Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara

Hotel was very quiet and not busy at all. Generally the room and the resort itself had some AC issue. Didn’t feel the air con. Staff were fantastic. Everyone that we have met have gone beyond our expectation. Safari drive was amazing too. Food menu options are limited.

I had a wonderful stay at Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara. The hotel is beautiful, very clean, and well-maintained. The staff were all extremely friendly and helpful, making us feel truly welcome. A special thanks to Dilan, who went above and beyond to assist us — his service was exceptional! The food was absolutely delicious, with a great variety and high quality. I highly recommend this resort and would love to come back again. Thank you for the amazing experience!

The place is old but they have maintained it well. Amazing staff and most importantly amazing Safari experience with Jafar! He will give you the best experience that you will never forget. We really enjoyed the place and seeing the animals because of him. Only thing that they can improve on is the F&B - Breakfast needs to have more variety. There needs to be more restaurant in the hotel or better option than the current one.

Our stay at Anantara Desert Islands Resort was truly memorable. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with warmth and hospitality that made us feel right at home. The resort strikes the perfect balance between nature and luxury, offering peace, comfort, and outstanding service.||A special thank you to Retona for her kindness and attentiveness throughout our stay. Her genuine care and attention to detail made a big difference and added a personal touch to our experience.||Though we didn’t get a chance to do the wildlife safari this time, it’s at the top of our list for our next visit — we’ve heard so many great things about it! The room was spacious, comfortable, and had a beautiful view. The dining experience was also a highlight, with fresh, delicious meals and great service.||Can’t wait to return to this slice of paradise — highly recommended for anyone looking to unwind in a truly unique setting!

We planned for a 2 nights stay. Have been an incredible stay with lots memories we gathered. Special shout to the amazing staff who had always been cheerful and supportive from the front desk, pool, pool bar, beach life guard, kids play areas and all of the ones in the restaurant. The food in the palm was tasty however a variation on the choice of menu is advisable. Been "Anantara" we expected to have a bit more organized specially during dinner in "The Palm" and the amenities inside the room could have been a bit more cleaner like Fan had spider web and balcony was not very clean. Further, in the teens club there should be arrangement of water. It was appreciated that water was provided as and when needed in glass bottles, however there should be options for self refill stations as the guests need not be waiting when they are thirsty during rush time. Safari is just awesome and one should try it early morning to avoid the heat in summer and also to get a glimpse of the animals being fed which is the only time you could catch them in groups. Overall 5 ***** only because of STAFFS !!!!!!

An amazing experience for sure. Had a warm welcome from the staff from the minute we parked our car at the dock and the awesome service till we reached back. There was a nice Indonesian lady at the reception who accomodated all our needs with great professionalism. The rooms were great with an awesome view of the ocean. The safari is "A MUST". Jonathan our guide did an amazing job giving us insights about the island and the animals. The animals were the highlight and waking up with the view of a deer prancing around the garden was so refreshing compared to the bustling city life. A must visit resort for those in the country and those visiting too. Kudos to the team!

We recently visited Sir Bani Yas Island with our 7-year-old son, and it turned out to be one of the most memorable trips we’ve ever had. Not only did our son absolutely love the safari — spotting giraffes, cheetahs, and gazelles with wide-eyed excitement — but my wife and I were also celebrating our birthdays during the trip, which made it even more special.||||The resort staff went out of their way to make us feel celebrated, and the peaceful, natural surroundings were the perfect setting to relax, reconnect, and enjoy some quality family time. The guides were fantastic with kids and full of knowledge, answering all our son’s curious questions with such warmth and enthusiasm.||||This wasn’t just a vacation — it was a collection of special moments we’ll never forget. Highly recommended for families, couples, and anyone looking to celebrate life in a truly unique place.

Fantastic resort for families (small but manned kids club) and simply if you will like to walk along the beach side or dip into the huge pool. The other two Anatara resorts can also be visited (free rides) if you will like to expand your options for meals, particular of note is the Savannah Restaurant which brings you closer to the gazelles as you dine (which is a good mix of experience since this resort is nowhere near wildlife). The Safari tour i will give it an average honestly (cost to value), with a highlight of giraffes and zebra spotted. The most interesting part of it for me is how they are attempting to green the hills on the island, which is not an easy task (lack of rain makes the soil too high in salt and minerals). The cheetah is in its own enclosure (of course, as the safari jeeps isn't caged in itself) and the roaming animals are the peaceful ones.