Amanpuri 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
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.
Facts
| Metric | Amanpuri | Anantara Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Desert |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 2009 |
| Rooms | 40 | 205 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Traditional Arabian Mud-Brick Fortress Citadel Architecture |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Anantara Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Anantara Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Anantara Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 4 |
Good to Know
Amanpuri
- The legendary founding Aman flagship features 40 pavilions and 40 villas on Pansea Beach, designed by Ed Tuttle in 1988.
- Includes a 27m midnight-blue swimming pool, multi-story Holistic Wellness Centre, private yacht fleet, and 4 restaurants.
- Located on Phuket’s west coast, a 30-minute drive from Phuket International Airport (HKT).
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
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.