Amanyara 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
Amanyara has more dining venues, while Amanyara lists more room categories.
Facts
| Metric | Amanyara | Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Desert Islands Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Safari |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2006 | — |
| Rooms | 38 | 64 |
| Architect | Jean-Michel Gathy | Arabesque Royal Palace Architecture |
Dining
| Metric | Amanyara | Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Desert Islands Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanyara | Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Desert Islands Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanyara | Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Desert Islands Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 4 |
Good to Know
Amanyara
- The retreat features 38 pavilions and 19 private villas bordering Northwest Point Marine National Park, designed by Jean-Michel Gathy.
- Features a 50-metre black volcanic rock pool, Nature Discovery Centre with resident marine biologist, and PADI dive center.
- Located 25 minutes from Providenciales International Airport (PLS) with private luxury SUV transfers.
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
Amanyara has more dining venues, while Amanyara lists more room categories.
