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Anantara Al Sahel Villa Resort

5.0 star property
Family-friendly 5-star lodge with safari

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Exterior
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; African cuisine, garden views
Exterior
Exterior
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

Map
Sir Bani Yas Island, Sir Bani Yas Island, 12452
  • Sir Bani Yas Island Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Arabian Wildlife Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Sir Bani Yas Island Pier
    ‪27 min drive‬

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  • Park view
  • 315 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 573 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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  • 415 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Sir Bani Yas Island

In Sir Bani Yas Island .Stay at this Sir Bani Yas Island lodge and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Sir Bani Yas Island Beach and 9 miles (15 km) of Sir Bani Yas Island Pier.
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What's nearby

  • Sir Bani Yas Island Beach - 8 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Arabian Wildlife Park - 13 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Sir Bani Yas Island Pier - 22 min drive - 10.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Anantara Lounge - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Savannah Grill - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Olio - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Amwaj - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Rush - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Anantara Al Sahel Villa Resort

Family-friendly 5-star lodge with safari
A private beach is featured. Anantara Al Sahel Villa Resort offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include meeting rooms and limo/town car service. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Anantara Al Sahel Villa Resort. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 5-star Sir Bani Yas Island lodge is smoke free.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2013
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Onsite shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Anantara Al Sahel Villa Resort offers 30 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature private pools and minibars. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

This Sir Bani Yas Island lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and sports massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Vietnamese

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi; wired internet (AED 100 per night)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi; wired internet (AED 100 per night)

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: AED 130 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari
  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels
  • Private pool

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 12:30 PM and 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via Boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 24 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property’s Island Wide Activities will be closed until further notice.
Access to this island property requires a 20-minute boat ride from Jebel Dhanna Jetty. Guests must contact this property after booking to arrange boat transfers, which are subject to weather conditions. Departures from the jetty are scheduled at noon, 3 PM, 6 PM, and 11 PM, and additionally at 10:30 AM on Fridays. Return trips from the island are 9 AM, 1 PM, 4 PM, and 8 PM.
All guests are required to present a valid government-issued ID card at check-in. A valid passport with UAE entry stamp, UAE Emirates ID, and GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) ID are accepted.
Guests are required to have the AL HOSN UAE App installed on their mobile devices. Guests may be requested by the property to provide documentation of recent travel history (such as showing passport immigration stamps) and/or complete a health declaration.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between June 1 and August 31.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Anantara Al Sahel Villa Resort

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: AED 1299
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: AED 649 (from 6 to 11 years old)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AED 130 per person
  • Fee for in-room wired internet: AED 100 per night (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wired internet in public areas: AED 100 per night (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: AED 1020 per vehicle (one way)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 12:30 PM and 6:00 PM
  • Housekeeping fee: AED 20.00 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Drones and aerial surveillance devices are not permitted at this property.

We should mention

  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Al Sahel Anantara
Al Sahel Villa
Al Sahel Villa Resort
Anantara Al Sahel
Anantara Al Sahel Villa
Anantara Al Sahel Villa Resort
Anantara Al Sahel Villa Resort Sir Bani Yas Island
Anantara Al Sahel Villa Sir Bani Yas Island
Anantara Al Sahel Sir Bani Yas
Anantara Al Sahel Villa Resort Lodge
Anantara Al Sahel Villa Resort Sir Bani Yas Island
Anantara Al Sahel Villa Resort Lodge Sir Bani Yas Island

Anantara Al Sahel Villa Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nitin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas, Hedgerley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing all round. Bravo team desert sands
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neeraj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great holiday. Loved it. Highly recommended.

Amazing trip. Great service and excellent overall ambience. Great effort by the team in providing an overall very close to nature experience. The Staff was equally amazing and I think the experience was greatly enhanced due to the smiling / service driving work attitude of these people. Amazing part of the stay was we could have our meals in any of the three property and still pay them centrally during checkout. Avin was a great safari guide. We really enjoy the safari trip with him. Amar is a great F&B manager who ensured the guests get what they needed in F&B and otherwise on overall level. Prashant in the Reception is another great asset to Al Sahel. It was great holiday and thank you Team Anantara.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

inhwan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Iryna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything were perfect and easy. Thank you very much for all resort staff which made our stay very special

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rhuddhesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Service and Amazing Atmosphere

The hotel island is a long drive from Dubai, but the moment you step on the island - it's all worth it. We had a villa in the middle of the forest where we were greeted by Peacocks, Gazelles, and Deers throughout the stay. peacocks were dancing and drinking water from the pond outside our villa. The whole 2 night stay helped us almost forgot the city life and enjoy the blissful tranquility in the midst of nature. All 3 hotels on the island are easily accessible to all guests. We did visit Italian restaurant in Al Yam beach villas (which was delightful BTW) We tried the African restaurant and the staff there was amazing - especially Tina and the chef on breakfast egg station (my apologies for forgetting his name) Their are a lot of activities to keep busy and we thoroughly enjoyed the Safari walk in the midst of wild animals. The most amazing experience was standing in the middle with a horde of about 20+ giraffes running past by us as q hands distance! Definitely deserves a repeat visit!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Omran

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

New experience

It was great we really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing paradise in the UAE

Fantastic. A must and great getaway for UAE residents. Special mention to Destiny and Ems, they went above and beyond to make our stay unforgettable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My sister and I stayed one night at the Al Sahel Villa. It was amazing! Animals right outside our back door. It was everything I expected and more from looking at pictures and reviews! We took a safari tour with Owen who gave us a wonderful experience seeing the wildlife on the island. The food and service was excellent, as was all the staff! My only disappointment was that we were only able to stay one night! This is a definite must see if you are in the UAE!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place for a get away in the UAE
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing slice of Africa in the Desert!

Amazingly re-created the feel of Africa, love the rooms with the thatched roofs, the small splash pool, which you can even request a change in temperature. The staff were amazing, all of them!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nothing better

Absolutely amazing trip. The hospitality was top notch and the villa was perfect in every way. I really thought we were a part of nature with all the sights and sounds.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kamel, Dubai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Unique "Wildlife" Experience

Great location, in the middle of the savanna, where you are greeted by peacocks, deers, antilopes, rabbits, and other friendly wild animals.. The villas are extremely well designed and furnished. The resort has a boutique-ish feel to it, with wonderful staff going the extra mile for your comfort. For someone living in the UAE, this is a no-brainer get-away destination. Will definitely come back again for a total disconnection experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Roshan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Holidays

It was amazing, the staff and property both are very nice

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely weekend stay

Great stay if you love animals and nature!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Maya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful weekend getaway destination

Everything was great, the rooms, the service, the atmosphere. Highly recommend staying in the villas rather than the hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Abdul Rahman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Anantara al sahil

Amazing Nature
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mathieu, Dubai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best place in UAE

Wonderful family experience

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed, Saudi Arabia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Just amazing

Everything was great

6/10 Okay

CATHERINE, Dubai

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Sir Bani Yas - weekend get away

too many annoying things happened for the weekend to be called a success for a 5 star rated hotel. staff are far to obsequious, and won't take no for an answer, hotel had applied the full room rate to my credit card before I had even arrived -- I had selected hotels.com as the basis of the reservation was PAY at HOTEL -- and I was paying with CASH....your woman at check in was pushy in describing extras and insisting on our making a dinner reservation; On the other hand the young gentlemen, Daniel, who checked us out had exactly the correct demeanor and attitude.

10/10 Excellent

MohamedRoshan, Sharjah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exotic resort but way too expensive

Great experience even though it was way too expensive than my budget. Food spa and safari was great but all cost me almost the double amount of my room rates. Being in an island we are left with no choice..

10/10 Excellent

Amir, Dubai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Holidays

Nice resort out of dubai busy life just 4 hours drive. The theme of the hotel is very is nice African. Good holidays sopy for couples and familes.