There are many incredible things about the UAE. Sky-high buildings, rolling dunes, gorgeous beaches. And you can add stunning wildlife safaris to that list, too.
This luxury resort has just 30 villas and the area is home to more than 11,000 animals. You’ll also find spa treatments, nature and wildlife drives, nature walks, cultural tours, land sailing, mountain biking, kayaking and more.
Look out for roaming blackbuck antelope, Arabian oryx, giraffes and cheetahs on your trip, where you’ll stay in African-style lodges. Villas are one- or two-bedroom and come complete with their own private pool – perfect for a spot of luxury (and ripe for the ’gram).
You’ll also have access to the facilities at Desert Islands Resort and the beachside hotel Anantara Al Yamm Villa Resort including restaurants serving Italian, seafood, Middle Eastern and African cuisine for when you get hungry.
The three resorts are accessible by boat from Abu Dhabi mainland and it’s an utterly marvellous place to get away from the daily grind.
Sir Bani Yas Island, anantara.com/en/al-sahel-sir-bani-yas (+971 2 895 8700).
