Name: Anantara Qasr Al Sarab Resort & Spa
Address: Qasr Al Sarab Road, P.O. Box 131277, 1, Abu Dhabi, AE

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Shuo

Great & unique experience, super friendly staff

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Heather

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 100/10 – Absolutely Sublime

Our weekend at Qasr Al Sarab by Anantara was nothing short of magical. From the moment we arrived, every detail reflected luxury, authenticity, and exceptional hospitality.

Our Pool Villa was stunning—a perfect blend of modern comfort and Arabian elegance. The bed was incredibly comfortable, the outdoor space was beautiful, and the private pool overlooking the endless dunes created one of the most spectacular settings we've ever experienced. Every detail had been thoughtfully considered, from the Arabic-inspired slippers and welcome amenities to practical touches like illuminated makeup mirrors and cleverly mounted hair dryers.

The service was equally outstanding. A special thank you to May Love, who looked after us in the dining venues. Her warmth, professionalism, and genuine passion for guest service elevated every meal. We would also like to recognise Aaron, our personal villa host, who was exceptional throughout our stay. When we experienced a minor water leak in our villa, Arun arranged a seamless move to another villa with remarkable efficiency and minimal disruption, allowing us to continue enjoying our weekend without stress.

The resort itself is breathtaking. The pool, framed by the vast desert landscape of the Empty Quarter, is one of the most beautiful settings imaginable.

This was quite simply one of the finest resort experiences we have ever had. We loved every minute and are already planning to return with friends asap

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2026

Kirsten

Amazing hotel and staff. We cannot wait to go back!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2026

Lance

Exceptional

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Dec 2025

Matthew

one of the best places you could ever stay

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2025

Young IL

Hotel staff always give us smile.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2025

Lucas

One of the best hotels I ever stayed. The suite was amazing. Services, staff, hospitality, quality, breakfast, tours, everything absolutely impeccable and worth it.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Dec 2025

Graham

Amazing desert resort hotel in the most amazing location amongst rolling sand dunes.. staff are really friendly and attentive and the quality of the restaurant and food are exceptional. If you want a luxury desert experience this one of the best…

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Nov 2025

Luca

Fantastic staff, super welcoming and always one step ahead. We’ve had the chance to interact with several staff members, all super lovely people who made our stay special. Everything was truly spotless. Services, amenities and foo & beverage can be more expensive, but the resort is quite niche in a remote location. So probably expected

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2025

Daniel

Great way to visit the desert

Lovely hotel, one of the best experiences in my life, and this hotel have it all

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2025

Kevin

Amazing location. Other worldly. Incredible friendly and competent staff. Will be back again

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2025

Leonel

Great hotel at the desert , luxury pool everything is fantastic

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2025

Conor

Incredibly beautiful facility. Great scenery. Great staff. Great activities

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2025

Elizabeth

Fabulous Resort

The food was excellent!
The facilities were wonderful!
The location is spectacular!
The car service from Dubai to the desert resort, and then from the resort to Abu Dhabi was first rate.
We loved our three nights there!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2024

Lynette P

Have been 5 times and am consistently impressed. Nothing is too much trouble. A must stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2024

Jara

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2024

Jing Hua

Beautiful, unique, excellent service

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2024

Paola

Beautiful and unique setting

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2024

Tony

Good

4/10

Poor

29 Dec 2023

Vincent

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

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2023

Mario

A Must-Visit, truly exceptional.

A magical enchanting desert resort with a truly fantastic and welcome team.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2023

Felipe

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2023

Jacqueline

Most amazing place that we have been . Everything and everyone are excellent.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Oct 2023

Robert

All good

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2023

Adwaita

Awesome experience and truly peaceful

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2023

Beth

Luxury!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2023

Verified traveler

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!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2023

Mohamed

Nice

I hope to come again

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2023

Christian

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!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2023

Tatiana

Fabulous and serene desert oasis.

6/10

Pleasant

16 Jan 2023

Farrukh

the setting was unique however dining options were not great

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2022

Louise

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!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2022

Kyle

Best desert hotel in the UAE

Fantastic service, fantastic location, fantastic hotel. Without a doubt the best desert hotel in the UAE. An incredible and unique experience that made my birthday weekend there unforgettable.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Jan 2022

Stefan

High End but Bulldozers Disturbing the Peace

Perfect service. Very nice hotel. Outstanding breakfast buffet on the plus side.

Very disappointing to have noisy bulldozers, cranes, trucks and neon-lights in full view where you´d expect a quiet desert during the day-time and in the evening.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2022

Ziad

Very nice experience to stay inside the Arabian Desert. Great facility surrounded by the beautiful golden and reddish sand dunes.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2021

Verified traveler

Unique experience ,worth the trip

Unique architecture in the middle of the desert , great dining / housekeeping service team . Great effort for developing and running this place.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2021

Jeonghoon

Life best

Life best hotel

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2021

SUN KWAN

Excellent place.
Nice pool and kind staff and amazing desert view.
Small problem is the restaurant which is not various so that I do not have any choices.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2021

Teresa

Awesome!

It was amazing! Five star all round. Perfect for a short relaxing stay! Staff were friendly and couldn’t do enough for us. They met our every need. The only exception was the pool bar staff who didn’t seem to know what they were doing.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2021

Muhammad Tariq

Exceptional Experience

This was our second stay at Qasr Al Sarab and we upgraded from a garden deluxe to a one bed villa with a pool. Everything in the villa was outstanding, space, facilities, finishings. You will certainly not be disappointed. Due to the heat, the breakfast was delivered to the room and you could order as much as you like, we literally did not leave our villa the whole time we stayed. Anything we required more of was delivered to us very promptly and all staff were super friendly and professional at all times. Olga took special care of us as it was our anniversary and we were repeat customers. Thank you Olga and your team. We look forward to another visit soon. Tayyba and Tariq

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 May 2021

Verified traveler

Gorgeous place, gorgeous hotel.
Management should be on top of few things though. There were some deficiencies in the service that reflects poor oversight:
1. Room was not very clear. Hair on floor and in sink.
2. After the room was serviced; toiletry (shampoo, etc.. ) were not refilled and placed back in an orderly way; they kept them the way we left them.
3. Only one capsule of caffeinated coffee for a room of 2 and one decaf.
4. Toiletry (cream, shampoo etc..) were not of expected quality; the ones used in their gym/spa are much better than the ones in the room.
5. They say they have a soap menu; but we had to order the soap.

But otherwise an amazing place; surreal. Should be on every tourist's short list of things to do.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2021

Minhee

Perfect

It was a perfec place for relaxation. Very peaceful but luxurious. Tasty food, amazing service. Perfect.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2021

Minhee

Very impressive!!!

It was amazing. Speechless!!
Staff was super friendly and kind, eager to help, speedy service.

I stayed one night in villa, one night in royal villa.
The desert view was amazing.
You can see lots of stars at night.
The food was super tasty and fresh.

Thank you for the good service, Umar!!!!!
Very very impressive

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2021

Claudia

Stunning Desert Resort

The resort is just beautiful, almost magical! The staff is extremely attentive and friendly. We went on the sunset camel ride, which turned into a private one with the most knowledgeable guide. We can’t wait to go back!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2021

MIRAN

everything was good!!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2021

amit

Amazing! Amazing ! Amazing

Definitely one of the classiest resorts I have stayed in

Only feedback for improvement is food for vegan/ vegeterian guests. Choices are super limited for vegetarians.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jan 2021

Tejal

Rude and inconsiderate management.

The property is beautiful. Communication with Management before and on arrival at the hotel was extremely disappointing. Guest relations manager Edwina was rude and condescending. We booked a suite and were informed before hand that it sleeps 3 adults. There was 1 king bed (for 2 adults) and 1 fold away children's metal spring bed for the 3rd adult. This was unacceptable and management were not willing to change in any way shape or form at the hotel because we had booked through hotel.com and not directly with them. Instead the Manager Raphaelo asked me to check-in to another room for 2 nights at an additional expense. I was not willing to do this as the website states the suite sleeps 3 adults and therefore as the hotel did not have the facilities for this, the management tried to pressure me into paying for another room or sleep on the child's foldable bed which was extremely uncomfortable and painful for the back for 2 nights.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2021

Grant

Desert Paradise & Solitude

The overall experince was amazing. Fabulous, unintrusive service, great amenities, nothing was too much trouble. Desert views, sunsets/sunrises were ever changing and breathtaking and the silence. Totally relaxing luxury getway from the modern world hustle & bussle!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Dec 2020

Verified traveler

Nice place

It was a great experience!! All staffs are kind.
There are many stars in the night sky.
And dinnings also are good.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2020

Gene

Amazing service and a great Arab feel. I will be back

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Dec 2020

Verified traveler

정말 친절한 서비스에 감동을 받았습니다. 그리고 사막뷰에 잊지못할 경험을 했습니다

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2020

ali

Can't wait to be back

The overall stay was very relaxing, excellent service, loved the atmospher and quietness.
This was a treat away from the hassle of everyday life and to re-gain the inner peace.
The pool was amazing

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Nov 2020

Verified traveler

QAS

Lovely place, wish I have had more time for more activities

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Nov 2020

Hitendra

True Desert Resort

It was amazing staying at this property, professionally managed with excellent services. Very cooperative staff.
Demerits as per our observations: local activities were priced abnormally high.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2020

Heather

This is an amazing place! The customer service is the best part of this hotel! Check in was delightful thought it took a while. We were given stuffed camels and a date drink. To get back and forth around the property, you can call for carts which are quick to pick up. Room was beautiful, clean, and comfy. Food was decent--maybe a tad overpriced, but considering they have to haul everything to the desert, it makes sense. The buffet breakfast was amazing and my favorite part. Also, beautiful views! The pool area workers were okay, but again, everywhere else was fantastic.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2020

Susan

Amazing , I love how it’s built literally in the middle of the desert

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Oct 2020

MrG

Excellent property with an amazing setting. Truly fairytale in its experience.

Activity management lacked, with very minimal spots and most activities restricted or unavailable even though resort was not very busy.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2020

Rohann

Best days of our lives

The staff were AMAZING! From Adam with the check-in, Yusuf, our activities manager, Waris, our tour operator, executive chef Louis Bardenhorst en every staff member that drove us to and from our room to the pool and breakfast spot.

The view from our room was stunning and the amenities were spectacular.

The breakfast and dinner were out of this world. The atmosphere created by the staff and breathtaking surrounding will have us going back soon enough.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2020

Verified traveler

perfect staycation

Pleasant stay , high quality of service , al staff are friendly and informative . Next time will go with family

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2020

John

Qasr Al Sarab is a very serene Hotel. The staff just cannot do enough for you and it is a beautiful place to spend your vacation.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2020

HARDIK

AMAZING PROPERTY, Amazing People.. Modern, Royal & one of the best.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Sep 2020

Dustin

Great stay with great amenities. Some minor issues with the room, but they were resolved quickly. Given COVID-19 restrictions there were some minor delays with check-in and getting seating for breakfast but it did not bother us. We were pleased to see them complying with all the new regulations.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2020

Verified traveler

Perfect for a relaxing weekend

Great rooms, great food, great service, great pool 👌

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2020

Verified traveler

A tranquil place in the middle of the desert..

One of the best places I've ever been. We stayed at the Royal pavillion villa where we experienced tranquility. The facility is sparkling clean. The staff are very friendly and attentive. The food.. superb! All in all, 10/10 for me!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2020

Andrea

Everything was absolutely amazing! The best desert hotel in UAE and all staff were extremely kind and helpful!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2020

Guy

outstanding resort

Absolute relaxing, especially just before the confinement

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jan 2020

Expedia

Great choice

Amazing

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

31 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

fantastic location, service, staff, amenities, activities available

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

The service quality is unbeatable! From check-in to check-out and everything in between. Ambience and scenic views of the desert are simply wonderful. The dining experience and variety of choices are very impressive.

Friends_and_family Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

02 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

Very good experience. Being a gold member, I was given a room upgrade & spa voucher both of which were very nice.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2019

Rana

It’s a piece of heaven on earth... simply amazing!!!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Location and service were everything . Neither could be faulted

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2019

Muhammad

My wife and I stayed two nights here on our honeymoon. The remote desert location was unique, especially if you have not experienced the desert surroundings before. Enjoyed the drive there especially the private roads near the hotel.
Staff was excellent. We went for dining by design and the cooking class and were very well taken care of. Overall, would recommend the hotel for special ocassions but be prepared to pay a bit more.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2019

rami

Amazing gateaway location, literally in the middle of the desert with amazing service and staff.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2019

katherine

The magical desert

It was a beautiful hotel located in the desert. It was magical!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

The desert is amazing, there. And this resort is staffed with fantastic people, and every need you have is cared for. Couldn't have had a better experience.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Unique experience, the best one so far! Great service and attention. Amazing facility and beautiful views!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2019

Nour

It is literally next door to the Empty Quarter. Can't imagine a more comfortable way to feel the depth and beauty of the Arabian desert.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2019

June

Amazing family retreat

It was an amazing experience for me and the family . The options of spa and other family activities was just perfect for a long weekend. Everyone made our stay a magical moment. Room service was great. Spa experience very relaxing and the camel and dune bashing was the perfect end to a wonderful family retreat.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Wonderland - wonderful- Wonderful - what an amazing place

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Unique location in the middle of the desert, great facilities

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Excellent service, beautiful property and rooms. Very luxurious stay.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2019

Helen

An absolute must!

This is a beautiful hotel in absolutely stunning surroundings. It's quite expensive to stay but definitely worth the cost of a weekend break to just experience being out in the desert. You must go climb the sand dunes, especially at sunrise when it's still quite cool. The hotel is gorgeous, spotlessly clean and comfortable, the staff are all lovely, the food and service is excellent but the beer is expensive! At 42 dhs (£8.50) for a bottle of beer, we didn't have many!
There were only a couple of food options (the buffet was closed) but we ate at Ghadeer, the Mediterranean restaurant, and for 2 steaks and 2 beers it was 514 aed (£103). I have to say that the steaks were excellent but they do have some cheaper pasta options too.
The pool is lovely and the attendants were round constantly with fruit smoothies, water and cucumber for our eyes.
The room upgrade and gorgeous cake for my birthday helped make it a perfect weekend break.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 May 2019

Panagiotis

A very good hotel

The hotel was really nice and quiet. The room was spacious and in good condition. The buffet was of good quality. The Italian restaurant wasn't very good, I would say it was below average. The manager of the hotel, Ms Munia, was particularly nice and professional.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2019

Dimitris

Amazing desert experience

Beautiful & luxury hotel, in the most amazing location to experience the desert. A 3h drive away from Dubai but worth the trip. A true cultural experience.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Peaceful desert resort. All Staff very friendly, helpful, and professional. edwina concierge was remarkable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

The staff is very friendly and being there makes you wordless. Just amazing

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2019

KennyD

This resort escapes all comparisons as the facility and the location far exceed what you would expect in such a remote location. The staff and services were well above what is expected at a 5 star resort. If you are intending on visiting this area, even one night in the desert will bring you back again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jan 2019

Anita

One of the best resorts I’ve ever visited.

The service was some of the best I’ve ever experienced! We’re not ones to demand many extras, but when we did ask for something it was a prompt YES and exceeded what we requested. But then the king of UAE has a villa here so what do you expect. All four adults said we’ve never realized the desert could be so beautiful. We had great food. The room was impressive. Each day at the pool our Sunshine Butler came around to clean our sunglasses, hand out cool washcloths, and give us cucumbers for our eyes. When he realized after the first day we preferred to be in the shade, he would come around and adjust our umbrella, without being asked, throughout the day.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Amazing!! Fabulous place.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2019

Kayla

Perfect Desert Oasis!

The resort is impeccable. The service is that you expect of a 5 star property. It is a bit isolated in the desert, but that is something I expected going into the stay. My husband and I joked that it is an adult Disneyland, as you feel like you're living in Jasmine's castle! We had a perfect stay and the activities, dining and spa were all top notch!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

gem in desert

great 5 star hotel. Limited restaurant choices for lunch.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

oasis

great hotel, grand and in middle of desert . Good service and relaxing

Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2018

Humberto

We 100% loved our experience at this hotel. imran and Jane plus many others at the facility were espectacular. We left with the best memories of this dessert oasis.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

Lovely hotel in the middle of the desert, a place to relax and enjoy different experiences. The hotel staff are frieny and helpful and the rooms are so comfortable it's a shame we couldn't stay longer.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2018

debra

The Edge of the Empty Quarter

Wonderful location at the edge of the Empty Quarter. Subtle opulence. Superb staff, and dining.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

wonderful experience!!! all staff very accommodating

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2018

Azam

Breath taking

Serenity, away from your daily work life just so peaceful

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2018

Matt

It was the most amazing place I’ve ever been to!!

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2018

F.Costa

It was a increadible experience, a unique hotel, in the middlw of desert. Me and my family just loved. The only thing is that temperature get very high in the middle of the year, so in case you do not want to burn, should avoid june, july, august and september.