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Anantara Santorini Abu Dhabi Retreat
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · Anantara · Core Luxury
An adults-only, 22-suite Santorini-styled retreat on the Ghantoot coast at Al Jarf, roughly halfway between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, it quietly opened in February 2024 as Anantara's intimate UAE debut, each suite with 24/7 butler service, private terraces, and Arabian Gulf views across the emirates' quiet mid-coast between the two capitals, with just 22 keys total.
- 22 rooms
- Opened 2024
- Rooms from 463 sq ft (43 m²)
About Anantara Santorini Abu Dhabi Retreat
- There are two dining venues at Anantara Retreat Santorini Abu Dhabi, alongside 24-hour in-room dining and our signature experience, Designer Dining.
- Entry-level rooms start at 463 sq ft (43 m²).
History
An adults-only, 22-suite Santorini-styled retreat on the Ghantoot coast at Al Jarf, roughly halfway between Abu Dhabi and Dubai — it quietly opened in February 2024 as Anantara's intimate UAE debut, each suite with 24/7 butler service, private terraces, and Arabian Gulf views across the emirates' quiet mid-coast between the two capitals, with just 22 keys total.
The setting
31 km from Al Wathba Wetland Reserve. 52 km from Abu Dhabi Golf Club.
Restaurants and bars
- Oia Oasis — Restaurant · Arabic
- Thalassa — Restaurant · Mediterranean
- Botanical Bar at Apollo — Bar · Cocktails & mocktails
- Cigar Lounge — Bar · Top shelf drinks
Experiences
- Designer Dining — Tailored private dining on a private terrace or on the sand at a candlelit table.
- VIP cinema — Exclusive movie nights in the VIP cinema room at the end of the day.
- Cocktail-making classes — Cocktail-making classes led by an expert mixologist, crafting signature drinks in a coastal setting.
- Glass-bottomed kayaking — Glass-bottomed kayaking over the crystal-clear waters, steps from the room.
- Stand-up paddleboarding — Stand-up paddleboarding on the crystal-clear waters.
- Snorkelling — Snorkelling in the crystal-clear waters, steps from the room.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Private pool
- Fitness center
- Butler service
- Adults-only
Awards
- United Arab Emirates' Leading Retreat 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
- LIV Hospitality Design Awards — Winner in Architectural Design Hotel – Luxury (2024)
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