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Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara

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5 restaurants, breakfast served
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Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning

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1 Qasr Al Sarab Road, Liwa Desert, Mahdar Bin Usayyan, 131277

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Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2045 sq ft
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Suite ( Anantara ) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite ( Anantara )

  • 1141 sq ft
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool ( Anantara ) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool ( Anantara )

  • 1399 sq ft
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Royal Villa, Private Pool (Pavilion) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Royal Villa, Private Pool (Pavilion)

  • 1399 sq ft
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, Terrace | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, Terrace

  • 538 sq ft
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, Balcony | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, Balcony

  • 484 sq ft
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe, Garden View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe, Garden View

  • 484 sq ft
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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

Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Pool Access (Anantara)

  • 2260 sq ft
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Mahdar Bin Usayyan

When you stay at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara in Mahdar Bin Usayyan, you'll be steps from Rub' al Khali.

Getting around

  • Abu Dhabi Intl. Airport (AUH) - 158 min drive

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

Luxury hotel with 5 restaurants and a full-service spa
Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara offers 205 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and minibars. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Rooms have detached private bathrooms. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, laptop-compatible safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and enjoy recreation facilities including 2 outdoor tennis courts and a health club. An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite 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 spa tub, and Turkish bath/hammam.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 205 guestrooms featuring minibars and espresso makers. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. Encounter the local wildlife with a safari, then enjoy recreational amenities including outdoor tennis courts and a health club. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and free babysitting.
Grab a bite at Al Waha, one of the hotel's 5 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10:30 AM.
Al Waha - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Suhail - This fine-dining restaurant serves dinner only. 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 serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Al Liwan - This coffee shop serves light fare only. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Awards and affiliations

Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara is listed in the 2022 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List of the world's best places to stay.

Languages

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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi; wired internet (AED 100 per night)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: AED 164 for adults and AED 82 for children
  • 5 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Al Falaj
  • Al Liwan
  • Al Waha
  • Ghadeer
  • Suhail

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Safari
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • Free babysitting
  • Free children's club
  • Free crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • Thai massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 15 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2009
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Detached private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
A late check-out fee will be charged

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
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: AED 1450
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: AED 700 (from 4 to 12 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AED 164 for adults and AED 82 for children
  • Fee for in-room wired internet: AED 100 per night (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: AED 900 per vehicle (one-way)
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Alipay
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
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.

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is 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

Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 520 out of 604 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 604 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 604 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 604 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 604 reviews" "

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 Excellent

Everton

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jing Hua

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, unique, excellent service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

VIOLA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and unique setting
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jinwook

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Vincent, Tokyo

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
One hour to check-in, nobody explained us anything about dining options and activities.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Must-Visit, truly exceptional.
A magical enchanting desert resort with a truly fantastic and welcome team.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Felipe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Mississauga

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline, Fort Lauderdale

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most amazing place that we have been . Everything and everyone are excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adwaita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome experience and truly peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth, Allentown

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Luxury!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice
I hope to come again
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana, Las Vegas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous and serene desert oasis.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anders

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Farrukh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the setting was unique however dining options were not great

10/10 Excellent

Sweta

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022