Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort is the closest you may get to the Maldives whereas in Dubai
Dubai is legendary for scooping data. From the world’s tallest constructing to the world’s largest shopping center and the world’s greatest indoor amusement park… the Emirate’s record of accolades goes far and huge. Now, town is residence to a primary of its personal, Dubai’s first personal island resort.
Positioned on the World Islands – Nakheel’s illustrious growth of artifical islands constructed from sand drenched from the ocean mattress, which sat largely dormant for over a decade – the resort occupies what’s at the moment the one habitable island within the archipelago.
The island is accessible by boat solely and company can both dock their very own yachts on the resort’s personal jetty or board a shuttle boat on the resort’s sister property Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort – the resort runs an everyday 15-minute switch service all through the day and night. At current, bigger superyachts might want to anchor and tender company in however plans are within the making for extra, bigger berths in addition to a helipad and seaplanes.
Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort was opened by luxurious hospitality developer Seven Tides in spring 2022 because the Emirate’s reply to Maldives-style holidaying. Stepping off the shuttle boat, company are greeted by bongo-playing employees with huge smiles and handed cool contemporary coconuts. It’s simple to overlook you’re in Dubai because the giltz and glamour of town melts away into tropical tree-fringed sandy seashores the place wild peacocks roam free, employees drive tuk tuks, and sneakers are optionally available.
The vast majority of villas include personal swimming pools and direct seaside entry
A premium beachfront villa on the personal island resort
The personal island resort is at the moment residence to 70 villas starting from sprawling four-bedroom properties that are perfect for households, to romantic one-bed beachfront villas with personal swimming pools. A big quantity have direct seaside entry and all are embellished in a tropical type with bamboo rafters and pure supplies.
Outdoors of the villas, there are many watersports to entertain company of all ages, from kayaking and paddle boarding to eFoils, in addition to a spa, a pool and loungers for solar seekers. If you happen to decide a spot on the seaside, be careful for the resort’s 12 peacocks that are recognized to walk alongside the sand – the lone white one is alleged to be fortunate…
The primary pool at Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort
You’d be forgiven for considering you’ve landed within the Maldives, however a fast look on the skyline – the place the distinctive cityscape and landmarks such because the glowing Burj Khalifa will be seen clearly on a transparent night – brings you again to actuality.
A number of the greatest views of Dubai will be seen from Qamar, a high-end Indian and Arabic restaurant serving flavoursome, genuine fare in a standard Arabian setting. Different hospitality choices embody the laidback Luna bar – the best place for a sundown aperitif or digestif – and Helios, a beachfront Mediterranean restaurant Helios serving all-day eating and made-to-order breakfast.
Particular eating experiences corresponding to catered in-villa barbecues and personal meals in air-conditioned beachside ‘bubbles’ are additionally obtainable on request, alongside family-friendly treats corresponding to motion pictures below the celebs and floating picnics on Hamacland vessels.
Qamar terrace serving Indian and Arabic meals with putting views of Dubai
Personal bubble eating at Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort
The resort continues to be below growth so it’s a piece in progress and new areas are launched nearly month-to-month. At the moment below building is an aviary which will likely be residence to over 800 birds, and a greenhouse rising over 700 forms of natural fruit and greens, the place al fresco eating and wine tasting will likely be hosted. There’ll additionally quickly be a second island with extra villas and services.
Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort is a perfect staycation for households within the UAE or guests seeking to steadiness a metropolis break with a calming escape. It additionally presents a possible funding alternative – inside the subsequent two years, an adjoining island will likely be opened with 200+ residential villas on the market, which might be rented out and resort operated.
