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Luxury Desert Tour
On days one and two of the Desert Luxury and Coastal Fun tour, enjoy a luxurious desert experience at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara. Discover the Rub’ al Khali by camel, fat-tyre bike, sandboard, desert walk or mountain bike. Try your hand at archery, sample traditional Emirati dishes under starry skies, or unwind in a luxurious hammam. Twice-daily falcon and Arabian Saluki (desert hunting dog) shows promise to teach and entertain.
On day three, discover the 50-berth Eastern Mangroves Marina. This upmarket marina sits adjacent to the five-star Anantara Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi Hotel. Families and adventure-loving groups will enjoy the many watersports offerings there, from kayaking and paddleboarding to sailing and water-based explorations of Abu Dhabi’s lush mangroves.
Also on day three, soak up adventure at Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi, a waterpark with Emirati heritage at its heart. Spanning 15 football pitches and with over 40 rides, slides and attractions – five of which are one-of-a-kind – you’re sure to make lifelong memories here.
Highlights
3 Days
Car
26 KMs
Qasr al Sarab
Highlights
3 Days
Car
26 KMs
Qasr al Sarab
What to expect
Day 1 highlights
Number of stops
1
Transport
Car
Duration
3 Hrs
Savour a luxurious desert experience at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara and enjoy camel rides, fat-tyre biking, sandboarding, desert walks, archery, mountain biking, falcon and Saluki shows and more
Stop 1
Recommended Time: 3 hours
Seeing this stunning hotel emerge from the shimmering, flame-coloured dunes of the majestic Empty Quarter is like witnessing an illustration from the fairytale One Thousand and One Nights come to life. Like a mirage that seemingly appears out of nowhere, the luxury Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara is a plush oasis just 200km from Abu Dhabi city.
The Empty Quarter, also known as the Rub’ al Khali, is the world’s largest uninterrupted sand mass, and Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara reflects the region’s ancient cultural traditions, welcoming adventurers of all ages with warm Arabian hospitality. From families seeking new sights and solo travellers looking for action in a unique, ever-changing landscape, to couples searching for a romantic escape, this luxe resort offers everything you need to create a dream holiday.
Stop 1
Qasr al Sarab
Recommended Time: 3 hours
Seeing this stunning hotel emerge from the shimmering, flame-coloured dunes of the majestic Empty Quarter is like witnessing an illustration from the fairytale One Thousand and One Nights come to life. Like a mirage that seemingly appears out of nowhere, the luxury Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara is a plush oasis just 200km from Abu Dhabi city.
The Empty Quarter, also known as the Rub’ al Khali, is the world’s largest uninterrupted sand mass, and Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara reflects the region’s ancient cultural traditions, welcoming adventurers of all ages with warm Arabian hospitality. From families seeking new sights and solo travellers looking for action in a unique, ever-changing landscape, to couples searching for a romantic escape, this luxe resort offers everything you need to create a dream holiday.
What to expect
Day 2 highlights
Number of stops
1
Transport
Car
Duration
3 Hrs
Savour a luxurious desert experience at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara and enjoy camel rides, fat-tyre biking, sandboarding, desert walks, archery, mountain biking, falcon and Saluki shows and more
Stop 1
Recommended Time: 3 hours
Seeing this stunning hotel emerge from the shimmering, flame-coloured dunes of the majestic Empty Quarter is like witnessing an illustration from the fairytale One Thousand and One Nights come to life. Like a mirage that seemingly appears out of nowhere, the luxury Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara is a plush oasis just 200km from Abu Dhabi city.
The Empty Quarter, also known as the Rub’ al Khali, is the world’s largest uninterrupted sand mass, and Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara reflects the region’s ancient cultural traditions, welcoming adventurers of all ages with warm Arabian hospitality. From families seeking new sights and solo travellers looking for action in a unique, ever-changing landscape, to couples searching for a romantic escape, this luxe resort offers everything you need to create a dream holiday.
Stop 1
Qasr al Sarab
Recommended Time: 3 hours
Seeing this stunning hotel emerge from the shimmering, flame-coloured dunes of the majestic Empty Quarter is like witnessing an illustration from the fairytale One Thousand and One Nights come to life. Like a mirage that seemingly appears out of nowhere, the luxury Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara is a plush oasis just 200km from Abu Dhabi city.
The Empty Quarter, also known as the Rub’ al Khali, is the world’s largest uninterrupted sand mass, and Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara reflects the region’s ancient cultural traditions, welcoming adventurers of all ages with warm Arabian hospitality. From families seeking new sights and solo travellers looking for action in a unique, ever-changing landscape, to couples searching for a romantic escape, this luxe resort offers everything you need to create a dream holiday.
What to expect
Day 3 highlights
Total Distance
31 KMs
Number of stops
2
Transport
Car
Duration
6 Hrs
Discover the 50-berth Eastern Mangroves Marina and enjoy fine dining, shopping and watersports before heading to Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi to soak up adventure.
Stop 1
Recommended Time: 2 hours
Operated by ART Marine, the 50-berth marina at Eastern Mangroves is the perfect destination or berthing haven for yachts up to 24 metres in length. Here, owners benefit from a calm and picturesque environment, modern onshore facilities and full mooring assistance.
This upmarket marina sits adjacent to the five-star Anantara Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi Hotel, accessed via a pedestrian walkway connected to the Eastern Mangroves Promenade, an active, urban lifestyle destination housing fantastic restaurants, supermarkets, cafés and shops.
Families and adventure-loving groups will enjoy the many watersports offerings that companies based at Eastern Mangroves Marina offer, from kayaking and paddleboarding to sailing and water-based explorations of Abu Dhabi’s lush mangroves.
ART Marine is a leading marina operator in the UAE, with marina locations across the country offering yacht owners a consistent level of high service, world-class facilities and impressive member events.
Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi
Stop 2
Recommended Time: 3 hours
Basking under the Abu Dhabi sunshine, rushing down water slides, and getting that sun-kissed, happy glow is a sign of an incredible day. That is what it feels like after you’ve spent an entire day splashing up a storm at Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi, one of the city’s most incredible attractions. Located on Yas Island, just 20 minutes from Abu Dhabi city and with an area spanning 15 football pitches, this enormous waterpark has an Emirati theme. It follows the story of a young local girl on a quest to find a legendary pearl.
For those wondering, the pearl does exist, and you can spot it at the top of Jebel Dhana, the park’s towering centrepiece. It is pretty massive, so there is no way you can miss it.
Stop 1
Eastern Mangroves Marina
Recommended Time: 2 hours
Operated by ART Marine, the 50-berth marina at Eastern Mangroves is the perfect destination or berthing haven for yachts up to 24 metres in length. Here, owners benefit from a calm and picturesque environment, modern onshore facilities and full mooring assistance.
This upmarket marina sits adjacent to the five-star Anantara Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi Hotel, accessed via a pedestrian walkway connected to the Eastern Mangroves Promenade, an active, urban lifestyle destination housing fantastic restaurants, supermarkets, cafés and shops.
Families and adventure-loving groups will enjoy the many watersports offerings that companies based at Eastern Mangroves Marina offer, from kayaking and paddleboarding to sailing and water-based explorations of Abu Dhabi’s lush mangroves.
ART Marine is a leading marina operator in the UAE, with marina locations across the country offering yacht owners a consistent level of high service, world-class facilities and impressive member events.
