Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Resorts, located on UAE’s largest natural island, offers guests a selection of tailor-made activities on land and sea to enjoy over the Eid Al-Fitr holidays.
Just a 25-minute boat ride from Abu Dhabi’s mainland coast, the pristine island is home to Arabia’s largest wildlife reserve and forty-two historical sites amidst untouched environments. Guests have the option of staying at the Desert Islands Resort & Spa, the safari-style villas of Al Sahel Villa Resort, or at the beachfront Barasti Villas of Al Yamm Villa Resort. Hew is a selection of five activities guests can indulge in during the long weekend.
Guests can embark on an exhilarating one-and-a-half-hour drive through the Arabian Wildlife Park, in the resort’s dedicated 4×4 vehicles. Navigate through a diverse terrain to witness the island’s untamed beauty and diverse wildlife, from Arabian onyxes to giraffes and gazelles and discover the captivating secrets hidden within the island’s natural tapestry.
Indulge in pure serenity at the Anantara Spa located in Desert Islands Resort & Spa, nestled in a lush sanctuary overlooking the Arabian Gulf. Embracing the spirit of its Thai origins, the Spa offers a selection of therapies that combine the time-honoured rituals of Arabia with age-old Eastern health practices.
Couples can savour the signature Desert Island Romance treatment with a Jacuzzi bath and a full body massage using exotic Arabian oils, or the Magnesium Rebalance for a detoxifying body scrub from the Zechstein sea.
Learn more about the rich history of the island’s past and join an engaging, guided tour, where each step tells a story of the rich heritage of the Bani Yas tribe. The tour will include a walk through the island’s 20-million-year-old salt domes and 42-scattered archaeological sites, including the Nestorian Christian monastery dating from 600 A.D.
As the evening descends, guests can unveil the mysteries of the night with captivating nocturnal activity amidst the island’s after-dark wonder. Experience its enchanting beauty under the moonlit sky with a range of activities, including a wadi walk, night trail, monastery tour, or night kayaking.
The more adventurous ones can head to the open sea and glide through Sir Bani Yas Island’s serene mangroves, where flocks of migratory birds surround, overlooking the island’s picturesque coastline. The azure waters that meet the sandy shores offer a glimpse of hidden coves and vibrant marine life beneath the surface.
