Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara — in pictures

  • Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara opened in 2009 in the Empty Quarter, Abu Dhabi. All photos: Anantara
    Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara opened in 2009 in the Empty Quarter, Abu Dhabi. All photos: Anantara
  • The entrance to the luxurious hotel
    The entrance to the luxurious hotel
  • The main lobby, which has the library and several seating areas nearby
    The main lobby, which has the library and several seating areas nearby
  • The vast family-friendly pool
    The vast family-friendly pool
  • The pool has a swim up bar and a poolside restaurant, Ghadeer
    The pool has a swim up bar and a poolside restaurant, Ghadeer
  • Upscale steakhouse Suhail has an open-air terrace, with desert views
    Upscale steakhouse Suhail has an open-air terrace, with desert views
  • A one-bedroom pool villa
    A one-bedroom pool villa
  • The villas have a large living area
    The villas have a large living area
  • A super-king-sized bedroom leads off the lounge
    A super-king-sized bedroom leads off the lounge
  • It also has a huge bathroom, with deep tub
    It also has a huge bathroom, with deep tub
  • The spa and wellness centre has private massage areas outside
    The spa and wellness centre has private massage areas outside
  • Private Bedouin-style dinners in the desert can be booked in the cooler months
    Private Bedouin-style dinners in the desert can be booked in the cooler months
  • Camel trekking is on offer
    Camel trekking is on offer
  • The dunes are perfect for sandboarding
    The dunes are perfect for sandboarding
  • Dune-bashing in a 4x4 is also available
    Dune-bashing in a 4x4 is also available