Skip to main content

Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara

Choose dates to view prices

Luxury
VIP Access
5.0 star property
9.8

Exceptional

Desert sanctuary with starlit views

Desert dunes stretch beyond the outdoor pool, where staff serve drinks at the poolside bar. Guided camel rides take guests over sand formations while staff leads stargazing tours. Afterward, the spa offers effective massages before dining at one of five exquisite restaurants.

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

See the benefits you'll enjoy with VIP Access

Get more when you're a member

  • Save 15% or more on select VIP Access properties when you reach Silver tier or above
  • Experience top-rated quality and exceptional service
  • Get an in-stay perk at select properties, plus free room upgrades, early check-in, and late check-out when available

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 11 of 11 rooms

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Balcony

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the desert through the door.

Deluxe Room, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Desert view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A pool area with a stone-lined pool, outdoor seating, and a building with a flat roof and arched windows.

Royal Villa, Private Pool (Pavilion)

  • Desert view
  • 1399 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a television, and a desk with a chair.

Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms

  • Desert view
  • 2045 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A desert resort with multiple villas, a swimming pool, and lush greenery.

Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Pool Access (Anantara)

  • Desert view
  • 2260 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe, Garden View

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Desert view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Terrace

A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a desk, and a view of the desert.

Deluxe Room, Terrace

  • Desert view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A bedroom with a bed, a decorative wall hanging, and two wall-mounted bird sculptures.

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool ( Anantara )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Desert view
  • 1399 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite ( Anantara )

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

Suite ( Anantara )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Desert view
  • 1141 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Bed in dormitory STANDARD

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Balcony Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a balcony with a view.

Deluxe Balcony Room

  • 516 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE DELUXE WITH BALCONY

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi
Mod logo
Earn OneKeyCash on thousands of hotels when you sign in and book. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the neighborhood

Mahdar Sahab, a neighborhood in Al Mirayr, is home to Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara. Local points of interest include Rub' al Khali. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Al Mirayr travel guide
Map
1 Qasr Al Sarab Road, Liwa Desert, Al Mirayr, Abu Dhabi, 131277

Getting around

  • Abu Dhabi Intl. Airport (AUH)
    153 min drive

Restaurants

  • Deadline Restaurant
    19 min drive

About this property

Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara

  • Luxury family-friendly hotel located in Mahdar Sahab
  • You can look forward to an airport shuttle, a poolside bar, and a terrace at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara. Indulge in a hot stone massage, a facial, and a body scrub at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the 5 on-site restaurants, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Yoga classes are offered at the health club; other things to do include archery, horseback riding, and hiking/biking. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a playground.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self parking and valet parking
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a safari, and 2 outdoor tennis courts
    • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), supervised childcare (surcharge), and an elevator
  • Room features
  • All 205 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Egyptian cotton sheets and free cribs/infant beds
    • Separate tubs/showers, bidets, and free toiletries
    • LCD TVs with premium channels and DVD players
    • Furnished balconies or patios, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

Awards and affiliations

  • Sustainability Certifications
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Growth 2050. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.
  • 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.

Similar properties

Outdoor pool
Aldhafra Resort, Vignette Collection by IHG
Madinat Zayed
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 9 reviews
$155 nightly
The price is $174
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
Aldhafra Resort, Vignette Collection by IHG
Compare similar properties

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
  • In-room 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
  • Hot tub
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • 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
  • 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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Up to 77 lbs per pet
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls, an off-leash area, and litter boxes are available

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 (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: AED 2127
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: AED 875 (from 6 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, a smoke detector, and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Frequently asked questions

Does Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara?

As of Aug 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara on Aug 23, 2026 start from $348, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara pet-friendly?

Yes, Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara allows cats and dogs with a maximum weight of up to 77 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Does Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of AED 900 per vehicle applies.

Where is Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara located?

Set in Al Mirayr, this family-friendly hotel is steps from Rub' al Khali.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

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