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Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

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1 Qasr Al Sarab Road, Liwa Desert, Al Mirayr, Abu Dhabi, 131277
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Deluxe Room, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Desert view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Royal Villa, Private Pool (Pavilion)

  • Desert view
  • 130 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms

  • Desert view
  • 190 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Pool Access (Anantara)

  • Desert view
  • 210 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Desert view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Room, Terrace

  • Desert view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool ( Anantara )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Desert view
  • 130 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite ( Anantara )

  • Desert view
  • 106 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara

5 restaurants, a full-service spa and an outdoor pool are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking are also provided. Additionally, a health club, a bar/lounge and a poolside bar are on-site.
Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara offers 205 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and minibars. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, bathrobes, slippers and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, laptop-compatible safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottles of water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and enjoy recreation facilities including 2 outdoor tennis courts and a health club. An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

The on-site spa has 5 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include hot stone massages, Thai massages, facials and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Features at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara include free WiFi in public areas and valet parking, plus 5 restaurants.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free valet parking and self-parking
  • Drinking and dining options include 5 restaurants, a poolside bar and a bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Wired Internet for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Treat yourself to Thai massages, facials or body scrubs at the spa
  • Services include free babysitting, a free children's club and dry cleaning/laundry
  • On-site recreation includes 2 outdoor tennis courts, a gym and a steam room
  • Steps from Rub' al Khali
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara offers its guests a full-service spa, outdoor tennis courts, and an outdoor pool. There are 5 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. A children's pool, a health club, and a sauna are also featured at the luxury Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Al Mirayr hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.
Al Waha – This buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Suhail – This fine-dining restaurant only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Ghadeer – This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Al Falaj – This theme restaurant only serves dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Al Liwan – This coffee shop only serves light fare. Open daily.
Late-night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Awards and affiliations

Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara is listed in the 2022 Condé Nast Traveller Gold List of the world's best places to stay.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi; wired internet (AED 100 per night)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: AED 164 for adults and AED 82 for children
  • 5 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Al Falaj
  • Al Liwan
  • Al Waha
  • Ghadeer
  • Suhail

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Safari
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • Free babysitting
  • Free children's club
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Thai massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 15 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2009
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: AED 2026
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: AED 825 (from 6 to 12 years old)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately AED 164 for adults and from AED 82 for children
  • Fee for in-room wired Internet: AED 100 per night (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: AED 900 per vehicle (one-way)
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: Alipay
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Drones and aerial surveillance devices are not permitted at this property.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Anantara Qasr al Sarab Desert Resort
Anantara Qasr al Sarab Desert Resort Mahdar Bin Usayyan
Anantara Qasr al Sarab Desert Mahdar Bin Usayyan
Anantara Qasr al Sarab sert M
Anantara Qasr al Sarab Desert Resort
Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara Hotel
Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara Mahdar Bin Usayyan
Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara Hotel Mahdar Bin Usayyan

Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 548 out of 632 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 632 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 632 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 632 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 632 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
One of the best hotels I ever stayed. The suite was amazing. Services, staff, hospitality, quality, breakfast, tours, everything absolutely impeccable and worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing desert resort hotel in the most amazing location amongst rolling sand dunes.. staff are really friendly and attentive and the quality of the restaurant and food are exceptional. If you want a luxury desert experience this one of the best…
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff, super welcoming and always one step ahead. We’ve had the chance to interact with several staff members, all super lovely people who made our stay special. Everything was truly spotless. Services, amenities and foo & beverage can be more expensive, but the resort is quite niche in a remote location. So probably expected
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominik

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great way to visit the desert

Lovely hotel, one of the best experiences in my life, and this hotel have it all
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Bristol

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location. Other worldly. Incredible friendly and competent staff. Will be back again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rishabha

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonel, El Paso

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel at the desert , luxury pool everything is fantastic
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Conor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredibly beautiful facility. Great scenery. Great staff. Great activities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

zhengyi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous Resort

The food was excellent! The facilities were wonderful! The location is spectacular! The car service from Dubai to the desert resort, and then from the resort to Abu Dhabi was first rate. We loved our three nights there!
Full moon magic!
Infinity pool…adults only.
Falcon and his trainer.
The family pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hiresh

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynette P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Have been 5 times and am consistently impressed. Nothing is too much trouble. A must stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Everton

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely awesome stay. Would recommend this hotel to anyone who wants a unique, memorable and luxurious experience. The staff are wonderful and the experience can’t be beat. The scenery and location of the hotel are stunning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jing Hua

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, unique, excellent service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

VIOLA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and unique setting
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jinwook

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Vincent, Tokyo

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
One hour to check-in, nobody explained us anything about dining options and activities.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Must-Visit, truly exceptional.

A magical enchanting desert resort with a truly fantastic and welcome team.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023