QASR AL SARAB
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Located in legendary Liwa Desert in the Empty Quarter – the largest uninterrupted sand desert in the world – Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara embraces the epic adventures of indigenous desert culture with renowned luxury.

Unwind in the unsurpassed comfort of 206 beautifully detailed rooms, spacious suites and palatial-style villas with private pools. By fusing Bedouin culture with modern and refined luxury, each space and feature is designed to connect you with the desert, its great beauty and timeless magnificence.

With Thai massage, aromatherapy and lavish body scrubs, the exceptional Anantara Spa offers a wide selection of massages and rejuvenating body treatments designed to leave you relaxed and centered. Special facilities include a Vichy shower, a Moroccan Hammam with double-heated marble beds, Jacuzzis and steam rooms.

Guided excursions have been developed to offer you a true taste of desert adventure. Gain a personal perspective of what nomadic life might have been like amongst the Bedouin, as they journeyed by camel from oasis to oasis. Explore the fauna of the area in exhilarating fashion by motoring up and down sand dunes in a four-wheel drive vehicle. Or set off on foot to experience the beauty of the desert with nature as your soundtrack.


Insider's Guide:

  • One of the most beautiful desert locations in the World
  • Dune bashing and camel treks are great activities
  • A terrific Anantara Spa

Rooms – Earthy hues, indigenous fabrics, jewel-embedded silver and bronze chandeliers that create warm silhouettes against gilded mosaics. All deluxe rooms feature a rain shower, oversized bathtub, complimentary WiFi and iPod docking station, with a choice of king-sized or twin beds.

Suites – One-bedroom suites boast spacious dimensions mirroring the expansive rugged surrounds. Stunning desert views are complemented by rich details gleaming against the desert sun, such as handcrafted wooden tea chests that shimmer with gold leaf and bronze carvings.

Villas – Separated from the main building, each villa offers a private entrance with desert stars illuminating the pathway to the villa’s floor-to-ceiling, wood-framed door. Featuring the luxury of a butler, each villa is the ultimate in decadence with a private pool and sundeck. Two-bedroom villas comprise one king and one twin bedroom, while three-bedroom villas offer two king-sized bedrooms plus a third twin.

Royal Pavilion – Complete privacy, far removed from distraction. Spacious opulence reminiscent of regal Arabian traditions. The Royal Pavilion is located remotely from the main building, a 1/2 mile golf cart journey away. Promising absolute privacy for a group of guests wishing to enjoy a special event, secluded dining event or any other luxury function, this exclusive sanctuary features a dining room, traditional Majlis seating area, a meeting room and scenic courtyard.


All Accommodations Come With:

  • Free WIFI
  • Flat Screen TV
  • DVD Player
  • Nespresso Machine
  • Pillow Menu
  • Air-conditioning

Deluxe Room

Details

  • Size (m²): 40
  • Size (ft²): 430
  • Location: On the ground floor and facing the desert
  • Layout: King or 2 twin beds, bathroom with oversized tub and rain shower, terrace


Deluxe Balcony Room

Details

  • Size (m²): 40
  • Size (ft²): 430
  • Location: On the 1st floor with desert valley views
  • Layout: King or 2 twin beds, bathroom with oversized tub for 2 and rain shower, work station, balcony


Deluxe Terrace Room

Details

  • Size (m²): 55
  • Size (ft²): 592
  • Location: Corner rooms on the 1st floor with uninterrupted desert valley views
  • Layout: King or 2 twin beds, bathroom with oversized tub for 2 and rain shower, work station, large open terrace, outdoor dining area & day beds


1-Bedroom Suite

Details

  • Size (m²): 130
  • Size (ft²): 1,399
  • Location: On the ground floor with desert views
  • Layout: King-size bedroom, bathroom with oversized tub and rain shower, separate living room, kitchenette, work station, patio with dining set & sun loungers, (Connecting twin-bedroom available)


1-Bedroom Villa

Includes 24-hour butler service

Details

  • Size (m²): 109
  • Size (ft²): 1,173
  • Location: Independent from resort, freestanding villa
  • Layout: King-size bedroom, spacious en-suite bathroom with oversized tub for 2 and rain shower, separate living area, kitchenette, private plunge pool with sun deck and outdoor shower


2-Bedroom Villa

Includes 24-hour butler service

Details

  • Size (m²): 190
  • Size (ft²): 2,045
  • Location: Independent from resort, freestanding villa
  • Layout: King-size bedroom with spacious en-suite bathroom with oversized tub for 2 and rain shower, twin-bedroom, separate living area, kitchenette, private plunge pool with sun deck and outdoor shower


3-Bedroom Villa

Includes 24-hour butler service

Details

  • Size (m²): 210
  • Size (ft²): 2,260
  • Location: Independent from resort, freestanding villa
  • Layout: 2 King-size bedrooms, 1 twin-bedroom, 3 bathrooms with oversized tubs and rain showers, separate living area, kitchenette, private plunge pool with sun deck, outdoor dining area and outdoor shower


Royal Villas in the Royal Pavilion

The Royal Pavilion is located in a secluded area apart from the main building, a short golf cart journey away. Promising total privacy for a group of guests wishing to enjoy an executive meeting retreat, wedding venue, secluded dining event or any other luxury function, this exclusive sanctuary features a dining room, traditional Majlis seating area, a meeting room and scenic courtyard. Guests staying in the Royal Villa also get 24-hour butler service.

Details

  • Size (m²): 109
  • Size (ft²): 1,173
  • Location: Ground floor in the Royal Pavilion
  • Layout: 1 bedroom with a king bed, separate living room and dining area, an oversized bathtub, rain shower, outdoor shower, private plunge pool, terrace with shaded daybeds, al fresco dining area

Al Waha

Al Wahar, or ‘The Oasis’, serves as an all-day dining haven of gastronomic delights. A tantalizing buffet with live cooking stations showcasing Middle Eastern and international cuisine with a touch of traditional Emirati flair. The authentic flavors of this Abu Dhabi desert restaurant include Makbous, Shawarma, Hareess and Biryani, all brought to life by selected theme nights featuring local performance artists.
Sample Buffet Lunch, Sample Buffet Dinner


Suhail

Named after a star that Bedouins of old used to navigate through the desert, Suhail serves excellent cuts of meat and fresh seafood from across the world. At this rooftop bar and grill, guests can enjoy a tranquil atmosphere and sweeping views of the wadi below while they partake in fine dining with a French touch. Bask in cozy armchairs on the roof terrace or retire indoors for air-conditioned comfort and private dining options. Exclusive degustation dinners and wine tastings can also be arranged. Dinner Menu


Ghadeer

Offering icy treats to help you stay cool at this poolside bar, as well as popular grilled sandwiches and light meals, Ghadeer features an adjoining terrace for casual outdoor dining. By night, Ghadeer restaurant transforms into a romantic retreat, offering local favorites like the Arabic Mixed Grill and Rabbit Leg as well as ethnic Mediterranean cuisine with influences from Greece, Spain, Italy and Portugal. The restaurant’s breathtaking island setting is accessible via bridges from the main guest areas, with flame torches illuminating your evening.
Lunch Menu, Dinner Menu


Al Liwan

With its name meaning ‘a gathering place’, Qasr al Sarab Desert Resort’s lobby bar takes on the flavor of a Middle Eastern bazaar. Local food and drinks such as strong Arabian coffee, mint teas, Arabic pastries and dates from Liwa offer distinctly authentic taste sensations. Must-try items include harerowa, ginger tea with milk, shay bezaafaran and chay halib bezaatar. Snack Menu

Explore the desert atop a camel or simply unwind and relax by the pool. Indulge in limitless options to keep you occupied during your stay at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara. Designed to be a true representation of Emirati hospitality and culture, this five-star resort offers supreme Abu Dhabi holiday experiences, set against a beautiful natural desert backdrop.

A luxurious hideaway catering to a range of leisure preferences, with archery, camel trekking, desert walks, swimming pool, kids club, library, tennis court, fitness center and Anantara Spa all at hand.


Activities Price List

Archery

Archery is a long-cherished Arabian tradition, and Qasr al Sarab offers training and equipment for beginners and sporting enthusiasts to practice under expert guidance. Learn this challenging but rewarding skill as the perfect way to spend your Abu Dhabi holiday leisure time.


Biking

Start the day with an energizing cycle ride across the desert landscape. Biking tours depart early each morning, while the sun is rising from behind the dunes, casting an evocative light over the landscape and providing the coolest part of the day.


Camel Trekking

Traverse the Empty Quarter by camel-back, reminiscent of the ancient Bedouin days. Descend the grand dunes and scale vast sand valleys like the Emirate forefathers as you tour a rugged landscape brimming with legendary tales. This Arabian adventure serves as the most magnificent and awe-inspiring way to explore the Middle East.


Dune Bashing

Dune bashing in one of the most beautiful deserts in the world takes this action sport to new levels. Take in the striking scenery while carving your way through the dunes.


Desert Walks

The rugged landscape of the Empty Quarter surrounds Qasr al Sarab, and walking trails offer an excellently invigorating area excursion for those wishing to gain an intimate knowledge of this glorious environment. The trails wrap around the dunes, offering by far the best way to explore the Empty Quarter’s surreal beauty up close.


Freeform Swimming Pool

The resort’s freeform infinity-edge swimming pool overlooks the magnificent valley and wadi down below. Families and couples alike gather to soak up the island sun, plunge into the refreshing waters and gaze over the edge where animals graze and harbor for shade and water.


Tennis Courts

Practice your shots day and night at the impeccably maintained floodlit tennis court. All the equipment you need is provided along with a little expert guidance. For those who want to avoid the day-time desert heat, the court stays open well into the night for evening play under the stars


Kid’s Club

Let the kids watch movies and play games at the Kid’s Club while you venture to the spa or enjoy a romantic Dining by Design experience for two. With multiple rooms, the Kids Club features activities for both young children and teens, including computers with games and learning activities, flat-screen TV with a large selection of movies, and reading material.


Fitness Club

Qasr al Sarab Desert Resort’s state-of-the-art fitness center and yoga studio allow guests to maintain their fitness regimen throughout the day and late into the evening. The fitness room features a vast array of high-tech machines, ranging from cardiovascular exercise to free weights and other strength training machines.


Yoga

With experienced yoga practitioners on call, Qasr al Sarab is able to provide the perfect yoga classes for all abilities at the resort’s dedicated yoga studio, back in your room, or at a setting of your choice in the beautiful surrounds of the resort. Take part in a group class or book an individual lesson for one-on-one expert guidance.


Spa

Amid the arid desert landscape of Abu Dhabi’s Empty Quarter, the verdant qualities of oasis have become a symbol of eternal life. Anantara mirrors this in a haven of absolute serenity at Anantara Spa. Soothe your senses and cleanse your soul with the timeless ancient rituals of ayurveda and other massage disciplines.

The luxury spa at Qasr Al Sarab is designed around central Hammam healing baths, which have served as a place of time-honored rituals for cleansing and revitalizing both body and soul for centuries. Deep in the desert, the spa is tucked into tranquil courtyards with trickling fountains and aromatic hanging gardens. Brochure, Price List

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