Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa

The hotel and surrounding areas are lovely. The rooms are spacious, clean, and have all the amenities you would expect. We stayed as a family of 5 in one suite + one king room. The buffet was quite decent. It wasn't as big as it is in other Anantara or other 5 star resorts, but being eco-friendly and on an island, I can understand trying to limit waste so this wasn't a problem for us. There was plenty of options to try, though it was the same thing pretty much every day so keep that in mind if you are staying for more than 3 days... it will get repetitive quickly. The excursions were fun. We did the safari, conservation tour, horseback riding, biking, and falcon show. Our guides were helpful and knowledgeable.

Our kids liked the kids club. It is very small though and has only one person on staff. This wasn't an issue for us as most of the time my kids were the only ones there (we went for about an hour in the afternoons). They did crafts with the lady there, but I think it would get crowded and overwhelming for her if more kids showed up. It would've been nice if there was something educational available in the spirit of the island that they could've done there so you could use it for longer than an hour..

I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the entire team at Savanh Restaurant for demonstrating the true essence of hospitality during our recent visit. The professionalism exhibited by Chef Francis and his culinary team in creating remarkable dishes was complemented by their warm welcoming atmosphere. From our arrival at the Desert Island Resort to our check-out, the team handled our experience with exceptional care and attention, earning a well-deserved 10/10 rating.

Moreover, I commend the restaurant supervisor Olio and the check-in team for their exemplary service, equally deserving of high praise. However, as i have a large experience in Owning boutique hotels and Mega yachts charter company in middle east and Europe and Hospitality group of restaurants in UAE and Europe I would like to address a concern regarding the exclusivity of Olio Restaurant, primarily catering to Al Yam guests. During our visit, the restaurant felt underutilized, as we encountered only a handful of occupied tables on a weekend. While the staff's demeanor was commendable, it seemed they lacked hands-on experience, highlighting the need for more regular practice.

I suggest allowing more resort guests or Anantara loyalty members as dimond members and platinum members access to Olio to enhance overall dining occupancy and provide varied experiences, ensuring an engaging atmosphere. Additionally, while the facilities at Al Yam promise exclusivity, we observed that certain aspects, such as gym equipment, remain outdated. And Al yam Guest pool is outdated as well al yam will need few more touches to make the place a great experience for guests i encourage thoughtful consideration of these matters to enhance overall guest experience, as our visits to Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island have always been delightful.

Amazing amazing, anyone who wants to relax have fun go there plz. The staff r amazing especially harish from house keeping room is always shining.
The activities are amazing u have to try all. The spa massage was wow, the massager lady pat was brilliant…
The resort is a healer to anyone who wants to get back his energy and health…