Aman Tokyo 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 Tokyo has more dining venues, while Aman Tokyo lists more room categories.
Facts
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Anantara Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Category | City | Desert |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2014 | 2009 |
| Rooms | 84 | 205 |
| Architect | Kerry Hill Architects | Traditional Arabian Mud-Brick Fortress Citadel Architecture |
Dining
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Anantara Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Anantara Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 2 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Anantara Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 4 |
Good to Know
Aman Tokyo
- The hotel occupies the top 6 floors (levels 33–38) of the Otemachi Tower, designed by Kerry Hill.
- Features a 2,500-sq-m Aman Spa with 30m black basalt pool, traditional onsen baths, and Musashi sushi counter.
- Directly connected to Otemachi subway station (5 subway lines) and a 10-minute walk from Tokyo Station.
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 Tokyo has more dining venues, while Aman Tokyo lists more room categories.
