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Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 5 restaurants and full-service spa
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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5 restaurants, breakfast served
Exterior
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Pool Access (Anantara)
VIP Access

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Laundry
    Laundry
The price is AU$1,045
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec

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Room options

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Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms

Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 190 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Suite ( Anantara )

Suite ( Anantara )

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
  • 106 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool ( Anantara )

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool ( Anantara )

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 130 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Royal Villa, Private Pool (Pavilion)

Royal Villa, Private Pool (Pavilion)

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 130 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, Terrace

Deluxe Room, Terrace

Highlights

Terrace
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
  • 50 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, Balcony

Deluxe Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • 45 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe, Garden View

Deluxe, Garden View

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
  • 45 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Pool Access (Anantara) | Exterior

Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Pool Access (Anantara)

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 210 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
1 Qasr Al Sarab Road, Liwa Desert, Mahdar Bin Usayyan, 131277

Getting around

  • Abu Dhabi (AUH-Abu Dhabi Intl.) - 158 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Suhail - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Al Waha - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Al Falaj - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Deadline Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Al Liwan - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara

Luxury family-friendly hotel
You can look forward to an airport shuttle, a poolside bar and a terrace at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara. Indulge in a body treatment, a facial and a hot stone massage at the on-site spa. Make sure that you enjoy a meal at the 5 on-site restaurants, including breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Yoga classes are offered at the health club; other things to do include archery, mountain biking and horse riding. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and a playground.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking and valet parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a safari and 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), supervised childcare (surcharge) and luggage storage
Room features
All 205 rooms feature comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with separate baths/showers and bidets
  • LCD TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Furnished balconies or patios, daily housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers

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.

Languages

Afrikaans, Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Dutch, English, Filipino, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Urdu, Vietnamese

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

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

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • Free babysitting
  • Free children's club
  • Free 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
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • 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
  • Detached private bathroom
  • 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
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
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.

Renovations and closures

This property is undergoing renovations from 18 July 2024 to 31 October 2024 (completion date subject to change).
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: AED 1450
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: AED 700 (from 4 to 12 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 and a security system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Drones and aerial surveillance devices are not permitted at this property.

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara?

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara on 4 Dec 2024 start from AU$1,044.66, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for a fee.

Does Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of AED 900 per vehicle applies.

Where is Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara located?

Set in Mahdar Bin Usayyan, this family-friendly hotel is steps from Rub' al Khali.

Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 518 out of 602 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 602 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 602 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 602 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 602 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Felipe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was beautiful, staff very nice and ready to help. We met Andres the chef from one of the restaurants, very nice, he took the time to show us around the hotel and beauty of it. Food was good, service at the pool, excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Mississauga

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline, Fort Lauderdale

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most amazing place that we have been . Everything and everyone are excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adwaita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome experience and truly peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth, Allentown

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Luxury!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay
I had a wonderful stay at Anantara. The staff were friendly and provided great service throughout my visit. The food was tasty with a good variety of options to choose from. The pool area, complete with sunbeds and cabanas, was a nice place to relax. The pool bar offered a decent selection and a pleasant atmosphere. The rooms were spacious and comfortable, perfect for recharging after a day of exploration. One of the highlights was the stunning nature surrounding the hotel, featuring beautiful dunes and occasional gazelles and camels. Thank you, Anantara, for an unforgettable and magical stay - I will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice
I hope to come again
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Awesome get away in the empty quarter
Awesome little staycation, the location is wonderful in the middle of the desert, like an oasis just with all the luxury amenities you can imagine. Our trip was made special by our hosts in the hotel: Fabiana made our welcome special by her friendly and personal openness and effort to ensure all wishes are addressed, Erik as restaurant manager of Suhail was personally looking after us and ensuring together with Ali that our evening was unforgettable. Nazir looked after us on our Camel ride in the desert (awesome to climb the high dunes on the back of a Camel) and also acted as our professional camera man, volunteering to capture the moments for us. Thank you for an unforgettable staycation. Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana, Las Vegas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous and serene desert oasis.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anders

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Farrukh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the setting was unique however dining options were not great

10/10 Excellent

Sweta

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is truly unique. I don't think I have ever stayed in a 5 star hotel with such exceptional service from every single member of staff. Truly outstanding. Farhan my "butler" was incredibly responsive and attentive to requests to make dinner, spa and activity reservations and the dune bashing with Saleem was just an incredible experience. I cannot recommend this hotel highly enough. The pool area and swim up bar is amazing, I didn't want to leave and 4 nights felt like I'd been there for over a week. So relaxing. If I was being very (very) picky, and as a point of feedback for improvement, I'd say the food was pretty good (but not amazing) for a 5 star property - particularly in the Suhail restaurant which is very expensive. Nothing bad, just room for improvement in terms of the quality. The gym facility is also awesome, as is the spa. An amazingly good massage. Just what was needed after a long flight. thank you to all - I hope to be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Outdoor Pool & Onsite Restaurant/Bar
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM
Nearest Airport
Abu Dhabi (AUH-Abu Dhabi Intl.)