Amanpuri vs Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Desert Islands Resort
Aman vs Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas — side-by-side hotel comparison
Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Desert Islands ResortAnantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas
Sir Bani Yas Island, United Arab Emirates
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.
Facts
| Metric | Amanpuri | Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Desert Islands Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Safari |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | — |
| Rooms | 40 | 64 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Arabesque Royal Palace Architecture |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Desert Islands Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Desert Islands Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Desert Islands 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 Sir Bani Yas Island Desert Islands Resort
- The 64-room royal palace resort sits on Sir Bani Yas Island nature reserve in Abu Dhabi, UAE, Anantara.
- Includes The Palm dining, Samak seafood, large infinity pool, Anantara Spa with hammam, and 4x4 safaris.
- Accessible via a 20-minute boat transfer from Jebel Dhanna Jetty (a 2-hour drive from Abu Dhabi Airport).
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.