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Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Sahel Villa Resort
Sir Bani Yas Island, United Arab Emirates · Anantara · High Luxury
Thirty safari-style villas look over the 1,400-hectare Arabian Wildlife Park savanna on Sir Bani Yas, eight kilometres off Abu Dhabi's western shore. Al Sahel is the inland sister of Anantara's beach camp on the same island, built in 2011 so guests wake to giraffes and oryx rather than surf. A thirty-minute water taxi from Jebel Dhanna is the only way in, four crossings a day.
- 30 rooms
- Opened 2011
- Neighborhood: صير بني ياس
- Rooms from 3,389 sq ft (315 m²)
About Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Sahel Villa Resort
- World Travel Awards named it Middle East's Leading Green Resort and Abu Dhabi's Leading Villa Resort in 2025.
- Some villas add private plunge pools; a library, tennis court, and kids' play area sit behind the savanna line.
- Sir Bani Yas Airport is about 12 km away, still on an island you reach by water taxi from the mainland jetty.
- Entry-level rooms start at 3,389 sq ft (315 m²).
History
One of three Anantara resorts on Sir Bani Yas wildlife reserve island off Abu Dhabi. Al Sahel overlooks the Arabian Wildlife Park savanna.
Anantara Sir Bani Yas Al Sahel opened 2011.
Restaurants and bars
- Savannah Grill & Lounge — Restaurant · Authentic contemporary South African flavours
Experiences
- Savannah Grill & Lounge braai dining — Authentic, contemporary South African wilderness flavours, with prime beef, lamb and venison grilled on the flaming braai.
- 4x4 drives through the island's wildlife sanctuary — Embark on 4x4 drives through the island's wildlife sanctuary.
- Nature drives, wadi treks and mountain biking — Activities offered include nature drives, wadi treks and mountain biking.
- Falconry, archery and land sailing — Activities offered include falconry, archery and land sailing.
- Archery range, stables, water sports centre and tennis court — Island facilities include an archery range, stables, water sports centre and tennis court.
- Spa and wellness treatments — Healing inspired by Arabia and Anantara's Thai roots, ancient wellness rituals and beauty treatments; spa cabana on site.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Private pool
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Tennis
- Kids club
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
- Abu Dhabi's Leading Villa Resort 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
- Middle East's Leading Green Resort 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
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