Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara

, Abu Dhabi
5 star
1 Qasr Al Sarab Road, Liwa Desert P.O. Box 131277, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Wow! Brilliantly sensational!
A stunning setting in a most unique location in the world, one never to be missed. From the moment we arrived we were welcomed as old friends. Nothing was too much trouble, the staff went out of their way to ensure the very best service and comfort for us.
Mesmerizing Desert View
It’s not the first time we traveled to this part of the world and have been couple of times to Dubai before. Never been to Abu Dhabi though and also hearing about the new Desert Resort Qasr Al Sarab we decided to see what’s going on there… The drive took around 2hrs from Abu Dhabi and at the beginning we were not sure we took the right way but then the dunes got higher and we started to get very excited. Once you get on the road though leading to the hotel itself that’s were you truly feel you enter a different world. The road... more
WAW
It was my wife birthday and she wanted a surprise, I have chosen Qasr Al Sarab and I was not sure if it will be a good experience for us, But honestly wow! you want to relax, enjoy, and to see something beyond real life you have to visit this hotel in the middle of desert :)
Super setting but service & food require some work
We booked a one-bedroom villa for the weekend. The villa was incredible, very modern amenities but in a setting which didn't look out of place in the desert. To clarifiy the hotel employees are super, keen to help, and clearly proud of the hotel and its amenities, its just the whole thing feels slightly like amateur hour. We got the impression that most of the staff had little experience and this reflected in a few awkward moments for both us and the staff when there was an obvious mis-understanding. This would be fine, however at the... more
Incredible view, nice villa with pool, but horrible service
The entrance is really incredible; driving through the highest sand dunes in the MENA region (and maybe in the world) towards the reception area. Incredible view! A little disappointment upon arrival. Although I had booked this weekend for my husband for Valentine's Day, they assumed that he had made the booking, and were constantly talking in Arabic, although I don't speak or understand Arabic. Unfortunately, this is a common mistake in the hospitality industry in this region - definitely not my first time (grrrr). The villa with pool... more
Really great experience!
We just got back from a fabulously relaxing 2-night stay at Qasr al Sarab in a deluxe terrace room. We were definitely impressed and look forward to visiting again. I have to admit that many of the early reviews on this website made us a little hesitant to try Qasr al Sarab, but it seems that the hotel has taken the comments seriously and addressed all the issues. We found the staff to be extremely attentive and helpful. The food was excellent (I recommend the roasted baby chicken on the lunchtime menu at the poolside... more
I love this place, especially having breakfast on the terrace enjoying the awesome view and delicious food
This place is just stunning, the drive up to the hotel is lovely, make sure you will arrive at the hotel during daylight to enjoy the view on your way up there. The hotel lies in a valley in the desert surrounded by huge dunes you can run up to the top or just enjoy the view from the restaurants, terraces or the pool. The food is actually really good. I best enjoyed having breakfast on the terrace - they offer a great variety of food in the morning and all is delicious - plus the view on the dunes in the morning sun....The hotel itself is... more
Worth a try
Although the prices were too much, the hotel does worth a try for one night or two. I loved the old style and the decoration. The spa is nice as well as the fitness center. The food and room services were so bad. We did not receive exactly our orders (some missings and / or additions). The food was normal and not consistent (we ordered the same type of food twice and it was different each time). We loved the activities that are associated with the venue. We went Archery and it was great experience.
Definitely worth the trip!
We spent one night in the Qasr al Sarab last night with another family and thoroughly enjoyed it. The experience started with the drive through the desert to get to the hotel - you really got the sense that you were on an adventure. Our room was very spacious and beautifully appointed - if you get the chance go for an upstairs terraced room. Our terrace was almost as big as the room itself and had fabulous views over the desert. There's a huge sand dune near the hotel which is an easy climb, and well worth the effort to watch both... more
Completely overpriced
Have been to other desert resort, and wanted to try his new one. What a deception apart from the excellent food, do not waste your money to this (so called) desert resort. All villas have a direct view to the other villas therefore dont even think of being private or having a direct view of the sand dunes. The only view you will have is your neighbor, unless you book a 2 or 3 bedroom villas which were closed because of repairs.
Overpriced, out of the way, but not out of this world
Having stayed at Bab Al-Shams and Al-Maha in Dubai, we were keen to try the Qasr Al-Sarab. Its location is near Liwa in the Abu Dhabi emirate, with much higher dunes than the rest of the country and spectacular scenery. The drive up to the hotel, a turn off about 190km after Abu Dhabi along 12km of winding as-yet unsealed road through the dunes is extraordinary. Having seen the hotel advertised in the National we reserved a room for the night on a weekend. We must have been amongst the first to do so. Having only accepted guests... more
Management response from QASR-AL-SARAB-RM

Dear MegatronUAE, On behalf of the team at Qasr al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara, I want to thank you for taking the time to express feedback on your visit and at the same time offer a sincere apology for the experience during your weekend stay in the Empty Quarter nearby to Liwa. I can assure you that everyone associated with this resort is working extra hard to ensure the future success of Qasr al Sarab and as rightly stated, the surrounding vista and setting of the property is extraordinary. We do understand that this alone does not guarantee our success. I would appreciate if you could contact me via email on bdewell@anantara.com or direct on +971 50 910 8450 so that I can gather further details about your visit to Qasr al Sarab. Thank you once again for sharing your comments with us and I am sincerely disappointed with you for what happened because I personally hate to disappoint our valued guests. I am confident after we discuss this you will gain renewed trust and become an ardent admirer and frequent adventurer to the Empty Quarter, as well as a devotee of Qasr al Sarab. Warm regards, Bill Dewell Resident Manager Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara

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  • Address: 1 Qasr Al Sarab Road, Liwa Desert P.O. Box 131277, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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