Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara

We had a wonderful stay at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara. We would especially like to thank Sidhant, Chanka, Chef Vinod, and the entire team for their exceptional service, professionalism, and kindness. They truly made our experience memorable.

Our stay at Qasr Al Sarab was truly unforgettable. My boyfriend and I came to celebrate an early anniversary, and from the moment we arrived, every detail felt thoughtful, intentional, and incredibly personal. Our concierge, Arun, and Beatriz from the sales team went above and beyond to make our stay special. They didn’t miss a single opportunity to make our anniversary feel celebrated, and it was those little touches throughout our stay that made such a lasting impression. The service was exceptional from beginning to end. From housekeeping to every restaurant experience, the staff were warm, attentive, and incredibly accommodating. The food was also exceptional. What surprised us most was that the experience was even more beautiful in person than we had imagined. There is something truly magical about being surrounded by the desert. It feels incredibly peaceful and secluded, giving you the chance to completely disconnect and enjoy the moment. After experiencing Qasr Al Sarab for ourselves, I completely understand why the reviews are so incredible. It is one of those places that truly lives up to the expectations — and then exceeds them. A special thank you to Arun and Beatriz for helping coordinate such a beautiful and unforgettable stay and for making our anniversary celebration so special. We loved every moment and will absolutely be back in the future.

Absolutely unbelievable awesome. I have been lucky to have been Dune Bashing in the UAE and Oman several times; going with Ali at the Anatara was by far far the best. The desert here is really stunning - Ali was a fantastic driver, made us feel safe on some extreme terrain and we learnt some really interesting facts. It was exhilarating and for my brother (it was his first time) great to see a 32 old man squeal! Ali was a really cool man and to be honest - we’d just want to hang out with him every day! I almost forget to mention - he is a great photographer!

Having not written a review for sometime, I felt compelled to do so after a fabulous stay at Qasr Al Sarab Resort. After an interesting desert highway trip to the resort and a grand entry of a drive through the resort gates, we were welcomed by Jeremiah and others from the lovely reception team. Check in was flawless and the team took time to explain the resort and the many activities available (more on that later). The villa we stayed in was very sizeable and had been immaculately designed and appointed in Arabian styling that screamed luxury, whilst not forgetting the setting of the resort. The villa also had a sizeable plunge pool, great for relaxing over looking the desert dunes. Highly recommended if you're able to stretch the budget and you'll have your own private pool without having to trip to the main complex if you want a swim. Anither benefit if staying in a villa, we had our own butler service. Yassine was the nicest person who we got to know during our stay. He was always available and provided that extra touch of class to the resort's service. And on that note, the service across the board was exemplary, from the room service, housekeeping and breakfast staff (noting Shane, Carolyn who remembered our preferences and provided a more personal service). We had a few activities booked and the experiences were most memorable. From the sunset camel ride with our intrepid guide Ali who was the funniest guide ever. He walked along the camel train, which was a feat in the warmer evening heat, all the while throwing in trivia fun facts and keeping the tour interesting. Our other experience, the Polaris buggy sand dune experience was great and is a must do if you're keen rev heads like us. All very safe and well managed. For those wanting the luxurious spa treatment, this is highly recommended as well, with a plethora of spa facials and relaxing massage packages to choose from. On a last note, what strikes me most about the stay, is the resort service, which was top notch from everyone and all the small details were not ignored. Jean-Paul (GM), who we got to meet, leads an experienced professional team who has curated for us one of the most enjoyable stays we've had to date. And given the many hotels and resorts we've stayed in, this was nit taken lightly and compelled me to write this review and to highly recommend for your travels in the UAE. Thanks to all at the Qasr Al Sarab!

We had such a great time with Faran! He was a really fun and friendly guide, during the dune bashing he kept checking on us during the drive to make sure we were feeling okay and not getting carsick, which we really appreciated. What we didn’t expect was how much more we got to see besides the dune bashing. Faran showed us camels, horses, dogs and even a falcon.He was also super helpful with photos! Really enjoyed the whole experience!