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Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara
Doha, Qatar · Anantara · High Luxury
Banana Island Resort is a 32-acre crescent-shaped private island that can be reached only by a 20-minute catamaran ferry from Doha's Shyoukh Port, opened in 2015. It is a dry resort, with no alcohol served anywhere, and its 141 rooms include Qatar's only overwater bungalows and three-bedroom villas. The spa has overwater treatment rooms, and a PADI dive centre and a water park make it a watersports base. It has a Thai-inspired design.
- 141 rooms
- Opened 2015
- Rooms from 495 sq ft (46 m²)
About Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara
- Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara opened in 2015 on a 32-acre crescent-shaped private island reached by a 20-minute catamaran ferry from Shyoukh Port.
- It has 141 rooms, including Qatar's only overwater bungalows, and three-bedroom villas, in a Thai-inspired design.
- The spa has overwater treatment rooms, and there is a PADI dive centre and a water park.
- No alcohol is served anywhere on the island, and World Travel Awards named it the Middle East's Leading Themed Resort in 2025.
- Entry-level rooms start at 495 sq ft (46 m²).
History
Opened in 2015, the resort was developed on a 32-acre crescent-shaped private island accessible only by a 20-minute luxury catamaran ferry from Doha's Shyoukh Port. It was designed to bring Thai-inspired luxury to the Gulf, becoming a flagship 'dry' resort that offers the region's most elaborate overwater product. The property features 141 guest rooms, including Qatar's only overwater bungalows and expansive three-bedroom villas. (Anantara, Travel Weekly)
The setting
9 km from Museum of Islamic Art. 10 km from Pearl Monument.
Restaurants and bars
- Azraq — Restaurant · Middle Eastern, Asian and international, Qatari flair
- Riva — Restaurant · Italian
- Ted's — Restaurant · American diner
- Lagoon and Tanzerin — Poolside · Beach grill
- Q Lounge and Restaurant — Bar · International, Middle Eastern tapas and mezze
- Al Nahham — Restaurant · Arabic-Mediterranean
- Zest Chocolate Cafe — Café
Experiences
- Complimentary catamaran ferry to the island — Complimentary 30-minute luxury catamaran ferry from the Al Shyoukh Terminal on the Corniche, operating at set hours through the day.
- Spice Spoons Cooking Class — Interactive class to prepare authentic Arabic dishes, followed by lunch of the dishes prepared; add-ons such as fruit carving.
- Dining by Design — Customised dining journey choosing from connoisseur menus, with a personal chef, at a chosen location.
- Balance Wellness by Anantara journeys — Customised wellness programmes with consultations and therapies, offered as half-day or full-day journeys.
- Water sports — Banana boat ride, kayaking around the island, charter cruise on the Arabian Gulf, fishing trips and shore paddling.
- Resort activities — Tennis, beach volleyball, four swimming pools, diving centre, marina, nine-hole putting course, bowling, VIP cinema and F1 simulator.
Amenities
- 800-meter private golden shoreline beach
- Anantara Spa with overwater treatment rooms and wellness center
- Surf pool, water park, and PADI dive center
- VIP cinema, bowling alley, and mini putting golf course
- Seven alcohol-free dining venues serving international cuisines
- Kids' and teens' clubs with supervised activities
- Private pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
- Kids club
- Private beach
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Recommended (2026)
- Middle East's Leading Themed Resort 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
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