This luxury resort on Sir Bani Yas Island is just steps from a wildlife sanctuary. It features a spa with massage services and an infinity pool with panoramic Arabian Gulf views.

The 5-star Desert Island Resort & Spa by Anantara offers rooms with luxury bedding and parquet floors. Each room includes free Wi-Fi, satellite TV and a minibar. Some rooms feature sea views and terraces with direct access to the swimming pool.

The restaurant Al Shams offers candle-lit dinners and international cuisine prepared on an open grill. An additional 4 outlets welcome guests on the island with international cuisine. The resort also has a lounge bar with panoramic sea views and a pool bar with sun loungers and umbrellas.

Desert Island Resort guests can play a game of tennis, or visit the Anantara Spa, which has a sauna and hot tub. The resort has a children’s club and a shop that sell local fabrics, clothing, and international reading material.

Desert Island Resort & Spa by Anantara is located adjacent to a lagoon. Guests can enjoy nearby activities include kayaking, snorkelling, guided nature walks, and bird watching for a fee.