[2025 Al Dhafra ] Travel Guide for Anantara Spa at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort (Updated Jun)

#summervacay #desert 🏜️ A Mirage in the Empty Quarter Located roughly 200 km (a 90–150 minute drive) southwest of Abu Dhabi, the resort rises like a fort above the golden sands of the Rub’ al Khali—earth’s largest uninterrupted sand desert—also known as the Empty Quarter  . ⸻ 🛏️ Accommodation & Design • 206 rooms, 14 suites, 52 pool villas, plus Lake-style “Royal Pavilion Villas” in seclusion . • Stylish interiors inspired by Arabian heritage, with hand-crafted detailing, earthy palettes, and private terraces or plunge pools in villas . • Two new villas: a four-bedroom Sahra Villa and the two-bedroom Al Sarab Villa, featuring private majlis, pools, butler service, and entertainment areas . ⸻ 🍽️ Dining Options Enjoy diverse culinary experiences: • Al Waha – international buffet breakfast and local delicacies   • Ghadееr – Mediterranean poolside cuisine and cocktails  • Suhail – rooftop seafood and steaks with sweeping desert vistas  • Plus: immersive Bedouin-themed desert barbecues, private dune dinners, and a steakhouse experience that claims the title of the world’s only desert steakhouse . ⸻ 💆♂️ Spa & Wellness • The award‑winning Anantara Spa includes a Moroccan hammam, steam rooms, ice room, Jacuzzi, plus dedicated wellness/yoga/meditation spaces . • Additional facilities: gym, tennis & padel courts, and youth wellness areas . ⸻ 🐪 Desert Adventures & Activities A wide array of curated desert experiences for all ages: • Camel treks at sunrise/sunset, dune bashing in 4×4, fat‑tyre biking, sandboarding, archery, horse riding, mountain biking, and guided night desert walks  . • Cultural highlights: falconry and Saluki (desert dog) demonstrations, traditional arts & crafts centre . • Family‑friendly offerings: kids‑club, teens‑club, giant chess/Jenga, beach volleyball in the sand, splash pools, and cooking classes . ⸻ 👨💼 Events & Meetings • The resort features a grand ballroom and multiple boardrooms for conferences. Outdoor venues include dune terraces, royal pavilion courtyards, and campsites, accommodating 50–400 attendees . • Ideal for luxury weddings, private events, and corporate retreats—with options for helicopter/car limousine transfers . ⸻ 🚗 Getting There • Approximately a 90‑minute drive by road from Abu Dhabi International Airport (or city), with limousine transfers available . • Optional helicopter transfers: ~50 minutes from Abu Dhabi, ~75 minutes from Dubai . ⸻ 🕓 Best Time to Visit • Optimal visiting period: October–April, when desert temperatures are comfortable (~20–30°C). Peak summer can reach 45–50°C . 1. Address - Highlights - Rating - 2. Address - Highlights - Rating - 3. Address - Highlights - Rating -

Located in the desert of Abu Dhabi, UAE, covering an area of more than 20 square kilometers, the 2.1GW Al Dhafra Photovoltaic Plant project is currently the largest single-unit capacity photovoltaic station connected to the grid in the world. It is reported that the Chinese side has provided the latest solar panel components and the most up-to-date design and construction concepts in the industry for the project. Whether it is photovoltaic components, tracking brackets, or cleaning robots, the entire project has adopted Chinese technology and used Chinese products. It is said that women only make up one-third of the population in the UAE, but is the proportion of female officials working in the UAE's Energy and Infrastructure Department really high? According to reports, expected lifespan and certain social and cultural factors also affect the roles and opportunities faced by men and women in society, leading to this disparity in proportion. One point that needs to be emphasized is that this ratio varies by region and age. Looking forward to seeing the endless golden desert here, and the world's tallest Tel Moreeb dune is also located here.

Hidden away in the vast Rub Al Khali Desert, this resort is just breathtakingly amazing

once in a lifetime desert resort, but don't go during summer. it was constantly 48-49 degrees Celsius. alot of restaurants inside the resort was not open. it can get up to 55 degrees Celsius.