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Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara

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A Resort Deep in the Dunes

In the Liwa desert of Abu Dhabi, deep in the dunes of the Empty Quarter, Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara is a fortress-style resort with rooms, suites and pool villas, several restaurants, a spa and a programme of desert adventures.

An oasis in the Empty Quarter

Qasr Al Sarab sits deep in the Liwa desert, among the towering dunes of the Empty Quarter, around a couple of hours from Abu Dhabi. Built like an Emirati fortress, with turrets, courtyards and fountains, it feels a long way from anywhere. Accommodation runs from desert-view rooms and suites to private pool villas with butler service, including an adults-only Royal Pavilion set apart from the main resort. Dining ranges from the rooftop grill Suhail and the global Ghadeer to a lobby lounge, a pool bar, private desert dinners and an interactive cooking experience. The Anantara Spa is a healing oasis among the dunes, with a Moroccan hammam, heated jacuzzis, steam rooms, an ice room and a wellness centre. Days are built around desert adventures, a Little Bedouins kids’ programme and Emirati cultural experiences. It suits couples and families who want a dramatic desert escape with space, quiet and a sense of Arabia.

Dining

Dining ranges from the rooftop grill Suhail to the global flavours and poolside bar at Ghadeer, with the all-day Al Liwan lobby lounge and the Naseem pool bar for relaxed days.

For something memorable, the resort arranges private Designer Dining and desert barbecues among the dunes, plus the interactive Spice Spoons cooking experience.

Facilities and experiences

• A fortress-style setting deep in the dunes of the Empty Quarter.
• Private pool villas with butler service, including an adults-only Royal Pavilion.
• The Anantara Spa, with a Moroccan hammam, jacuzzis, steam rooms and an ice room.
• A wellness and meditation centre, with private yoga.
• Desert adventures, a Little Bedouins kids’ programme and Emirati cultural experiences.

Why we recommend Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara

• A fortress-style resort set deep in the dunes of the Empty Quarter.
• Rooms, suites and private pool villas with butler service.
• A spa with a Moroccan hammam, ice room and a wellness centre.
• A full programme of desert adventures and Emirati cultural experiences.
• A dramatic, remote escape for couples and families.

A note on experience

This suits you if you want a dramatic desert escape with space and quiet. Head out on a desert adventure among the dunes, return for a hammam ritual at the spa, and dine on the rooftop or at a private barbecue under the stars. A kids’ programme and cultural experiences help families. It is remote, a couple of hours from Abu Dhabi, so it is best for couples and families who want to switch off and feel the desert.

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