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Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Yamm Villa Resort
Sir Bani Yas Island, United Arab Emirates · Anantara · Core Luxury
Thirty overwater-style villas sit on a mangrove lagoon on the eastern shore of Sir Bani Yas Island, the UAE's largest natural island and a wildlife sanctuary holding 700-plus Arabian oryx brought back from extinction. Al Yamm is the water-facing counterpart to the savanna-facing Al Sahel, on an island accessible only by a 30-minute water taxi.
- 30 rooms
- Opened 2011
- Rooms from 3,056 sq ft (284 m²)
About Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Yamm Villa Resort
- Al Yamm's villas are set directly on the mangrove lagoon on the eastern coast of Sir Bani Yas, offering a distinct environment from Al Sahel's inland savanna; both resorts share the island with the first resort — Desert Islands — and together form the only three-Anantara-resort destination in the world.
- The waters around Sir Bani Yas are protected by an 8-kilometre no-fishing zone, creating breeding grounds for sea turtles, dolphins, and dugongs; guests can snorkel directly from the island's beaches.
- Entry-level rooms start at 3,056 sq ft (284 m²).
History
Sister property to Al Sahel, with overwater-style villas on a mangrove lagoon.
Restaurants and bars
- Restaurant at Anantara Al Yamm — Restaurant · Italian
- Olio Restaurant & Lounge — Restaurant · Mediterranean
Experiences
- Kayaking through mangroves — Kayaking through the mangroves, with the option to dive protected reefs or set sail for a fishing adventure.
- Wildlife drives — Wildlife drives across the island to see the animals that roam the surrounding reserve.
- Wildlife sanctuary treks — Treks through the wildlife sanctuary, home to free-roaming giraffes and Arabian oryxes, and the savannah where gazelles graze.
- Nature drives, wadi treks and mountain biking — Nature drives, wadi treks and mountain biking offered at the resort.
- Horse riding on the beach — Exploration by horseback, including riding on the beach.
- Falconry, archery and land sailing — Falconry, archery and land sailing offered at the resort.
Amenities
- Complimentary WiFi
- Private pool in all villas
- Separate tub and rain shower
- Private deck
- Bicycle track
- Secure parking at Jebel Dhanna jetty
- Air-conditioned lounge at jetty
- Arabian Wildlife Park access via island
- Complimentary shuttle
- Complimentary water taxi from Jebel Dhanna jetty
- Complimentary transfer from Sir Bani Yas jetty to resort (about 20–25 minutes)
- Private beach villas
- Archery range
- Stables
- Water sports centre
- Tennis court
Awards
- Abu Dhabi's Leading Hotel Villas 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
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