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Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara
Revel in the luxury of an island escape. Explore wildlife reserve, savannah, beach, mangroves and the Arabian Gulf surrounding. Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara is located just off the coast of Abu Dhabi.
SERVICE UPDATE
The well-being and health of our guests and team members is our top priority. With directives from local authorities, Covid-19 precautionary measures, maximum capacity and social distancing will be applied to all services at our Restaurants, Anantara Spa, Swimming Pool, Beach, Gym, Kids Club, Events and Islandwide Activities.
For reservations please contact;
+971 2 895 8700
res.auh@anantara.com
Contact Details
- P.O. Box 12452, Al Ruwais, Sir Bani Yas Island
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- +971 2 801 5400
- +971 2 801 5408
- dirs@anantara.com
Desert Islands is 8 km off the coast of Jebel Dhanna (two hours' drive from downtown Abu Dhabi), accessible by complimentary water taxi or private seaplane.
Follow the E11 highway directly from Abu Dhabi or Dubai in the direction of Tarif and Mirfa. Passing Tarif, Mirfa, Baynoona and Al Ruwais, take exit 113 marked Sir Bani Yas Island, and at the roundabout take the Sir Bani Yas exit. At the next roundabout, take the second exit. Follow the road until the third roundabout and take the exit for Sir Bani Yas and Jebel Dhanna Jetty. At the fourth roundabout, take the first exit marked Sir Bani Yas Island.
At the jetty, you can park your car in a safe parking area before boarding the complimentary water taxi.
We offer a complimentary 15- to 20-minute water taxi transfer for all our guests to and from the island. This service operates 4-5 times daily and must be booked 24 hours in advance. Please note that the water taxi transfer schedule is subject to weather conditions and coastguard approval.
Operating Schedule | From Mainland | From Sir Bani Yas Island |
Daily | 12.00 noon | 9.00 am |
Daily | 3.00 pm | 1.00 pm |
Daily | 6.00 pm | 4.00 pm |
Daily | 11.00 pm | 8.00 pm |
Please note: from 13 April 2021 till 13 May 2021, the 8.00 pm boat will be departed from the Island at 9.00 pm due to Ramadan season.
For enquiries or to reserve your crossing, please contact Guest Services at +971 (0) 2 801 5400 or email dirs@anantara.com
Travel to Sir Bani Yas Island is swift and seamless with Seawings' flight services. Soar over island beauty and the Arabian Gulf. For more information contact seawings@anantara.info
Please note that these flight services are operated and managed by a third party, and that the operator’s terms and conditions apply.

CONTACT US
- P.O. Box 12452, Al Ruwais, Sir Bani Yas Island
- +971 2 801 5400
- dirs@anantara.com
- +971 2 895 8700 or 800 ANANTARA
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res.auh@anantara.com
NO DRONE POLICY: Due to privacy and safety concerns, please note that Desert Islands Resort strictly prohibits the operation of drones by guests within the entire premises of the resort.
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