Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara

Rooms

Every one of the rooms at Qasr Al Sarab has desert views. They’re all furnished in tonal hues reflecting the surrounding landscape, with pops of Bedouin-inspired reds and oasis blues. Room options range from varying sizes of guest room to one- or two-bedroom suites and a luxury villa collection for larger groups. All rooms feature private, dune-facing balconies or terraces, while the larger suites include a living room and dining area. The villas vary in number of bedrooms, but all boast a private pool, sundeck, and butler service. The adults-only Royal Pavilion Pool Villas are a short drive away, offering ultimate privacy.

Location

Qasr Al Sarab is set deep in the Liwa Desert, which forms the northernmost part of the Rub' al Khali (Empty Quarter). This is one of the largest sand deserts in the world, famed for its towering dunes. The resort is two and a half hours’ drive from Abu Dhabi, and a 40-minute drive from the historic Liwa Fort.

Food and drink

• Breakfast is served daily at Al Waha, with both Middle Eastern and international options available.
• Suhail offers a rooftop grill menu.
• Two poolside dining options.
• Five restaurants serving Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and international cuisine.
• Spice Spoons is a hands-on culinary experience with the resort’s chefs.
• Desert barbecue experience offered at Camp Nujum.
• Extensive room service menu available 24 hours a day.

Families

• Family villas available with two or three bedrooms.
• Kids’ Club offering activities, such as treasure hunts and baking classes.
• Shallow, temperature-controlled children’s pool.
• Family-friendly desert adventures, including camel treks and guided desert walks (age 4+).
• Archery sessions for children over 10.
• Children’s menus available.
• Babysitting on request.

Honeymooners

• Private pool villas designed for secluded, romantic breaks.
• Bespoke candlelit dinners in the desert or on your private rooftop terrace.
• Couple’s spa retreat with treatments for two.
• Privately guided stargazing experience.
• Sunset camel rides.

Facilities and activities

• Anantara Spa with a Moroccan hammam, treatment rooms, Jacuzzi, steam rooms, and sauna.
• Two hotel pools, one of which is a dedicated children’s pool.
• Fully equipped gym.
• Two outdoor tennis courts.
• Padel court.
• Desert adventures, including stargazing, desert walks, camel and horse trekking, desert biking, and dune bashing.
• Yoga and desert meditation classes.
• Cooking classes.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair-accessible rooms.
• Elevator access.
• Accessible pathways and public areas.
• Tactile aids, such as Braille signage, throughout the resort.