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Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara. Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara. The mirage palace Opening 25 th October 2009 Rates available from October 25th, 2009. Location Map. International Gateway. International Arrivals Frankfurt Munich Athens Paris London New York
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Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara • The mirage palace • Opening 25th October 2009 • Rates available from October 25th, 2009
International Gateway International Arrivals • Frankfurt • Munich • Athens • Paris • London • New York • Milan • Dublin • Moscow • Manchester • Toronto • Mumbai • New York • Brisbane • Melbourne International Airlines • British Airways • Lufthansa • KLM • BMI • Air France • Singapore Airlines • Nearest International Airport – Abu Dhabi • National Carrier – Etihad Airways
Location in the Liwa desert Mystical Magical Marvellous
The Empty Quarter (Rub Al Khali) • This luxury five star Arabian retreat in Abu Dhabi’s Liwa desert has been built by TDIC seven kilometers from the main Hamim highway, located in the Empty Quarter (Rub Al-Khali), made famous through the work of desert adventurer Wilfred Thesiger (Crossing the Sands).
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The dramatic façade ofQasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara
Accommodation • 206 Luxuriously appointed rooms, suites & villas.
Accommodation breakdown • 140 rooms • 70 Deluxe rooms, 42 deluxe balcony, 28 Deluxe Terrace rooms • 14 one bedroom suites • 29 one bedroom villas • 10 two bedrooms villas • 3 three bedrooms villas • A royal pavilion with 10 one bedroom villas, private dining area and meeting space
Accommodation size • 70 Deluxe rooms: approx. 40-45 square meters (42 King and 28 twin). • 42 Deluxe balcony rooms: approx. 40-45 square meters (28 king and 14 twin). • 28 Deluxe terrace rooms: approx. 50 square meters (28 king). • 14 one bedroom suites - approx. 130 square meters (14 king). • 29 one bedroom villa – approx. 106 square meters (29 king). • 10 two bedrooms villas – approx. 190 square meters (1king and 1 twin per villa). • 3 three bedrooms villas – approx. 210 square meters (2 king and 1 twin per villa). • One Royal Pavilion including 10 one bedroom villas (10 king beds).
Accommodation occupancy & child policy Occupancy and child policies: • Maximum 2 children per twin bedded room ; one child under 12 stays for free when sharing room with parents including breakfast ; the second child under 18 years is charged AED 400 including breakfast. Villa configuration: • 1BR villa ( 1 king bed) can accommodate 2 guests and one extra bed will be charged AED 400 including one breakfast. • 2BR villa ( 1 king and 1 twin bedded room) can accommodate 4 guests + 1 extra bed will be charged AED 400 including one breakfast. • 3 BR villa ( 2 king and 1 twin bedded room) can accommodate 6 guests and one extra bed. This extra bed will be charged AED 400 including one breakfast .
Deluxe Room • Large and spacious in an authentic Arabian décor (40-45 sq. m)
Deluxe Terrace room • Private terrace overlooking the dramatic dunes (approx. 50 sq. m)
One bedroom suite (14) • Luxurious with uninterrupted views of the dunes (approx. 130 sq. m)
Lobby Lounge • Genuine Arabian décor that evokes memories of a historical era
In room facilities • High Definition TV with minimum 32” screen. • High speed free WiFi Internet access • DVD Player • Disabled people facilities/access
In room facilities • Mini bar & Tea/coffee making facilities • Double wash basins & Rain Shower • Oversize Bathtub • Suites & Villas with Private pools
Dining – A culinary journey • Al Waha Qasr Al Sarab - All Day Dining. • Suhail Qasr Al Sarab - Rooftop Bar & Grill. • Ghadeer Qasr Al Sarab - Poolside Restaurant. • Al Liwan Qasr Al Sarab - Lobby Lounge & Bar.
Al Waha Qasr Al Sarab – All day dining • ‘The oasis', an all-day dining haven of gastronomic delights. A tantalising buffet with live cooking stations showcases Middle Eastern and international cuisine, with a touch of traditional Emirati fare. The authentic flavours of this restaurant are further brought to life by selected theme nights featuring local performance artists. • Buffet with live stations serves contemporary International cuisine with a dedicated Arabic cuisine corner. • Capacity: • 170 people indoor • 70 seats in the terrace Buffet Breakfast: 06:30 -11:00 hrs Buffet Lunch and a la carte: 12:00 - 15:00 hrs Buffet Dinner and a la carte: 18:30 - 23:00 hrs
Suhail Qasr Al Sarab – Rooftop Bar & Grill • ‘Suhail', a star that Bedouins of old used to navigate through the desert. Sample the finest cuts of meat and the freshest seafood flown in from all over the world at this rooftop bar and grill. • Capacity: • 67 seats indoor, One private room with 8 seats • 48 seats in the Terrace • 32 seats at the Bar, 75 seats dining • 80 seats bar/lounge • Wine cellar, with 130 labels of premium vintage International Wines • Extensive a la carte menu seafood and grill Lunch: 12:00 - 15:00 hrs Sunset Cocktail: 17:00 - 02:00 hrs Dinner a la carte: 18:30 - 23:00 hrs
Ghadeer Qasr Al Sarab – Pool bar/Poolside Restaurant • Offering icy treats to help you stay cool at this poolside bar or ‘gathering place for water', as well as popular grilled sandwiches and light meals on an adjoining terrace for casual outdoor dining. By night, the restaurant transforms into a romantic retreat, offering ethnic Mediterranean cuisine with influences from Greece, Spain, Italy and Portugal. The restaurant's breathtaking island setting is accessible via bridges from the main guest areas, with flame torches illuminating your evening. • Capacity of the Pool bar • 82 sun lounges • 36 cabanas • Capacity of the Poolside restaurant • 80 seats Pool bar: 09:00 – 19:00 hrs Lunch a la carte: 12:00 – 16:00 hrs Dinner a la carte: 19:00 – 23:30 hrs
Al Liwan Qasr Al Sarab – Lobby Lounge & Bar • ‘A gathering place' in the lobby, the traditional setting of a Middle Eastern bazaar. Strong Arabian coffee, mint teas, Arabic pastries and dates from Liwa offer distinctly authentic treats, while sweeping vistas of the shifting sand dunes and landscaped gardens create an inspiring atmosphere. • In house music system, live music in the evening. • Capacity of the lounge: • 80 seats • Capacity of the bar: • 29 seats Lobby Lounge: 10:00 – midnight Lobby Bar: 12:00 – 02:00 hrs
Business & Leisure • Our meetings venue can accommodate up to 250 people blended with top-class leisure activities. • Team Building exercises • Retreat meeting • Incentive Trips • Boardroom meetings • Fun get-togethers
Anantara Spa • Individually customized Spa treatments • Thai themed dry flotation and Vichy rooms with steam showers • Hammam with heated marble • Jacuzzi
Leisure Activities • Desert Exploration Centre • Camel Rides • Desert Safari • Archery • Falconry • Desert Trekking
Leisure Activities • Floodlit tennis courts • Aerobics, yoga • Anantara Kids’ Club
Activities in Al Gharbia • Falconry Festival - date to be confirmed • Abu Dhabi Adventure Challenge – December 4th to 9th 2009 • Al Dharfa Camel Festival – December 2009 • Tel Moreeb International Festival – February or Mars 2010 • Mirfa Watersports Festival – April 2010 • Liwa Date Festival – July 2010
FAQ on the environment • On site sewage treatment to recycle water. • Geo textile sandbags used during the construction. • Appropriated plants and trees for the desert. • Intelligent Building Management System (ex: lighting control). • Waste Management Policy: Reduce; Re-use; Recycle; Recover. • Conservation and enhancement of cultural heritage. • Environmental education and raising awareness.