesAdditional charge
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit pressAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Business center
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional 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
- Packed lunches
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Suit press
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
Outdoor swimming poolFree!
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
Spa
- Locker rooms
- Personal trainer
- Fitness classes
- Yoga classes
- Fitness
- Full-body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Couples' massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Foot bath
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- MassageAdditional charge
- SpaAdditional charge
- Fitness center
Languages Spoken
- Afrikaans
- Arabic
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Hindi
- Indonesian
- Italian
- Malayalam
- Dutch
- Russian
- Tamil
- Thai
- Filipino
- Urdu
- Vietnamese
- Chinese
House rulesAnantara Qasr al Sarab Desert Resort takes special requests – add in the next step!
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
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.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
For stays over 31 December, there will be a compulsory Gala dinner supplement of starting from AED 1,650 per adult and AED 825 per child (6-11 years). When booking 9 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply. Please note the property does not accept drones onsite. Credit cardholder must match guest name or provide authorization. Children are not allowed to stay in Royal Pavilion Villas.
We are currently upgrading our desert palace, building several new leisure and dining facilities. While we strive to minimize any disruptions during this period of enhancement, please note that there may be temporary inconveniences in certain areas of the resort from now until October 2024. We sincerely appreciate your kind understanding during this time of transformation.
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 Qasr al Sarab Desert Resort 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.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
