Qsar Al Sarab
Remote Anantara desert resort in Abu Dhabi's Empty Quarter with dune-view rooms, pool villas, spa rituals and desert dining.
Qasr Al Sarab by Anantara rises from Abu Dhabi’s Empty Quarter, letting the dunes do half the design work. The resort sits on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi, about 2.5 hours from the city, with 140 rooms, 14 suites and 53 pool villas set against the Rub’ al Khali.
The mirage effect is real. Turrets, water features, terraces and flame-coloured sand make the resort feel theatrical without needing much embellishment. Dining ranges from poolside and rooftop settings to desert experiences, while the spa offers Moroccan hammam and desert-inspired rituals.
This is not a quick city add-on. It is a deliberate detour into quiet, heat, scale and sky. Ride a camel, take a desert drive, dine under stars, or do absolutely nothing while the dunes change colour by the minute. Qasr Al Sarab is polished UAE luxury at its most elemental: big sand, soft sheets, and a sunset with its own lighting department.
