Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara

Luxury hotel with 5 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Dates

September 2025

October 2025

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Couples treatment rooms, sauna, hot tub, Turkish bath, body treatments

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara offers an unforgettable luxury desert experience with spa treatments, terrace views, and meals at five restaurants. Enjoy yoga or horseback riding, all while staying connected with high-speed WiFi.

VIP Access

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Bar
Spa
Gym
Breakfast available
Room service

Spa

The on-site spa has 5 treatment rooms including couples treatment rooms. The hotel's spa offers hot stone massages, prenatal massages, and Thai massages. Types of treatments available include body scrubs, body wraps, and facials. Other on-site facilities include a steam room and a sauna.

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Room options

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Tonight

Sep 17 - Sep 18

Tomorrow

Sep 18 - Sep 19

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 8 of 8 rooms

Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Yard

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Private plunge pool

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

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

Suite ( Anantara )

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Yard

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

1141 sq ft
1 bedroom
Desert view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool ( Anantara )

Exceptional

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Yard

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Private plunge pool

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

1399 sq ft
1 bedroom
Desert view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Royal Villa, Private Pool (Pavilion)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Yard

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Private plunge pool

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

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

Deluxe Room, Terrace

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

LCD TV

Pillow menu

538 sq ft
Desert view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Balcony

Good

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

LCD TV

Pillow menu

Separate bedroom

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

Deluxe, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Yard

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

LCD TV

Pillow menu

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

Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Pool Access (Anantara)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Yard

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Private plunge pool

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

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

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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

1 Qasr Al Sarab Road, Liwa Desert, Al Mirayr, 131277

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Suhail - ‬2 min walk
‪Al Waha - ‬2 min walk
‪Al Falaj - ‬7 min walk
‪Deadline Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
‪Ghadeer - ‬2 min walk

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 a gift shop

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

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.

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

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

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

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 (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: AED 1650
New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: AED 825 (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, 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

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

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 Sep 17, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara on Sep 18, 2025 start from $370.27, excluding 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?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara?

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.