See all properties

Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel in Mahdar Bin Usayyan with 5 restaurants and spa

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara

5 restaurants, breakfast served
Exterior
Exterior
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Lobby
Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara is a luxurious oasis that offers an unforgettable getaway. Unwind with a rejuvenating spa treatment, take in breathtaking views from the terrace, or indulge in delicious meals at one of the 5 on-site restaurants. With yoga classes, horseback riding activities and high-speed WiFi to stay connected.
VIP Access

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Spa

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 5 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Free children's club
  • Free babysitting
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Children's pool

For families (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Babysitting (free)
  • Children's pool
  • Children's club (free)
  • Playground on-site
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
The current price is NZ$1,198
includes taxes & fees
21 Feb - 22 Feb

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 8 of 8 rooms

View all photos for Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms

Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms

Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Garden
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

View all photos for Suite ( Anantara )

Suite ( Anantara )

Suite ( Anantara )

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Garden
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

View all photos for Villa, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool ( Anantara )

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool ( Anantara )

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool ( Anantara )

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Garden
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

View all photos for Royal Villa, Private Pool (Pavilion)

Royal Villa, Private Pool (Pavilion)

Royal Villa, Private Pool (Pavilion)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Garden
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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Terrace

Deluxe Room, Terrace

Deluxe Room, Terrace

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Balcony

Deluxe Room, Balcony

Deluxe Room, Balcony

Highlights

Furnished 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

View all photos for Deluxe, Garden View

Deluxe, Garden View

Deluxe, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Garden
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

View all photos for Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Pool Access (Anantara)

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

Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Pool Access (Anantara)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Garden
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
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

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
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

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

Bring the kids when you stay at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara in Mahdar Bin Usayyan and they can enjoy the free kids' club. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with hot stone massages, body wraps or facials, and Al Waha, one of 5 restaurants, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include an outdoor pool, a poolside bar and a health club.

Languages

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

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 205 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
DONE

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 at the property
    • 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.
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • Free babysitting
    • Supervised childcare*
    • Free children's club
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site parking only available on request
    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Free on-site valet parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10:30 AM
  • 5 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Barbecue grills
  • Private dining
  • 24-hour room service

Travelling with children

  • Free children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Free babysitting

What to do

  • Tennis
  • Yoga classes
  • Archery
  • Mountain biking
  • Safari
  • Horse riding/hire
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 15 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2009
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Health club
  • An outdoor pool
  • Arcade/games room
  • Full-service spa
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • LCD television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Espresso maker
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Free cot/infant bed

What to enjoy

  • Furnished balcony/patio

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Phone
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Spa

The on-site spa has 5 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include hot stone massages, Thai massages, facials and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Dining

Al Waha – This buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Suhail – This fine-dining restaurant only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Ghadeer – This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Al Falaj – This theme restaurant only serves dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Al Liwan – This coffee shop only serves light fare. Open daily.

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.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) gala dinner per adult: AED 1650
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) gala dinner per child: AED 825 (from 4 to 12 years old)

Optional extras

  • Wired internet access is available in guestrooms for AED 100 per night (rates may vary)
  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AED 164 for adults and AED 82 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of AED 900 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge

Parking

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a security system on-site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Mobile payment options include: Alipay.
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.

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara?

Yes, there's free self and valet parking.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is AED 900 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge.

What is there to do at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara and nearby?

Have fun with on-site activities such as horse riding, mountain biking and archery and improve your game at the on-site tennis courts. Additional recreation on-site includes yoga and a safari. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara also has a sauna and a steam room, as well as an arcade and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara?

Yes, there are 5 on-site restaurants.

Does Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a furnished balcony or patio.

What's the area around Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara like?

Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara is located a short 1-minute walk from Rub' al Khali.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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 Exceptional

Excellent hotel for a perfect retreat!
Maria, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Have been 5 times and am consistently impressed. Nothing is too much trouble. A must stay.
Lynette P, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely awesome stay. Would recommend this hotel to anyone who wants a unique, memorable and luxurious experience. The staff are wonderful and the experience can’t be beat. The scenery and location of the hotel are stunning.
Jara, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Alles was perfect in dit resort 10/10
Matthias, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful, unique, excellent service
Jing Hua, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful and unique setting
Paola, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A Must-Visit, truly exceptional.
A magical enchanting desert resort with a truly fantastic and welcome team.
Mario, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place
We have had such a fantastic stay at Qasr al Sarab - beautifully located in the Desert and everything fulfilled our expectations and dreams
Karin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Felipe, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Most amazing place that we have been . Everything and everyone are excellent.
Jacqueline, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous and serene desert oasis.
Tatiana, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome experience and truly peaceful
Adwaita, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice
I hope to come again
Mohamed, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

the setting was unique however dining options were not great

4/10 Fair

One hour to check-in, nobody explained us anything about dining options and activities.
Vincent, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good
Tony, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Luxury!
Beth, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel here is so perfect as a site. However, the staff's attitude is so remarkably poor compared to the attractions. They also provide different information on whether they share information or not, and they are very unfriendly about guidance. The employees' abilities cannot keep up with the hotel's quality. Only one experience of staying in the desert is the best. The staff there, Get back to training.
SIYEON, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Beautiful setting all else a bit disappointing
Beautiful setting. Nice architecture. Everything else a bit lackluster. Came at the end of the main season and many activities are not available (camel rides, desert bbq, etc.) and the hotel was not very busy. Food could be much better. Highlights: Excellent service at pool bar and very knowledgeable falcon and owl handlers. Everyone else seemed bored.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

All good
Robert, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Christian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Louise, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ji Hee, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hiresh, 2-night trip