Anantara World Islands Resort, Dubai
Expert reviews
“This is the first resort in the World Islands—but what does that mean, exactly? The development has been starting and stopping for years and is more of a curiosity than a destination…so far. With the hotel’s easy accessibility to Dubai and its sweeping view over the skyline, there’s nothing else like it: It feels like a tropical escape, but the skyline is close enough to touch. It’s the ultimate staycation.”
Featured in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2022 Hotlist.
What guests liked
- Top location
- Swimming pool
- Beach front
- Private parking
- Free Wifi
All you need to know
It is the first resort on Dubai’s famous World Islands. The entire world awaits to witness these historic Islands’ brilliance. A stunning view of Dubai’s skyline and an ideal location in the heart of the Middle East makes it a unique spot for your next vacation. Equipped with modern architecture and stunning rooms, Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort brings you an experience unlike any other!
The resort has 70 exquisite rooms with tropical Thai/Indonesian influence to bring you a taste of Southeast Asian culture and heritage. There is a range of villas to choose from, including garden and beach pool villas.
The resort offers a plethora of luxury amenities, including multiple swimming pools, a spa, a fitness center, and various dining options. Many activities are available, including water sports, sightseeing tours, and cultural experiences. You can benefit from multiple accommodations, including villas with private pools and beachfront bungalows. The resort has a reputation for excellent service, with attentive and helpful staff.
Book Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort to endure a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spend quality time with your loved ones. Thanks to its top-notch facilities and service standards, you get an unmatchable experience. Overall, the Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort is the perfect choice for travelers looking for a luxurious and unique vacation experience in Dubai.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
29 July 2024
Absolutely lovely.
Loved it all, the food, the service, our room 😍😍😍
Nothing! I could be richer is what, so that I spend more time there❣️
27 July 2024
Amazing place and I’m high recommend people to visit it
Everything was awesome high recommend to be visit next time
Nothing was dis-liked , everything was super amazing
11 July 2024
Thank youonica for assessing us
Very nice place
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21 June 2024
Exceptional
Quiet and beautiful place, Feel the beauty of stunning nature and great staff and they serve with all their abilities
Restaurant prices are exaggerated
20 June 2024
Best family staycation ever
Facilities
The speed of the transfer boat
18 June 2024
Island resort minutes from Dubai
Well managed , clean and offering a resort island experience minutes from Dubai
There are only 2 restaurants and an empty bar .went during Eid where the prices were high and temperatures were over 40 making it difficult to enjoy the available activities..no bathtub in the junior suite .
16 June 2024
Amazing escape from the busy life in Dubai!
The care you receive by the staff is amazing! Special thanks to Aziza and the rest of the staff we really had a joyful experience
Confirmation on having late check out would be great so that we know we can enjoy the sea and the pool instead of waiting in the room for the car to take us back to the lobby for checkout, while we were informed it’s not possible to have late check out we anyway got an hour and half waiting for the car, we could enjoy more instead ☺️
2 June 2024
Staff was amazing and very friendly restaurants were yummy! Location felt like a dreammmmm
Everything was amazing
We loved everything
1 June 2024
Excellent beach resort
Excellent location , I didn’t feel that I’m living in part of dubai , I feel like Maldives
Nothing to complain
25 May 2024
Amazing
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24 May 2024
wonderful
everything is awesome
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21 May 2024
genuine and very authentic
the provided privacy in the resort is exceptional, the idea of the separate islands is genuine and makes the experience so unique. the staff was super cool and welcoming, mentioning swe, nirmal, monica, the helios restaurant team. but most importantly the effort done by mr Chawki and all of the Qamar restaurant staff, which made our experience priceless and felt like a dream!
11 May 2024
Fabulous
Location and view The short boat trip to reach it Staff and cleanliness
9 May 2024
Exceptional
Location and atmosphere Monika our private assistant was amazing. Catered to all our requirements within seconds
8 May 2024
Exceptional
Amazing place!! I’ll definitely come back again I had a great time
29 April 2024
Perfect stay
Everything was perfect there, the staff, the service. It was such a lovely stay thanks to Yoon and Grace The food was delicious in both restaurants, the housekeeping team was wonderful and the villa was perfect, we sure will come back again
24 April 2024
Everything was perfect
I liked the idea of island in Dubai for me it’s new and exciting , hotel is perfect decoration also is nice I also want to thank everyone work in hotel they was so helpful
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10 April 2024
Amazing Stay!
Couldn’t have asked for a better stay, room was available early due to travelling with a baby and we received an upgrade on arrival. The beach access pool suite was perfect. The staff were incredible, especially in Helios. Will definitely be going back.
9 April 2024
Exceptional
The amazing crew and the great welcome
Almost nothing , I can say we need more water sports
30 March 2024
Exceptional
Room facilities, Room design, Beach, employees were nice
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25 March 2024
Great beautiful getaway
The room and the stay were amazing we had a very relaxing weekend
The ac was either too strong or too low And the service at the restaurant was excellent but sometimes a bit too much, we would ve enjoyed some more time without interruptions, although I know they were trying only to be nice but there is no need to check every second, That's all for the rest it was impeccable .
24 March 2024
Fabulous island glamping!!
It took me a few hours to get used to it after glitzy Dubai but than I found it so relaxing, different, a bit like Maldives. Especially the sandy paths gives you a feeling of a beach holiday and the staff is so nice! All of them!! They upgraded us to a huge room with large terrace which was so nice of them! The two restaurants give plenty of choice for a long weekend stay. The sunset restaurant serves authentic Asian food and the other one near the pool is a very good Greek restaurant. I will definitely go again!
The black tiled swimming pool is not inviting at all. Please retile it with sandy colour or gray-aqua-white tiles. I think the architect had the right intentions as it looks like a natural pond, which is nice to look at but not inviting to swim in. Also, if a child can’t swim well and sinks to the bottom, you can’t see them!
20 March 2024
Unbelievable
Beautiful views and was a lovely location. Hospitality and service from staff was excellent. We had so much help from the amazing Alia who really made us comfortable and made us enjoy our stay even more. It was a real special experience!
Everything was great!
25 February 2024
Very good
All Staff were some of the best we have experienced in Dubai. Very kid centric and friendly. Always helpful.
Finishing of hotel was poor. Fixture and fittings etc all around the resort. The price of water sports were very high.
14 February 2024
Wonderful, with superb service!
Loved the hotel! Super welcoming. Great service. A lovely little room upgrade too.
The boat ride back to the marina was quite cramped.
5 February 2024
Exceptional
Excellent
4 February 2024
Exceptional
This place is amazing, love the sea food what was available in the restaurant. All the staff are so helpful and friendly. Anantara has an amazing team.
3 February 2024
Exceptional
You feel that you are in Maldives not in dubai Nice place to visit for relaxing and comfort
The price in restaurant really expensive
17 January 2024
Exceptional
I loved this place generally.
Foods was not delicious. there was a Greek restaurant. We ordered some hot appetizers and also salad and main course was not good. Not delicious not like Greek food. We ordered also room service. They were also bad. other than this everything was perfect.
4 January 2024
A must do for a visit to the World Islnds.
The staff. Their warm welcome, their demeanor and their attitude of “you are family” was extremely well recieved.
The finishing in the rooms was not the best. Construction errors and botched repairs were evident. One starts to question the cost when these things are so visible.
29 December 2023
Exceptional Resort within the city but not!
The service of the staff was exceptional all the way through. They were attentive, responsive, and friendly. (Swe, Tony, Zim, to name a few). Views were great and room facilities were exceptional. Peace and quite away from the city, but city in sight.
Being ECO friendly, does take you away from some of the other 5 stars, however, this negated by the fact that the rest of strengths. More effort on keeping the beaches Stone free, would be great.
9 December 2023
Exceptional
Everything's fantastic! The staff upgraded our room for my wife's birthday without us even asking and arranged a bottle of wine with a cake for us. It's a wonderful place with magical design. Highly recommended if you're looking to switch off from the crazy busy days and relax. A perfect 10 out of 10!
4 December 2023
Exceptional
Everything in the hotel was at the highest level! The rooms are spacious and clean, the food and beverages are delicious in all restaurants! The private pool has the ideal temperature both during the day and in the evening. The staff is very nice and caring! We even extended our stay another night!
1 December 2023
Relaxation looks like a heaven
Location perfect Stuff friendly I didn’t remember names but all of them really good stuff Everything amazing
Two restaurants only, food options limited
25 November 2023
Great stay
Anantara World Island Dubai is a serene haven that seamlessly blends luxury with nature. The tranquil atmosphere, surrounded by breathtaking views and fresh air, creates an oasis of relaxation. A truly rejuvenating escape." We were 3 me my daughter & her friend we had an awesome 4 days .
There were only 2 restaurant, the smell of the souvenir shop it was shocking ( rotten fish ) .
23 November 2023
Staff was very friendly Everything went smoothly, the place is perfect for a peace of mind and it felt like traveling to
Literally everything
the food is very overpriced everything in the hotel was overpriced
23 November 2023
(almost like) Maldives with Dubai views
Beautiful views of Dubai coast. Very relaxed place, with some haff-domesticated animals roaming around. Very helpful and kind staff. Big thanks to our villa host Swe Yi :)
I can never understand why facilities like pool close at sunset... it would be great to have an evening relaxing swim...
9 November 2023
Exceptional
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14 October 2023
It was very nice experience and I recommended all my friends to try it. I loved the sycronize between the staff in the i
Everything, it was just beautiful and wonderful.
It was quite expensive especially in the low season, also you put the conditions that maximum to stay in the room are 3 people only.
9 October 2023
A Relaxing journey
They were very welcoming and the preparation for our anniversary was amazing. They properly took care of us, when we go for food they prepared special food for our infant daughter. When our daughter got sick they helped me bring the medicine all the way from Dubai. overall they were very accommodating of us, which is what people look for in a resort. to be fully taken care of and not worrying about a thing. making everything easy and accessible.
That with such a high price, you still have to pay for the boat ride.
25 September 2023
Thanks specially for miss Swe
Everything
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20 September 2023
Exceptional
Amazing experience, especially as slightly out of season so felt like we had the whole island to ourselves. Spa was also very good and easily booked in advance before arrival.
10 September 2023
Exceptional
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1 September 2023
Lovely time
Quiet and remote with city line views.
There was a little construction/landscaping going on by the pool which was inconvenient
24 August 2023
Fabulous
Every thing was amazing and exceeded all expectations
The transportation from and to the island , the boat provided is not a proper transportation boat for a resort
20 August 2023
Very good
Clean rooms with nice view.
AC is annoying and positioned in bad area in the room. Fridge is not working good. Pool is small .
6 August 2023
Dilan thank you ur a star ⭐️
Thank you Dilan for making our stay amazing and memorable! ♥️ ur the best! Couldn't ask for more!!
5 August 2023
Top
I was at Anantara World island with my family and my mother, it was a wonderful time, I can particularly recommend Mr. Hussein, he always took care of everything for us and was there immediately when we needed him! We will definitely come back and many greetings to Mr. Hussein
25 July 2023
Maldives vibes 15 mins boat ride from dubai
the location, the ambience, the staff, the food … basically everything
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Kid meals
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Barber/beauty shop
- - Family rooms
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Air conditioning
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Currency exchange
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
Activities
- - Tennis court (additional charge)
- - Sauna
- - Fitness centre
- - Fishing (additional charge)
- - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Children's playground
- - Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- - Snorkelling (additional charge)
- - Mini golf (additional charge)
- - Private beach area
- - Water sport facilities on site (additional charge)
- - Kids' club
- - Beachfront
- - Tennis equipment
- - Beauty Services
- - Facial treatments
- - Waxing services
- - Make up services
- - Hair treatments
- - Manicure
- - Pedicure
- - Hair cut
- - Body treatments
- - Body scrub
- - Body wrap
- - Spa facilities
- - Steam room
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Fitness
- - Yoga classes
- - Fitness classes
- - Personal trainer
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Beach
- - Movie nights (additional charge)
- - Happy hour (additional charge)
- - Tour or class about local culture (additional charge)
- - Cooking class (additional charge)
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor pool
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
Entertainment and family services
- - Babysitting/child services
- - Indoor play area
- - Kids' outdoor play equipment
Cleaning services
- - Laundry
- - Dry cleaning
- - Ironing service
- - Trouser press
- - Daily housekeeping
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
Pool and wellness
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Sun umbrellas
- - Kids' pool
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming Pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Face masks for guests available
29 July 2024
Exceptional
Staff are very hosplitly and helpful 👍 Very clean villa and amazing pravit swimming pool
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