Vereinigte Arabische Emirate ∙ Region Abu Dhabi ∙ Abu Dhabi-Liwa

Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara Abu Dhabi *****

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Location

This luxurious desert hotel is like a fairytale oasis in the heart of the Arabian desert.
Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) is approx. 203 km away.
Resort in a vast desert landscape with sand dunes in the foreground.
Traditional adobe architecture in front of vast sand dunes in the desert.
Vast sand dunes with mountains in the background under a misty sky.
Luxury hotel with multiple pools in desert landscape and palm trees
Aerial view of a resort with multiple buildings and a large pool in a dry desert landscape.
Vast sand dunes at sunset with small lights of a desert camp

Facilities

Luxurious hotel lounge with high ceilings, large windows, and elegant furnishings.
Large, elegant hotel lounge area with seating and large windows overlooking a landscape.
Cozy seating area with low tables and rugs in the desert at sunset.
Large hotel pool area with palm trees, loungers under umbrellas, and covered seating areas.
Luxurious hotel complex with large pool, sun loungers, and sandy beach.
Aerial view of a large pool area with sun sails and palm trees in a resort.
Outdoor pool with sun umbrellas and palm trees against a desert landscape at a hotel.
Hotel pool with lounge chairs and palm trees in a desert landscape
Elegant hotel lounge area with high ceilings, large windows, and striking chandeliers.
Elegant hotel lobby with cozy chairs, chandeliers, and decorative wall details.
Covered terrace with table and chairs overlooking desert landscape and buildings.
Desert camp with tent, rugs, camels, and palm trees at sunset.
Elegant hotel lobby with large windows, curtains, and seating areas around a central tree.
Pool area with lounge chairs, palm trees, and sunny desert backdrop at a hotel resort.
The Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara Abu Dhabi impresses with its traditional architecture, reminiscent of a palace. The resort offers a total of 207 Arabic-designed rooms and villas.
Amenities include a reception hall with a seating area, a souvenir shop, and a large library with a unique collection of books and artifacts.
There are a total of 4 restaurants to cater to your culinary desires. These include "Al Waha," the exclusive breakfast restaurant, the rooftop cocktail lounge and grill restaurant "Suhail," and the "Ghadeer" restaurant offering global specialties.
The extensive outdoor area features a swimming pool with a pool bar, sun terrace, and a separate children's pool, as well as an adults-only swimming pool with a sun terrace.

Accommodation

Deluxe Double Room Garden View

The Deluxe Double Room Garden View rooms (G2W/G1W) are approx. 48m² in size, located on the ground floor, and feature a bathroom with bathtub and shower/WC, hairdryer, bathrobes/slippers, air conditioning, telephone, safe, minibar (for a fee), satellite TV, Nespresso coffee machine, and a furnished terrace.

Modern hotel room with large bed, rug, and view of terrace and pool
Cozy hotel room with two beds, carpet, and large window overlooking the garden.
Elegant hotel room with two beds, traditional decor, and balcony with a view.
Elegant hotel room with large bed, TV, desk, and oriental decor.

Deluxe Double Room Balcony

With the same size and similar amenities as the Deluxe Double Room Garden View, the Deluxe Double Room Balcony (DD2/DD1) features a furnished balcony with panoramic desert views.

Deluxe Double Room Terrace

With similar amenities to the Deluxe Garden View Rooms, the Deluxe Double Room Terrace (T2D/T1D) are larger (approx. 50m²) and additionally feature a bathtub and a lounge area on the terrace.

Bright bedroom with open window, double bed, and Moroccan-style decorations.
Cozy terrace with wooden furniture and wide view on a sunny day.
Open terrace with comfortable seating and wooden furniture overlooking the desert.
Modern living room with white sofas, rug, and glass sliding doors opening to a garden with pool.
Cozy hotel room with double bed, rustic carpet, and balcony overlooking outdoor area.

Anantara Suite

With similar amenities to the Deluxe Double Room Terrace, the Anantara Suite (S2/S1) is larger at approx. 106 m² and additionally features a garden with an outdoor dining area.

One Bedroom Pool Villa

With similar amenities to the Anantara Suite, the One Bedroom Pool Villa (2PV/1PV) is larger (approx. 130 m²) and additionally features a kitchenette, private butler service, and a private pool.
Please note that your booked room has a private pool and there is no lifeguard service.
If booking with children or non-swimmers, you are responsible for supervision.

Elegant hotel room with two beds, wooden furniture, and a terrace view of desert landscape.
Elegant living room with beige L-shaped sofa, red cushions, and decorative chandelier.
Elegant hotel room with wooden beam ceiling, sofa, and large windows looking outside.
Aerial view of a luxurious desert-style estate with pool and garden.

Meals

Breakfast

Rich breakfast buffet in the main restaurant.

Elegant hotel restaurant with tables, chairs, cushions, and a sunset view.

Half Board

With Half Board booked, lunch or dinner is also available in participating restaurants, à la carte.
Mineral water included with meals.

Full Board

With Full Board booked, lunch and dinner are also available in participating restaurants, à la carte.
Mineral water included with meals.

Sports Included

Fitness room, aerobics.

Sports for a Fee

Archery, tennis, yoga, meditation, fat-tire cycling, dune jeep safaris, desert walks, stargazing, Polaris dune buggies.

Children's Program

Colorful modern kids' playroom with stools, tables, and games in a hotel lobby.
Children's playground with trampoline, climbing frame, and soccer goal in a courtyard with green artificial turf.
Game room with pool table, table tennis table, and seating area in a hotel.
Kids club for ages 4-10 with a large playroom and playground. Teens club for ages 11-18. Babysitter service available on request and for a fee.

Wellness

The "Anantara" Spa offers various massages and treatments for a fee.
Wood sauna with warm lighting, wooden benches, and sauna bucket with ladle.
Interior of a luxurious white domed room with seating and central water feature
A child sits by a water pool under a wooden veranda in a building with an oriental style.
A serene spa room with two massage tables overlooking a desert landscape.
Bright hotel room with bathtub, double bed, large window, and minimalist decor.
Pool overlooking the desert and part of a luxurious accommodation with wooden balcony.
Bright lounge area with armchairs, rugs, and large windows overlooking the outdoors.

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment and open-air cinema.

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi is included free of charge throughout the resort.

Hotel features

  • Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Family Friendly
  • Children's Pool
  • Kids Club/Mini Club
  • Spa
  • Massages
  • Air Conditioning
  • Hotel Safe

Note

In the UAE, most rooms are equipped with a King Size bed or two Queen Size or 2 Twin beds. For an occupancy of 2 adults + 1 child, accommodation will be with 1 King Size bed and, depending on availability, an extra bed/sofa bed (partially for a fee). For 2 adults and 2 children, accommodation will be with 2 Queen Size beds or 1 King Size bed and 1 or 2 extra/sofa beds (depending on availability and room size, and partially for a fee).
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Please note that check-in at this hotel is only possible from the age of 18. Alcoholic beverages are only served to guests aged 21 and over.
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For flights departing between midnight and 4 AM, the hotel stay ends on the previous day at 12 PM. Late check-out is available for a fee on site.

Destination Information on Climate Resilience Levy

In the United Arab Emirates, continuous growth leads to various construction projects.
This may result in visual and acoustic disturbances in certain areas. These construction activities are part of the country's ongoing development and modernization.

Seasonal Information

During the holy month of Ramadan, there may be restrictions in hotel operations. Furthermore, hotels may use this time for maintenance and minor renovation work, during which disruptions such as pool closures may occur. Additionally, some restaurants may be closed as meals are not served everywhere. The entertainment program at the hotel will be canceled or limited.

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Last updated: 20.02.2026 01:09