Aman New York vs Anantara Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort
Aman vs Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas — side-by-side hotel comparison

Anantara Qasr Al Sarab Desert ResortAnantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas
Liwa Desert, United Arab Emirates
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman New York has more dining venues, while Aman New York lists more room categories.
Facts
| Metric | Aman New York | Anantara Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Category | City | Desert |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2022 | 2009 |
| Rooms | 83 | 205 |
| Architect | Warren & Wetmore / Jean-Michel Gathy | Traditional Arabian Mud-Brick Fortress Citadel Architecture |
Dining
| Metric | Aman New York | Anantara Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman New York | Anantara Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman New York | Anantara Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 4 |
Good to Know
Aman New York
- The hotel features 83 suites situated in the historic 1921 Crown Building on 57th and Fifth Avenue, designed by Jean-Michel Gathy.
- Includes a 25,000-sq-ft 3-story Aman Spa with 65-ft pool, two private Spa Houses (Banya & Hammam), and The Jazz Club.
- Located in Midtown Manhattan, a 45-minute drive from JFK Airport and steps from Central Park and MoMA.
Anantara Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort
- The 205-room Arabian fortress palace sits in the Empty Quarter (Rub’ al Khali) in Liwa, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Anantara.
- Includes Suhail rooftop grill, Al Falaj desert dining, freeform oasis pool, Turkish hammam, and camel treks.
- Located in Liwa Desert, a 2-hour drive from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) or 3.5 hours from Dubai (DXB).
Summary
Aman New York has more dining venues, while Aman New York lists more room categories.
