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Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara

Located in Abu Dhabi’s legendary Liwa Desert in the Empty Quarter, the largest uninterrupted sand desert in the world, Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara combines the epic adventures of indigenous desert culture with renowned luxury. Unwind in the unsurpassed comfort of private, palatial style villas, in a ‘mirage palace’ enveloped by thousands of years of intriguing traditions.

Traverse towering dunes and sandy desert trails in enthralling desert escapades. Experience a retreat that blends cultural passion with desert tranquility. An endless choice of the world’s best cuisines is served within exquisite surroundings at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort to appease your gastronomic cravings.

Address

P.O. Box 131277
1 Qasr Al Sarab Road
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates


Telephone
+971 2 886 2088


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TripsEye Ratings

Rated On 30 September 2014

Our Ratings based on Total of 2000 reviews

Location
9.5
Rooms
9.7
Service
9.3
Value
8.5
Cleanliness
9.7
9.3
Excellent
Reviewed on 24 August 2017

Those who stayed at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara commented on their experience at the property as “relaxing”, “fantastic” and “exceptional”. The property was described as “luxurious”, “wonderful” and that it was a “fabulous desert paradise”. The property was said to be located at “the most beautiful location in the desert” amidst the “spectacular” sand dunes. The “well detailed” and “well designed” rooms of the property were said to be “beautiful”, “clean” and “spacious”. The units of the property were said to be complemented with “very well designed” facilities. The hotel was said to be equipped with amenities such as “a pool”, “a pool bar”, “a stylish spa” and a “well-equipped gym”. The staff of the property was said to be “very courteous”, “knowledgeable” and “very helpful”. Overall those who stayed at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara shared that they had a “lovely stay” at the property and that they “highly recommend” the resort.


Reviewed on 21 July 2017

Those who stayed at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara commented on their experience at the resort as “fantastic”, “amazing” and “the most memorable holiday yet”. The visitors further commented on the property as “beautiful” and “lovely”. The resort was said to be found at an “outstanding” location, “in the middle of the desert”. The “interior and the exterior” of the rooms, were said to be “spacious”, “clean’ and “well detailed”. The staff of the property was highly commended for their “impeccable”, “accommodating” and “exceptional” service. Overall, the guests have said that they had a “good time in the desert” and that Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara is a “must for the bucket list”.


Reviewed on 29 June 2017

Those who visited Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara commented on their experience at the property as “magical”, “very relaxing” and blissful. The guests further commented on the property as “a paradise in the middle of the desert”, “a truly magical place” and the “perfect oasis”. The rooms of the property were said to be “fantastic” with a “gorgeous” and a “luxurious” theme. The staff of the property was said to be “very friendly”, “very informative” and “outstanding”. The guests have highly recommended the “sunrise or sunset camel trek” in the desert. Overall, the guests have stated that they had a “lifetime experience” at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara.


Reviewed on 16 March 2017

Those who have holidayed at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara, have commented on it being situated in an “exquisite” and “scenic” location “in the middle of the desert”. The resort and its rooms are said to offer “spectacular” views of the red sand dunes that surround the compound. Some rooms, such as the Deluxe Terrance Room come with especially spacious terraces which afford wonderful views. The staff at the resort are said to offer guests a “highly personalised” welcome and to pay attention to even the most minor of details. The food at the resort was generally found by guests to have been “excellent”. The swimming pool at the resort has been described to be large and quite beautiful. Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara has been mentioned to offer guests a range of activities to participate in. One such example being guided tours around Liwa. The guides for this tour are said to be quite knowledgeable about the local region.


Reviewed on 24 January 2017

Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara, as described by those that have holidayed there in the past, is a “perfect getaway in Abu Dhabi” which is situated “in the middle of Liwa desert”. The rooms have been reported have been “spacious” and to have offered a “stunning view of the desert” that surrounds the resort, which includes “beautiful” and massive sand dunes as far as the eye can see. Some of the rooms have been mentioned to have come with “excellent” bathtubs that afforded plenty of room. The staff were generally found to have been “helpful” and “friendly”. The food at the restaurant has been favourably commented on by most guests, which many expressing that the breakfast was very good. In addition to more common activities such as swimming, Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara has also been reported to offer activities such as camel and horse riding.


Reviewed on 21 September 2016

Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara has been described by past guests as an “amazing resort in the middle of the desert” which is “surrounded by sand dunes and nature”.The rooms were described as having had comfortable beds and linen and “great views” of the sand dunes. The bathrooms were reported to have had “good water pressure and plenty of hot water”. The pool was commented on as having been “large” and “amazing”. The service and food at the restaurant close to the pool was generally found to have been quite good. The rooftop restaurant “Suhail” was found by some to have been more on the expensive side. Many guests seem to have felt that the great overall service provided by the staff was a major winning point for the resort. The resort has been reported to offer activities like dune bashing and desert walks, and also has a spa offering “de-stress” massages.


Reviewed on 08 September 2016

Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara has been described by guests that have visited to be “an amazing resort in the middle of the desert” which has sometimes been referred to as “mirage palace”. The rooms and villas, which are “Arabian-flavoured”, were found to have been “stunning” by many, with views of the rolling sand dunes. A number of villas have been mentioned to come with their own pool. The service was found to have been “great” overall with “friendly” and “helpful” staff. There are reported to be many “pool areas” and a “kid’s club”. The breakfast buffet was described as having been “sumptuous” and the food was generally found to have been “delicious”. There is also reported to be a rooftop restaurant that serves “dinner under the stars”.


Reviewed on 02 August 2016

Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara has been described by past guests as being situated about a 3 hour drive away from Abu Dhabi. The resort is mentioned to offer “stunning views of the desert”. The rooms have been described as having been “nice”, having come with “lovely” views of the sand dunes. The staff was found to have been very “attentive”, and guests have commented positively on the food at all the restaurants. The resort has been reported by past guests to have “dedicated adventure staff, several restaurants and a huge pool” and to offer opportunities for guests to go on camel rides, drives and sand sledding in the desert. Some guests mentioned having felt concerned about the unavailability of a lifeguard when they wanted to use the pool. Guests have also mentioned that the resort had a gym along with a steam room that guests could use, as well as a spa.


Reviewed on 17 May 2016

The resort gained many positive resorts for an optimal location but there were several guests who found the distance and the long ride from the airport too long and tiring. Several returning guests noted that the quality of the buffet as well as the customer service had declined and most of the guests mentioned that the restaurants were over expensive with the portion sizes extremely small even for a light eater. The rooms and overall ambiance of the resor was deemed as luxurious and comfortable. The leisure activities were once again conceived as being too expensive.


Reviewed on 06 July 2015

Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara is a resort that has received consistent positive reviews. Guests have highly recommended this hotel given its exceptional service standards as well as the well trained and helpful staff. The unique ambience of the resort and its location has delighted many. Quite a number of guests have mentioned the food at the resort positively while the facilities of the resort such as the pool and gym have also received excellent feedback. The resort as well as the surrounding area has been described as breathtakingly beautiful too.


Reviewed on 29 November 2014

This is a hotel that has received repeated positive reviews by guests who have described it as a luxurious haven of tranquility in a breathtakingly beautiful setting. The spacious and luxurious rooms as well as the gorgeous decorations have been admired by many while quite a number of guests have also mentioned that the friendliness and courtesy of the staff is out of the ordinary. Views that have been admired from the rooms seem to have also significantly added to the positive experience. Food at the resort has received mixed feedback. While being described as mouthwatering and delicious, some have also mentioned that the price of the food was rather high. Many have also added that this wonderful experience to be had at the resort is rather expensive, but have also stated that it is indeed worth the price.


Reviewed on 23 November 2014

Many guests have found Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara to be beautiful and mystic lying between the rolling dunes of golden hue. Spacious and stylishly appointed rooms of the resort have mesmerized guests while quite a number of them have also mentioned that the spa treatments were truly surreal. Food, service, staff as well as the views of the surrounding beauty seem to have all contrived well to create satisfied guests for this luxury hotel.


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Desert Romance

Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara

Abu Dhabi | UAE

Desert Romance

Indulge in our oasis in the heart of the legendary Liwa Desert is naturally romantic, made even more indulgent by a host of intimate experiences. Linger a little longer in true Arabian luxury, relishing even more precious time together with your loved one.